FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN REGULATING EXTERNAL LABOR MIGRATION: LESSONS FOR UZBEKISTAN

Bakhoviddinova Yasmina Makhmud qizi

Authors

Bakhoviddinova Yasmina Makhmud qizi Fergana State University Master’s Degree in Economics

Keywords:

labor migration, migration policy, Mexico, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, international cooperation, economic development

Abstract

Labor migration is a key factor influencing Uzbekistan’s socioeconomic development. Millions of citizens work abroad—mainly in Russia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Gulf countries—sending remittances that account for around 16% of the national GDP. However, large-scale migration also creates challenges such as insufficient legal protection, weak reintegration mechanisms, and lack of professional training for migrants. This article examines the foreign experience of regulating external labor migration through the cases of Mexico and Kyrgyzstan, highlighting effective practices that can be adapted in Uzbekistan. Comparative analysis shows that bilateral agreements, institutional support systems, and regional integration mechanisms are essential for building sustainable migration governance.

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