THE STRUCTURE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

This article examines the structure of small business in the Republic of Uzbekistan and its impact on economic development. Within the framework of the study, such entities as microfirms, individual entrepreneurs, dehkan farms, family businesses, artisans, and sellers of imported goods are analyzed. The article highlights the role of small business in enhancing regional economic activity, ensuring employment, and increasing household incomes. The research demonstrates that small business contributes significantly not only to the development of local markets but also to regional and national economic growth.本文针对乌兹别克斯坦共和国的小企业（small business）结构及其对经济发展的影响展开研究。本研究框架内，分析对象涵盖微型企业（microfirms）、个体经营者、德赫坎农场（dehkan farms）、家族企业、手艺人以及进口商品经销商等实体。本文着重阐明了小企业在活跃区域经济活动、保障就业及提升家庭收入方面的重要作用。研究表明，小企业不仅对本地市场发展具有显著推动作用，更能助力区域与国家层面的经济增长。