TRANSFORMATION OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UZBEKISTAN: CULTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL APPROACHES
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19439645Keywords:
vocational education, institutional transformation, cultural factors, labor market, competence-based education, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This study examines the transformation of the vocational education system in Uzbekistan through the lens of
cultural and institutional approaches. It analyzes the interaction between formal institutional reforms and informal sociocultural
factors influencing the effectiveness of vocational education policies. The research highlights key challenges,
including negative social perceptions, weak alignment with labor market needs, and limited stakeholder engagement.
At the same time, it identifies opportunities related to digitalization, competence-based education, and public-private
partnerships. The findings demonstrate that successful transformation requires not only structural reforms but also the
integration of cultural factors into policy design and implementation
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