American Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Development ISSN Online: 2771-8948 Website: www.ajird.journalspark.org Volume 28, May - 2024 230 | P a g e DIGITALIZATION OF UZBEKISTAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CURRENT GLOBAL TRANSFORMATIONS Shukurov Shukhrat Zainievich, Lecturer at the Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Candidate of Historical Sciences zayniyev.temur@bk.ru Abstract The article, as a result of a study of digitalization processes intensively carried out in countries around the world recently, widely covers issues related to the transfer of all industries of the Republic of Uzbekistan to a fast digital system. State laws and documents developed for the further development of the IT sector in the country have been disclosed. It also explains in detail the measures being implemented in Uzbekistan. Keywords: Information technology, digital world, digitalization, system, digital economy, electronic system, information space, IT parks, information and communication system, development strategy. Introduction There is no doubt that today's rapid development and the emergence of the digital world, the occurrence of global transformation, the modernization of our society and the competitive formation of our national economy. Today, information and communication technologies have penetrated so deeply into the content of human life that today it is impossible to imagine not only our daily activities, but also the development of social and economic spheres without them. Such technologies form the basis of the information society, lighten people's burdens and bring them closer. In addition, one of the unique aspects of information and communication technologies is the fact that its use is becoming global. The Main Part Analyzing the above-mentioned issues and trends, special attention is being paid to the digitalization of all major sectors and the establishment of a real information society in the country within the framework of the "Development Strategy" of New Uzbekistan. As an example, serious attention has been paid to the development and digitalization of information and communication technologies (ICT) in our Republic since the early years of the 21st century. For example, the following "Comprehensive Program for the Development of the National Information and Communication System of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2013-2020", "Strategy of Actions on the Five Priority Areas of Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021" and "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030" and "New Plan for 2022-2026" It is our opinion that the digitization of our national economy, industry and society as a American Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Development ISSN Online: 2771-8948 Website: www.ajird.journalspark.org Volume 28, May - 2024 231 | P a g e whole is included in a series of comprehensive measures in documents such as "Uzbekistan's development strategy". In addition, after the launch of the main system of the electronic government of Uzbekistan, the portal "Uniform interactive state services", considerable progress was made in the introduction of new technologies and digitization in public administration. Problem solving became faster, productivity increased. In recent years, in order to improve ICT systems and digital infrastructure of the Republic, a large amount of investment has been attracted to this field. doubled in 2017-2021 and will reach 11.8 trillion in 2021. reached soms (more than 1 billion US dollars). Such achievements can be cited in many examples. It is also noted that since the establishment of IT parks in Uzbekistan, the volume of exports in the field has increased 50 times . The number of permanent residents of this park has increased from 140 to 500, more than 300 new companies have been opened and 8,500 high-paying jobs have been created, which clearly shows the attention to the sector. Currently, more than 11,000 young people are working in IT parks in our country. During the global pandemic, the need for digitalization and digital transformation of the country was clearly felt, it became mandatory to solve the current issues in the IT field and ensure sustainable development. For this purpose, the digitization strategy of Uzbekistan was revised and further improved. The proof of this is the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev dated October 5, 2020, based on which the "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030" Strategy, as well as the "roadmap" for its implementation in 2020-2022, was approved. The developed strategy includes two programs: the first is the digitization of regions and the second is the digitization of networks, a set of priorities such as the development of digital infrastructure, e-government, the national market of digital technologies, education and training in the field of information technology. The most important conditions for the implementation of the Strategy "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030" were measures such as the phased transition to the digital world, systematic implementation of financial support for the sector, and increasing the digital literacy of the population. Also, achieving the tasks stipulated in other national strategic documents and programs of "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030", in particular, the national tasks on sustainable development goals for the period up to 2030 and the goals defined in the development strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026 became important. "Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026" adopted last year: building a people-friendly state by increasing human dignity and further developing a free civil society; making the principles of justice and the rule of law the most basic and necessary condition for development in our country; rapid development of the national economy and ensuring high growth rates; conducting a fair social policy, developing human capital; ensuring spiritual development and bringing the industry to a new level; American Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Development ISSN Online: 2771-8948 Website: www.ajird.journalspark.org Volume 28, May - 2024 232 | P a g e approach universal problems based on national interests; includes one hundred strategic goals to be achieved in the next five years within the framework of 7 priorities, such as strengthening the security and defense potential of our country, conducting an open, pragmatic and active foreign policy. In addition to the above, in the development strategy, special attention is paid to the digitization of important sectors, and the introduction of new technologies into public services, the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, the traffic management system, the health system, social services, banking and agricultural sectors, and other key sectors of the national economy. defined. In addition, great attention is being paid to digitalization of cities, improvement of the quality of construction and design works, and development within the concept of "Smart City". Such aspects are taken into account in the construction of new modern cities. Digitization of the state and digital transformation remain the main priority for developing countries like Uzbekistan. Recently, our country has achieved high results in the field of ICT development and digitization, especially in the provision of electronic government services. At the same time, in addition to ongoing cooperation with South Korea, Russia, Estonia, China, attracting technologically advanced countries such as Germany, Great Britain, USA, Singapore, Japan to the country's IT sector, reviewing and expanding the geography of international partners. is gaining importance. The rapid transition to the digital world, IT infrastructure and e-services, and extensive financing of the sector and further modernization of the national economy are enabling comprehensive growth in all sectors. short , based on the requirements of our complex times, the complete digitalization of our country, a paradise like Uzbekistan, and every area of it, remains one of our important tasks for the future generation. That is, we young people should reliably ensure that the Republic of Uzbekistan enters the future life with simple steps, relying on the experience of the past, studying it in depth and taking into account the trends of the complex processes of the present time. And for this, we young people have all the opportunities. References 1. Decree No. PF-6079 dated 05.10.2020 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the approval of the "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030" strategy and measures for its effective implementation. 2. Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PF-60 dated 28.01.2022 on "Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026". 3. Kazakova M.Sh., Development of the information and communication sector in our republic. Scientific electronic magazine "Economy and innovative technologies". No. 2, March-April, 2017. 4. https://strategy.uz/index.php?news=1518.