SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS OF THE POPULATION
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https://doi.org/10.55640/Keywords:
social protection, vulnerable groups, targeted social assistance, poverty reduction, income regulation, social security system, unemployment benefits, pension provision, social stratification, state social policy.Abstract
This article examines the theoretical and practical foundations of social protection and targeted support for vulnerable groups of the population in Uzbekistan. The study analyzes the objective necessity of state intervention in supporting socially disadvantaged segments of society within the framework of market transformation and economic reforms. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the social protection system, the transition from generalized benefits to a targeted assistance mechanism, and the elimination of egalitarian redistribution practices. The paper systematizes the main forms of social protection, including pension provision, social assistance to low-income families, support for persons with disabilities, unemployed citizens, elderly individuals, and children left without parental care. The research highlights the role of legal, economic, and institutional mechanisms in ensuring a decent standard of living and preventing excessive social stratification.The study concludes that the modern social protection model in Uzbekistan is characterized by differentiation, targeting, and the involvement of both state and non-state funding sources. Strengthening income regulation mechanisms and improving the efficiency of social transfers remain key priorities for sustainable social development and poverty reduction.
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