EVOLUTION OF UZBEKISTAN'S LABOR MARKET OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS: EMPLOYMENT DYNAMICS, IN-DEMAND PROFESSIONS, CHANGES IN REMUNERATION, AND THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC REFORMS ON THE LABOR MARKET
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The present research paper is focused on analyzing the shift in the labor market of Uzbekistan from 2022 to 2024 by looking at the aspects of employment, wage trends, and the impact of economic reforms on the workforce growth. Among numerous other factors, the digital transformation initiatives, like 300 priority projects which are a part of the “Digital Government” and “Digital Region” programs, have played an essential role in the restructuring of the sectors while simultaneously creating a huge demand for technologically competent professionals. The sector of sales and customer service registered the most significant activity, covering 11.4% of the overall vacancies and showing a 92% increase in job openings.
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