ASSESSING DIGITAL ADAPTATION IN SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN
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This paper evaluates the level of digital adaptation among small business entities in the Republic of Karakalpakstan as of September 2026, examining the digital service infrastructure and its contribution to regional economic development. Based on current statistical and empirical evidence, the study analyzes the degree of business digitalization, IT service dynamics, e-commerce, digital skill development priorities, and existing structural constraints.Keywords
digital adaptation, small business, digital economy, Republic of Karakalpakstan, IT Park, market services, technological efficiency.References
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