Digital Entrepreneurship as an Innovative Tool for Ensuring Youth Employment

This research is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of the role of digital entrepreneurship as a catalyst for youth employment in the context of the modern transformation of Uzbekistan's economy. The study examines the theoretical foundations of the digital transformation of the entrepreneurial environment and provides a comparative analysis of the approaches of leading global and domestic scholars. As part of the research, an econometric model has been developed to assess the impact of digital readiness, institutional support, and entrepreneurial orientation on youth employment indicators. Finally, practical recommendations aimed at maximizing the "digital dividend" and reducing "brain drain" in the sector have been formulated.