The first expert session of the platform «JASTAR: özekti másele» was held

An expert discussion was held to discuss the main directions of implementation of The President's Address to the people of Kazakhstan «Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for action», which launched a new expert platform – «JASTAR: özekti másele».

In his Address to the people of Kazakhstan, the head of state K. K. Tokayev noted that «Today we face the task of forming a new paradigm for the development of our people and a new quality of the nation. To achieve it requires unconventional approaches, new thinking, global solidarity and mutual support».

The first expert online session of the platform «JASTAR: özekti másele» was held, where the main provisions of the President's Address in the context of topical issues of youth policy, as well as new approaches to its implementation were discussed. The event was held with the participation of Deputy Minister of Information and Social Development Askhat Oralov, Chief of Staff of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Spotkay, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Baitlesov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken" O. Ordabaev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of trade unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Zhanabekov, director of the School of political management of the party "Nur Otan" Sh. Nurlanov, founder of the social workshop "Green TAL" E. Askerov, as well as representatives of the scientific community, NGOs and SRC "Youth".

Today, the dynamism of the development of modern society requires quick and high-quality solutions. The format of an open dialogue on the JASTAR: ózekti másele platform will allow finding an effective solution to the most pressing issues of social development of youth. Exchange of experience, expert assessment, building a system of further actions should be the result of the work of this discussion platform.

“Today, various programs to support youth are being implemented. However, it is necessary to adapt them to changing conditions, to increase the mobility and efficiency of these programs. To this end, taking into account global challenges, prompt and flexible response, we are developing a comprehensive plan to support all categories of young people” said Deputy Minister Askhat Oralov.

In turn, Olzhas Ordabaev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken" emphasized the difficult situation among the population: “Most citizens in mobile employment centers have a higher education diploma, but 60% of them do not have soft-skills and do not have find a job. " He also noted that today young people consider the choice of a profession through the prism of business and the activities of NPP Atameken are aimed at developing this business.

In his speech, Emin Askerov, founder of the Green TAL social workshop, said that in order to develop social entrepreneurship, it is necessary to more actively involve young people through youth resource centers: “Now we need to think about not how to take more, but how to give more. Currently, there are 250 social entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan and it is necessary to resume the organization of competitions in social business to increase the number of young entrepreneurs".
To ensure an open discussion, experts from various fields, young scientists, representatives of the scientific community, central state and local executive bodies, and non-governmental organizations will be invited in the future.