Kazakhstan's new Environmental Code enables greater public involvement

The uniqueness of the new environmental code is its focus on greater public involvement in decision making and addressing the environmental issues, said Aigul Solovyeva, Chair of Kazakhstan’s Association of Ecological Organizations, in an interview with a Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

25 January, 2021 16:32

Kazakh President to chair expanded government meeting

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will chair the expanded government meeting on January 26, reports Strategy2050.kz.

25 January, 2021 11:44

Coronavirus cases surge globally, as countries impose additional restrictions

As of January 22, there have been 95,612,831 confirmed coronavirus cases and 2,066,176 people have died from it. As the world witnesses another spike in coronavirus cases, countries are struggling with new measures to curb the spread, including those that were apparently successful addressing the first spring wave, Strategy2050.kz reports.

22 January, 2021 18:18

Kazakhstan signs agreement with American company to produce advanced irrigation technologies

Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture, Nebraska based Valley Irrigation and Kazakhstan’s Kusto Group signed an investment agreement during a videoconference call on January 12 that envisions the construction of a modern irrigation system and crop yield management plant in Kazakhstan, Strategy2050.kz reports citing Kazakh Prime Minister’s press service.

20 January, 2021 16:31

Why the upcoming Kazakh election is important to the West

The parliamentary elections will be held in Kazakhstan on January 10. The former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard E.Hogland, told about why the upcoming elections in Kazakhstan are important for the West in his article of the daily national newspaper «Washington Times», reports Strategy2050.kz.

6 January, 2021 15:49

Kazakhstan Aviation industry in pandemia: losses and plans on recovery

Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan was founded one year ago in August 2019. Director General of Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan Mr. Peter Griffits headed the organisation with the ultimate goal to increase the flight safety level of the country up to 80%. This goal is in the list of «100 concrete steps» of the National Plan by the first President Nursultan Nazarbayev (number 68). In the interview for Strategy2050.kz Mr. Griffits reflected on what had been done for the past year in this direction and shared his plans including tackling pandemia of Covid-19 in aviation industry of the country.

17 November, 2020 16:07

Kazakhstan attracts more tourists thanks to "Borat", The New York Times wrote about viral video

On October 26, The New York Times published an article about Kazakhstan "Kazahstan, Reserving Itself, Embraces Borat as Very Nice", concerning the "Very Nice" advertising campaign. It is supported by Kazakh Tourism national company, Strategy2050.kz reports with the reference to The New York Times.

27 October, 2020 18:09

World record in number of new COVID-19 cases established

According to WHO's COVID-19 weekly epidemiological update, the number of new coronavirus cases in the world has grown over the past week (October 12-18) by more than 2.4 million. This figure is considered the highest in seven days since the start of the pandemic, Strategy2050.kz reports.

21 October, 2020 14:12

Kazakhstan to cut international flights

A video-conference of the Interdepartmental Commission to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin has taken place this week. In keeping with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's instructions, the Commission has initiated additional measures to fight the coronavirus infection. Read Strategy2050.kz for more information.

21 October, 2020 08:24

COVID-19 situation update: Europe faces “tsunami” of nеw infеctions

Since 31 December 2019 and as of 19 October 2020, 40 403 537 cases of COVID-19 have been reported, including 1 118 293 deaths, according to the COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The USA, India, Brazil, Russia and Argentina are reporting the highest numbers of cases – more than 1 million. Strategy2050.kz keeps track of developments.

20 October, 2020 15:25

Covid-19: tracking of pandemic spread in the world

40 063 546 cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the world, 1 113 909 people died. The highest number of people infected in the United States, India and Brazil. For more information on how the situation with Covid-19 is developing in different countries, read Strategy2050.kz.

19 October, 2020 16:23

AIFC: main attractor of investment in Kazakhstan

In the State-of-the-nation-Address delivered on September 1 this year President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that it is necessary to effectively use the potential of the Astana International Financial Centre to further develop the economy of the country. This is especially important in the era of coronavirus and economic slowdown. Read more about the activities of the AIFC, its interim results and forecasts in the review by the Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

13 October, 2020 16:41

COVID-19: Germany fears resumption of epidemic, Poland protests against masks

The world continues to fight against COVID-19. According to Johns Hopkins University, since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 37.6 million people have been infected. More than 1.07 million people have died. Over 28.4 million patients are considered cured. Strategy2050.kz keeps track of developments.

13 October, 2020 09:34

Second wave of COVID-19: more and more cases of infection reported

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, as of October 11, the number of COVID-19 cases in the world reached 37.4 million people, an increase of 288.2 thousand people in 24 hours. The largest number of new coronavirus cases is reported in the United States of America. There are more than 7.7 million people, Strategy2050.kz reports.

12 October, 2020 14:39

COVID-19: situation worsens in Europe

Italy, France, Germany, Spain and a number of other European countries again impose restrictions caused by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The number of daily reported cases across Europe has already exceeded the spring figures. How do the governments try to curb the spread of COVID-19? Read in the review of the Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

9 October, 2020 17:52

What you need to know about travelling in the era of coronavirus - top 10 tips

Situation in the travel and tourism industry improves step by step: countries open their borders to tourists, more and more people think about booking their new travel. What you need to know about traveling around the world in the era of coronavirus without unnecessary health risks, read in the review of the Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

7 October, 2020 17:32

Foreign experts about Kazakh President’s Address

On September 1, 2020 Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual State-of-the-nation Address “Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for action”. There, the President announced a number of initiatives, which were appraised by many foreign political experts, deputies, observers, journalists and so on. Read more on Strategy2050.kz.

17 September, 2020 18:00

President's 2020 State-of-the-nation-Address: what you need to know (Part 2)

On September, 1 President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual State-of-the-nation-Address “Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for action”. In the Part 1 we did a review of the themes related to the public administration, country's economic growth. Education issues, healthcare system and other important social themes can be read in the second part of the review of the Strategy2050.kz Internet-portal.

11 September, 2020 17:55

President's 2020 State-of-the-nation-Address: what you need to know (Part 1)

On September, 1 Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual Address to the people of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for action” at the joint session of Parliament's chambers. SMEs support and business climate, education and healthcare issues, agro-industrial complex, human rights, public administration and economic growth became the core themes of the Address. What did Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talk about? Read in the review of the Strategy2050.kz Internet-portal.

10 September, 2020 10:34

Dr Caroline Clarinval: We'd like everyone, everywhere, to understand what their role is in this fight against COVID-19

It is almost six months since the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. A number of the confirmed cases worldwide exceeded on Monday the figure of 27 million people. Some experts predict a second wave of COVID-19 that will come with a seasonal flu in autumn and winter. Is it will be wilder and when will it happen? How to protect yourself and others? WHO Country Office Representative to Kazakhstan Dr Caroline Clarinval responds these and other questions and gives recommendations in a interview with Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

7 September, 2020 13:27

German investor built 3rd solar power plant in Karaganda rgn

A solar power plant with a capacity of 26 MW was put into operation in Karaganda region, Strategy2050.kz reports with the reference to Kazakh Invest JSC. 

3 September, 2020 11:36

7 key principles of Kazakhstan's new economic course

3 September, 2020 11:19

Tokayev's main initiatives announced in the 2020 State-of-the-nation-Address

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented his annual State-of-the-nation-Address “Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for actions” at the joint session of the Kazakh Parliament chambers. The President launched a string of initiatives aimed at improvement the effectiveness of the government system, the economy in new realities, industrial fulfillment, developing the agriculture, transport and logistics complex, small and medium-sized business, financial sector, modernizing the country's territorial development and increasing the social well-being of Kazakh citizens. What are these initiatives? Read more in the review by the Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

2 September, 2020 16:49

Semipalatinsk Test Site: history of nuclear monster

29 August, 2020 11:00

Reed to be used to generate electricity in Atyrau

It is planned to implement a KAZAKH INVEST-backed investment project in Atyrau city for the construction of a “KAMYSAY” bioprocessing plant. The project investment cost will be about 1 million euros, Strategy2050.kz reports.

27 August, 2020 15:23