The article describes the approaches of foreign scientists to the concept of the creative economy and its constituent industries. The American and British approaches to the main sectors of the creative economy are compared. In 1900-2008 trends in the development of the creative working class in the structure of the US working class were studied. Based on the UK methodology, the state of development of the creative economy in Uzbekistan is analyzed from the point of view of its constituent industries and the number of employees. Scientific proposals and practical recommendations aimed at developing the creative economy in Uzbekistan have also been developed.

The article explains the essence of such concepts as creative economy, inclusive economy, inclusive education and persons with disabilities, as well as directions for increasing the participation of students with disabilities in the fields of creative economy.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the essence and content of innovative activities in educational institutions, their role in the modern pedagogical process, and their impact on the quality of education. Innovative activity is presented as a complex process aimed at enhancing educational effectiveness through the introduction of new ideas, advanced technologies, and methods by teachers into the pedagogical process. The study examines, on a scientific basis, the advantages, practical effectiveness, and influence on student development of various innovative forms implemented in educational institutions, such as digital technologies, interactive methods, modular learning, project-based approaches, and STEAM integration. Furthermore, organizational and methodological factors influencing the implementation of innovative activities, the professional competencies of teachers, the technical infrastructure of educational institutions, and management mechanisms are analyzed. The results of the article demonstrate that the effective implementation of innovative approaches plays a crucial role in improving the quality of the educational process, encouraging students’ creative thinking, and developing modern competencies.

This article explores new and creative approaches to funding vocational education, addressing the changing challenges of education funding. It explores innovative models, strategies and considerations aimed at ensuring availability, sustainability and adaptability to industry needs, and a conclusion is formed at the end of the article.

The article scientifically analyzes the role and importance of human capital in the innovative development of the economy. Human capital is considered as one of the main driving forces of innovative processes, and its structural aspects related to knowledge, skills, potential, and a creative approach are highlighted. Also, priority areas for increasing personnel potential, improving the education system, supporting scientific research, and developing relevant infrastructure in the formation of an innovative economy are indicated. The research results confirm that investments in human capital are a decisive factor in the country's economic growth, increasing competitiveness, and strengthening innovation activity.