STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE SECTOR IN SAMARKAND REGION AND ITS CURRENT IMPORTANCE
Keywords:
service sector, Samarkand region, economic development, tourism, digital economy, e-commerce, small business, investment, innovationAbstract
This article analyzes the development trends of the service sector in Samarkand region, its role in the regional economy and its economic significance on a scientific basis. The increasing share of the service sector in GDP in the context of globalization and economic modernization is substantiated, especially the rapid development of tourism, trade, transport and logistics, education and healthcare services. The study examines the impact of digitalization processes, the expansion of e-commerce and the increase in foreign investment flows on the innovative development of the service sector.
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