DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED INDICATOR FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERREGIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE NAMANGAN REGION, UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Regional and interregional economic linkages have become increasingly important in achieving balanced regional development, improving resource allocation and strengthening economic competitiveness. As economic integration expands, cooperation among regions creates new opportunities for investment, production, trade and the efficient use of infrastructure.

Author Biography

R. Sattarov

researcher

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