CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-COMMERCE IN UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18013143Abstract
The article analyzes the state and prospects for the development of e-commerce in the Republic of Uzbekistan
in the context of global digital transformation. Key trends in the development of e-commerce in the world and their impact
on the formation of the national market are considered. It is shown that e-commerce is considered as an important factor
of economic growth, expansion of sales markets, and increasing the competitiveness of businesses, primarily small and
medium-sized enterprises. The work systematizes both the advantages and growth points of e-commerce in Uzbekistan,
including the features of the payment environment, logistics infrastructure, digital skills of the population, and regulatory
and legal regulation. A comprehensive approach to assessing the country's readiness to develop e-commerce has been
proposed. Based on the analysis results, measures were proposed to increase the effectiveness of state policy and
strategic measures to stimulate e-commerce.
Keywords
e-commerce, digital economy, e-commerce market, e-commerce maturity index, digital infrastructure, cashless payments, logistics, digital literacy, regulation, UzbekistanReferences
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