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study conducted was qualitative, a SWOT analysis was conducted and the need for
WO (Weaknesses-Opportunities) analysis and strategic avenues was highlighted
as the reason for the growth of the industry through the AHP evaluation system.
Apart from that, technological limitations related to the industry and high costs
arising in the import process, as well as the insufficient level of knowledge and skills
of employees in the industry are among the suggestions. According to the report, a
proposal was made to establish strategic cooperation with joint ventures and foreign
enterprises in order to switch from cotton raw materials to finished textile exports.
Considering the components of the SWOT analysis during the conducted research
as a result, despite the limitations that have arisen such as the limited AHP analysis,
it can meet foreign, joint venture and domestic textile companies in different
geographical regions. In addition, the analysis of cause-and-effect relationships
provides a sufficient basis for future research to conduct a series of situational
analysis (Kim, Yong-Jeong, and Park, 2019).
Table 1:SWOT matrix for Uzbekistan textile industry
(Source: Kim, Yong-Jeong, and Park, 2019).
