PROSPECTS FOR ENHANCING UZBEKISTAN’S INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS IN ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTMENTS TO THE ECONOMY

Abstract

This article examines the prospects for enhancing Uzbekistan’s investment attractiveness in attracting foreign investments into the national economy. The study analyzes the role of foreign direct investments in ensuring sustainable economic growth, industrial modernization, technological development, and export expansion. In addition, the current investment climate in Uzbekistan, institutional reforms, free economic zones, infrastructure development, and digital transformation processes are investigated. The research also identifies the main factors influencing investment attractiveness and evaluates existing challenges limiting foreign capital inflows. Based on international experience and national economic priorities, scientific conclusions and practical recommendations aimed at improving the investment environment and increasing foreign investment inflows into Uzbekistan have been developed.