UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF E-COMMERCE LOGISTICS IN CENTRAL ASIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V5I2Y2025N19Keywords:
Central Asia, international trade, trade infrastructure, logistics, e-commerce, regional development, digital technologies, technological innovation, regional relations.Abstract
Emerging economies of post-soviet countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan have shown great potential for e-commerce growth. Central Asian region shows significant opportunities for expansion with its strategic location, abundant natural resources, and expanding consumer base. The region can capitalize on these opportunities, as e-commerce, an essential driver of economic development and job creation, has potential to transform its trade landscape. However, its success depends on the development of efficient logistics infrastructure, which remains a significant challenge. This paper examines the logistics stumbling blocks in Central Asia’s e-commerce sector and proposes potential solutions that could bring sustained growth in regions digital economy.
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