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04/20/2026, 09:34An event entitled ‘Skills for the Future – for a Sustainable Kyrgyzstan’ was held at the Jogorku Kenesh, during which the development of the adult education system was discussed. Kamchibek Dosmatov, First Deputy Minister of Labour, Social Security and Migration, attended the meeting.
He noted that 17 April has been officially included in the calendar of commemorative dates as Adult Education Day. According to him, this decision reinforces an approach in which learning is viewed as a continuous process necessary for adapting to modern conditions.
The Ministry notes that the labour market is changing under the influence of digitalisation and the introduction of new technologies, including artificial intelligence. In these circumstances, updating one’s knowledge becomes an essential element of employment and professional development.
Adult education is seen as a tool for enhancing citizens’ competitiveness and reducing unemployment. The Ministry, together with its partners, analyses the labour market and compiles a list of in-demand skills. On this basis, training, retraining and upskilling programmes are implemented for various sections of the population, including the unemployed, women and young people.
Particular emphasis is placed on the issue of a lack of qualifications among some registered unemployed people. By the end of 2025, more than 7,000 people had undergone vocational training, with around 65% of them finding work in their chosen field.
An inter-ministerial plan for 2025–2026 has also been drawn up, providing for the training and retraining of citizens over the age of 45. The Ministry emphasises that the development of the adult education system is directly linked to the country’s economic growth and social stability.
