Central Asia – Insights and Opportunities APCDA Podcast

What kind of developments are taking place in Central Asia?
What are the key labour trends in the region?
What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?

If these are some questions on your mind, join Liliya Tleukenova and I on this chat with Bolat Mynbayev and Natalia Timofeeva where we talk about the economic and talent landscape in Central Asia.





00:10 Topic Introduction
01:57 Guest Background
03:28 Regional integration updates
08:25 Impact of transport infrastructure development on economies
14:20 Needs and focus of different countries
17:36 Economic and labour challenges due to geopolitical position
22:02 Key labour market trends
24:50 Issues around high female unemployment
28:12 Advice to graduates on how to stand out to employers
29:55 General employability skills in demand by employers
32:30 Closing comments



Guests:



Bolat Mynbayev | Partner, Strategy & Operations, KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Bolat Mynbayev

Natalia Timofeeva | HR Director (People), KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Natalia Timofeeva