EFFECTIVE IMPACT OF ENHANCING THE INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS POTENTIAL OF THE KASHKADARYA REGION ON THE REGIONAL ECONOMY
Abstract
This article provides an in-depth scientific, theoretical, and practical analysis of increasing the investment attractiveness of the Kashkadarya region, one of the regions with the greatest economic potential in the Republic of Uzbekistan, and its synergistic impact on the regional economy. The main objective of the study is to assess the current state of the region's investment climate based on macroeconomic indicators, identify structural imbalances in the distribution of capital investment by industry, and develop strategic directions for diversifying the region's economy.
Keywords
investment attractiveness, regional economy, foreign direct investment, industrial clusters, diversification, Kashkadarya region, macroeconomic analysis, multiplier effect.
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