IMPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES IN BUKHARA REGION: A SPATIAL-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Abstract
This study investigates the optimization of industrial complex placement in Bukhara region, Uzbekistan, utilizing Weber's industrial location theory and contemporary spatial-economic analysis frameworks. The research employs a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative analysis of industrial indicators with qualitative assessment of locational factors. Results demonstrate that Bukhara region possesses significant competitive advantages in gas chemical, textile, and petroleum refining industries due to natural resource endowments and strategic transport positioning. The study identifies that the Karakul Free Economic Zone represents an optimal agglomeration model, with projected polymer production capacity of 730,000 tons annually. Key findings reveal that transport cost optimization, labor availability, and agglomeration economies are the primary determinants of industrial location efficiency. The research contributes to regional development policy by proposing a comprehensive framework for industrial spatial planning that balances economic efficiency with sustainable development objectives.
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