ADVANCED EXPERIENCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF FREE ECONOMIC ZONES IN INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE AND PROSPECTS FOR THEIR APPLICATION IN OUR COUNTRY

Abstract

This article analyzes advanced international practices in the financial support of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and justifies the prospects for their application in the context of Uzbekistan. The study examines mechanisms for enhancing the investment attractiveness of SEZs, drawing on the experiences of the United States, China, Japan, Russia, and other countries. These mechanisms include tax and customs incentives, infrastructure projects under public–private partnerships, special investment funds, and credit lines from international financial institutions. Recommendations are provided for increasing regional production efficiency, expanding exports, and creating new jobs by adapting global best practices to national conditions.