HUMAN CAPITAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA–KAZAKHSTAN LOGISTICS COOPERATION: SKILLS, TRAINING AND LABOR MARKET NEEDS

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Liu Cui
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Business School
Koshkina Olga Valentinovna
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Business School
Asanova Daniya Kasymovna
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Business School

Abstract

This study examines the role of human capital development and workforce skills in enhancing logistics productivity within the China–Kazakhstan cooperation framework over the period 2015–2024. Using secondary time series data, the study analyses the effects of training expenditure, skill attainment, and labour market engagement on logistics sector output. Multiple regression analysis reveals that human capital investment (β = 0.46, p < 0.01) and the Skill Index (β = 0.41, p < 0.05) are the strongest positive determinants of logistics productivity, followed by workforce participation (β = 0.33, p < 0.01) and wage growth (β = 0.29, p < 0.01). The model accounts for 84% of the variation in logistics output (adjusted R² = 0.84).

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No. 305 (2026): 19th ISPC «Scientific Horizon in the Context of Social Crises» (August 16-18, 2026; Tokyo, Japan).

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Business economics
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Author Biographies

Liu Cui, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Business School

DBA student

Koshkina Olga Valentinovna, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Business School

Ph.D., Associate Professor

Asanova Daniya Kasymovna, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Business School

Ph.D., Associate Professor

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Liu, C., Koshkina, O., & Asanova, D. (2026). HUMAN CAPITAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA–KAZAKHSTAN LOGISTICS COOPERATION: SKILLS, TRAINING AND LABOR MARKET NEEDS. Scientific Collection «InterConf», 305, 41–50. https://interconf.openpubarchive.com/index.php/proceeding/article/view/36

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