QAZAQ GREEN.  A proposal to establish a Central Asia Green Skills Regional Alliance became a key outcome of the 3rd EU–Central Asia Economic Forum held on 26 November in Tashkent. The initiative was announced against the backdrop of the EU’s plan to deploy a €12 billion investment package for the region under the Global Gateway programme, Economist.kg. reports.

The European Union intends to support projects in transport and infrastructure, renewable energy, water and climate management, digitalisation, critical raw materials and private-sector development. The financing will not be allocated through fixed country quotas; access to funds will depend on the quality and credibility of submitted project proposals.

The Kyrgyz delegation highlighted a shortage of qualified personnel for the energy transition, noting that businesses are forced to retrain employees themselves, as vocational graduates often lack the skills required for modern technologies. In response, the creation of a Green Skills Alliance in Central Asia was proposed to enable countries to exchange training methods, engage expert instructors and run joint internship programmes.

Key labour-market challenges were identified, including rapidly rising demand for technical professions, the need to modernise vocational institutions, strong youth interest in green careers and the growing role of women in the transition. Kyrgyzstan also presented plans for a Green Energy Training Centre and the introduction of renewable-powered autonomous greenhouses in agriculture, emphasising human capital development as a foundation for the region’s long-term resilience and competitiveness.

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