During the negotiations, the parties addressed issues of expanding kindergarten accessibility, attracting the private sector to the education industry, and improving the quality of teaching.
Preschool Education Reforms
Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva informed ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Alisjahbana about ongoing transformations in the country. The main focus is on increasing the number of preschool institutions, including in the regions, through the implementation of new mechanisms.
- Engaging entrepreneurs in kindergarten construction
- Providing land plots for educational purposes
- Implementation of a voucher system
According to the Minister, the measures being implemented have already led to an increase in early childhood development coverage in recent years. Special attention is paid to the role of the family: Kendirbaeva emphasized the importance of active parental involvement in child upbringing from an early age.
Teaching Quality and Social Aspects
In addition to preschool education, meeting participants discussed teacher training and support, mentorship systems, and providing psychological assistance to students. Issues regarding digital skills development and expanding opportunities for female entrepreneurship were also considered.
As part of the broader agenda, the parties addressed poverty reduction, social protection of the population, as well as climate change and water resource issues.
