DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES OF SMALL BUSINESS ENTITIES BASED ON CHINESE EXPERIENCE
Keywords:
Small business, investment activity, economic efficiency, Chinese experience, digital finance, credit-service platform, alternative collateral, investment monitoring, “Uzbekistan — 2030” Strategy.Abstract
This article examines the directions for improving the economic efficiency of investment activities of small business entities based on the experience of China. The study substantiates the importance of digital financing, credit-service platforms, alternative collateral mechanisms, multi-criteria evaluation of investment projects, technological modernization, and performance monitoring in increasing the investment efficiency of small businesses. The article analyzes the scholarly views of Chinese economists Lin Yifu and Yao Lianying, as well as Uzbek economists D.G. Gozibekov and N.G. Karimov, on investment efficiency, financing mechanisms, digital finance, and risk assessment. The practices of China and Uzbekistan are comparatively analyzed, and practical recommendations are developed in line with the priorities of the “Uzbekistan — 2030” Strategy, including building a strong economy, strengthening the role of the private sector, promoting innovation, digitalization, and integration into global production chains.
