Author: Nosirjonova, Zeboxon Raxmatilla qizi

Annotation: This article examines the current state, development stages, and prospects of business and entrepreneurship in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Since gaining independence, Uzbekistan has carried out large-scale measures aimed at improving the business environment, supporting small and medium enterprises, enhancing the investment climate, and implementing international business management standards. The paper analyzes the role of the small and medium business (SMB) sector in the national economy, their contribution to gross domestic product, and their role in employment. It also explores the development of the startup ecosystem, IT Park activities, and the application of digital technologies in entrepreneurship. The study results help identify modern trends in Uzbekistan’s entrepreneurship system and provide recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of the business sector and the stability of the national economy.

Keywords: entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises, startup ecosystem, IT Park, economic reforms, digitalization, investment climate, e-commerce.

Pages in journal: 614 - 622