Kazakhstan’s Labor Market Peculiarities: Beyond Official Statistics

The aim of the study is to consider the complex situation of the Kazakhstani labor market, characterized by hidden unemployment, gender inequality and analysis of the factors contributing to this phenomenon, emphasizing the need for a broader understanding of the dynamics of the labor market and the development of recommendations for activating this hidden labor force.

The research methods used in this article are based on the collection and analysis of economic information, inductive methods, as well as statistical observations and comparison of the results obtained.

Originality / Scientific value. The scientific value of this study is in recognizing the existence of hidden unemployment, gender inequality and untapped potential for self-employment in Kazakhstan, developing recommendations for the use of a multifaceted approach to eliminate the gender gap in unemployment, including combating gender stereotypes, strengthening social protection systems for women.

In the process of collecting and analyzing information the results of the study identify the existence of hidden unemployment and underemployment, a significant gender gap, the possibility of providing access to quality education and vocational training programs for the self-employed population.

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