GREEN INVESTMENTS AND SOUTH KOREAN EXPERIENCE AS DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ECONOMIC MODERNIZATION IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
green investments, sustainable economic development, ESG financing, Uzbekistan, South Korea, investment strategy, public-private partnership, renewable energy, environmental technologiesAbstract
This article examines the role of green investments as a driver of sustainable economic growth in Uzbekistan amid global climate challenges and ongoing institutional reforms. Special attention is given to analyzing the current state and prospects for the development of green financing in Uzbekistan, taking into account international experience, particularly the successful ESG investment model of South Korea. The study identifies key barriers and opportunities for creating an effective green investment environment, applying systemic and comparative analyses as well as SWOT analysis to assess influencing factors. The practical significance of this work lies in the development of recommendations for improving national sustainable investment policies, contributing to economic modernization and enhancing the country's competitiveness on the international stage.
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