THE SECTORAL PROFILE OF EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE GENDER GAP IN ATYRAU REGION

The article examines the sectoral structure of employment for people with disabilities and the gender gap in labor activity and employment at the regional level, using the example of the Atyrau region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Theoretical approaches to the analysis of employment among people with disabilities, methodological tools for measuring gender differences (descriptive statistics and regression analysis), as well as the features of the region's socio‑economic profile that affect the availability of jobs for people with disabilities, are considered. Based on the analysis, practical recommendations are proposed to increase labor market inclusiveness in the Atyrau region. The purpose of this article is to comprehensively investigate the sectoral profile of employment of people with disabilities in the Atyrau region and identify the extent, causes, and mechanisms of the gender gap in the regional labor market in order to develop practically sound recommendations for increasing the inclusivity of employment. To achieve this goal, the economic and sectoral structure of the Atyrau region is characterized, and the sectors that form the main demand for labor, gender differences in labor activity, employment, and income among people with disabilities are identified, and the industries with the most pronounced gender gap are identified. Recommendations are provided to authorities, employment services, and employers on the development of retraining programs, job adaptation, and the promotion of inclusive hiring in the region.