EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL TRADE IN INDIA– UZBEKISTAN ECONOMIC RELATIONS
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Digital trade, Emerging technologies, India–Uzbekistan, Fintech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerceAbstract
This study explores the transformative role of emerging technologies in shaping India–Uzbekistan economic relations. It examines how artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, fintech, and e-commerce platforms are redefining trade patterns and investment opportunities between the two countries. While India has become a global leader in digital payments and ITenabled services, Uzbekistan is undergoing rapid digitalization under its Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy. Drawing on secondary data from UNCTAD, OECD, APEC, and World Bank, as well as policy reports and industry surveys, this paper evaluates comparative digital readiness, payment integration, e-commerce ecosystems, and digital trade facilitation tools. Findings suggest that India’s technological strengths complement Uzbekistan’s reform-driven ambitions, though regulatory, infrastructural, and skill-related challenges persist. Recommendations include creating a bilateral digital corridor, expanding interoperable payment systems, supporting SMEs via e-commerce linkages, and piloting blockchain-enabled customs platforms.
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