National innovation system in Uzbekistan

Abstract

The aim of present research is to study and evaluate the national innovation system in Uzbekistan and its components, capabilities, identify weaknesses and strength. Innovations and R&D has big impact for the change of economic situation and growth of economy as whole. Different statistical methods are used in the paper. The research object is the scientific research of national innovation system of Uzbekistan. The major tasks of the paper are describing the main features of national innovation system of Uzbekistan, comparison of European science, technology and innovation with Uzbekistan; evaluating the picture of national innovation system of Uzbekistan. In research the Eurostat database statistic data is used, only selected countries are included. The research shows the analysis of preconditions and barriers for establishment of Knowledge-Based Economy in Uzbekistan, and provides with recommendations for driving knowledge-based economy. The major findings, current state of the national system indicates that all the necessary formal elements that are still in the stage of its formation.