Kyrgyzstan's state policy, aimed at early childhood development and expanding access to preschool education, has received positive international assessment. This was reported by the Ministry of Education press service.

Human Capital Reforms

Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva presented information on the transformations underway in the country at the 9th session of the ESCAP Social Development Committee in Bangkok. The focus was on measures to improve the quality of preschool learning and create equal opportunities for all children.

As part of the strategy implementation, the authorities are focused on the following areas:

  • creating conditions for quality preschool education
  • developing an inclusive environment
  • implementing alternative forms of preschool learning
  • social support for families

Representatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Asian Development Bank highly praised Kyrgyzstan's initiatives aimed at strengthening human capital and developing policies for young children.

International Cooperation

Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with ESCAP in the field of socio-economic development continues. Previously, UN Deputy Secretary-General and ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsia Alishahbana held a meeting with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and government officials to discuss the further development of the bilateral partnership.