THE NECESSITY OF FINANCING SOCIAL PROTECTION EXPENDITURES IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS

This article examines the relevance and necessity of considering regional characteristics in financing social expenditures in the context of reforming the social protection system in Uzbekistan. The study analyzes the application of a differentiated approach to improving the effectiveness of social protection expenditures based on the demographic structure, labour market conditions, and poverty level of each region. Within the framework of the tasks set out in Resolution No. DP-330 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 23, 2024, "On Priority Measures for the Implementation of the 'From Poverty to Prosperity' Programme" [1], the scientific and practical foundations of the interregional redistribution of financial resources are examined. The article concludes with proposals and recommendations for strengthening the targeting of the system by assessing regional social needs and digitalizing financing mechanisms.

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