UZBEKISTAN AS A SOCIAL STATE: REFORMS AND PROMISING DIRECTIONS IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Uzbekistan is located at the crossroads of cultures and civilizations, having shaped its social structure over centuries through unique traditions and values. In the era of globalization and rapid development of the market economy, Uzbekistan’s primary strategic aim – the construction of a social state is reflected in the first article of the new version of the Constitution. According to the principles of a welfare state, a range of measures to strengthen the country’s social protection system and expand the volume of social services provided to citizens have been implemented.