THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION: HOW COOPERATION AFFECTS THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE POPULATION IN CENTRAL ASIA
Keywords:
regional integration, Central Asia, social development, quality of life, human capital, social resilience, regional cooperation, sustainable developmentAbstract
The article examines the impact of regional cooperation on the quality of life and social development of Central Asian states. Particular attention is paid to the interrelationship between economic integration, transport connectivity, human capital development, environmental and energy security, as well as humanitarian cooperation. The study explores the key mechanisms through which regional initiatives are translated into tangible socio-economic outcomes, including increased employment, expanded access to education and social services, improved infrastructure, and strengthened human security. It identifies the institutional and structural constraints of regional cooperation. The article substantiates the need to develop a socially oriented model of regional integration aimed at ensuring sustainable development and improving the well-being of the population across Central Asian states.
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