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2025-09-18
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ON CERTAIN ISSUES OF DEVELOPING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN UZBEKISTAN.
Abdulhafiz Azim Ogli Makhmadjonov
Second-year student of the Academic Lyceum ‘International House – Tashkent’ under the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers National Research University.
Keywords: Uzbekistan; digital technologies; digital transformation; e-government; innovation; digital literacy; cybersecurity; Digital Uzbekistan – 2030
Abstract
This article explores the current state, challenges, and future prospects of developing digital technologies in Uzbekistan. It emphasizes the importance of digital transformation as a key factor for economic growth, education, healthcare, and governance. The paper examines national initiatives, particularly the “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” program, highlighting both the achievements and obstacles in the process of digitalization. Special attention is given to issues of digital literacy, infrastructure gaps, and cybersecurity. The study concludes that despite existing challenges, Uzbekistan has significant opportunities to become a regional leader in digital technologies through innovation, youth engagement, and international cooperation.
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