INVESTMENT DYNAMICS AND REGIONAL DISPARITIES EVIDENCE FROM KASHKADARYA REGION OF UZBEKISTAN (2010—2024)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18088488Keywords:
Investment dynamics; Regional investment distribution; Regional disparities; Fixed capital investment; Spatial concentration; District-level analysis; Kashkadarya region; Uzbekistan economy; Regional development; Investment policy.Abstract
This study examines the dynamics and spatial distribution of investment in the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan
over the period 2010—2024 using official subnational statistics from the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of
Uzbekistan. This article aims to identify long-term investment trends and assess the degree of territorial disparity across
districts and cities within the region. A descriptive statistical approach combined with district-level comparative analysis is
applied to evaluate temporal changes in investment volumes and their spatial concentration.
The results indicate a substantial increase in total investment during the study period, particularly after 2017, however,
this growth has been unevenly distributed across the region. Investment flows are highly concentrated in a limited number
of districts, notably Nishon, Muborak, and Qarshi city, while several districts consistently exhibit low investment levels.
The findings reveal significant volatility in investment dynamics, reflecting the dominance of large-scale, project-based
investments rather than balanced regional allocation.
The study contributes to the literature on regional development in transition economies by providing empirical evidence at
the subnational level. The results highlight persistent spatial disparities in investment distribution and underscore the need
for differentiated regional investment policies aimed at promoting more balanced and inclusive economic development
in Uzbekistan.
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