Pension Provision System for Persons With Disabilities: Analysis of International Standards Requirements

This article critically examines the international minimum standards governing pension provision systems for persons with disabilities, with a focus on the principles outlined by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization. It identifies gaps between these standards and the current practices in Uzbekistan, highlighting legal, institutional, and financial challenges in ensuring equitable and inclusive pension support. The analysis underscores the importance of transitioning from a medical to a social-functional model of disability assessment, aligning national legislation with global standards, and ensuring economic security through adequate pension formulas and consistent indexation. Drawing on comparative experiences from countries such as Germany, Kazakhstan, and Russia, the study proposes comprehensive policy recommendations for improving Uzbekistan’s disability pension system. These recommendations aim to enhance the system’s inclusiveness, adequacy, transparency, and compliance with international obligations. The findings contribute to ongoing discourse on social justice and inclusive social protection in transitional economies.