Rector of KRSU Volkov took part in a meeting on development priorities of Kyrgyzstan
Rector of KRSU Sergei Volkov took part in the republican meeting, at which President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov outlined the strategic objectives of the country’s socio-economic development until the end of 2030. One of the key study programs was education – improving the quality of training of specialists, supporting science and expanding international academic cooperation.
Heads of government bodies and institutions participated in the event. The head of state set the task of adapting the education system to the export-oriented service-industrial model of the economy.
«The educated population will remain the main resource for the well-being and development of the country», – Zhaparov emphasized.
Higher education institutions are planning to strengthen the training of specialists in the fields of fundamental and applied sciences, cybernetics, engineering and technical disciplines. At the school level, special attention will be paid to the development of STEM education.
To expand opportunities for obtaining higher education at the international level, it is planned to develop double degree programs with leading universities in the world and create conditions for opening branches of foreign universities in Kyrgyzstan.
The President placed special emphasis on the connection between vocational education and the needs of the labor market. Educational programmes are to be developed and updated in conjunction with industry associations and employers, giving priority to practical training, modern technology and vocational skills.
It is planned to attract highly qualified specialists from Kyrgyzstan and abroad to work in the academic field. Among the measures outlined are – creating jobs, providing government orders, financing scientific research and providing the necessary housing conditions.
The President also announced the launch of a long-term mechanism «Student Credit» designed to expand the accessibility of education. For the construction of new universities and schools on the basis of public-private partnership, it is planned to create conditions, including the provision of land plots, connection to utilities and registration of permits.
One of the technological priorities will be the training of domestic programmers, engineers, specialists in artificial intelligence, data work and cybersecurity. At the same time, it is planned to support young specialists, national IT companies and our own developments.
Along with the educational agenda, Zhaparov outlined tasks for industrial development, deepening the processing of raw materials and expanding the export of goods and services with high added value. Priorities include – protecting private property, eliminating undue pressure on business and increasing businesses' access to long-term financing.
By the end of 2030, the goals are set to ensure an average annual real GDP growth rate of 8% and an annual increase in foreign direct investment inflows of 20%.
In the social sphere, the emphasis is on supporting families and children, increasing the availability of medical care and improving targeted support. It is planned to create jobs in the regions, develop transport and utility infrastructure, as well as year-round tourism. In the energy sector, priorities will be increasing generating capacity, modernizing networks and developing renewable energy sources.
Following the meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers and central government bodies were instructed to take measures to implement the identified tasks, including adapting the education system to the new model of the country’s economic development.
