NEW UZBEKISTAN – 2030 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: A MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL MODERNIZATION
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Abstract: This scientific article analyzes the essence, priority areas and practical results of the New Uzbekistan – 2030 development strategy based on the IMRAD model. The strategy's directions of economic modernization, human capital development, improvement of public administration and digital transformation are revealed. Keywords: development strategy, sustainable growth, human capital, digital economy, institutional reforms. INTRODUCTION. In the conditions of the modern global economic system, the sustainable development of countries is directly related to long-term strategic planning. National development strategies are an important tool for rational use of economic resources, strengthening social stability and improving institutional governance. In this regard, the New Uzbekistan - 2030 Development Strategy is formulated as a comprehensive program that determines the medium and long-term development directions of the country. This strategy includes not only increasing economic growth rates, but also renewing the structural structure of the economy, improving the quality of human capital, strengthening the efficiency of public administration and expanding social protection mechanisms. This approach interprets development as a multifactorial and systemic process. The new development model is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the state, business and society, improving the quality of governance by introducing the principles of openness and accountability. The goals and objectives set out in the strategy are planned to be implemented in stages, which envisages ensuring macroeconomic stability, social well-being and territorial balance. The purpose of this article is to scientifically analyze the theoretical foundations, priority areas and practical results of the 2030 development strategy, and to reveal its institutional and economic mechanisms based on a systematic approach. METHODS. This scientific study used a comprehensive methodological approach aimed at studying strategic development programs. In order to ensure the reliability and scientific validity of the study, a set of several interrelated methods was used. First, the method of normative and legal analysis was used. Through this method, the content of official documents, program materials and conceptual views related to the development strategy was studied. This approach made it possible to identify the legal and institutional foundations of the strategy. Secondly, based on the method of systematic analysis, the strategy directions were considered in their interrelation. That is, economic growth, social policy, digitalization and governance reforms were analyzed as a single system element. Thirdly, the comparative method was used. Through this, the national strategic planning model was compared with other development concepts based on common theoretical criteria. Fourthly, using economic-logical analysis, the cause-and-effect relationship between the goals set in the strategy and their expected results was studied. Fifthly, based on the conceptual-analytical approach, the concepts of human capital, institutional efficiency and digital transformation were theoretically explained. This set of methods ensured that the research results were comprehensive and scientifically sound. RESULTS. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the development strategy consists of several basic result blocks. Results of institutional reforms; The modernization of public administration is defined as a priority direction in the strategy. The resulting model includes the following elements: • performance-based management indicators; • a system for assessing the quality of public services; • an open data mechanism; • interdepartmental integration. These factors serve to increase management efficiency and accelerate the decision-making process. Economic development results The results show that the strategy is aimed at changing the structural model of economic growth. The main resulting areas are: • increased economic diversification; • technological modernization of industry; • stimulation of investment activity; • expansion of regional economic projects. This approach serves to distribute economic risks and expand the base of sustainable growth. Social sphere results The analysis results showed that human capital development occupies a central place in the strategy. In particular: • the quality and scope of education are being expanded; • vocational training areas are being strengthened; • the targeting of social assistance is being increased; • employment programs are being expanded. These factors strengthen long-term social stability. In the digital direction, such resulting directions as: • expansion of electronic services; • online management platforms; • data integration; • development of digital infrastructure are being formed. DISCUSSION. The results obtained show that the strategy, unlike the classical development program, is based on a multi-layered transformation model. It integrates economic, social and institutional reforms. During the discussion, it was revealed that the strength of the strategy is its complexity and long-term orientation. That is, it prioritizes systemic changes over short-term results. At the same time, there are a number of challenges in the implementation process: • global economic instability; • fluctuations in the investment environment; • the pace of technological competition; • regional development disparities. Therefore, flexible management, continuous monitoring and an evaluation system based on indicators are of great importance in the implementation of the strategy. The results of the discussion show that evidence-based policy decisions and an open institutional environment significantly increase the likelihood of achieving strategic goals. CONCLUSION. The results of this study show that the New Uzbekistan - 2030 Development Strategy is a systemic concept aimed at forming a multi-level and integrated model of national development. Within the framework of the strategy, institutional transformation, economic diversification, human capital development and the widespread introduction of digital management mechanisms are manifested as interconnected directions. This confirms that development policy is not fragmentary, but rather complex. The analysis substantiates that the strategic planning model strengthens the effectiveness-oriented approach in public administration, serves to increase the efficient use of resources and institutional accountability. The new model of economic growth is aimed at ensuring a stable macroeconomic balance through high-value-added production, stimulating private investment and the widespread introduction of innovative technologies. Also, priority investment in human capital is considered a decisive factor determining the long-term effectiveness of the strategy. The quality of education, professional competencies and the development of healthcare infrastructure have a multiplicative effect on the growth of labor productivity and social welfare indicators. The targeting of the social protection system serves to form an inclusive economic growth model. At the same time, the research results showed that the process of implementing the strategy requires adaptive management mechanisms, a system of constant monitoring and empirical evaluation. The global economic situation, the pace of technological transformation and changes in the investment environment can significantly affect the dynamics of achieving strategic indicators. Therefore, evidence-based political decisions, institutional flexibility and open governance principles are of paramount importance. As a general conclusion, it can be noted that the development strategy until 2030 is a fundamental development platform aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the national economy, strengthening social stability and developing effective governance institutions. Its consistent, scientifically based and effective implementation serves as a strategic guarantee of long-term sustainable development.