THE ROLE OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH OF INDUSTRIAL FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM UZBEKISTAN

Authors

  • Abbosbek Jurayev Independent Researcher at Tashkent State University of Economics

Keywords:

Green technologies, Industrial firms, Competitiveness, Productivity growth, Export performance, Econometric analysis, Uzbekistan economy and Sustainable development

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of green technology adoption on the competitiveness and growth of industrial firms in Uzbekistan. Using survey data from 200 firms and econometric regression models (2015-2024), it finds that adopters achieve 36.5% export shares (p<0.001) and 11.4% productivity growth, with a significant coefficient of 2.15 (p<0.001) after controlling for firm size and R&D. Key barriers include high investment costs (76%), technical expertise gaps (59%), and financing limitations. Policy recommendations emphasize SME subsidies, regulatory simplification, and technology training programs. The findings provide empirical support for Uzbekistan's green economy transition and regional sustainable development.

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Published

2026-03-19

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Abbosbek Jurayev. (2026). THE ROLE OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH OF INDUSTRIAL FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM UZBEKISTAN. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE & INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ISSN: 2277-3630 Impact Factor: 8.036, 15(03), 68–72. Retrieved from https://www.gejournal.net/index.php/IJSSIR/article/view/2872

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Vol. 15 No. 03 (2026): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE & INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH

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