Turkic States Plan Joint Digital Job Platform Linking Labour Markets

A new model aimed at extending economic cooperation among Turkic states into employment is under consideration. A planned joint digital employment platform would bring the labour markets of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan into a single system. Under the project, job seekers and employers would be able to connect across borders.

A company in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, could reach candidates in Türkiye, including engineers and technicians. Businesses in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, could review the professional qualifications of job seekers in Türkiye to identify the staff they need. Companies in Türkiye would also gain access to skilled workers in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

The project is based on a shared digital infrastructure where job seekers could share their work experience, education and competencies. The system is expected to be integrated with the public employment agencies of the countries involved, which could help meet labour market needs more effectively. The European Employment Services Network (EURES), which connects employers and job seekers across 31 European countries, is cited as a comparable example.