Priority Directions for Improving the Quality of Human Capital in the Republic of Uzbekistan

The article discusses priority areas for improving the quality of human capital in the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of the formation of an innovative economy. The dynamics of the human capital index (HDI) and the human capital index (HCI) are analyzed, key factors influencing the growth of the quality of human capital are identified. Particular attention is paid to the development of higher education, the integration of science and industry, the digital transformation of educational programs and the creation of a single digital platform for monitoring human capital. The paper proposes alternative scenarios and forecasts for Uzbekistan until 2030 in the basic, pessimistic and optimistic versions. A conclusion is made about the need for accelerated improvement of the quality of human capital to strengthen the country's competitiveness and reach the level of international standards.