Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of Kazakhstan Madina Abylkasymova met with representatives of the OECD

During the meeting, representatives of the Organization for Economic Cooperation - Alessandro Golio and Andrew Bell presented the project "The OECD's strategy for skills" as a strategic framework for the development of the project in Kazakhstan.

As part of the meeting the sides discussed further cooperation within the definition of the context and objectives of the project in our country with the aim of optimally effective adaptation.

The organization is working with countries in the development of projects in the field of adapted skills, based on skills and strategy OECD OECD unique cross-sectoral knowledge base.

In 2017, the OECD proposed Kazakhstan to join the project, "the OECD's strategy for skills." This project corresponds to the designated head of state strategic objective for the implementation of the third modernization of Kazakhstan, designed to ensure the steady progress of our country among the 30 leading countries.

Skills - a global currency in the 21st century economy. But such a "currency" depreciates quickly becomes irrelevant and unclaimed in a rapidly changing market. To obtain good returns on investment in professional development, need to be able to assess the development of human capital, to anticipate labor market needs and develop demanded specialties and skills. Directly to human development and effective use of their professional abilities of a chance of getting a good job, and as a result, improve the living.

At the state level, proposed a set of principles and strategic actions designed to demonstrate how to effectively invest in human capital to achieve growth. Concept will also analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the existing system of the country, to compare themselves with others and to form their own strategy.

Participation in the project "the OECD Skills Strategy" Kazakhstan will help to adapt the education system to the needs of the new industrialization of the "digital age" and improve the efficiency of the national labor market.