The article presents an analysis of international standards of financial support for people in need of social protection, focusing on the main principles of the social protection system around the world, international standards, best practices, problems and opportunities for improvement. Drawing on human rights principles, including the right to social security and the right to an adequate standard of living, the study examines the diversity of approaches to financial support across countries, targeting, and eligibility criteria and makes recommendations for strengthening mechanisms for financial support for vulnerable populations.

This article examines the issues of expanding the coverage of the social protection system through the reduction of informal employment. The study applies econometric and statistical analysis methods to identify the relationship between the level of informal employment and the coverage of social protection. The findings indicate that reducing the informal sector enhances the sustainability of the social protection system and contributes to an increase in government budget revenues.

This article provides a scientific-theoretical and empirical analysis of the prospects for the gradual introduction of the state social insurance system in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On State Social Insurance” No. ORQ-1101 dated December 9, 2025, mechanisms for covering such social risks as maternity and childbirth benefits, temporary disability benefits, and later unemployment benefits are being introduced starting from 2026. The article examines the limitations of the existing pension system, the economic and social effectiveness of the new system, issues of demographic pressure, and financial sustainability. For the empirical analysis, tables and graphs based on data from the State Statistics Agency, the World Bank, and the International Labour Organization are presented. The research findings indicate that the social insurance system plays a significant role in promoting formal employment, reducing the risk of poverty, and supporting economic growth. However, challenges such as the informal sector and demographic aging need to be addressed.

This study examines the system of social support for the population in the Republic of Uzbekistan through statistical analysis. The country’s social protection policy is aimed at improving the population’s living standards, increasing employment, and reducing poverty, where official statistical data are of critical importance in assessing its effectiveness. During the research, methods of descriptive and trend analysis were applied using open-access data provided by the Statistical Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Finance, the United Nations (UN), and the World Bank.

This article analyzes the issue of housing the population as an important component of social protection. The article examines the existing problems in the field of housing supply, international experience and reforms in Uzbekistan. According to the study, effective housing policy is an important factor in ensuring social stability and well-being of the population.

Ushbu maqolada Jahon banki ma’lumotlari va Global ko‘p o‘lchovli kambag‘allik indeksining qiyosiy tahlili yordamida Markaziy Osiyodagi monetar va ko‘p o‘lchovli kambag‘allik dinamikasi o‘rganilgan. Tadqiqotda Qozog‘iston, Qirg‘iziston, Tojikiston, O‘zbekiston va Turkmanistondagi mavjud kambag‘allikni pasaytirish modellari tahlil qilingan, bu sohadagi yutuqlar va tarkibiy to‘siqlar ko‘rsatilgan. Iqtisodiy o‘sish, mehnat daromadlari, pul o‘tkazmalari va ijtimoiy transfertlar tufayli monetar kambag‘alligining sezilarli darajada kamayishiga qaramay, ko‘p o‘lchovli kambag‘allik indekslari turmush darajasi va asosiy xizmatlardan foydalanishdagi doimiy kamchiliklarni ko‘rsatadi. Natijalar mamlakatlararo sezilarli o‘zgaruvchanlikni ko‘rsatadi va daromadlarning oshishini inson kapitali va ijtimoiy infratuzilmaga investitsiyalar bilan birlashtirgan muvofiqlashtirilgan kambag‘allikka qarshi siyosat zarurligini ta’kidlaydi.

This article reveals the role of pension provision and compulsory pension insurance in the social protection system of the population in modern states, as well as their significance in ensuring sustainable development. The study conducts a comparative analysis of the levels of compulsory, corporate, and private pension provision, their sources of financing, the range of participants, and functional characteristics using the pension systems of Germany, Italy, and the United States as examples. In addition, the regulatory role of the state in the pension system, the principle of intergenerational solidarity, the importance of funded pension mechanisms, and the impact of population aging on the pension system are highlighted. The article also compares the experience of certain foreign countries according to such criteria as retirement age, minimum insurance record, and the amount of insurance contributions. The current state of the pension system of Uzbekistan is substantiated, along with the factors affecting its financial stability under demographic changes, the need to improve compulsory pension insurance, and the priority directions of reforms. In conclusion, it is noted that the development of the funded component of pensions, the strengthening of actuarial assessment, and the harmonization of compulsory and voluntary pension mechanisms, while adapting international experience to national conditions, contribute to improving the efficiency of the pension system.

This article examines the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of the population, as well as the consequences of this process for households of various social groups. Based on the analysis of existing literature and our own research, the main causes of inflation, its impact on real incomes of citizens and changes in the structure of consumption were identified. The article also suggests measures to protect against the negative consequences of inflation both from the state and at the individual level. The results of the study emphasize the importance of understanding the mechanisms of inflation and its impact on the household economy, and recommend the implementation of strategies to minimize the risks associated with inflationary processes.

The article analyzes the content and significance of the concept of "Practical analysis of pension system financing", income and expenses of the pension fund, financial sources of the pension fund, demographic, economic, social factors affecting the pension fund, state pension provision, funded pension provision, private pension provision, distributed and mixed pension models.

This article shows how important it is to transition to a green economy as a result of global climate change. Also, due to environmental and social problems, the priority tasks of green economy development and issues of increasing the role of banks in the development of green economy, environmental and social risks in banks and their assessment, green loans, green bonds expansion are presented.

This article provides scientific recommendations and recommendations to the government of Uzbekistan on determining poverty, the causes of its occurrence and providing state social support to the poor and socially vulnerable segments of the population, as well as temporarily affected by economic reforms.

This article is devoted to a global and regional analysis of the problem of poverty, as well as the experience of foreign countries and Uzbekistan's strategies for its elimination. The article analyzes the Oxford Poverty Alleviation and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) report "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024," which indicates that 1.1 billion people worldwide live in extreme poverty, with the majority in rural areas and the Sahara and South Asian regions. Effective poverty reduction strategies (South Korea, China, Brazil, Norway) were also reviewed, emphasizing the importance of investing in human capital and harmonizing social programs with economic growth.

This аrticlе discussеs thе imрortаncе of рromoting comреtition, thе nеgаtivе еffеcts of comреtition аnd рrеcаutions, thе sociаl imраct of comреtition, combаting monoрoliеs аnd cаrtеls, thе imраct of comреtition on digitаl trаnsformаtion, рublic рolicy in рromoting comреtition, аnd thе imрortаncе of thе comреtitivе еnvironmеnt in WTO mеmbеrshiр.

Paper researches the concept of employment and structural changes in categories of economic activity, analyzes the indicators of the employed population in the formal and informal sectors by regions, and develops appropriate proposals and recommendations for eliminating factors leading to unemployment. The influence of these factors on the structure and composition of the employed population is the result of a person’s ability to work and his active participation in the production process, determined by his specialty and profession

This article analyzes the importance of innovative projects in municipal services. Based on the experience of the world and Uzbekistan, the study examines the economic, environmental, and social benefits of introducing innovative technologies. Innovative projects, including smart cities, digital management, energy efficiency, and waste recycling, analyze the possibilities of effective resource management, environmental protection, and population well-being through such approaches as smart cities, and digital management. The article also discusses the existing infrastructure, and financial and technological constraints in introducing innovative technologies and provides recommendations for solving these problems.

The article examines the issue of improving the quality of life as one of the major challenges facing society. It explores key factors influencing the improvement of living standards and the ways to achieve this goal. The article analyzes economic growth and stability, education and access to knowledge, healthcare and social protection, infrastructure and living conditions, technological advancements, and sustainable environmental policies as important factors in enhancing the quality of life. The author emphasizes the importance of developing and implementing new technologies in the fields of medicine and healthcare, industry, infrastructure, and education. It highlights that innovations in these areas have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for individuals. However, the author also notes the need for appropriate investments, legal support, and collaboration among various stakeholders for the successful implementation of innovative projects. The article provides an overview of possible development paths that can contribute to improving the quality of life in the modern era of innovation transformations.