ETF work in Kazakhstan is focused on supporting the delivery of EU assistance through the Development Cooperation Instrument, with a particular attention on developing of thematic reviews (Torino Process and Education and Business Cooperation Study); and supporting to stakeholder dialogue and capacity development as requested by Kazakh institutions.

ETF activities are in line with the goals of the European Education Initiative for Central Asia endorsed by the European Council in June 2007 and are complementary and supportive to actions undertaken by the EU (directly by the EU Delegation, By the Member States, or through DCI financed technical assistance), by other donors and by the Kazakh Government.

The thematic areas covered are the following: VET system development and provision in a lifelong learning perspective; labour market needs and employability; enterprises and human capital development; education and business partnerships.

In addition to the country specific actions described below, ETF will also be active in Kazakhstan trough the following projects: labour market flexibility and security in Kazakhstan; DCI School development for lifelong learning (multi-country initiative covering Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan).