Articles by Anna Alshanskaya

Kazakhstan’s Youth: Navigating Future Employment Challenges 

Young people face many challenges in the global labor market, and Kazakhstan is no exception. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are 73 million unemployed young people worldwide, with one in five not engaged in either employment or education. Young people are particularly vulnerable in the labor market, especially during economic instability. After…

Kazakhstan’s Growing Working-Age Population Unlocks Economic Gains 

The demographic landscape of Kazakhstan is evolving, impacting nearly all societal support systems. These changes affect the labor and consumer markets, as well as the education, healthcare, and pension systems, among others.  Growth of the working-age population One of the fundamental trends is the transformation of the gender and age structure, characterized by several features. …