Assessing the Impact of Digital Transformation on Labor Productivity in Uzbekistan's Economy

This article examines the impact of digital transformation on labor productivity in Uzbekistan's economy, focusing on the relationship between technological modernization, digital infrastructure development, human capital formation, and economic efficiency. Digital transformation has become an important driver of structural economic change, influencing production processes, business models, employment patterns, and the competitiveness of national economies. In Uzbekistan, the implementation of digital development strategies, the expansion of electronic government services, the modernization of financial technologies, and the increasing adoption of information and communication technologies have created opportunities for improving labor productivity across various economic sectors. The study employs a systematic literature review, comparative analysis, institutional assessment, and an analytical framework for evaluating the relationship between digitalization and labor productivity. Particular attention is given to manufacturing, agriculture, services, and public administration. The analysis identifies potential productivity gains associated with automation, digital skills, improved information flows, and more efficient resource allocation. At the same time, it highlights areas requiring further development, including the need to strengthen digital competencies, address regional differences in technological access, expand investment capacity, and facilitate organizational adaptation to technological change. The article proposes an integrated framework for assessing digital transformation and provides policy recommendations aimed at strengthening its contribution to sustainable productivity growth in Uzbekistan.