YOUTH POLICY AS A PRIORITY AREA OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The article considers the essence, legal foundation and main directions of the state youth policy, par- ticularly in Uzbekistan. Features of effective interaction between state bodies, NGOs and other civil society insti- tutions have been shown on the example of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan. Revealing the potential of young people and assisting them in effective socialization in society are considered as a priority of the state youth poli- cy in Uzbekistan. The article outlines the main measures for the further development of the social sphere in 2019. In particular, comments were given to initiatives and conceptual ideas for further improvement of science, modern and contin- uing education, further strengthening of state social support for young people. The article widely describes the concept of “investment in human capital”. The article notes that investments in human capital include expenditures on health care, general and special education, employment, vocational train- ing, raising children and others. The article shows how the issues of modern education and upbringing of young people and their social support are important in the social development of the country. The article analyzed important practical steps taken to ensure that the sphere of education and training directly serves further human improvement.