INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF AGRICULTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
investments, agriculture, agricultural sector, Uzbekistan, agro-clusters, digitalization, processing, agroinfrastructure.Abstract
The article examines the investment potential of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of economic reforms and global challenges. The analysis of the dynamics of investments in the agricultural sector in recent years has been carried out, key areas of investment have been identified, including product processing, modernization of irrigation systems, digitalization and development of greenhouses. Government support measures, including tax incentives, agricultural clusters, and subsidy programs, are highlighted. Based on the SWOT analysis, the main advantages, limitations, opportunities and threats for investors have been identified. It is concluded that the sector has a high investment potential, provided that institutional and infrastructural barriers are eliminated. The work can be useful for investors, government agencies and researchers in the field of agroeconomics.
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