On February 2, 2026, the 80th anniversary of the distinguished economist and Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Kalandar Khodjaevich Abdurakhmanov, was solemnly celebrated with broad public participation. The occasion became a significant event in the scientific life of the country and once again recognized the academician’s outstanding contribution to the development of economic science.

The anniversary event was attended by the Director of the Republican Center for the Study of Public Opinion “Ijtimoiy Fikr,” Nigina Khayrullaevna Rakhimova, and the Deputy Director of the Center for Scientific Affairs and Innovation, Mansur Sherikbaevich Seitov. In their remarks, they emphasized Academician Abdurakhmanov’s pivotal role in advancing labor economics, developing human capital research, and promoting scientifically grounded analysis of contemporary economic processes.

The scientific and pedagogical career of Academician Kalandar Khodjaevich Abdurakhmanov, spanning more than half a century, occupies an important place in the development of the nation’s economic science. The academic school he established in the field of labor economics laid the foundation for modern approaches to the study of human capital, employment, and labor relations. His fundamental works, published internationally, have received wide recognition within the global academic community and have made a substantial contribution to the advancement of economic thought.

In addition, the academician conducted in-depth research into the profound transformations taking place in the labor market under the conditions of artificial intelligence and the digital economy, proposing new conceptual directions for modern economic development. As a mentor who trained hundreds of students, he nurtured an entire generation of scholars. His scientific legacy and achievements are highly valued by both national and international academic communities and are recognized as a solid foundation for the continued development of economic science.