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30 years since independence: milestones to remember

Tomorrow, December 16, is an important day for Kazakhstan that celebrates 30 years since it gained independence in 1991. December 16 is the date that put the country on its path towards prosperity and growth from the systemic crisis that it ended up in when the Soviet Union collapsed. Strategy2050.kz offers to go through five important milestones over this period.

15 December, 2021 10:44

No sugarcoating: concerns over sugary drink taxes are overblown

A cool, refreshing soda drink on a hot summer’s day. Bright bottles at the birthday party. A shot of energy in the middle of a long shift. Most people have enjoyed this type of tasty treat at one point in their life.

3 December, 2021 11:02

Nearly half a million lives saved by COVID-19 vaccination in less than a year

A new study by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published in Eurosurveillance estimates that 470,000 lives have been saved among those aged 60 years and over since the start of COVID-19 vaccination rollout in 33 countries across the WHO European Region, reports Strategy2050.kz citing the official website. 

2 December, 2021 16:49

Swiss investments in Kazakhstan reach $28.2 billion over 15 years

Over the past 15 years, investments from Switzerland have reached US$28.2 billion, said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the Kazakh-Swiss investment roundtable as part of his official visit to Geneva, reports Strategy2050.kz.

2 December, 2021 16:37

First President Day: important decisions on the world stage

On December 1, Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of the First President to honor the contribution of First President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the country’s making and development. Strategy2050.kz offers you to look through these years and the major decisions made by Nazarbayev that turned Kazakhstan into what it is today.

30 November, 2021 15:15

What does Kazakhstan do to promote its non-resource exports?

The promotion of non-resource exports has been a priority of the government of Kazakhstan that seeks to double the figure to $41 billion by 2025.  QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development created under the Ministry of Trade and Integration is working to support the country's efforts in this area. I am joined by Aibek Sagynayev, Director of Project Development Department at QazTrade to discuss what are some of the measures that local exporters can receive and what are the plans going forward.

26 November, 2021 12:37

International organizations in Kazakhstan join global campaign against gender-based violence

International organizations in Kazakhstan join 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign that coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women marked annually on November 25, reports Strategy2050.kz.

25 November, 2021 16:12

National Bank explains declining value of tenge

Since the beginning of the month, tenge has been declining in value. Deputy Chair of the National Bank Aliya Moldabekova explained the reasons behind the weakening of tenge and the main events in the foreign and domestic markets, reports Strategy2050.kz referring to the official website of the National Bank.

24 November, 2021 16:46

WHO European Region could hit over 2 million COVID-19 deaths by March 2022, says WHO

The number of deaths in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region that also includes Kazakhstan could reach up to 2 million by March next year, reports Strategy2050.kz citing the latest press release published on the WHO website.

24 November, 2021 10:06

Kazakhstan, Spain seek greater cooperation

In the first episode of the Talk to Ambassador project, I am joined by Jorge Urbiola, Ambassador of Spain to Kazakhstan to discuss the current state and prospects of bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and Spain.  Kazakhstan and Spain are keen to boost cooperation across many areas as the next year will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations since February 2022, just a few months after Kazakhstan's independence.  With multiple high-level visits over these years and despite the pandemic, the two countries see big prospects coming ahead.

23 November, 2021 17:28

Kazakhstan’s economy recovering from the COVID pandemic and oil market shock, says IMF

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Nicolas Blancher, summed up their main conclusions and recommendations to the government of Kazakhstan during their consultations from November 4 to November 17 in Almaty and Nur Sultan, reports Strategy2050.kz.

23 November, 2021 12:30

Global COVID-19 digest: lockdown in Austria, fifth wave in France

Coronavirus continues to circulate around the world with some countries witnessing a surge in infections, despite the progress in vaccination. Strategy2050.kz has the latest. 

22 November, 2021 12:15

Regional youth forum in Tashkent unites Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Around 26 young people from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan gathered on November 15 in Tashkent to exchange ideas and thoughts on the development of the region and the role of youth in this process, reports a Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

19 November, 2021 17:13

Danish companies on visit to Kazakhstan to discuss cooperation in agriculture

A delegation of the heads of Danish companies working in the agro-industrial complex arrived on a working visit to Kazakhstan, reports Strategy2050.kz.

19 November, 2021 10:12

Kazakh government, World Bank explore investment policy to achieve carbon neutrality

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin met with Anna Bjerde, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, who was on her official visit to Kazakhstan that concluded on November 13, reports Strategy2050.kz.

16 November, 2021 16:05

Vegetarian lifestyle in Kazakhstan: paradox or trend?

In recent years, vegetarianism has been growing in numbers worldwide. Though reliable data is lacking on the number of vegetarians around the globe, the trend is there with far-reaching impact.

12 November, 2021 15:53

Cutting-edge crafts from Central Asian artists to be featured in NYC Jewelry Week 2021

A Central Asian exhibition featuring works created by artists and designers from the region will be presented by The Jewelry Library in New York, which will take place from Nov.15-21 as part of NYC Jewelry Week.

12 November, 2021 10:13

National project to develop entrepreneurship: what’s new?

As Kazakhstan has recently adopted national projects to boost development in some of the country’s key economic sectors, the national project to develop entrepreneurship is among them. Strategy2050.kz has the latest about the country’s plans to support its businesses.

11 November, 2021 18:41

UNDP harnesses green energy to reduce its carbon footprint in Kazakhstan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan has installed a solar power plant with a capacity of 25 kilowatts on the roof of the UN building in the capital city, reports Strategy2050.kz. 

11 November, 2021 17:35

Minister of Trade and Integration in Washington to boost trade and investments

Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov is on his working visit to Washington to boost trade and investment ties between Kazakhstan and the United States, reports Strategy2050.kz.

11 November, 2021 14:40

Global COVID-19 digest: protests in New Zealand, tougher restrictions in Austria

From protests against mandatory jabs in New Zealand to record-high infection rates in Germany, read the latest about the global COVID-19 situation in Strategy2050.kz material.

9 November, 2021 15:11

Unity in Diversity: youth in Kazakhstan, values and expectations

Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan hosted the presentation of a study called “Youth in Kazakhstan: Assessing Their Values, Expectations, and Aspiration” that analyzed life values, attitudes, and views of young people in Kazakhstan towards education, politics, family, immigration, foreign policy, and many other important issues, reports a Strategy2050.kz correspondent. 

8 November, 2021 11:52

U.S. aviation experts note high level of aviation security in Kazakhstan

Experts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) noted the high level of aviation security in the country and gave a positive evaluation of ongoing measures to protect civil aviation from unlawful interference, reports the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan. 

4 November, 2021 15:28

Global Covid-19 digest: the US to roll out vaccines for children aged 5 to 11

The United States prepares to roll out the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. In the meantime, the coronavirus restrictions are easing in the Asia-Pacific region, reports Strategy2050.kz.

4 November, 2021 12:41

Kazakh PM in Glasgow to reaffirm Kazakhstan’s climate commitments

All attention is now on Glasgow that is hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, from October 31 until November 12, gathering nearly 120 leaders to outline their climate commitments. Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin was one of them taking part in the World Leaders Summit on November 1, reports Strategy2050.kz.

2 November, 2021 11:48