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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. […]
Read moreGeorgia’s top 10 export partners in 2024
According to the Sakstat official data, Kyrgyzstan is at the top of Georgia’s ten export countries to which exports worth $360.2 million were carried out in January-May. Kazakhstan is the second with $274.8 million, the third is Russia with $273.1 mln. The list of the top 10 largest export partner countries is as follows: • […]
Read moreSerbia and RMV, a joint labor market in Albania and “visa-free” workers in Open Balkans
The Open Balkans Agreement for a common labor market allows Albanian citizens to work in Serbia and North Macedonia.
According to this agreement between Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia, citizens can go to work without obstacles and paper bureaucracy in any of the two countries they are not residents of.
They launched the initiative to keep employees in the region at one of the Open Balkans summits in December 2021, and the governments of the three countries are already finalizing it to allow citizens to work and live freely in each of the states.
The agreement states that a personal identification number is necessary for citizens of Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia, who want to be employed in one of the members of the Open Balkans or have already found an employer. It is possible to register electronically, initially with a form on the e-Government platform, and with an identification document to get this number.
A request for free access to the labor market can be submitted by the interested part on the e-government portal of a given country.
The population of the three countries together is currently estimated at about 11 million inhabitants, and Serbia has 30,000 vacancies for doctors, nurses, craftsmen and technicians. Albanian private service companies also have many empty places, while seasonal employees are mainly accepted in North Macedonia so far. Perhaps, the new approach will make it announce its offers as well.
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Read moreAverage $175 raise in pay is promised to 37,000 teachers by Georgian PM
An average increase of ₾500 ($174.53) in salaries starting on July 1 was promised to 37,000 teachers across the country (70 percent of the total number working in the profession) by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday.
₾800 ($279.25) more in their monthly pay would be received by a “certain category” of teachers.
The continuous character of reforms in education and their extension to all areas of the sphere over the next four years were emphasized by the PM.
As Georgian Education Minister Giorgi Amilakhvari told the country’s Parliament last week, his office’s plans for the national general education system aimed to “strengthen patriotism, national spirit, national identity, state thinking, respect for the family institution and general and universal values in students”.
According to him, the first approval of an updated vision was marked by the plan since 2004, following “extensive discussions” and “active involvement” of schools. The plan included MPs strengthening the autonomy of general educational institutions and providing schools with “more academic freedom”.
Construction and renovation of over 170 schools at a total cost of ₾915 million ($319.40mln) was additionally announced by the Minister.
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Read moreMigrants from Asia and Africa will start working on construction sites in Ukraine: what is the reason for the shortage of personnel
The labor shortage in Ukraine’s construction industry is becoming increasingly acute, and hiring workers from Asia and Africa is becoming a necessary step for many companies. The war has caused a significant reduction in the number of officially registered workers in the construction sector over the past two years. Find out more about this in […]
Read more“Visa-free” workers in Open Balkans, a joint labor market in Albania, Serbia and RMV
Albanian citizens can work in Serbia and North Macedonia, just like in Albania. The Open Balkans Agreement for a common labor market is already in force. Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia have an agreement. Citizens can go to work without obstacles and paper bureaucracy in any of the two countries they are not residents of. […]
Read moreMore than 350 judicial seats are vacant in Kazakhstan
More than 350 judicial seats are vacant in Kazakhstan, said Denis Shipp, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council of Kazakhstan. “Today there are more than 350 vacant positions for judges throughout the country. We believe that the proposed changes will help fill these vacancies,” Shipp said, answering questions during the discussion of the draft law […]
Read moreGeorgian PM says 37,000 teachers to see average $175 raise in pay
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday said 37,000 teachers across the country – 70 percent of the total number working in the profession – would see an average increase of ₾500 ($174.53) in their salaries starting on July 1. Photo: Gov’t Administration Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday said 37,000 teachers across the […]
Read moreGermany doubles quota for Western Balkan workers
Western Balkan workers who want to reach Germany for work purposes will be positively affected by Germany’s third stage of the Skilled Immigration Act entered into force on June 1, 2024.
The introduction of a new Opportunity Card and the increased number of work visas granted under the Western Balkans Regulation are the two most important changes. The number of temporary work visas granted to nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia under the Western Balkans Regulation will double.
A points system is the basis of the Opportunity Card. Foreigners recognized as skilled workers and to those who have at least six points using the points system will get the document.
Completion of at least two years of vocational training or holding a university degree as well as possession of sufficient German or English language proficiency, at A1 or B1 level, respectively, must be proved by nationals of non-EU countries willing to reach Germany for work purposes to obtain an Opportunity Card. They will be able to look for a job for up to 12 months or for additional two years.
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Read moreBilateral talks between CS Bore and Kazakhstan’s Labor vice minister are held
Opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan and the establishment of a consulate of Kenya in Kazakhstan were in the center of the discussions between Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore and Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister for Labor Akmadi Sarbassov held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Labor Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to Bore, this high-level dialogue was focused on the mutual interests of Kenya and Kazakhstan in the labour sector, especially on the complementation of the demand and supply of labour between the two countries and creating opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan.
She also noted that the demand for English and Science teachers in the Central Asian country presents a substantial opportunity for Kenyan educators.
Bore said that Kenya has a robust pool of qualified teachers who can fulfil this demand and foster educational ties between the two nations.
The two other opportunities for Kenyans beyond education are technicians and health professionals.
According to Bore, Kenyan professionals have the potential to serve in various sectors in Kazakhstan, for example, bilateral cooperation in technical fields or in the healthcare sector which continues to expand and requires skilled healthcare professionals.
The draft Bilateral Labour Agreement for Labour Migration has been considered by the team. It will streamline the migration of workers between Kenya and Kazakhstan and will manage the process with the aim to protect workers’ rights, follow employment standards and make the labor migration safe and profitable for the both countries.
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