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<em>What kind of developments are taking place in Central Asia?<br>
What are the key labour trends in the region?<br>
What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?<br>
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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.<br>
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<li>00:10 Topic Introduction</li>
<li>01:57 Guest Background</li>
<li>03:28 Regional integration updates</li>
<li>08:25 Impact of transport infrastructure development on economies</li>
<li>14:20 Needs and focus of different countries</li>
<li>17:36 Economic and labour challenges due to geopolitical position</li>
<li>22:02 Key labour market trends</li>
<li>24:50 Issues around high female unemployment</li>
<li>28:12 Advice to graduates on how to stand out to employers</li>
<li>29:55 General employability skills in demand by employers</li>
<li>32:30 Closing comments</li>
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<strong>Guests:</strong>
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<li>Bolat Mynbayev | Partner, Strategy &amp; Operations, KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmynbayev/">LinkedIn Profile for Bolat Mynbayev</a>
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<li>Natalia Timofeeva | HR Director (People), KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-timofeeva-61b0a659/">LinkedIn Profile for Natalia Timofeeva</a>
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