FORMATION OF A STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF UZBEKISTAN

Marina Abdurashidova

Tashkent State University of Economics, m.abdurashidova@tsue.uz , ORCID: 0000-0002-5754-

Keywords: Uzbekistan, higher education, innovation, digitalization, reforms.


Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern trends and strategies for the development of innovative activities in universities of Uzbekistan. Based on state statistics, analysis of regulatory documents (2017–2023) and case studies of leading universities (Tashkent State University, Inha University , Uzbek-Japanese University) proposed a strategy model that takes into account national priorities for digitalization and integration with economic sectors. The results of the study include a SWOT analysis, the dynamics of education financing, as well as recommendations for the implementation of artificial intelligence and dual education. The article contains 5 tables, 4 graphs and a list of literature from 20 sources.


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