CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS TO DIGITAL ECONOMY GROWTH IN UZBEKISTAN AND SOLUTIONS FOR TACKLING ISSUES

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This article examines key challenges to digital economy growth in Uzbekistan, including infrastructure gaps, regulatory barriers, cybersecurity risks, financial constraints, and low digital literacy, proposing solutions for transformation.

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