The new standards will help synchronize workforce training with actual labor market demands. According to Asya Chatoeva, the project coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, current training programs in the country are becoming outdated and failing to keep pace with industry changes, leaving graduates lacking practical skills.
Project Scope and Focus
The "Professional Green Skills in Central Asia" project covers Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. As part of this initiative, there are plans to develop four professional standards and create an industry qualifications framework focused on the energy sector.
- Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
- Energy Efficiency
- E-mobility
- Water Resource Management
- Waste Management
Budget and Implementation
Project implementation will continue until July 2028. In Kyrgyzstan, the main partners are the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Higher Education. In addition to developing standards, a "green" skills methodology will be prepared for relevant agencies, staff training will be conducted, and an applied energy research fund will be launched.
Context
The activities take place in Bishkek, which has a population of approximately 1.19 million people. The GIZ project aims to bridge the gap between government development strategies and the level of human capital training.
