From January 21 to 23, 2024, the Vice-Rector of the Academy, Ulan Bekish, attended the kickoff meeting of the Erasmus+ project titled “Bridging Environmental Concerns, Societal Needs, and Good Governance in Central Asian Education and Employment Sectors,” held in Genoa, Italy.
The meeting brought together representatives from 15 higher education institutions across Europe and Central Asia. During the event, consortium members presented their universities’ key activities and shared insights on ongoing projects.
The agenda included discussions on the project’s key stages, implementation plans, and expected outcomes. Additionally, training sessions were organized for participants, focusing on project management, budgeting, and reporting responsibilities, with roles assigned to each party.
This project aims to develop specialists in Central Asian higher education institutions to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. The initiative prioritizes the development and implementation of educational programs based on ESG principles; establishment of research and innovation centers; organization of internship programs; strengthening environmental protection curricula; enhancing collaboration between universities, businesses, civil service and society.
This initiative will enhance the capacity of universities in the region to conduct research and offer programs in environmental protection, social responsibility, and governance. Moreover, it will align academic outputs with labor market demands, contributing to the sustainable development of the region.
