STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND YOUTH-LED BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION IN EMERGING ECONOMIES: EVIDENCE FROM UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Strategic entrepreneurship; Youth entrepreneurship; Emerging economies; Business transformation; UzbekistanAbstract
This article examines the role of youth-led strategic entrepreneurship in transforming business structures within emerging economies, with a particular focus on Uzbekistan. Using secondary data analysis and ecosystem-level indicators, the study explores how institutional support, human capital development, and digital market integration influence entrepreneurial outcomes. The findings indicate that youth entrepreneurship, when aligned with strategic capabilities and supportive policy frameworks, significantly contributes to economic diversification, productivity growth, and global competitiveness. The article offers policy-relevant insights and contributes to the broader literature on entrepreneurship in transition economies.
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