POTENTIAL FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE SECTOR IN UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.60078/2992-877X-2025-vol3-iss4-pp417-424Abstract
This article analyzes the strategic importance of the service sector in Uzbekistan’s economy, focusing on its share in GDP and impact on the labor market. It explores avenues for job creation through services, emphasizing digitalization, gender and youth inclusivity. The study covers structural shifts in employment across sectors, development dynamics, labor productivity, informal employment, infrastructure, and workforce training. Drawing on international experience, the paper proposes effective mechanisms for enhancing employment through the service sector.
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service sector employment labor market GDP digital economy infrastructure informal jobs gender equality human capitalReferences
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