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| Open Access | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF THE SERVICE SECTOR: EVIDENCE FROM UZBEKISTAN
Ablaizov Akbar Abduvafo o‘g‘li , Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service, PhD Associate ProfessorAbstract
This study examines the development trends of the service sector in Uzbekistan under conditions of digital transformation. The research focuses on the impact of digital technologies, including information and communication technologies, fintech, and e-commerce, on structural changes, productivity growth, and market expansion within the service sector. Based on recent statistical data, норматив-huquqiy hujjatlar, and international research, the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the sector’s transformation from traditional labor-intensive activities to knowledge-based and technology-driven services.
Keywords
digital transformation, service sector, Uzbekistan, ICT, fintech, e-commerce, economic growth, digital economy, innovation, structural change
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