Context
The economies of the Central Asian region rely heavily on the exploitation of natural resources such as minerals, water and soil. The governments are however aware that the environmental damage caused as well as climate change are having an adverse impact on the economy and are therefore taking action to initiate a transition.
Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in green skills is essential for the job market if the countries are to make progress towards a green economy. However, they lack the professionals, management personnel and innovative approaches required to develop in-demand green and digital skills and the training systems do not yet meet all the requirements of a green economy. Young people and adults therefore do not have the professional training required that would drive an environmentally responsible economic transition and create new employment opportunities.
Objective
Young people and adults have better employment opportunities in the green economy in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Approach
The project supports the responsible government bodies in steering policies aimed at improving TVET and promoting employment. The national economic strategies will be oriented to specific, practically determined needs of the labour market in the green economy.
The project also supports green economy companies and associations in joining forces with public administrations to improve vocational training and to align skills with labour market need. To achieve this goal, the project provides advisory services besides organising events and regional dialogues.
In addition, the project works with vocational training providers and with companies involved in the green economy and advises them on the joint development and implementation of training programmes.