MINIMUM WAGE: SHOULD IT BE INCREASED OR CHANGED THE SYSTEM?

In Uzbekistan, the minimum wage system not only serves as a social guarantee but also directly impacts state budget expenditures. This analytical report analyzes the main limitations of the current system, international experience, and the alignment of the minimum wage with real incomes.

Why is the minimum wage in Uzbekistan considered 1.7–2 times lower than international standards? Why does its increase automatically increase budget expenditures? How is this issue resolved in the countries of the European Union, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Kazakhstan?

Read the full text of the analytical report to find answers to these questions and to review proposals for improving the minimum wage.