BEHIND THE BENCH: THE CURRENT SITUATION OF PURCHASING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18334476Keywords:
laboratory equipment; scientific research; public procurement; innovation; Uzbekistan; R&D; research infrastructure.Abstract
This article analyzes the current state of laboratory equipment procurement in Uzbekistan during the period
2018–2025. The study examines procurement volumes across research institutions and higher education organizations,
institutional distribution patterns, funding mechanisms, and key challenges affecting procurement efficiency. Particular
attention is given to the relationship between laboratory infrastructure development and national research and
development (R&D) expenditure, as well as its positive impact on students and early-career researchers. The findings
highlight the growing role of laboratory modernization in strengthening research capacity, improving educational quality,
and supporting innovation-driven development in Uzbekistan
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