Сonference of Central Asian Ministers of Education «Central Asian Higher Educational Area: regional cooperation, national reforms»
Venue: Turkestan city, Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Hampton by Hilton
Сonference of Central Asian Ministers of Education
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Part 1
Venue: Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Cultural Centre, Great Hall, 1-st floor
Participants: representatives of the Ministries of Education, universities of Central Asia and international organizations
Simultaneous interpretation: EN/RUS
Moderator - Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director - Mr Adlet Zh. Toibayev
09:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-10:05 Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director – Mr Adlet Zh. Toibayev
10:05-10:10 European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR), Director – Mr Colin Tück (pre-recorded)
10:10-10:15 Information Center on Mobility and Academic Equivalences (CIMEA), Director – Mr Luca Lantero (pre-recorded)
10:15-10:20 European University Association (EUA), President - Mr Michael Murphy (pre-recorded)
10:20-10:25 European Students’ Union (ESU), President - Ms Martina Darmanin (pre-recorded?)
10:25-10:30 Academic Information Centre (AIC), Director - Ms Baiba Ramina (pre-recorded)
10:30-10:35 Committee for Control in the Sphere of Education and Science, MES RK, Chair – Ms Gulzat I. Kobenova
10:35-10:50 The Higher Education System of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the Bologna Process – Mr Adlet Zh. Toibayev, Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director
10:50-11:05 The Сurrent State of the Higher Education System in the Kyrgyz Republic - Ms Gulmira M. Abylkasymova, Vocational Education Department, Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Head
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11:05-11:50 Coffee break
11:5 0-12:05 The Higher Education System of the Republic of Tajikistan. Current state. Prospects - Ilkhom Ikromovich Kamolzoda, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan (online)
12:05-12:20 The Higher Education System of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Current state. Prospects – Saidmurat Saidrasulovich Niyazbekov, Head of the Main Department of Standards and Regulatory Support of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan
12:20-12:25 Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President – Mr Rakhman A. Alshanov
12:25-12:30 Kazakhstan Students Alliance, President – Mr Iliyas N. Tustikbayev
12:30-12:40 Bolashak 2021 - new opportunities - Ainur Bagdatovna Karbozova, JSC "Center for International Programs", President
12:40-12:50 European Trade Union Committee for Education - Mr Andreas Keller, Vice-president, European Trade Union Committee for Education
13:00-14:30 Lunch
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Part 2
Senior Official`s Meeting Turkestan Declaration
Venue: Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Rector’s office, 2-nd floor
Participants: representatives of the Ministries of Education
Working language: Russian
Moderator –Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director – Mr Adlet Zh. Toibayev
15:00-16:00 Presentation and Discussion of the Turkestan Declaration – Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director - Mr Adlet Zh. Toibayev
Contribution of the Vocational Education Department, Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic- tbc
Contribution of the Department of Higher Professional and Postgraduate Education, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
Contribution of the Department of Higher and Secondary Professional Education, Ministry of Education and Science of Turkmenistan
Contribution of the Head scientific and methodological center for professional development of academic and executive staff in Higher education under the ministry of Higher and secondary specialized education of the Republic of Uzbekistan- tbc
16:00-16:45 Coffee break
16:45-17:00 Submission of the final version of the Turkestan Declaration
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Thematic session 1 Alliance of Central Asian Universities
Venue: Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Main Building, Senate Hall, 8-th floor
Working language: Russian
Participants: European University Association (EUA), European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE), Kazakhstan branch Trade Union of Education and Science Workers, Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Kyrgyztan, Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Republic Tajikistan, National Trade Union of Education, Science and Culture Workers of Uzbekistan, Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, KazNU named after al-Farabi, N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satbayev University, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Astana IT University, Yessenov University, Atyrau Oil and Gas University, Almaty management university, Qorqut ata university, IITU, Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute, Auezov University, International university of tourism and hospitality, National University of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov, Osh State University, Tajik National University, Zhizzak Polytechnic Institute, Gulistan State University, Navain State Pedagogical Institute, Samarkand State University, Bukhara State University, Tashkent State Transport University, Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Moderator – Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President – Mr Rakhman A. Alshanov
15:00-15:10 EUA priorities - European University Association (EUA), President – Mr Michael Murphy (pre-recorded)
15:10-15:20 The role of the Association of Higher Educational Institutions – Mr Rakhman A. Alshanov, Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President
15:20-15:30 On international university cooperation: the experience of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University - Mr Zhanseit K. Tuimebayev, KazNU named after al-Farabi, Rector
15:30-15:40 Rector of Astana IT University - Ahmed-Zaki Darkhan Zhumakanovich
15:40-15:50 Main Trends, Issues and Development Priorities of State Universities in Kyrgyzstan - Mr Kanat Zh. Sadykov, Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Rector
15:50-16:00 Experience of the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University in the Implementation of Joint Educational Programs - Mr Mirlan K. Chynybayev, I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University, Rector
16:00-16:10 Society and Education at Osh State University - Mr Kudaiberdi G. Kozhobekov, Osh State University, Rector Сonference of Central Asian Ministers of Education
16:10-16:30 Coffee break
1 6:30-16:40 Rector of the Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Construction - Rovshan Rashodovich Khakimov
16:40-16:50 Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Khujand State University of Tajikistan - Davlatzoda Rukhsora (online)
16:50-17:00 Third mission of universities - Yerbol Zinaddinovich Suleimenov, Rector of Almaty Management University
17:00-17:20 Questions&Answers
17:20-17:30 Memorandum on the Creation of the Alliance of Central Asian Universities
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Thematic session 2 Central Asia Education Quality Assurance Network
Venue: Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Cultural Centre, Small Hall, 1-st floor
Simultaneous interpretation: EN/RUS
Participants: EQAR, ASIIN, ACQUIN, IQAA, IAAR, The Head Center of Controlling Implementation of new programs and educational literature under the ministry of Higher and secondary specialized education of the Republic of Uzbekistan/ State inspectorate for supervision of quality in education under the Cabinet of Ministers of Republic of Uzbekistan, PF "Agency for Quality Assurance in Education "Ednet", Kyrgyz Republic, The Head of Department of Higher Professional and Postgraduate Education, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, Representatives of the Department for Quality Assurance in Education
Moderator – Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy director - Ms Banu M Narbekova
15:00-15:10 Agreed quality assurance standards: a building block for international cooperation and automatic recognition in the European Higher Education Area – EQAR, Director – Mr Colin Tück (online)
15:10-15:20 Function of Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) - Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating, General Director – Ms Alina B. Zhumagulova
15:20-15:30 Results of the Implementation of Independent Accreditation in the Kyrgyz Republic as part of External Quality Assurance of Higher Education - Ms Onolkan A. Umankulova, Public Foundation "Agency for Quality Assurance in Education "Ednet", Kyrgyz Republic, Director
15:30-15:40 Quality Assurance of Higher Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan and function of the Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (IQAA) - Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education, President – Ms Sholpan N. Kalanova (online)
15:40-15:50 Interregional cooperation and ensuring the quality of education in higher educational institutions: development and prospects (on the example of Bukhara State University) - Khamidov Obidjon Hafizovich, Rector of Bukhara State University
15:50–16:00 Architecture of external quality assurance: lessons of 2020 and a look into the future - Irina Efimova, Executive Director of the representative office of the German accreditation agency ASIIN in Central Asia
16:10-16:40 Coffee break
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16:40-17:00 Questions&Answers
17:00 -17:10 Memorandum on the establishment of the Central Asia Education Quality Assurance Network
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Thematic session 3 Central Asian Students' Alliance
Venue: Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Cultural Centre, Great Hall, 1-st floor
Simultaneous interpretation: EN/RUS
Participants: European Students’ Union (ESU), Kazakhstan Students Alliance, “Bolashak” Association, League of Volunteers of Kazakhstan, Republican Youth Organization "Zharasym" of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, RPO "Medical Youth of Kazakhstan", KazNU named after al-Farabi, N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satbayev University, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Astana IT University, Yessenov University, Atyrau Oil and Gas University, Almaty management university, Qorqut ata university, IITU, Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute, Auezov University, International university of tourism and hospitality, Student Council of the Kyrgyz State University of Law, Youth Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Students Association, Uzbekistan Students Association
Moderator – The Kazakhstan Students Alliance, President – Mr Iliyas N.Tustikbayev . 15:00-15:10 ESU function - European Students’ Union (ESU), President – Ms Martina Darmanin (pre-recorded)
15:10-15:20 Kazakhstan Students Alliance function - Kazakhstan Students Alliance, President – Mr Iliyas N. Tustikbayev
15:20-15:30 «Bolashak» Association activity – Acting Executive Director of «Bolashak» Association– Mr Alisher A. Dungenin
15:30-15:40 The Role of Modern Youth in Society - Ms Kamilla I. Asatullayeva, Student Council of the Kyrgyz State University of Law, Representative
15:40-15:50 International Student Association of Samarkand State University of Uzbekistan - Azamat Erkinovich Akhmedov, Head
15:50–16:30 Coffee break
16:30–16:50 Questions&Answers
16:50–17:00 Memorandum of Intent on cooperation in the implementation of student initiatives
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Thematic session 4 Association of Qualifications and Educational Recognition Organizations
Venue: Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Main Building, Library, 1-st floor
Simultaneous interpretation: EN/RUS
Participants: Committee for Control in the Sphere of Education and Science MES RK, Bologna Process and Academic Mobility Center MES RK, Representatives of the Ministries of Education of Central Asia, Information Center on Academic Mobility and Equivalences (CIMEA), Academic Information Centre (AIC), ENIC-NARIC, KazNU named after al-Farabi, N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satbayev University, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Astana IT University, Yessenov University, Atyrau Oil and Gas University, Almaty management university, Qorqut ata university, IITU, Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute, Auezov University, International university of tourism and hospitality.
Moderator – Committee for Control in the Sphere of Education and Science, MES RK, Chair – Ms Gulzat I. Kobenova
15:00-15:10 Educational Recognition issues - Information Center on Academic Mobility and Equivalences (CIMEA), Director – Mr Luca Lantero (online)
15:10-15:20 Academic Information Centre (AIC), Director – Ms Baiba Ramina (online)
15:20-15:30 Central Asian educational space: regional cooperation in the field of recognition of educational document – Ms Gulzat I. Kobenova, Committee for Control in the Sphere of Education and Science, MES RK, Chair
15:30-15:40 Development of Cooperation between the Countries of Central Asia in the Field of Training and Certification of Scientific and Scientific Pedagogical Personnel of the Highest Qualification as a Priority Area of Activity of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic – Ms Bakyt K. Tynaliyeva, Higher Attestation Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman
15:40-15:50 Kyrgyzstan-Europe: The European Way of the International University of Kyrgyzstan - Mr Asylbek A. Aidaraliyev, Board of Trustees of the International University of Kyrgyzstan, Chairman
15:50-16:00 Improvement of the accreditation system and recognition of diplomas of foreign countries in Uzbekistan - Zhamshid Nurmukhammadovich Abdunazarov, Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences of the Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute
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16:00-16:40 Coffee break
16:40 -17:00 Questions&Answers
17:00-17:30 Discussion of the draft Memorandum of Intent on cooperation in the field of recognition of educational documents, academic degrees and titles
Сonference of Central Asian Ministers of Education
Friday, June 18, 2021
Ministerial Meeting
Venue: Hampton by Hilton, Conference Hall, 1-st floor
Simultaneous interpretation: EN/RUS
Participants: representatives of the Ministries of Education, subordinate organizations, universities of Central Asia
Moderator – Department of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director - Mr Adlet Zh. Toibayev
08:30-09:00 Meeting of the Central Asia Ministers
09:00-09:05 Welcome speech of Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Mr Askhat K. Aimagambetov
09:05-09:15 Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan, Head - Ambassador Sven-Olov Carlsson (online)
09:15-09:20 European Commission, DG Education, Youth, Culture and Sport, Programme Manager – Mr Adrian Veale (pre-recorded)
09:20-09:25 Education Department of the Council of Europe, Head – Mr Sjur Bergan (pre-recorded)
09:25-09:35 Co-Chair of the Coordination Group on Global Policy Dialogue – Ms Ann Katherine Isaacs (pre-recorded)
09:35–09:45 BFUG, Vice Chair – Ms. Linda Pustina (pre-recorded)
09:45–10:05 «Central Asian Higher Educational Area: regional cooperation, national reforms» - Mr Askhat K. Aimagambetov, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
10:05–10:15 Minister of Education of Turkmenistan – Mr Orazgeldi A. Gurbanov (online)
10:15-10:35 Minister of higher and secondary specialized education of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Mr Abdukodir Kh. Toshkulov
10:35-10:55 Transformation of higher professional education in the context of globalization - Mr Nurlan K. Omurov, Vice Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
10:55-11:05 Erasmus+ Program: Regional Context and Internationalization of Central Asian HEIs - Ms Shaizada U. Tasbulatova, National Erasmus+ Office in Kazakhstan, Director Сonference of Central Asian Ministers of Education
11:05-11:40 Coffee break
11 :40-11:50 Why is international cooperation so crucial for education? How can Erasmus+ help in Central Asia? - Mr Adrian Veale, EC, DG Education, Youth, Culture and Sport, Programme Manager (pre-recorded video and online)
11:50-12:00 The European Higher Education Area – Why And How - Mr Sjur Bergan, Education Department of the Council of Europe, Head (online)
12:00-12:20 Ministerial comments
12:20-12:30 The adoption of the Turkestan Declaration
12:30-12:35 Joint photo of Central Asian Education Ministers
12:35-13:10 Interview
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