EDUCATIONAL MOBILITY AS AN INSTRUMENT OF ECONOMIC REGULATION OF INTERNAL MIGRATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

This article considers the role of educational mobility in the regulation of internal migration in Ka-zakhstan. In the face of significant socio-economic changes, understanding the link between education and migration becomes key to shaping effective public policies. The article analyses state programs and initiatives in the field of education, which can serve as mechanisms for regulating migration flows, pro-moting balanced regional development.Based on the analysis of strategies and policies in the field of education, as well as statistics on academic mobility, the study has revealed a significant impact of educational mobility on migration processes in the country. It showed that education is an economic tool to encourage people to move to other regions. In this regard, the findings of the study emphasize the importance of targeted education policies that can reduce excessive migration to large cities and contribute to population stabilization in small towns and villages. The study highlights the potential of educational mobility to create equal opportunities in different regions. It identifies the main challenges and barriers to access to quality education, especially in rural areas, and discusses how these problems exacerbate internal migration. The findings show that targeted education policies can not only empower individuals but also stabilize communities by reducing exces-sive migration to urban centres. The aim of this scientific article is to consider internal educational mobility as a tool for economic development of regions of Kazakhstan. The present study aims to: 1) analyze internal migration process-es and consider projections of demographic changes in regions; 2) find the link between youth inflow into the region and its socio-economic development; 3) evaluate the effectiveness of state programs aimed at regulating migration processes through education, in particular the «Serpin-2050» program; 4) offer recommendations for the state regulation of migration processes.Considering education mobility as an economic tool, this article contributes to a broader discourse on migration management and regional development strategies in Kazakhstan. The findings of this study provide practical guidance for policymakers seeking to use education as a means to manage internal migration effectively.