The Role of Developing Economies in Shaping the New World Trade Order: Case of Uzbekistan and Central Asia

Abstract

In the evolving landscape of global trade, developing economies are increasingly emerging as active agents in shaping the new world trade order. This article examines the strategic role of Uzbekistan and the broader Central Asian region in influencing global trade dynamics amid growing multipolarity, regionalism, and digital integration. The study adopts a qualitative case study approach supported by comparative policy analysis, trade statistics, and foreign investment data sourced from international organizations and regional agencies.The article highlights the significance of infrastructure modernization, regulatory reforms, and trade liberalization as critical factors driving the region’s trade evolution. Despite these advances, challenges remain in the form of bureaucratic inefficiencies, underdeveloped logistics, and geopolitical tensions.