MECHANISMS FOR ENHANCING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND RESILIENCE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN UZBEKISTAN

Authors

  • Zokirova Farangiz Doctoral candidate at Tashkent State University of Economics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

small and medium-sized enterprises, competitiveness, resilience, innovation, digitalization, access to finance, Uzbekistan.

Abstract

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a core component of Uzbekistan’s economy, playing a major role in output and employment. This study analyzes key economic mechanisms for strengthening SME competitiveness and resilience, focusing on innovation, digitalization, access to finance, skills development, market diversification, and sustainability. The results show that an integrated approach combining these factors enhances SMEs’ adaptability and supports sustainable economic growth.

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Published

2026-02-02

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Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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MECHANISMS FOR ENHANCING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND RESILIENCE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN UZBEKISTAN. (2026). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 5(01), 2611-2616. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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