Development Trends and Economic Significance of The Service Sector in Samarkand Region
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Service Sector, Samarkand Region, Economic Development, Tourism, Digital Economy, E-Commerce, Small Business, Investment, InnovationAbstract
This article scientifically analyzes the development trends of the service sector in the Samarkand region, its role in the regional economy, and its economic significance. It substantiates the increasing share of the service sector in GDP under the conditions of globalization and economic modernization, particularly highlighting the rapid development of tourism, trade, transport and logistics, education, and healthcare services. The study also examines the impact of digitalization processes, the expansion of e-commerce, and the growth of foreign investment inflows on the innovative development of the service sector.
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