Human capital is a critical driver of economic growth and sustainable development. In Uzbekistan, despite recent reforms, challenges remain in education, healthcare, and labor market efficiency. This article examines key strategies to enhance human capital quality, focusing on education modernization, analyzing it with the help of econometric models in Stata, and labor market policies. By analyzing statistical data and successful international models, the study proposes actionable recommendations for policymakers.
Human capital is a critical driver of economic growth and sustainable development. In Uzbekistan, despite recent reforms, challenges remain in education, healthcare, and labor market efficiency. This article examines key strategies to enhance human capital quality, focusing on education modernization, analyzing it with the help of econometric models in Stata, and labor market policies. By analyzing statistical data and successful international models, the study proposes actionable recommendations for policymakers.
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| 1 | Mavlanova U.B. | Senior Lecturer, Department of Macroeconomics | National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek |
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