THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR POVERTY REDUCTION IN UZBEKISTAN: INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS AND FINANCIAL MECHANISMS

Abstract

This article analyzes the institutional and financial mechanisms of poverty reduction in Uzbekistan. The country's social policy is shifting from traditional welfare to a proactive and results-oriented system. Newly formed structures such as the National Social Protection Agency, Unified Social Register, and digital service platforms have become key pillars of this reform. The study is based on the theoretical approaches of A. Sen, A. Atkinson, and R. Ravallion, as well as works by Malikov, Gulomov, Rakhmatov, and Mamatov. The findings highlight that fiscal stability, financial inclusion, and social justice together form an integrated model for sustainable poverty reduction.