Plan to develop childcare and elderly care in Kyrgyzstan through 2030

Kyrgyzstan presents plan to develop childcare and elderly care system through 2030

Kyrgyzstan presented a plan to develop its childcare and elderly care system through 2030 at an international forum in Moldova. The initiative focuses on improving access to services in rural areas and achieving gender equality in care.

At an international forum in Moldova, Kyrgyzstan presented four national priorities aimed at developing the childcare and elderly care system. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this.

Focus on rural areas and gender equality in care

During the event dedicated to the launch of the Regional Action Program for Europe and Central Asia for 2026–2030, Kyrgyzstan outlined a number of areas. Particular attention is paid to expanding access to quality care services, especially in remote and rural areas.

Improving working conditions for care workers
Attracting financing for the care system
Taking care issues into account in the development of government programs

3.4times more unpaid housework and care for relatives, which…

75%share of women among paid care workers

As Aida Isatbek kyzy, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, noted, “investment in the care sector is investment in human capital, decent employment, gender equality and sustainable economic development.”

Context

The forum “Inclusive Economic Growth, Gender Equality and Investment in Care Systems” took place on November 2. The event was held with the support of UN Women.