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

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

Nenad Erić: Regardless of conditions we must play to win

Nenad Erić has been keeping goal for the tenth season in a row. All successes of “Astana” FC over the past years have been inextricably linked to the reliable performance of its fearless goalkeeper. In an interview Nenad Erić told how he rubs through the long pause in the Kazakhstan Premier League tournament caused by the coronavirus pandemic, what he thinks about Astana's prospects in this season and how he sees his future.

24 July, 2020 16:23

I view myself only in a medical profession - nephrologist

When asked which profession is the most important, everyone will answer differently. But this year Kazakhstanis and people from across the globe have understood especially the momentousness of the most honorable profession. Their work is the most essential, the most difficult, the most responsible, requiring continuous improvement. These are the people who really count, who face the most important challenges - to diagnose, treat and prevent a disease; to ensure preservation and promotion of people's health; to save lives. These people are health workers. Our correspondent interviewed talented young nephrologist working at the “Fresenius Medical Care Kazakhstan” Hemodialysis Center (Kostanay city), Zhandos Demeyev, who told us about his profession, decision to return to his hometown after foreign education and difficulties that stand in the way of his career.

21 June, 2020 09:00

Elbasy remains the intelligent core of the nation - Saltanat Rakhimbekova

Elbasy remains the political guarantor of reforms of the foreign and domestic policy, the intelligent core of the nation, Saltanat Rakhimbekova, Doctor of Economics, Chairwoman of the Board of the ALE “Coalition for Green Economy and G-Global Development”, member of the Council for the Transition to the Green Economy under the President of Kazakhstan, Chairperson of the Public Council of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan shared her opinion in the interview with the Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

20 March, 2020 11:03

To retain our unity we need to consolidate on the basis of language - Sherzod Pulatov

Sherzod Pulatov, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Uzbek Ethno-cultural Centre in Nur-Sultan, shared his views on Gratitude Day celebrated in Kazakhstan on 1 March with Strategy2050.kz correspondent.

28 February, 2020 17:16

To stay relevant, the nation needs to invest in technology education - Anurag Maloo

According to Anurag Maloo, a regional manager for South and Central Asia with Techstars, to keep up with the current developments in IT, technology education needs to be promoted, as well as young persons should take part in dealing with local issues. Keep reading a brief interview brought by Strategy2050.kz.

25 October, 2019 17:18

It’s a very significant profession: expert about white hat hackers

In a brief interview with Nico Schottelius, founder of Data Center Light, shred a light on the concept “a white hat hacker”, shared his impression of the Digital Bridge Forum, and answered to the question “what features make a good tech entrepreneur?”

25 October, 2019 16:15

Decrease in fossil shares, switch to renewables are main energy challenges - IAEE President

Strategy2050.kz stood a chance to sit down with the President of the International Association for Energy Economics, Christophe Bonnery, who attended the 4th IAEE Eurasian Conference dubbed “Energy Resources of the Caspian and Central Asia: Regional and Global Outlook” taken place in the past week at Nazarbayev University in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan. Keep on reading the brief interview.

21 October, 2019 10:31

We are satisfied with the level of our cooperation - Korean Ambassador Mr. Kim Dae-Sik

Korean Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kazakhstan, Mr. Kim Dae-Sik, sat down with the Strategy2050.kz news agency on the sidelines of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2019 Regional Seminar in Eurasia that is taking place in the Kazakh capital city of Nur-Sultan.

25 September, 2019 14:40

PATA CEO Dr.Mario Hardy on Kazakh tourism: you have a very diverse product to offer

While Dr.Mario Hardy, Chief Executive Officer at the Pacific Asia Travel Association, was sitting down with the Strategy2050.kz journalist, he told about Kazakhstan’s tourism, spoke about what he liked about Kazakhstan during his three visits to our country, and shared his views on cities with old and modern buildings.

19 September, 2019 14:02

Kazakhstan in WTO: what changes have taken place in 4 years

In an interview with Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Zhanel Kushukova, the Strategy2050.kz news agency digs into major changes in Kazakhstan’s trade following WTO accession. The interviewee speaks about how Kazakhstan shapes e-commerce as well as the implications of America’s intention to withdraw from the WTO and the U.S.-China trade war.

29 August, 2019 16:10

Yakup Beris on RES: when you use something do not destroy something else

Yakup Beris, UNDP Resident Representative, briefly sat down with the Strategy2050.kz correspondent. He spoke of the economic benefits of renewable energy sources, sustainability, the role of RES in the future, calling for the best possible way to utilize them. Keep reading for more details.

5 July, 2019 10:51

New agreements between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan: joint bank and direct flights

On June 25, 2019, business and official people of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan gathered in Kabul, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to participate in an annual trade and economic mission. The most actual issues discussed were creation of a joint bank for businessmen and opening of direct air flights between two countries. To know more about the potential of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, we interviewed Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Chamber of International Commerce Nuraly Bukeikhanov. Read more on the website of the Strategy2050.kz Information Agency.

4 July, 2019 10:03

Inbound tourism: what makes foreigners visit Kazakhstan

First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in his State-of-the-Nation Address “Growing Welfare of Kazakh Citizens: Increase in Income and Quality of Life” instructed to pay special attention to the development of inbound and domestic tourism and use Kazakhstan’s rich natural and cultural potential. In the exclusive interview with Kazakh Tourism Chairperson Urken Bisakayev, the Strategy2050 Information Agency knew about main reasons that make foreigners visit Kazakhstan and the country’s peculiarities that will help develop inbound tourism.

10 June, 2019 12:49

Domestic tourism. How it is developed in Kazakhstan

As the ninth largest country in the world, Kazakhstan is full of plenty to explore both for domestic citizens and foreigners. For this purpose, the Government of Kazakhstan has developed a concept to develop tourism in Kazakhstan until 2023 and the state program on tourism development until 2025. During the exclusive interview with Kazakh Tourism Chairman Urken Bisakayev, the Strategy2050.kz Information Agency has learned how these documents are implemented and ways the domestic tourism is developed.

7 June, 2019 14:22

Hiroshi Tanaka: Kazakhstan is the last paradise on Earth

The IPMA World Congress for several decades is the world's leading conference on project management, bringing together business professionals, practitioners, managers and representatives of international companies, leading scientists, etc. This year, the award of the right to hold the jubilee 30th World Congress fell to Kazakhstan. We managed to talk with one of the members of the organizing committee of the world congress. Become acquainted with candidate of technical sciences, director of the Pacific-Atlantic and Black Sea project management, professor of strategy, project and program management in France, Ukraine, Senegal, Japan and Russia, President of the Japan Project Management Association Hiroshi Tanaka.

12 September, 2017 10:34