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Abstract
This study compares organizational and economic approaches to sericulture development in selected countries and assesses their relevance for adaptation in Uzbekistan. The study focuses on the experience of China, India and Tajikistan, which represent different but practically important development paths, including a full value-chain and export-oriented cluster model, a small-farmer support and quality incentive model, and a raw-material base restoration model. The results show that sustainable development of sericulture requires not only increasing cocoon production, but also strengthening mulberry plantations, improving seed quality, introducing contract relations, expanding deep processing, applying transparent electronic trade mechanisms and providing targeted financial support. The proposed recommendations are aimed at increasing value added, stabilizing farmers’ income and improving the export potential of Uzbekistan’s silk industry.