THEORY OF HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, THE NECESSITY OF EXPANDING COVERAGE, AND THE CURRENT STATE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

in the context of the global economy, human capital has become a key factor in ensuring sustainable economic growth, competitiveness, and social well-being. For countries with transition economies, effective human capital management represents a strategic priority, requiring the integrated development of education, healthcare, employment, and social protection systems. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical foundations of human capital management in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the economic and managerial necessity of expanding coverage, and the current state of the sector. The research findings reveal the presence of regional disparities within the human capital system, mismatches between the education system and labor market demands, and challenges related to institutional coordination. At the same time, ongoing reforms in recent years confirm the acceleration of the transition toward a human capital–based development model. The article proposes a conceptual model aimed at expanding human capital coverage and enhancing its overall effectiveness.在全球经济语境下，人力资本已成为保障可持续经济增长、提升竞争力以及增进社会福祉的核心要素。对于转型经济体国家而言，高效的人力资本管理是其战略发展要务，需要实现教育、医疗、就业与社会保障体系的协同发展。本文对乌兹别克斯坦共和国人力资本管理的理论基础、扩大覆盖范围的经济与管理必要性，以及该领域的发展现状展开了全面分析。研究结果显示，该国人力资本体系存在区域发展失衡问题，教育体系与劳动力市场需求存在错配现象，同时面临制度协调层面的诸多挑战。与此同时，近年来持续推进的改革印证了该国向以人力资本为核心的发展模式转型的步伐正在加快。本文提出了一个旨在扩大人力资本覆盖范围、提升其整体效能的概念模型。