Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are transforming economic systems, including those in transition economies. The impact of leadership and management on the development of the digital economy of Uzbekistan is considered, focusing on the restructuring of the labor market, innovation potential and sustainability. This analysis is based on national statistics, international reports and policy documents to evaluate structural changes in the ICT-sector, employment and digital entrepreneurship. The results indicate that the gross value added of the information economy grew more than 15 times in the period from 2015 to 2024, and the ICT sector more than 10 times over the same timeframe. Progress is uneven, however, due to digital access disparities, institutional fragmentation and skills gaps.
Publication Date: 2026-06-21