3rd International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP3) June 28-30, 2017 – Singapore Panel TO-2, P15 Session 2 – Central Asia Sector Specific Comparative Public Policy sponsored by Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis Development of entrepreneurship education in Kazakhstan: the need for government regulation Agipa Monobayeva, Narxoz University, Kazakhstan,
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[email protected] Date of psesentation 29 June 2017 DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE NEED FOR GOVERNMENT REGULATION Abstract The paper presents the analysis of the current situation in entrepreneurship education in Kazakhstan that revealed the existence of significant gaps. Based on research findings as well as previous studies, the authors highlight the need to re-consider the public policy in entrepreneurship and to government regulation in this relatively new field. The study recommends approach based on Network Governance to ensure favorable conditions for building an effective entrepreneurial eco-system in the country. Implementation of principles of Network Governance is intended to bring together all stakeholders, including state and local government, education, business and civil society to develop a comprehensive system of entrepreneurship education. Key words: Entrepreneurship, education, public policy, government, network governance, business. Introduction For any modern economy to function effectively and competitively, government needs to ensure that there is strong educational system enable to produce highly skilled and entrepreneurial workforce. While education has always been the key to developing human capital, the entrepreneurship is considered as a driving force for economic growth. It is entrepreneurship education that produces business and industry leaders, develops small and medium enterprises that significantly contribute to economic development.