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