Bishkek, Nov. 12, 2026 /Kabar/. Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, presented the country’s experience in the field of early childhood development and preschool education at an international session in Bangkok. According to her data, the coverage of children receiving early development services in Kyrgyzstan exceeds 55%, the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The session, titled "Developing Quality and Accessible Childcare Services in the Asia-Pacific Region," focused on the exchange of experience regarding the development of childcare systems.
In her address, the minister spoke about expanding access to preschool education, creating an inclusive environment, and developing various types of preschool institutions, including short-term and family-based kindergartens. Particular attention was given to ensuring that children from remote regions have access to educational services. Kendirbaeva also shared her experience in improving regulatory standards, training teaching staff, and implementing inclusive approaches and digital solutions to streamline the provision of preschool services.
Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of accessible childcare services for increasing women’s employment, fostering entrepreneurship, and enhancing family well-being. In this context, discussions touched upon domestic job creation, support for women’s social entrepreneurship, and expanding access to gender-responsive lending.
During the session, representatives from Kyrgyzstan, the Cook Islands, the Philippines, and Vanuatu exchanged national practices regarding childcare, the development of relevant infrastructure, and the training of professionals.
