This article is devoted to the development of human capital in the digital economy, reflecting on the potential and prospects of Uzbekistan in this matter today. The study analyzes the role of human capital in the economic system and the factors of effective organization of its activities, as well as the impact of human capital development in a modern market economy on the development of innovations in companies. At the same time, the article examines the history of the emergence of human capital, the foundations of its formation and development and stops at the stages of its formation.

Ушбу мақолада бугунги кунда ёш кадрлар ва раҳбарларни тайёрлашда мамлакатимизда кечаётган ижтимоий маданий фаолият жараёнларининг ўрни ва бошқарув асосларининг роли ҳақида фикр мулоҳаза юритилади. Шунингдек, ҳозирда долзарб мавзу сифатида олдимизда турган, керакли мутахассис кадрларни тайёрлашда ривожланган давлатлар тажрибаси ўрганиш ва улардан андоза олиш муҳим эканлиги ҳақида таклифлар илгари сурилади.

This research adapted the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) framework to assess Uzbekistan's digital performance, identify areas for improvement, and propose evidence-based policy recommendations to enhance the country's digital economy and infrastructure. Aligned with the "Digital Uzbekistan 2030" strategy, the study employed a quantitative approach, combining primary data from surveys of 62 enterprises and secondary data from government and international sources. Data analysis followed the DESI Methodological Note, focusing on its four dimensions. Ethical practices, such as voluntary participation and reliance on open-source data, were maintained. The study revealed Uzbekistan's DESI score of 0.42, comparable to lower-performing EU countries, highlighting significant gaps in Human Capital and Connectivity. Despite limitations like data availability, regional disparities, and a small sample size, the research offers critical insights and actionable recommendations for advancing Uzbekistan's digital transformation.