Thirty officials from Kazakhstan’s central government agencies have successfully completed a training course on the use of data in public policymaking, marking another important milestone in strengthening evidence-informed governance across Central Asia.
The course was developed in 2024 by the Bureau in partnership with the World Bank under the “Effective Governance for Economic Development” (EGED) Programme, implemented by the World Bank across Central Asia with the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The initiative aims to strengthen public sector capacity to use data and evidence in policy design, implementation, and evaluation, ultimately contributing to more effective, transparent, and accountable public institutions.
The training consists of four interconnected modules combining theoretical knowledge, practical exercises, and pre- and post-course assessments. Through this modular approach, participants develop practical skills in collecting, analyzing, and applying data to support evidence-based decision-making in government.
The graduation of the first 30 participants represents an important achievement of the EGED Programme’s broader efforts to modernize public administration in Central Asia. By equipping civil servants with data literacy and analytical skills, the program supports governments in improving policy quality, strengthening institutional decision-making, and advancing public sector reforms that promote sustainable economic development.
The course is available through the Bureau’s online learning platform, allowing government officials to complete the training at their own pace. To ensure broad regional accessibility, it is offered in six languages: Kazakh, Russian, English, Kyrgyz, Tajik, and Uzbek.
Civil servants from other Central Asian countries are expected to enroll in the program in the coming months, further expanding a regional community of public officials committed to using data and evidence to improve governance and public service delivery.
