INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT IN UZBEKISTAN’S ECONOMY AND THEIR IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18662065Keywords:
Unemployment; innovative approaches; labor market modernization; digital employment platforms; entrepreneurship development; sustainable economic growth; human capital; vocational training; green economy; structural reforms.Abstract
This article examines the effectiveness of innovative approaches aimed at reducing unemployment in
Uzbekistan and evaluates their contribution to achieving sustainable economic growth. Over the past decade, Uzbekistan
has undergone significant structural transformations, including labor market modernization, the expansion of digital
infrastructure, the introduction of new employment platforms, and reforms promoting entrepreneurship. These innovations
reshape labor demand, enhance job-matching efficiency, and stimulate the creation of new, high-value-added workplaces.
Using a combination of descriptive analysis, comparative assessment, and econometric observation, the study identifies
key drivers that reduce unemployment, such as digitalization of public services, support programs for start-ups, vocational
training aligned with market needs, and the development of green and creative industries. Empirical evidence demonstrates
that regions with higher innovation intensity exhibit lower unemployment rates and more stable economic performance.
The findings highlight that innovative employment policies not only address cyclical and structural unemployment but also
accelerate long-term economic diversification. The article concludes that consistent implementation of innovation-driven
labor market reforms can strengthen Uzbekistan’s competitiveness, expand inclusive growth, and ensure a more resilient
and sustainable economic development trajectory
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