The role of business entities in the development of makhalla and self-government institutions

In Uzbekistan, the mahalla dates back to ancient times as a powerful seat of culture, an effective citizens’ self-governing body, the entity closest to the people and a unique civil society institution. The role and significance of mahallas has always been invaluable in carefully preserving the multi-ethnic Uzbek people’s national and universal human values, culture, way of life, thoughts and spirituality that have been passed down for generations. Financial support of small business and private entrepreneurship through the “Mahalla” Charitable Fund to all mahallas of the Republic, the population living in them, especially families in need, the disabled and the elderly, accounts for more than 60% of all expenditures, such assistance continues today in a consistent, voluntary manner. The economic and financial support of small business and private entrepreneurship to the community is important, of course. The market economy forces every social activity to be measured by money and profit. Especially a person who is engaged in entrepreneurial activity deeply feels the power of money, does not scatter them in the opposite direction. However, in the heart and spirit of the Uzbek people, there is a tendency to look at the situation of those around them and, if necessary, to help them and show them kindness. He inherited this quality from the neighborhood, the family, so he considers it a real humanity and nobility to return this quality to the neighborhood, to his family. This article discusses the role of business entities in the development of the institution of the mahalla.