DIAGNOSTICS OF BASIC COMPETENCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Abstract
The purpose of the research is to frame a contemporary portrait of current creative entrepreneur in Kazakhstan, describing the role of formal and informal education in the process of becoming a creative entrepreneur.
Methodology – The method of the research is social survey, analysis the results of self-assessment of 62 creative entrepreneurs as well as expert opinions of creative hubs and clusters from Almaty and Nur-Sultan.
Originality / value of research – This was the first time such a study was conducted in Kazakhstan. The research was organized in the framework of British Council’s Higher Education Enterprise Programme – Creative Spark by the initiative of Impact Hub Almaty, Zhurgenov Art Academy and Goldsmiths University.
Findings: The research results were grouped into 5 key blocks – visionary and innovative approach, managerial and operational competencies, marketing fundamentals, financial and legal literacy.
About the Authors
A. A. Goncharova
University of London
United Kingdom
Goldsmiths
United Kingdom
Goldsmiths
D. O. Shayakhmet
Narxoz University
Kazakhstan
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Almaty
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For citations:
Goncharova A.A., Shayakhmet D.O. DIAGNOSTICS OF BASIC COMPETENCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS IN KAZAKHSTAN. Central Asian Economic Review. 2020;(5):54-70. (In Russ.)
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