IMPACT OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN UZBEKISTAN, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND TRENDS
Abstract
Digital technologies and information infrastructure are the most rapidly developing and changing
part of the modern economy. At a time when the transition to a digital economy has become a global trend
around the world, high-quality digital infrastructure is one of the most important pillars ensuring the country’s
economic growth. In recent years, Uzbekistan has also been implementing large-scale strategic reforms to form
a digital ecosystem, improve the quality of communications, and digitally transform the economy. This article
analyzes the impact of the development of digital infrastructure in our country on economic growth rates, priority
areas within the framework of the «Digital Uzbekistan - 2030» strategy, and key trends in the industry
Keywords
Digital infrastructure, economic growth, mobile communications, internet, digitization, online commerce, GDP per capita, ICT services, digital transformation.References
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