Rate of youth unemployment decreased 3 times during four years – Minister Tuimebayev

ANA. February 3. KAZINFORM /Damir Baimanov/ The rate of youth unemployment in Kazakhstan has been decreased three times over the last four years; Kazakh Minister of Education and Science Zhanseit Tuimebayev has informed of it today at the enlarged session of the board of the Ministry.

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"The rate of youth unemployment decreased from 13.4% in 2005 to 3.4% in 2009", he explained.

The Minister informed that 76 social projects have been implemented in the sphere of youth policy. 17 resource centers are operating at the moment, which according to the Minister, form a leadership potential and render consultative support to youth.

"Several new projects as "Auyl Zhastary", "With Diploma to Rural District", "Youth Staff Reserve", "Zhastar Otanga", "Youth Practice" for 2009-2011 are being implemented", he noted.