Tag: economy

The creation of a new single pension fund in Kazakhstan is officially aimed at improving the state pension system. However, such a reform, in addition to the nationalisation of private savings funds, will concentrate most of the mandatory and voluntary pension savings in the hands of the state.

Special Edition. Corruption and unpredictable government policies pose serious obstacles to the work of investors in Kazakhstan. The change in the rules of cooperation with foreign investors in the pharmaceutical sector, made by the state, calls into question their further presence in Kazakhstan.

Polish media should make every effort to find reliable information about the country, in which Poland has vested interests

Risks of using corruption tools in emerging markets by Western corporations. A tragedy at the Kazakh border post.

Risks of using corruption tools in emerging markets by Western corporations. A tragedy at the Kazakh border post.

Kazakhstan gives signs of change in its geopolitical orientation.

Kazakhstan gives signs of change in its geopolitical orientation.

U.S. mining business consultants Behre Dolbear ranked Kazakhstan one of the world’s five riskiest mining nations for investors

Parliamentary elections 2012 in Kazakhstan: results and trends.

Parliamentary elections 2012 in Kazakhstan: results and trends.

Election 28.12.2011, Almaty The City Prosecutor’s Office held a meeting with long-term members of the Election Observation Mission: Andrew McEntee and Elgun Tagiev. The deputy prosecutor of Almaty, Zhandos Umiraliev conveyed information about the order  relating to the receipt of complaints regarding voting irregularities filed by members of election commissions, citizens as well as representatives […]

The events in Zhanaozen and reaction to them are still the most prominent issues.

The agitation period of the election campaign in Kazakhstan started, but the main pertinent events of the week were the tragic occurrences in Zhanaozen.

In Kazakhstan, the stage of candidate nomination is coming to an end and international organisations are forming observation groups.

While pre-election party conferences are held, human rights organisations issue statements about the high level of corruption and the deterioration of freedom of speech in Kazakhstan.