ASSESSING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY AND SOCIETY PERFORMANCE IN UZBEKISTAN USING EUROPEAN DESI FRAMEWORK FOR NATIONAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION

Аннотация

Ushbu tadqiqot Raqamli Iqtisodiyot va Jamiyat Indeksi (DESI) doirasini Oʻzbekistonning raqamli koʻrsatkichlarini baholash, takomillashtirish yoʻnalishlarini aniqlash va mamlakatning raqamli iqtisodiyoti va infratuzilmasini rivojlantirish boʻyicha dalillarga asoslangan siyosiy tavsiyalar ishlab chiqish uchun moslashtirdi. "Raqamli Oʻzbekiston 2030" strategiyasiga muvofiq, tadqiqot 62 ta korxona soʻrovidan olingan birlamchi maʼlumotlar va davlat va xalqaro manbalardan olingan ikkilamchi maʼlumotlarni birlashtirgan miqdoriy yondashuvdan foydalandi. Maʼlumotlar tahlili DESI Metodologik Izohiga muvofiq, uning toʻrtta yoʻnalishiga eʼtibor qaratgan holda amalga oshirildi. Koʻngilli ishtirok etish va ochiq manbali maʼlumotlarga tayanish kabi axloqiy amaliyotlar saqlanib qoldi. Tadqiqot Oʻzbekistonning DESI balli 0,42 ni tashkil etganini koʻrsatdi, bu Yevropa Ittifoqining past natijali mamlakatlariga teng boʻlib, Inson Kapitali va Ulanishda sezilarli kamchiliklar mavjudligini taʼkidlaydi. Maʼlumotlarning mavjudligi, hududiy tafovutlar va kichik namuna hajmi kabi cheklovlariga qaramay, tadqiqot Oʻzbekistonning raqamli transformatsiyasini rivojlantirish uchun muhim tushunchalar va amaliy tavsiyalar beradi. Kalit soʻzlar: Raqamli Iqtisodiyot va Jamiyat Indeksi (DESI), siyosiy tavsiyalar, Inson Kapitali, Ulanish, miqdoriy tadqiqot, Raqamli Oʻzbekiston 2030, maʼlumotlar tahlili, raqamli transformatsiya. Relevance of the Problem 77 Digital technologies are rapidly reshaping economies, societies, and public services around the world. Nations failing to adapt risk stagnation in growth, diminished global competitiveness, and broader societal inequities. Uzbekistan, with over 36 million citizens, acknowledges this through its “Digital Uzbekistan 2030” strategy—an ambitious plan aimed at boosting technology adoption, strengthening infrastructure, and improving citizens’ digital skills. Despite noticeable advances, Uzbekistan faces critical obstacles in achieving robust digital transformation. Rural regions still lack reliable, high-speed broadband; data collection standards and quality remain uneven; and digital literacy levels vary widely, with limited advanced ICT expertise. Addressing these bottlenecks requires a clear roadmap, anchored by metrics that inform policymakers and stakeholders about the country’s progress and identify areas most in need of reform. Among global metrics frameworks, the European Union’s Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) stands out for its comprehensiveness. By tracking four key dimensions— Connectivity, Human Capital, Integration of Digital Technology, and Digital Public Services—it offers a powerful benchmark. Adapting DESI to Uzbekistan’s context can help measure digital performance, compare it with EU states, and shape evidence-based policies that accelerate digital adoption nationwide. Purpose of the Research The primary aim of this research is to adapt the DESI framework to Uzbekistan, calculating a country-specific digital performance score and pinpointing priority areas for policy intervention. The study examines how Uzbekistan ranks relative to EU countries, shedding light on the scale of improvements needed in each DESI dimension. Ultimately, this analysis endeavors to guide efforts under “Digital Uzbekistan 2030,” promoting inclusive digital infrastructure, stronger ICT skills, and more efficient public services.