+18°C / +10°C Wednesday, july 30, 2014 No 14 (57) www.astanatimes.com Kazakhstan Takes 8th Place National in International Physics Olympiad Commissions for By Michelle Witte ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team UNESCO has come in eighth out of 85 coun- tries in the unofficial results of the 45th International Physics Ol- ympiad (IPHO), held at Astana’s Gather in Astana Nazarbayev University from July By Malika Orazgaliyeva chairs of UNESCO-associated 13-22. Students from Kazakhstan schools and clubs as well as a won three gold and two silver ASTANA – The first interre- number of prominent scholars medals at the event, in which 383 gional meeting of the National and public figures in cultural and high school students participated. Commissions for UNESCO took artistic circles. During the competition, students place on July 22-24 in Astana. Representatives of UNESCO’s from around the world competed in The meeting, held for the first partner international organisa- two rounds of assessment, a five- time outside of UNESCO head- tions ALECSO (the Arab League hour theoretical round consisting of quarters in Paris, was jointly or- Educational, Cultural and Scien- three questions and an experimental ganised by Kazakhstan's Ministry tific Organisation), IICAS (the round in which the students perform of Foreign Affairs and Ministry Institute for International, Com- experiments. Students can be award- of Culture, as well as the Akimat parative and Area Studies) and ed gold, silver or bronze medals for (city administration) of Astana their efforts, or honourable mentions. TURKSOY (the International and UNESCO. Organisation for Turkic Culture) According to IPHO rules, gold The meeting brought together medals are to be awarded to about attended the meeting on behalf of National Commissions represent- 8 percent of participants, silver to observing parties. ing all regions of the world to 25 percent. About 67 percent of “Kazakhstan warmly welcomes discuss perspectives for capaci- participants receive some type of participants of the first interre- recognition. ty-building, strengthening coop- gional meeting of National Com- Each country can send a team eration and promoting National missions for UNESCO, gathered of five students to the competition. Commissions’ best practices. today in our young capital. We Technically, the competition is be- Heads and members of 125 are pleased that the leadership of tween individuals only, and team member states’ National Com- UNESCO entrusted Kazakhstan performance is not officially ranked. missions representing UNESCO's with holding the first event in this Amir Bralin, Nurislam Tursyn- five regional groups – the Arab format. I hope that such meetings bek and Danat Issa brought home states, Africa, Asia and the Pa- will become a positive tradition gold medals for Kazakhstan, while cific, Europe and North America and an effective instrument of our Daulet Kurmantayev and Nurbek as well as Latin America and the cooperation,” Secretary of State Dinmuhammed took silver. The Caribbean – attended the meeting. of Kazakhstan Adilbek Dzhaks- students have represented Kazakh- Kazakhstan’s National Com- ybekov said, reading the welcom- stan at other national and interna- mission includes the heads of key ing speech of Kazakh President tional science and mathematics ministries and national commit- Nursultan Nazarbayev to the competitions. tees, UNESCO Goodwill Ambas- gathered participants. Continued on Page A2 Minister of Education and Science Aslan Sarinzhipov (c) with winners of the 45th International Physics Olympiad. sador for Sport Serik Sapiyev, Continued on Page A3 Visit Increases Kazakhstan, Kazakh Foreign Ministry Kyrgyzstan Cooperation Expresses Condolences over tance of joint efforts to maintain the Kyrgyz President on the pri- eration and international issues. By Arsen Nurabayev regional stability and security. orities of the political and socio- The setting clearly impacted the #MH17, Calls for ‘Most They also reviewed the process economic development of his atmosphere of the talks, which BISHKEK – Kazakh Minister of Kyrgyzstan’s accession to the country in accordance with the were “frank, kind and truly fra- of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov Customs Union and the Eurasian Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy. He ternal,” according to a Facebook paid an official visit to the- Kyr Thorough Investigation’ Economic Union and intensifica- stressed that Kazakhstan was in- post by the Kazakh Foreign Min- By Altair Nurbekov gyz Republic, on July 15-16, tion of Kazakh-Kyrgyz trade and terested in sustainable develop- istry. concerned with what happened. where he was received by Presi- economic cooperation. ment of all countries of the re- During the meeting, the state We believe that there should be a ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Minis- most thorough investigation and dent Almazbek Atambayev and Atambayev outlined the pros- gion and intended to continue its and prospects of Kazakh-Kyrgyz try of Foreign Affairs issued its first that all the circumstances of what interacted with his counterpart. pects for further development efforts to achieve this goal. bilateral cooperation, and current Idrissov began the conversa- comments on tthe loss of Malaysian happened be established. We are of his country and also praised Idrissov’s visit began on the issues of region cooperation and Air flight MH17 and the deaths of the tion, held in the similar Kazakh working to determine whether the visionary leadership of Naz- shores of Lake Issyk Kul, a prized international interest were dis- nearly 300 people on board on July 17. or not there had been citizens of and Kyrgyz languages, by con- arbayev, which has ensured a pro- tourist destination in Kyrgyzstan, cussed. The comments, posted on Face- Kazakhstan on board the plane veying the best wishes of Kazakh gressive increase in Kazakhstan’s favoured by guests from Kazakh- “We have a historical con- book and Twitter, say: and will share this information President Nursultan Nazarbayev socio-economic performance and stan and Central Asia, as well as nection and there is a feeling of “We express our deepest condo- once we have it. Generally, we yet to the leader of the neighboring living standards. Atambayev said Russia. friendliness between our coun- lences to the families and the close again call on all sides involved in state and the Kyrgyz people. he expects a fruitful visit and There he met with Kyrgyz For- tries. We have one past and a ones of those who perished due the conflict in eastern Ukraine to The parties discussed topi- talks with his Kazakh counterpart eign Minister Erlan Abdyldayev common future ahead waiting for to the crash of the #MH17 Ma- cease fighting as soon as possible cal international and bilateral this November in Astana. to discuss Kazakh-Kyrgyz bilat- us,” said Idrissov. laysian Airlines airliner in east- and to find solutions to their dif- issues and stressed the impor- In his turn, Idrissov informed eral cooperation, regional coop- Continued on Page A8 ern Ukraine. We are most deeply ferences through peaceful means.” Astana’s Nibali Wins Tour Golovkin Gets Big Win de France, Sets New Records at Madison Square Garden

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NATIONAL Proposed Changes to Oralman Legislation news in brief “As a result of complex testing, about 44 percent of prospective stu- dents successfully passed the tests for to Relax Some Settlement Rules enrollment in higher education insti- By Michelle Witte tutions,” Deputy Minister of Educa- tion and Science of Kazakhstan Takir ASTANA – Kazakhstan may Balykbekbayev said at the July 24 once again adjust legislation relating Central Communications Service to ethnic Kazakhs wishing to im- (CCS) media briefing. “The complex migrate to Kazakhstan (called oral- testing is held for graduates from mans, “returnees,” in Kazakh) in re- previous years who plan to enroll in sponse to the country's demographic higher education establishments and goals and the needs of migrants. for graduates of technical and voca- According to Aslan Kar- tional education. In total, 87,060 ap- zhaubayev, vice chairman of the plications to take part in the testing were submitted,” he informed. Mean- Committee on Migration of Kazakh- while, according to him, the maxi- stan's Ministry of Labour and Social mum 100 points were scored by just Protection, who spoke with The nine prospective students. The aver- Astana Times on July 24, Kazakh- age number of points scored was 44.9 stan has always had an open-door and 56,019 people did not score the policy for ethnic Kazakhs wishing to minimum enrollment points. About immigrate. Currently, he said, more 44 percent of prospective students than 1 million Kazakhs live in China successfully passed the test and can and Uzbekistan each, slightly fewer enter higher educational institutions.. in Russia and about 500,000 in Kyr- gyzstan and Mongolia. There are “More than 80 ethnic groups live in also Kazakhs in Iran, Afghanistan the Pavlodar region. Nine offices of and Turkey. the Regional Assembly of the People In December 2013, he said, the of Kazakhstan work in the region and laws regarding returning Kazakhs 50 ethno-cultural associations func- were changed. Most returnees, he tion in its towns, districts and rural said, come from the south, from areas,” Deputy Head of the Assem- Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, and bly of the People of Kazakhstan of they settled in southern Kazakh- the Pavlodar Region Seisembai Zhet- stan. To help even out the country’s pysbayev informed at a July 23 CCS population, in December, oralmans briefing. As he noted, the working began to be directed to seven re- body of the assembly of the region is gions in the country’s north and the secretariat of the assembly, which west: Akmola, Pavlodar, Kostanay, is part of the administrative structure West Kazakhstan, East Kazakh- of the Pavlodar region. Besides, he stan and Atyrau – areas that were informed that 12 people represent the experiencing population loss and region in the Assembly of the People where there would be more space of Kazakhstan. “The council of el- for housing and new construction. ders that includes veterans and repre- Many of the northern areas are also sentatives of different ethnic groups places with relatively high Russian Kazakhstan is to adjust legislation relating to ethnic Kazakhs wishing to immigrate to Kazakhstan. functions as part of the regional as- populations and lower ethnic Ka- sembly as well. Besides, there is an zakh populations. them to apply for citizenship as particular regions (14 are proposed), ple leaving places they have lived in To help them adjust, four region- expert group consisting of scientists “But this mechanism did not soon as they have received perma- rather than forcing them to move for centuries, the traditional spread al centres have been set up, one in from different universities also func- work,” Karzhaubayev said. “Over nent resident status and be granted there. If the changes are approved, of Kazakh settlements having been Mangistau, one in Karaganda and tioning within the framework of the the past 20 years of migration, we citizenship as early as within three oralmans who choose to migrate to much larger than today's national two in South Kazakhstan to give assembly. Moreover, it has a club of journalists for inter-ethnic relations,” have seen a tendency of ‘broken months. the designated northern and western boundaries. “We don’t have any illu- oralmans free access to language Zhetpysbayev said. He also informed families’ migrating to Kazakh- On April 22, Minister of Labour regions will receive additional ben- sions that all 5 million Kazakhs that classes and vocational skills and oth- stan – I mean when parents were and Social Protection of Kazakhstan efits, such as compensation for their now live abroad will decide to move that sittings of the assembly are held er training. “As we are now focusing on a regular basis. The council of the moving without their children, Tamara Duissenova announced the travel expenses and assured hous- to the country and we don’t have a on new regions, we have decided to because the children had to finish proposed changes to the law, and in ing. Returnees have up to one year policy to regulate that. All we do is regional assembly includes 33 mem- give power to regional administra- bers representing social and ethno- their education first or they were May, Chairman of the Committee on after their migration to the country just establish good conditions for tion to open such centres in their ar- in the army. And now, when these Migration Salamat Amanbayev dis- to take advantage of these benefits. their coming back,” he said. cultural associations as well as state eas.” Karzhaubayev said. bodies. The regional assembly has children finally decided to move cussed other changes to the immi- And, Karzhaubayev notes, regional In addition to the fast-track citi- “To move even from one city to to Kazakhstan, they have to fol- 137 people representing 28 ethnic grant legislation, including the free governments will still have the right zenship process and the incentives to another within one country is not a low the new legislation process groups working within its frame- movement – regardless of quotas to decide how many returnees they move to designated regions, the gov- simple thing,” Karzhaubayev noted. and they cannot join their fami- work,” he added. and permissions – of “multination- are able to accommodate. ernment has also set up four regional “To move from one country to an- lies, as they cannot choose where als investing capital in three main in- Some 5 million ethnic Kazakhs centres where returnees can take get other is much more complicated. A meeting between President Nur- to live any more.” The returnees dustries of the country: manufactur- live outside of Kazakhstan, Kar- help, including professional training And if people decide to move – it's sultan Nazarbayev and the Chairman also can't apply for citizenship un- ing, agribusiness and exploration,” zhaubayev said, and some 952,000 courses. not a spontaneous decision. They all of the Spiritual Administration of til they've lived in the country for reported News.nur.kz. The Employ- have migrated to Kazakhstan since The biggest hurdles for return- Muslims of Kazakhstan, Supreme four years. ment Roadmap 2020 programme 1991. “In some years, more that ing Kazakhs relate to language, have different reasons. Sometimes I ask myself, if I was also born some- Mufti Yerzhan Mayamerov, took This caused some resentment plus housing benefits and access to 70,000 people moved to Kazakhstan Karzhaubayev said. The returnees place July 25, where the sides dis- among returnees, Karzhaubayev microcredit were to be extended as in a short period of time,” he said. all speak Kazakh well, he said, but where outside modern Kazakhstan, would I have come back after 1991? cussed topical issues of spiritual said, and has led the committee to incentives to promote internal mi- “Now we are seeing a decline – dur- Kazakhstan has many regions where life in the country. The head of state draft some changes to the law. gration north. ing the past three years, only 30,000 Russian is the lingua franca, and I cannot answer this question. Some decide to move because of the eco- noted that the religious situation in In April, new approaches to the At the April 22 government meet- people moved to the country. So far often necessary for work and pro- Kazakhstan is stable, as representa- nomic growth of the country; some law were determined, which Kar- ing, Duissenova reported that if cur- this year, only 8,000 people have mi- fessional life. Literacy is also an is- tives of various faiths live in unity zhaubayev says will be presented rent trends continue, by 2050 the grated to Kazakhstan.” sue. “Sometimes [oralmans] cannot have problems with assimilation in and harmony. The meeting also to Parliament in September. The population of Kazakhstan's northern This migration is often described write, as those coming from China their current countries. Some would touched upon issues of religious changes include allowing return- regions will shrink by 900,000 peo- as “returning to their homeland,” use Chinese characters and oralmans like to preserve the language and education. Nazarbayev stressed the ees to settle anywhere they choose ple while the population of the south but as Karzhaubayev says, most from Uzbekistan use the Roman al- traditions. We don’t ask why oral- importance of the spiritual and moral and get oralman status, allowing will increase by more than 5 million. oralmans are not the children of phabet.” Returnees also face stereo- mans are moving to Kazakhstan. We education of youth and the need for them to apply for permanent resi- What the new approaches propose Kazakhs fleeing the famine and col- types, including that they are poorly just want to give the opportunity for a more thorough analysis of this sec- dence immediately and allowing is using benefits to draw returnees to lectivisation of the 1930s, but peo- educated or backward. these people to start a new life here.” tor. Mayamerov also informed the President about the ongoing work of the Kazakh Spiritual Administration of Muslims. At the end of the meet- ing the President congratulated all Kazakh Muslims on the upcoming Kazakhstan’s ‘Best Family’ Kazakhstan Oraza Ait holiday. A nationwide anti-corruption movement, Zhanaru, was initiated in to be Announced in September Takes 8th Place Kazakhstan at the beginning of this year, Tengrinews reported. “We plan families. Selection of participants the family. The national competi- to conduct preventive measures and was determined in the qualifying tion is being held on the initiative of teach civil servants to resist pressure rounds in each region, as well as in President Nursultan Nazarbayev to [to engage in corruption] from their Almaty and Astana. revive moral values and cultivate a in International superiors and from those who offer “The first round was held at the positive image of marriage and fam- bribes to civil servants,” Vice Chair- level of cities and regions of our ily, as well as to raise the status of man of Zhanaru Murat Abenov said. country. The second round was held the family in the republic. “Personally, as a person who has at the level of regional centres and In 2013, Family Day and the Physics Olympiad worked in regional administrations, By Rufiya Ospanova cities of Astana and Almaty, which annual Mereilі Otbasy were an- Continued from Page A1 ny, reports Kazinform. “Your suc- the Civil Service Agency, Parliament determined the best family. But I nounced. ASTANA – The “best family in cess would be impossible without and the central government, I would want to say that the best family is In districts (cities), the competi- say that only 5 percent of civil serv- Kazakhstan” as determined by the “The Olympiad was both chal- preparation, so I want to express Mereili Otbasy compeition, will certainly the conventional name,” tion was organised by the depart- lenging and interesting. The par- ants are prone to corruption. The said the head of the National Com- ment of internal policy of the dis- my gratitude to your teachers, remaining civil servants are hon- be announced on Sept.12, said ticipants were very intelligent. Stu- coaches and heads of the delega- Makhabbat Bekbossynova, chair- mission. trict akimats (local administrations); est people who live on their salaries dents from East Asia are our main tions. To raise and educate chil- woman of the National Commis- Bekbossynova also named the in the regions, Astana and Almaty competitors,” said Issa, as reported and work diligently,” Abenov said. sion for Women, Family and Demo- families that reached the finals of cities, the organisers were internal by Tengrinews. “Take China, for dren – this is a great mission,” he Anti-corruption education for the population is among the main goals graphic Policy under the President, the competition. control policy under the overall su- example – every year they bring said, adding that he hoped that the of Zhanaru. Abenov and other like- at a recent Central Communications “In Astana, it is the Akhmetovs pervision of akims (governors) of interest of young people in physics five contestants, and every year, all minded people volunteering in the Service (CCS) media briefing. family. This is a very interesting respective territorial units. of these five win gold medals. This would continue to be encouraged. family, a dynasty of railwaymen. In “Materials on the 16 winners of re- The 2014 IPHO was organised anti-corruption movement are plan- “The regional round of the com- year, South Korea showed excel- ning to open an anti-corruption petition took place May 23. It iden- this family dynasty are 67 people gional competitions, as well as Asta- lent results, too.” China, Taiwan by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Edu- and they all work in Kazakhstan na and Almaty, which were held May school. These schools will teach peo- tified the families that will take part and South Korea were the top three cation and Science and the Daryn ple to search for information about Temir Zholy. In Almaty, the Zhu- 23, were presented to the National Sept. 12 in a big gala concert and teams at this year’s competition. National Scientific and Practical the work of government agencies, to Mereilі Otbasy, which will be held mayevs, the family of alpinists,won. Commission for the final round. De- Opening the competition, IPHO Centre with the support of the aki- recognise when their rights are being in the city. This concert will take The head of this family conquered fining the best family of the 16 con- President Hans Jordens commend- mat (city administration) of Asta- violated, to know which public ser- more than 14 of the highest peaks place on the eve of Family Day tenders is based on the results of SMS ed Kazakhstan for drawing the na. It was sponsored by ExxonMo- vices are provided for free and how in the world. In the Akmola region, and Internet voting. Information and at that time the best family of largest number of participants yet bil Kazakhstan. they are supposed to be provided and Kazakhstan for the year will be de- a family of teachers won, whose about the start of voting will be pro- seen to the Olympiad. At the clos- While in the country, visiting to stand up for their rights. At these clared,” explained Bekbossynova. teaching experience is more than vided through the national TV chan- ing ceremony in the capital’s Pal- delegations were taken to the nota- schools, citizens will learn how to act She recalled that the Mereilі Ot- 300 years. It was not easy for the nels,” Bekbossynova announced. ace of Peace and Accord, Jordens in real-life situations such as access- basy contest, conducted in two competition committee to deter- The name of the winner of and Kazakh Minister of Education ble sights of Astana as well as the ing land and housing, interacting with phases, started on April 1 in all re- mine the finalists,” she added. Mereilі Otbasy will become known and Science Aslan Sarinzhipov Borovoye resort area a few hours traffic police and more. The move- gions of Kazakhstan. Applications Systematic and comprehensive at the grand final on Sept. 12. The handed out the awards. drive from the capital. ment will release annual reports and for participation in the competition work was established on strength- TV show will be broadcast Sept. 14, “We are proud of you,” Sarin- The 2015 IPHO will take place work toward achieving transparency were submitted by more than 500 ening and improving the status of Family Day. zhipov said at the closing ceremo- in Mumbai, India. in the work of government agencies. A3 eurasia&world

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sistent efforts on the development external of transport routes and the use of news in brief the geographical position of the Almaty Hosts Retreat for Landlocked country for good. According to Deputy Minister of “Formation of a modern trans- Transport and Communications of port infrastructure in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Mereke Pshembayev, as well as ensuring its integration 157 kilometres of the Western Eu- Nations’ UN Representatives in the international transport sys- rope – Western China road will be By Altair Nurbekov are aware, Kazakhstan initiated the and isolation from world markets, the APA. As an important task in tem and realisation of transit po- commissioned by the end of the year. adoption of the APA in 2003 for additional border crossings, cum- this regard, we need to focus our tential, is our main goal,” he said. “The Western Europe – Western Chi- ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s larg- the developing countries that have bersome transit procedures and in- efforts on the adoption of legally- “There are projects being realised na road will be commissioned and est city located in the picturesque no access to the sea. It is gratifying efficient logistics systemsmake LL- binding global and regional instru- on the way to develop the West- opened for traffic,” Pshembayev said foothills of the Tien Shan moun- that this document made it into the DCs pay 30 percent more for travel ments, thus really protecting the ern Europe –Western China road at a July 25 Central Communications tains hosted a retreat on July 14-16 history of the UN and today we are and other expenses during the trad- interests of landlocked countries. corridor and railways in the east- Service (CCS) media briefing. “The for the permanent representatives actively preparing for the second ing, which greatly exceeds the costs Recommendations must take into west and north-south directions. total length of the corridor makes to the United Nations from land- United Nations conference for a of the seaside states,” he said. account all the lessons learned ... These projects will join the so- 2,452 kilometres. Construction and locked developing countries (LL- comprehensive 10-year review of APA, practically the only exist- from the APA, as well as fully called eastern and western gates repair work is underway in five re- DCs) as they sought to share ex- the implementation of the APA in ing programme of the sort, is a kind correspond with the decisions of of Kazakhstan at Khorgos and the gions of our country. Presently, the periences in fighting the common accordance with General Assem- of a road map to ensure the special the UN global conferences in the Aktau port and operation of rail works are underway at 1,445 kilome- challenges. bly resolution 66/214. Kazakhstan, needs of LLDCs. It contains spe- field of development, including crossing points with China (Zhety- tres of the road. Over 35,000 people Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan as the initiator of the process, is in- cific measures and recommenda- Rio+20, and consider future chal- gen - Korgas) and Uzen (state bor- are employed in the construction,” Idrissov, UN Deputy Secretary terested in the success of the meet- tions concerning the policy in the lenges as sustainable development der with Turkmenistan) will make the deputy minister said. According General and High Representative it possible to transport goods to- to Pshembayev, the work is under- ing. That’s why we organised this spheres oftransit and infrastructure post-2015,”he concluded. on LLDCs Gyan Chandra Acha- ward the Middle East and Europe way and near completion in the Ak- retreat,” explained Idrissov in his development. The document also In his turn, UN Deputy Secre- rya and Executive Secretary of the even sooner.” tobe region. In the Kyzylorda region, welcoming speech. provides financial and technical tary General Acharya said, “There Kazakh Ministry of Transport and Acharya noted the relevance of assistance to the specified group of is consensus that the Almaty Pro- As Saginov noted, “Currently 812 kilometres of the road will be the main flow of traffic between built this year as well. Construction Communications Zamir Saginov, holding the event in Almaty given countries. gramme of Action has been an im- Asia and Europe is carried out has already launched at the Shymkent as well as representatives of inter- the historical continuity and the In the words of Idrissov, Ka- portant instrument in highlighting mostly by sea transport. The share – Tashkent road section. The recon- national organisations, including economic success of the country. zakhstan is committed to the ob- landlockedness and other special struction of this section, according to the UN Conference on Trade and “We are in a country whose lead- jectives of the rapid realisation of development challenges that LL- of land transport is only 0.2-0.5 the deputy minister, is being financed Development (UNCTAD), the UN ership under President Nazarbayev the road map for the implementa- DCs face at the international level. percent. In order to attract tran- by the World Bank. “Works are also Economic and Social Commission has been visionary and committed tion of the APA. ... Many LLDCs have improved sit traffic through Kazakhstan, underway at a road section between for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to promoting prosperity, security “The Kazakh government is their macroeconomic environment, we have a task to provide the re- Shymkent and Taraz. We plan to and the World Trade organisation and welfare of all people of Ka- working hard on the development and as a result have become attrac- orientation of the China-EU traf- build the first tunnel in Kazakhstan (WTO) attended the event. zakhstan by following a vigorous of trade and transport sectors, tive business destinations for for- fic route and increase the share there. The construction is being car- The event at the Ritz Carlton policy of building infrastructure, including upgrading existing fa- eign investors. ... [But] the progress of such shipments to 8 percent of ried out by an Iranian company. In hotel, with a great view of the city connecting Europe with Asia and cilities, increasing the commercial has been uneven and unsteady. the total volume by 2020, given the Zhambyl region, the construction and the mountains, was organised creating logistic hubs with huge orientation of transport services Poverty levels have decreased to al- that the total transit of all forms of of a road section detouring to Kordai to discuss implementing the Al- investment through revival and and eliminating non-physical bar- most 22 percent in aggregate terms transport will eventually increase village will be completed this year,” maty Programme of Action (APA), modernisation of the old Silk riers to the development of transit in LLDCs – just as in other devel- by two times and reach 30 million Pshembayev noted. adopted at the UN-supported in- Road … The World Bank ranks transport,” he reported. oping countries. But a disaggregat- tons, compared with 15.4 million ternational conference of LLDCs Kazakhstan as one of top 50 most Kazakhstan is the largest land- ed study shows that a large majority tons in 2009.” During a July 21 working visit held in the city on Aug. 28-29, business-friendly countries in the locked state in the world. Since the of them have almost 40 percent of In his state-of-the-nation ad- to Belarus, Prosecutor General of 2003. world,” he said. adoption of the APA, the republic their populations living below the dress, Strategy Kazakhstan 2050, Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbayev met The jubilee review conference One of the major conditions for has made significant progress to- poverty line.” Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- with Prosecutor General of Belarus devoted to the implementation of the economic development of any ward sustainable development, de- Permanent Representative of arbayev noted that the republic Alexander Konyuk. Daulbayev ex- the APA will take place in Vienna country is its progressive integra- spite the lack of access to the sea. Zambia to the UN and chair of aims to enter the top 30 most de- pressed his gratitude to Konyuk for on Nov. 3-5. Holding the retreat in tion into the global transport link- “Together with other countries, the group of developing countries veloped countries by 2050. Many the invitation to visit Belarus and Kazakhstan is the nation’s contri- ages, which implies the realisa- including landlocked ones, we are Muaba Patricia Quasis Botha not- problems reflected in Strategy emphasised that cooperation be- bution to the preparatory process of tion of transit potential due to the trying to reflect our priorities in the ed that Kazakhstan’s candidacy for 2050 are consistent with the ob- tween Kazakhstan and Belarus has the Vienna conference and the in- attractiveness of their terrestrial discussed documents,” noted the a permanent seat in the UN Secu- jectives of the APA. The achieve- a nature of strategic alliance. During terests of landlocked countries, the communications, maritime and foreign minister. rity Council in 2017-2018 is posi- ment of ambitious goals is directly the meeting, the parties expressed country’s Foreign Ministry noted airspace to international transport “The ambassadorial retreat of tively perceived in the landlocked correlated with the elimination satisfaction with the current level in a news release. of passengers, cargo and goods. LLDCs, in our view, should in- countries as an opportunity to pro- of trade and transit barriers and of bilateral relations and discussed “We decided to organise this The problems of landlocked clude the development of recom- vide more attention to their prob- development of a logistics infra- prospects for further cooperation. ambassadorial retreat of LLDCs countries were clearly explained in mendations for inclusion in the lems in this authoritative body. structure, all issues most sharply The counterparts stressed that the in Almaty, the southern capital of Idrissov’s speech. “Lack of territo- global plan of action for the next In his speech, Saginov provided faced by the landlocked develop- importance of consolidating efforts Kazakhstan, for a reason. As you rial access to the sea, remoteness period to achieve the objectives of an overview of Kazakhstan’s con- ing countries. in combating the challenges and threats of the modern world increas- es immensely in the context of the current strategic goals on ensuring international and regional security. US Ambassador-Designate At the meeting, Daulbayev noted National Commissions for that cooperation between the general prosecutor’s offices, both in multi- Says Will Lead Growing lateral and bilateral formats, is quite fruitful. Issues regarding the fight UNESCO Gather in Astana against transnational organised crime Engagement in Kazakhstan and money laundering, extrem- By Michelle Witte Partnership with Kazakhstan has Continued from Page A1 The sites have been added as and the UNESCO Secretariat or- ism, terrorism and drug trafficking become increasingly important as part of the joint transnational se- ganised over 1,000 events around were also discussed at the meeting. ASTANA – “As Kazakhstan in- Kazakhstan takes its rightful place “Today, the promotion of the rial nomination with China and the world. Introducing the report As a result of the meeting, the sides creases its role and voice in regional on the world stage as a country of ideals of UNESCO requires con- Kyrgyzstan known as “Monu- for the year, UNESCO Director signed an agreement on cooperation and international affairs, the United consequence,” Krol said. U.S. in- stant efforts on the part of member ments of the Great Silk Road: General Bokova stressed Kazakh- between their general prosecutor’s States wishes to be Kazakhstan’s vestment in Kazakhstan has reached countries and the full use of this Tien-Shan Corridor.” stan's role in promoting dialogue offices and a memorandum of under- trusted strategic partner,” George roughly $31 billion, and ties in the unique tool of cooperation, the Two national biosphere parks in between cultures and religions. standing between the prosecutor’s Krol, U.S. President Barack Oba- spheres of security, education and National Commission for UNE- Kazakhstan, Katon-Karaghai and In 2011, the UNESCO General offices of Astana and Minsk. Speak- ma’s nomination for ambassador civil society have expanded, Krol SCO. I am convinced that the first Akzhayik, were also added to the Conference supported the Kazakh ing at a press conference held after to Kazakhstan, testified to the U.S. noted. interregional meeting will be an World Network of Biosphere Re- resolution (co-authored with 27 the signing ceremony, the prosecutor Senate Foreign Relations Commit- The role of the U.S. is not to dic- important step towards strength- serves. countries) on the International general of Kazakhstan emphasised tee on July 17. ening partnerships,” the President Chairman of the National Com- Decade for the Rapprochement that the signed agreement seeks to tate, but to provide the Kazakh peo- Krol is currently U.S. Ambas- ple with an example of a prosper- said in his address. mission of Kazakhstan for UN- of Cultures (2013-2023). The aim strengthen cooperation between the sador to Uzbekistan and served as According to the head of state, ESCO and Minister of Culture of the decade is to promote global law enforcement authorities of the ous, rule-based democracy, he said. ambassador to Belarus from 2003- Kazakhstan is making every pos- Arystanbek Mukhamediuly recog- peace-building dialogue and UN- two states and makes an important “The choice will be Kazakhstan’s 2006. He joined the U.S. Foreign sible effort in promoting UNE- nised the hard work that resulted ESCO’s strategy “New Humanism contribution to combating crime and to make, but the United States will Service in 1982 and has worked SCO's values, principles and ideas in Astana hosting the gathering. in the 21st Century.” ensuring law and order. always be a reliable principled influ- in U.S. missions in Warsaw, New ence and partner for Kazakhstan’s of tolerance. Kazakhstan has put “The purpose of the meeting During the first interregional Delhi, St. Petersburg, Moscow, efforts to advance market reform forward a number of global initia- is to identify ways to strengthen meeting of the National Commis- Secretary of State of Kazakhstan tives, including the International the partnership among the Na- sions for UNESCO, chairmen of Adilbek Dzhaksybekov met Am- Kiev and Minsk and served as di- and to develop into a free, democrat- rector of the Russian Affairs Office ic society respectful of the rights and Year and Decade of the Rap- tional Commissions, between the the National Commission of the bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- prochement of Cultures. Astana National Commissions and the Asia-Pacific regional group, rep- potentiary of France to Kazakhstan at the U.S. State Department and as choices of its citizens.” deputy assistant secretary for South Krol also remarked upon Kazakh- has also become the venue for the UNESCO Secretariat, as well as resenting 26 countries, discussed Francis Etienne on July 22 to dis- Congress of Leaders of World and provide a venue for a broad dis- the importance of effective col- cuss the current bilateral cooperation and Central Asian affairs. Earlier in stan’s significant aid contribution to his career, from 1995-1997, he was Afghanistan and its burgeoning in- Traditional Religions. cussion of issues on the agenda of laboration between the National between Kazakhstan and France, “In May 1992, Kazakhstan the organisation. Astana became Commission and the General including military and technical co- special assistant to the ambassador- ternational development body, KA- joined UNESCO and was the very the venue of the meeting due to Secretariat of UNESCO. Reports operation. Preparation for the official at-large for New Independent States ZAid, currently being established in first member country from Central successfully holding many inter- were made by Director of the New visit of President of France François (the states now known as the Com- collaboration with USAID. “This is Asia. And as soon as the National national forums in Astana and the Hollande to Kazakhstan, which has monwealth of Independent States). a country the United States can work Delhi UNESCO Office Shigeru Commission was created in 1994, cooperation of Kazakhstan and been scheduled for the second half He has degrees from America’s with,” he said. Aoyagi, General Secretary of the Kazakhstan organised a cluster of- of 2014, was also addressed by the Harvard University in history and “Kazakhstan has been a generous UNESCO …” said Mukhamedi- National Commission of Kazakh- fice of UNESCO in Almaty,” said parties from the U.K.’s Oxford University partner in Afghanistan and a vital uly. stan for UNESCO and ISESCO in philosophy, politics and econom- link in the Northern Distribution UNESCO Deputy Director Gen- He also praised the role of for- Assel Utegenova, General Secre- Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign ics. Krol was tapped to be U.S. am- Network, and is a strong supporter eral for External Relations and mer Ambassador-Permanent Rep- tary of the National Commission Affairs has called upon Israel and bassador to Turkmenistan in 2007, of building greater transport and Public Information Eric Falt at the resentative of Kazakhstan to UN- of Saint Lucia Marcia Sympho- Palestine to stop the bloodshed in the but never confirmed. commercial links across the region opening. ESCO Olzhas Suleimenov and rien, Secretary General of the Na- region, the press service of the For- “If confirmed, I would intend to and beyond,” Krol told the commit- “I want to thank the government former Chairman of the National tional Commission for Hungary eign Ministry reported. The minis- use diplomatic experience in the tee. “Kazakhstan has also directly of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Commission of Kazakhstan for Katalin Csillag and Executive try expressed deep concern over the Central Asia region where I now supported international efforts re- their help and cooperation, which UNESCO Imangali Tasmagambe- Chairman of the Indonesian Na- escalation of the crisis in the Gaza serve as Ambassador to Uzbekistan garding Iran’s nuclear programme was really rich and rewarding …” tov. Tasmagambetov, who has tional Commission Arif Rahman. Strip, which has caused numerous and previously as Deputy Assistant and has been not only a responsi- noted Falt, who commended UN- been the Akim (Mayor) of Astana, The Europe and North Amer- civilian deaths. “We are calling upon Secretary of State, as well as my in- ble partner but also a world leader ESCO and Kazakhstan's 20 years received a UNESCO Honorary ica regional session, in which 28 Israel and Palestine to take immedi- teragency contacts, to lead our mis- in global nonproliferation efforts, of cooperation. Medal from UNESCO Director countries were represented, paid ate and effective measures to stop sion team in advancing our growing having given up at its independence “Also, let me recognise the cen- General Irina Bokova for his con- particular attention to the assis- the bloodshed and resume peaceful engagement with Kazakhstan in what was, at the time, the fourth- tral role which Kazakhstan plays tribution to strengthening cooper- tance and support on offer for negotiations. Kazakhstan supports pursuit of our broader national in- largest nuclear arsenal in the world.” in providing a strategic structure ation between UNESCO and Ka- newly formed National Commis- the initiative and concerted efforts terests of strengthening long-term Kazakhstan has made “wise de- for the international community zakhstan as well as safeguarding sions. of the international community, par- stability in the Central Asia region cisions” since its independence 22 on advancing cross-cultural and the historic heritage of the Great African leaders of National ticularly under the auspices of the and the world, promoting Ameri- years ago, the ambassador desig- interreligious dialogue …” he Silk Road. Commissions representing 36 UN, involving the development of can economic and business inter- nate said, citing economic reforms added. Kazakhstan is a party to 14 in- countries discussed the work of mutually acceptable conditions and ests, encouraging respect for uni- he credited for the country's rise to The meeting also included a cer- ternational conventions under the UNESCO in general and the na- approaches to resolving the decades- versal human rights and preventing middle-income status, as well as the emony marking the inclusion of auspices of UNESCO, including tional characteristics of African old conflict,” the statement said. The any threats to our national security Bolashak international scholarship eight cultural heritage sites with- conventions on protecting intan- countries. ministry added that further escalation emerging from this region,” Krol programme. in Kazakhstan on the UNESCO gible cultural heritage and on pro- The sessions developed recom- would most certainly lead to desta- told the committee that must ap- Krol was nominated for the am- World Heritage List. Those sites hibiting the loss or sale of cultural mendations and conclusions that bilisation of the volatile Middle East prove his nomination before it goes bassadorship on May 1. Former include the ancient settlements of property. In 2010, during the Inter- were presented at the closing ple- region, which would undermine both to the full Senate for a final vote. ambassador to Kazakhstan John Kayalyk, Karamergen and Talgar national Year for the Rapproche- nary session. the parties currently in conflict and The relationship between the Ordway has been serving as interim in the Almaty region and Aktobe, ment of Cultures declared by the Astana's city administration the international community that is U.S. and Kazakhstan is growing in charge d’affaires since Ambassador Stepninskoe, Akyrtas, Kulan, Ko- UN General Assembly at Kazakh- organised a cultural festival for working towards achieving a cease- depth and importance, the ambassa- Kenneth Fairfax completed his mis- stobe and Ornek in the Zhambyl stan's initiative, member states, visiting delegates, “Millennium fire and stability in the region. dor-designate said. “Our Strategic sion in October 2013. region. international and regional partners Around Astana.” A4 economy

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economy Industrial Production of Coalbed Methane news in brief Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakh- stan Bakytzhan Sagintayev discussed Kyrgyzstan’s entry into the Cus- Discussed at International Forum toms Union (CU) and the Common Economic Space (CES) at a July 26 By Natalia Ryzhkova building a new energy industry in exploration and production of emissions as well as the economic that methane production is not as meeting in Bishkek with Prime Min- Kazakhstan. methane. The task now is upgrad- costs of the subsequent extraction simple as it seemed. ister of the Kyrgyz Republic Joomart KARAGANDA -- The technol- “We are in talks with potential ing technologies in the priority of coal will decrease, while min- “We thought it was enough to Otorbayev and Economic Minister of ogy of industrial development of investors. The project’s aim is sectors of the economy. ing safety in the pits will increase. drill a well for the gas to go from the Kyrgyz Republic Temir Sariyev. coalbed methane in coal mining for Karaganda and Astana to use According to local experts, the Carlos Barat, director of the it, like in oil and gas extraction. During the talks, the parties discussed was the main topic of a June 20 new energy sources. The ques- development of production and Spanish production company But this method proved to be not the state and prospects of Kazakh- international forum. tion is their cost. To reduce it, we utilisation of coalbed methane Cobro, sees cooperation with applicable to methane, which Kyrgyz cooperation in trade and Representatives of large com- are studying the existing technol- will provide non-conventional Kazakhstan as promising and be- has its own quirks and nuances,” economic activity, cooperation in the panies from Russia, Spain, China ogy in the world,” Deputy Akim clean energy and partly replace lieves that production costs in the Yessen Yesirkeyev, a specialist at energy and water sectors, agricultural and the United States working in (Governor) of the region Anuar the coal used in the energy of the region will be much lower than in Taldykuduk drilling company, ad- business, finance and investment. the area or interested in the project Akhmetzhanov said in an inter- industrially-developed central and Europe due to the natural condi- mitted. “We are now studying the The two sides also discussed issues shared the experience of extract- view. eastern regions of Kazakhstan. As tions of flat terrain and shallow difficulties and conducting tests.” of Kyrgyzstan’s accession to the CU ing simple hydrocarbons from The forecasted resources of col- international experience shows, deposits. A road map of the projects is and cooperation within those interna- tional organisations. During the con- coalbeds. The Sary-Arka SEC received ready and relevant legislation is in liery gas in the field’s coalbeds are methane in the utilities sector and versation, Sagintayev and Otorbayev The forum, organised by the around 900 billion cubic metres, cars will replace less environmen- two contracts for subsurface use the making. The process of indus- noted broad prospects for expanding Karaganda city government and or about 85 percent of the overall tally-friendly and more expensive and survey works are already un- trial production of coalbed meth- business partnerships and empha- the KazTransGas and Sary-Arka reserves in Kazakhstan. The total liquid hydrocarbons and liquefied derway. Kazakhstan lacks its own ane will take a long time, which in sised the need to further deepen bilat- companies, is pursuant to develop- annual demand for gas in the re- gas. matured technology, it was stated. turn necessitates tax incentives to eral relations. An important outcome ing unconventional hydrocarbon gion is 1-1.5 billion cubic metres. New productions open new jobs In the past year, the first 800-metre attract investors. The company ex- of the meeting was the signing of a resources, seeking out the options Back in Soviet times, works were and with industrial development well was drilled in the Taldykuduk pects to get down to commercial document titled “Protocol for Kyr- for gasification in the country and carried out in the coalfield on safe of methane (CH4), coal mines’ field and the experience proved production no later than in 2017. gyz-Kazakh talks on Bilateral Coop- eration and the Entry of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space.”

“Revenue from the Astana- National Beef Export Programme Shchuchinsk Toll Road, will reach 1.2 billion tenge (USD$6.5 million) by year’s end,” Mereke Pshembayev, Deputy Minister of Transport and Yeilds Positive Results communications of Kazakhstan said at a July 25 Central Communications of cattle have been built at the ex- 486,200 hectares of farmland, are estimated at 1.15 billion tenge including 2,983 head of stud stock Service (CCS) briefing. According to By Doszhan Nurgaliyev pense of KazAgro and private in- involved in agro-production. (US$6.3 million), which is almost and 125 pedigree bulls. him, in 2013, the Astana-Shchuchinsk vestments. In 2014, farmers in the district 17 percent of the planned agricul- In addition, the Ministry of Ag- Toll Road raised over 800 million ASTANA - The regions of the “These measures this year will sowed a total of 98,796 hectares tural production of the district in riculture worked out an optimal tenge (US$4.4 million) over a course country under the development increase the export of high-quality of crop areas, including grains the current year. mechanism to stimulate the de- of only six months. During the first programme for the export potential beef to 10 million tonnes,” said (87,932 hectares), oilseeds (6,935 “The state support and stimula- velopment of remote pastures and half of this year, 454.3 million tenge of beef cattle have actively formed Minister of Agriculture Assylzhan hectares), annual grasses (2,465 tion of animal husbandry, especial- create water points for animals. (US$2.5 million) were collected. The a complete cycle for the process- Mamytbekov. hectares) as well as potatoes and ly under the programme Sybaga Investment subsidies are also pro- road is a modern, six-lane highway. ing of agricultural products with In accordance with the objec- other kinds of vegetables (64,150 Agribusiness 2020, is a significant vided for infrastructure develop- According to the Transport and Com- high added value. tives for the development of beef hectares). In other words, the ef- contribution to the achievements ment and pastures, including the munications Ministry, this road han- According to the Kazakh Min- cattle and creation of a food belt forts of farmers are mainly focused of the district. The subsidies in purchase of wind and solar sys- dles anywhere from 5,500 to 7,000 istry of Agriculture, the country’s around Astana, the Akmola re- on the production of crops, in par- the size of 170 tenge (US$.93) per tems, water pumps and automated vehicles per day. Tolls started being collected along the road at the begin- stock breeders today purchased gion is implementing a number ticular wheat and barley. 1 kilogramme of meat are a sub- drinking cups. more than 174,000 head of cat- ning of the third quarter of 2013. The of investment projects aimed at Another leading direction in the stantial assistance,” said Director The farmers in the district be- length of the tolled section of the road tle. Over 477,000 animals are in- strengthening the agro-industrial district is livestock and poultry of the Agroexport LTD Rakhim lieve that these measures will is 211.5 kilometres. The government volved in the stock’s transforma- potential of the region. breeding. In the first half of 2014 Akimzhanov. largely accelerate the formation of set tolls at 200 tenge (US$1.08) for tion process. The Korgalzhyn district is one of the farms engaged in these indus- In the past year 163 million tenge the industry. And Bakarra, the pow- cars; for buses up to 16 seats and two- As a result of the efforts aimed 163 districts in the country which tries produced 1,800 tonnes of (US$887,328) was allotted from erful, high-tech meat processing axle trucks of 1-2.5 tonnes – 1,200 at the development of beef cat- provides food security for the in- meat, more than 3,873 tonnes of the state budget for the develop- plant which manufactures a wide tenge (US$6.53), for buses up to 32 tle, over the past three years the ternal market and creates a range of milk and about 594,000 eggs. At ment of animal production, in ad- range of products, including for seats and two-axle trucks of up to 5.5 proportion of cattle farms in the export-oriented agriculture goods. the same time the volume of meat dition to 552 million tenge (US$3 export, provides the district’s meat tonnes – 2,500 tenge (US$13.61), country increased from 12 to 22 The district’s products account for increased by 50 tonnes, milk by million) of preferential loans allo- branch with a full production cycle. for buses over 32 seats and two-ax- percent. Since the beginning of the 80 percent of the regional GDP; 275 tonnes and eggs, by 44,000. cated under the programme Syba- In 2014, the export volume of this le trucks of up to 10 tonnes – 3,700 programme, a number of export- about 40 farming partnerships and The results of the stock breeders’ ga 2011-2013. Due to that farmers enterprise will reach 200 tonnes of tenge (US$20.15), triaxial trucks oriented feedlots for 97,500 head 145 farms, which rent more than work over the past half-year are purchased 3,058 head of cattle, meat and sausage products. with carrying capacities of 10-15 tonnes – 5,000 tenge (US$27.23), for multiaxial trucks over 15 tonnes, including trailers and truck tractors – 6,200 tenge (US$33.77.), For cars registered in regions through which 100 Wind Power the road passes, a subscription fee of 1,000 tenge (US$5.44) per year for the entire route in both directions was introduced.

Generators to Be “On the orders of the President of Kazakhstan, the government dis- cussed plans for the development of the financial sector up until 2030 Constructed as at a meeting today. The proposed strategy is one part of the long-term planning system being undertaken by Kazakhstan that also includes Part of Expo 2017 the 2050 Strategy,” Chairman of By Julia Rutz and will include three eco-friendly the National Bank of Kazakhstan facilities that will help capture Kairat Kelimbetov said at a July 22 One-hundred wind-powered rainwater, process wastewater and Central Communications Service generators are planned to be con- generate solar power. (CCS) media briefing. According structed around Astana in prepa- “The energy collected with the to Kelimbetov, the main purpose of ration for EXPO 2017, reported help of solar batteries will be tras- the far-sighted concept is to create Chairman of the Board of Di- ported to the central control sta- a competitive financial sector and rectors of the Central Asian Fuel tion. Energy surpluses will be sold improve its effectiveness in redistrib- and Energy Company Alexandr on later,” said Klebanov. uting resources across the economy Klebanov in a speech to Kazakh The centre’s wastewater facili- using the best international stand- President Nursultan Nazarbayev ties will process approximately ards, including those put forth by the on July 3. 750 cubic metres of water per day. OECD (Organisation for Economic “We want to erect 100 wind Also, a special trash collection Cooperation and Development.) The Chairman of the Bank emphasised [power] generators with a total system will cover all 174 hectares three key goals that were taken into power of 100 megawatts in order of the expo grounds, including 240 consideration during the meeting to create a new capital city de- intake reservoirs located next to that were put forward by President sign. Air travellers while coming expo pavilions and around the ex- Nazarbayev. “First of all, consolida- to Astana will see all these gen- po’s purpose-built residential dis- tion and creating value in the banking erators,“ said Klebanov during the trict. The waste will be transported sector. Secondly, developing mobile President’s visit to the EXPO City through vacuum pipes to a pro- technologies for banking services is building yard. cessing facility. The system will key, as is the further development of Klebanov also said a centre for allow waste processing to continue our corporate management and risk energy research will be construct- regardless of the weather and will management systems,” Kelimbetov ed on the grounds of EXPO 2017 help reduce odors. said. The banking sector develop- ment model places special emphasis on strengthening a group of big stra- tegic banks and a group of second tier banks. Major Kazakhstan-based banks will represent the banking sector of the country in the financial market of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Meanwhile, second- tier banks will ensure a higher level of competition in banking services geared towards private citizens and corporations. Besides, the proposed plan addresses issues such as the improvement of public financial lit- eracy, the development of payment services, improvement of discipline in financial organisations and the de- velopment of public-private partner- ships amongst other things. A5 Business

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leagues and today we compete mainly Business News in Brief with European manufacturers of con- densers, such as BMI and Siemens Competition Reviews Vishay, which have been involved “More than 10,000 specialists from 400 companies in the country long and deep in this production,” will be trained on the roadmap of said the director of the plant, while dual training,” Deputy Chairman of Innovations in East Kazakhstan noting that it is practically impossible the Kazakh Board of the National to break into the European market. big innovative potential of the promising project will be financially Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE) According to him, they “formal- Nurzhan Altayev announced at a region. supported by the state. ised” everything there and created July 25 press conference. “As of to- Anatoly Kovshik, head of the Vi- Members of the NATD working numerous barriers to protect their day, 400 companies have applied for bromash CC LLP, presented to the group organised a regional work- market. training of more than 10,000 profes- visitors new-generation refrigera- shop for businessmen. Vladimir Ak- But at the same time, said Ak- sionals this year,” Altayev said. Ac- tors that do not require energy. In senov, Director General of the city’s senov, the competition within the winter, they accumulate cold and in condenser plant, held a master class cording to him, implementation of common market “helps find exclu- summer, they emit cold. The units for the participants and shared their the dual training roadmap contains sives and advanced innovations.” operate on the principle of the heat experiences in creating an export- priority industries of the region, “Actually, without competition including agriculture, veterinary pipe; the minimum temperature in- oriented enterprise. there is no stimulus for investment science, ecology, metallurgy, engi- side is minus 40 degrees and they The opportunities of the Eurasian neering, medicine, pharmaceuticals, can store cold up to eight months. Economic Union (EEU) open up in the cheapening of technology energy, mining, construction, utili- An aircraft equipped with heli- great prospects for manufacturers, and quality. Over the past five years ties, maintenance, management and copter propellers, the invention of said Aksenov, the head of one of the our enterprise almost completely transportation. “At the same time, Victor Ovseychuk, aroused the spe- leading companies in the country. modernised production and updated the roadmap includes a list of colleg- cial interest of the visitors. Galym According to Aksenov, economic nomenclature by about 90 percent. es that are contemplated in the dual Alkenov and Alimzhan Amangeldy, unification and consolidation of I am sure that the EEU will give Ka- training implementation draft of the National Agency for Technological Development representatives in Ust-Kame- eighth grade students from the sec- laws and standards for technical zakhstan strong economic growth in nogorsk to select the best business ideas in the region. republican scientific centre Samruk ondary school in the Ulan district, regulation will contribute to the de- the near future,” he concluded. Kazyna, which declared the intro- By Svetlana Abenova region. This event was an addition- presented a small, three-coulter drill velopment of contacts and give sig- According to the East Kazakhstan duction of elements of dual training al incentive for local manufacturers and a plant sprayer. nificant impetus to the economies of innovators, participation in training in 2013,” he stressed. According UST-KAMENOGORSK – A to produce competitive world-level An engine with the power po- Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus. workshops and business courses to Altayev, the roadmap contains group of professionals organised organised by NATD will help them separate graphs of priority projects goods. tential of tens of megawatts, the “The EEU solves a lot of prob- under the auspices of a project ini- in the future to avoid errors in pre- within the state programme of accel- The project was implemented invention of Vladimir Kotov, a lems of domestic export-oriented tiated by the Ministry of Industry erated industrial development of the in the framework of the annual scientist from Kurchatov, not long businesses such as ours, where 80 paring and submitting the necessary region for 2015-2019. “In each area and New Technologies and the Na- national competition of innova- ago caused great interest among percent of production is exported. documents for participation in the the list of specialties needed by the tional Agency for Technological tive business plans, NIF $50K. world-renowned scientists, includ- Actually it will contribute to their republican contest. Moreover, they enterprises was made and the gener- Development (NATD) visited the The exhibition of ideas and de- ing Nobel laureates at the Oskemen further development,” he said. got a lot of useful information in al list of these specialties contained East Kazakhstan region recently to velopments in the Altai Techno- EXPO 2014. There is every reason “However, technologically we have terms of opportunities in connection 83 professions. The list included 173 select the best business ideas in the logical Park demonstrated the to believe that in the future this very strongly outstripped our Russian col- with the signing of the EEU treaty. colleges,” the deputy head of NCE said. He also added that the current process of signing three-four side agreements started among the com- panies that make the order, colleges which train specialists and regional Kazakhstan Mangistau Sturgeon Farm to chambers of entrepreneurs which will monitor and control the process. “To date, more than 100 contracts Improves Position Produce 60 Tonnes of Fish per Year have been signed in the country,” he By Olga Zolotykh said. ter. This is the only fish farm in the store shelves. Beluga grows faster – in country to use this water system. a year and a half – and Siberian stur- AKTAU - A new sturgeon farm in “The number of registered inspec- in Global Experienced fish farmers, includ- geon will be grown by the end of this tions of small and medium-sized Akshukur Village in the Mangistau ing Russian specialists, are involved year. Our customers are fish shops Kazakh businesses decreased by region will produce up to 60 tonnes in the project. According to them, and restaurants,” Zhakypova said. 60 percent this year,” said Saule Innovation Index of sturgeon per year, its executives fish grown on farms is not inferior to The project, part of the State Pro- Aitpayeva, Chairwoman of the Ka- say. wild-caught fish. gramme of Accelerated Industrial zakh Committee for Legal Statistics improved nine positions and insti- There are currently more than “Now, the sturgeon weigh slightly Innovative Development (SPAI- and Special Records of the General tutions three positions. 3,000 young fish in the farm’s pond. more than a kilogramme. Before we ID) and the Business Road Map Prosecutor’s Office, at the July 25 According to experts at the By the end of the year, the farm sell them, we must grow them up to 2020, has cost 582.2 million tenge Central Communication Service Economic Research Institute, de- plans to fill another 38 ponds with 2.2-2.3 kilogrammes,” the deputy (US$3.17 million), together with the (CCS) media briefing. “Our Presi- spite Kazakhstan’s stable position another 7,000 fish. The farm uses a manager of the project, Tursungul infrastructure expenditures, and has dent signed the decree on protection in the GII and improvement of special fodder produced in Poland Zhakypova, said. “The juvenile fish created 25 jobs. of businesses. Pursuant to this de- individual components of the in- and the ponds in which the fish are is brought from the Atyrau Ural The company’s managers believe cree, we will work on improvement dex, development of the national grown have closed water systems, sturgeon farm. In two years, the first that in four years, the farm will be of supervisory mechanisms through system of support and introduc- so the fish grow in fresh artesian wa- Mangistau sturgeon will appear on paid off and begin to turn a profit. application of innovative technolo- tion of innovations is at the stage gies in order to reduce administrative of formation, thus explaining the barriers and ensure transparency of lag behind the leading countries regulatory and supervisory activity of the world. of the state bodies. The dynamics of By Rufiya Ospanova The effectiveness of innovative the recent years show steady reduc- activity depends on the general tion in the number of business in- In comparison to 2013, Ka- economic situation in the coun- spections,” she added. According to zakhstan improved its position try and the state of scientific and Aitpayeva, the number of registered by five points in the Global In- technical strategy from full re- inspections decreased by 85,000, or novation Index (GII) ranking, source provision, market condi- 60 percent, this year compared to the reported the press service of the tions, availability of professional corresponding period of the previ- Economic Research Institute of ous year. The reduction in the num- staff and effective management. the Ministry of Economy and ber of inspections was conditioned “To improve the calculations, by the moratorium on inspections of Budget Planning. the method of calculating the small and medium-sized businesses “According to the 2014 survey, ranking is revised annually. This imposed April 2. Thus, the prosecu- Kazakhstan took 79th position, year, we have introduced new tion authorities stopped over 10,000 improving its position by five quality indicators. As some pro- business inspections over the period points compared to last year. On cesses cannot be represented of the moratorium. In total, 1,561 in- the regional classification among properly, the GII model is not spections initiated by entrepreneurs the countries of Central and South decisive in the evaluation of inno- were registered in the country during Asia, Kazakhstan is ranked sec- vative development of the coun- this period. ond, between India and Bhutan,” try,” emphasised specialists of the the report states. Ministry of Economy and Budget Speaking at the July 22 Central The results were obtained in ac- Planning. Communications Service (CCS) cordance with a study conducted According to the ministry, media briefing, Chairman of the July 18 by the international busi- while there is not yet a specific National Bank Kairat Kelimbetov ness school INSEAD in collabo- model of innovative development said people’s confidence in bank de- ration with Cornell University of the economy in the world, if posits has increased and as a result, and the World Intellectual Prop- strictly followed the country must the amount of deposits has grown. erty Organisation (WIPO). come to socio-economic wellbe- “People’s confidence in banks re- The study covered 143 coun- ing. According to the procedures mains at a high level and as of June tries, which together account for 1, the volume of deposits has in- of various international rankings, creased by 14 percent. This growth 98.3 percent of the world GDP the basic factors of economic was achieved despite the SMS at- and 92.9 percent of its population. development are human capital, tack that we had back in February, According to this study, the most competitive business, infrastruc- which caused the outflow of over innovative countries are Switzer- tural base and an effective institu- 200 billion tenge (US$1.1 billion). land, the U.K. and Sweden. tional environment that will help Nevertheless, the population has GII has been calculated since achieve practical results in the trust in bank deposits and the vol- 2007 and currently represents the field of technology and innova- ume of deposits increases,” Kelim- most comprehensive set of indica- tion. betov informed. The chairman also tors of innovative development of The core of the GII Report con- noted that some analysts believe the various countries of the world. sists of a ranking of world econo- that the SMS attack was somehow The index consists of 81 different mies’ innovation capabilities and connected with the tenge exchange variables that characterise in de- results. Over the last seven years, rate adjustment held a week be- tail the innovative development the GII has established itself as a fore the attack. “As you may know, of countries at different levels of leading reference on innovation. similar events recently took place in economic development and is cal- Understanding the human aspects Bulgaria. The banking system there culated as a weighted sum of the behind innovation in more detail was destabilised for two days with scores of the two groups of indi- is essential for the design of poli- the use of the same technology. As cators -- resources and conditions cies that help to locally promote you all know, Bulgaria is a mem- for innovation (innovation input) economic development and richer ber of the European Union (EU); and achieved practical results of innovation-prone environments. still, the issues regarding this type of cybercrime are relevant in many the innovation (innovation out- Recognising the key role of in- countries. We learned our lesson. put). novation as a driver of economic The General Prosecutor’s Office Having improved its position in growth and prosperity and the developed amendments to several 2014 on the main indicators, Ka- need for a broad horizontal vision laws, including the law regulating zakhstan demonstrates a positive of innovation applicable to devel- misinformation issues. However, trend on individual components oped and emerging economies, we resolved this problem without of the index. In terms of busi- the GII includes indicators that go anybody’s help. All speculations ness development, the country beyond the traditional measures and rumors were stopped within a has risen 16 positions, finishing in of innovation, such as the level of week,” Kelimbetov concluded. 103rd place, market development research and development. A6 EDITORIAL&opinionS

Wednesday, july 30, 2014 Kazakhstan’s Soft Power Can Unite Nations, ambitions for Ambassador to Hungary Says By Gulbarshyn Sabayeva proverbs in folk literature, espe- and Khalima Buqarkyzy cially in the ancient Kipchak lan- guage, are almost the same as ours, economic and ASTANA – Kazakh Ambassador save for minor variations. This has Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary been studied and published by our to Hungary Nurbakh Rustemov re- scholars. The Hungarians are very cently discussed Kazakhstan’s rela- family-oriented, patriotic, respect- social growth tionship with that nation, focusing ful of elders, caring of the younger. resident Nursultan Nazarbayev has recently launched on reviving cultural and promoting This aligns with our Kazakh sacred no less than 75 new projects under the auspices of the economic ties. Hungary recently customs and traditions. One more second five years of the State Programme of Acceler- erected a monument to Kazakh- thing: for some time now, the Kip- ated Industrial and Innovative Development. These are, stan’s beloved intellectual, Abai, chaks in Hungary have been really ofP course, very serious and grand plans that will strive to take joining monuments in Moscow, eager to know their origins, to study the country to new heights in terms of economic growth. But the Istanbul, Beijing, Tashkent, Tehran President has also stated that despite the definite positive results, their ties with the Eurasian steppes, and other cities. to accept themselves as Kipchaks. the process of industrialisation has not yet reached its main goal, “Hungary is a powerful industrial which is the overall transformation of the economy with manu- The now world-famous Turan Con- nation with a rapidly and intensely facturing prevailing over the extractive industries. Institutional gress that brings together hundreds growing economy,” the ambassador change, not just façade alterations, is at the heart of the matter. and thousands of people every year said. “Kazakhstan is its third larg- The Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy, which is currently the basis of Nurbakh Rustemov only proves this further. And their est trade partner in the CIS (Com- all economic and social development, clearly aims to diversify eagerness to visit the land of their the country from digging up its reputed oil, gas and other natural monwealth of Independent States) medical production. Kazakhstan is ancient history of the great steppe forefathers and to know the Ka- resources, but progress has been slow on that front. The chal- after Russia and Ukraine. However, interested in importing medicine and the blood connection between zakhs is growing. … lenges to moving away from extraction are plentiful and they we try not to confine ourselves to and medical equipment from Hun- his people and the Kazakhs, re- Comparing today’s Hungarians are inseparable from the current way of doing business. What is mere political, economic, trade and gary. Hungary intends to invest in mains forever in the land of the an- and Kazakhs, I find resemblances in needed is innovation that can accommodate social coherence and social, humanitarian cooperation Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry cestors he used to speak about so their nature and temperament. For balanced development. with Hungary. Our goal is to also as well as in the agricultural sec- much. … He enormously expanded instance, Hungarians are a horse- With 42 percent of its population living in rural areas, Kazakh- attach high importance to literary tor. Hungarian MOL [Hungary’s oil the horizon of Turkic studies by re- loving nation, called the ‘dashing stan needs to have a well-performing agricultural industry. That’s and cultural ties and to deepen mu- and gas public limited company] lentlessly tracking down historical riders.’ ... Family is regarded as not to say that the country needs more farmers and shepherds, tual respect based on our common is already engaged in oil and gas and cultural ties among the Turkic the core value in life; elderly fam- but that life in a rural area needs to be as comfortable as in the roots.” production in West Kazakhstan. A nations in Europe and studying the ily members bring up their grand- most developed cities, and just as productive. Focus on agro- “Besides, today is the time to Hungarian trade house opened in Cumans-Kipchaks [a federation of children. If successful in making technologies and logistical networks are already providing for prove oneself not by power but by Astana. Both countries’ Chambers Turkic peoples that at one point friends and when getting to know some of this, but there is still untapped potential in the regions. deed. Now is the zenith of ‘soft of Commerce as well as the Ka- spread from modern-day Kazakh- each other better, they disclose all For example, the area of inter-regional transport and communica- power’ policy. … [T]oday, what zakh-Hungarian Business Council stan to Hungary]. His contribution of their personal secrets, just like tion is lagging in comparison to construction booms in the capital finds its way to people’s hearts is are currently functioning success- to the translation, study and popu- us. And they openly ask personal and main cities of the republic. Currently, the Tulpar-Talgo is public diplomacy, human diploma- fully, and the activity of these or- larisation of the folklore and litera- questions. They take off their shoes the only fast speed train and runs a limited, if slowly increasing, cy and academic diplomacy rather ganisations is coordinated by both ture of Turkic nations sharing com- at the door, just like Kazakhs. They scope. The population density allows for few profitable corridors, than official diplomacy. … Need- countries’ intergovernmental eco- mon roots is simply tremendous. amplify their views using stories however, the population is growing and developing international less to say, today we have a great nomic cooperation commission. … … He demonstrated true courage and examples. They hate reserved, transit routes such as Western China-Western Europe give reason many things we are proud to have During his recent visit to Hungary, by proceeding to investigate our overly cautious, buttoned-up peo- for a more prosperous tomorrow. represent Kazakhstan to the rest head of government Karim Massi- affinities in turbulent times, dem- ple. Here the function of the Eurasian Eurasian Union presents of the world. Swiftly bursting into mov named agriculture as a prior- onstrating his patriotism. He was a many-sided prospect. Some fear the danger of Russian mo- blossom, marvellous Astana has ity area for Hungarian investment a pioneer who quenched seven and What advice would you give to nopolies taking over the Kazakh market, but it’s a double-edged already turned into the symbol of and said, “We are among the lead- a half centuries of longing of the your younger countrymen hoping sword. If the local businesses establish themselves firmly, they our admirable independence, ex- ers in grain and flour production, Kipchaks, who long ago settled all to become diplomats? will be in a position to offer products and services that others ceptional courage and eternal na- and have great potential in animal over Europe, for their motherland. It would be most favourable for can’t. Will they be in that position given the ease of seeking rent tionhood. Since our independence, breeding and dairy products.” I be- He was able to cheer up the Kazakh diplomats to absorb the diplomatic from extraction, is another question altogether. Perhaps EXPO the world has begun to know Abai lieve this visit will give a new mo- people at the moment of obtaining traditions of both the ancient East 2017 will provide inventive ways of seeing the energy sector, better. … Our spirit will no doubt mentum to economic cooperation their independence, a worrisome and West. In the East, honouring or perhaps the tourism industry will transform radically in the be high as long as these two spe- between our countries. time. … [T]here are 16,000 vol- the envoy and collecting as much foreseeable future. cial symbols of the Kazakh nation umes of his rare books and manu- discreet and precise information as Regardless of the answer, the fact that regional and international stand in Hungary, at the centre of In your view, which sectors are scripts. The time is near at hand possible has played a very impor- cooperation is growing in importance is indisputable. Diplomatic Europe.” when these valuable works of Kon- tant historical role. How many wars missions and trade delegations to and from Kazakhstan are mak- most interesting to Hungarian in- gur shall be delivered to Kazakh- have been triggered and how many ing steady progress in creating a much-needed atmosphere of trust vestors? stan’s capital, Astana, in accord- cities and towns destroyed because and mutual respect. Without rapport, there can be no long-term How did Hungarians receive the Hungarian businessmen are pre- ance with the head of the Turkic of harm to or by an ambassador? relations and beneficial exchanges. The role of individuals who opening of Astana Street and of pared to be involved in government Academy’s recent official visit to act in tandem with the overarching goal cannot be overstated. the monument to Abai? projects in Kazakhstan, including And how many compromises have Kazakhstan is a young country, and a generational divide Hungarians … gladly welcomed participating in investment pro- Budapest and agreements reached been reached and how many dynas- between the ex-Soviet and newly independent citizens is blurred the event that brings closer the jects. The country is interested in there. This surely means that it’s ties connected through the wisdom by the traditional values and ideologies of the steppe civilisation. distant and makes the stranger a cooperation with Kazakhstan in the time for those studying Kongur Ist- and ploys of ambassadors? … It is a It is no coincidence that the President chose to introduce and dis- relative. The common people, in- development of agriculture and the ván’s work to head to Astana. must for a Kazakh diplomat to mas- cuss the concept of “Mangilik El” or Eternal Nation. The ancient tellectuals and authorities alike processing industry by means of ter both the Eastern delicate human inhabitants and current dwellers of the region could not endure conveyed their good wishes, saying technology transfer and attracting Many Hungarians consider Ka- aspect and the Western pragmatic without a guiding philosophy that connects the past with the that the thousand-year gap between international financial institutions zakhs to be their relatives. While facet of diplomacy. future and provides a clear understanding of the here and now. our nations had now become small- and Hungarian banks. … Agricul- ambassador, have you noticed any Look at post-Soviet history – In business, what is essential for Kazakhstan is the cultivation er. … Such an event is special, for tural businessmen and farmers in qualities that belong to both na- how many countries managed to of corporate culture, which will create the most favourable busi- it opens new ways for strategically Kazakhstan are highly interested tions? preserve friendships with their ness climate. So far, the only truly international companies on the unique advancement as it cheers in implementing Hungary’s best Of course. In spite of 7-8 centu- neighbours and avoid major inter- world markets have been KazMunayGaz, Kazakhmys, ENRC, both nations up and strengthens practices of optimisation and auto- ries of separation and fusion with nal armed conflict, like Kazakh- and to a lesser extent, KazAtomProm. Increasingly, national mutual relations. Through Hunga- mation of agricultural complexes. a lot of other nations, we still have stan? This is why I believe that all companies under the administration of Samruk Kazyna National ry, we will be in direct communica- As such, both parties’ needs fit to- many things in common with the Kazakh diplomats, whether serving Welfare Fund and also private owners are reaching a state where tion with Europe and will improve gether perfectly. Hungarian Kipchaks. For example, abroad or yet to come, should make they can talk of IPOs and public ownership. But before the most our cooperation with … the Euro- As evidence, a $100 million in- some words in Hungarian are very this rare aspect of their home coun- lucrative and successful enterprises can be sold off, even partially pean Union. In return, Hungary vestment and technology transfer similar to ours; virtually the same. try known around the world and as is the plan, the judicial backbone as well as the general public will have access to a stable connec- agreement was signed by (and be- Along those lines, many tales [and] spread its light wherever they are. must be ready for those crucial steps. tion with the East via our country. tween) Alibi LLP (Kazakhstan) and In light of an emergent civil society, the official “cultural I would like to avail myself of Tranzit-Ker Zrt (Hungary) during policy” of Kazakhstan is currently being formed. Culture, after this opportunity to thank East Ka- Massimov’s visit to Hungary. all, is a matter that touches everybody living within the com- zakhstan Region Akim (Governor) What was also mentioned during munity. The public discussions online and rounds of organised Berdibek Saparbayev for his con- that visit is the lack of a direct air discussions have concluded and are being analysed by a working siderable contribution to the erec- connection from Kazakhstan to … group at the Ministry of Culture who will be presenting it to the tion of this monument to Abai. Budapest. The number of people head of state. This gives a great impetus to the creative sphere in Kazakhstan visiting famous re- in general as it places value on the home-grown artists. Certainly, Let’s talk about trade and eco- sorts and health and leisure centres the music and entertainment industries, as well as the literature nomic relations. Recently, a del- in Hungary has been growing over and theatrical works, must be authentic because at the end of the egation headed by our prime min- recent years. With this in mind, we day, that’s what makes the country unique and different in the ister [Karim Massimov] paid an feel a growing necessity to open a eyes of investors. official visit to Hungary. Together Generally speaking, Kazakhstan, the brand, is gaining a reputa- direct transport link between the with the Hungarian officials, they tion. Sport achievements and the odd successful artist provide two countries. Currently, we are high visibility on the world markets. The task of the current and are reported to have discussed awaiting the outcome of govern- future administrations is to translate that into a coherent system a number of important issues. mental talks between the countries of social organisation and development. After all, the country is Would you please elaborate on regarding such an air connection. a dynamic mix of different religious, ethnic and tribal cultures, that? What are some priority areas proud of its past heritage and current citizens and looking for- in the relationship between the two We cannot but mention scientist ward to a bright future. countries in the coming years? Mándoki Kongur István when we As such, the most valuable resource that Kazakhstan has and In terms of the size of its econ- talk about the Magyars. His re- needs to continue to develop is its human capital. Small and omy and population, Hungary isn’t mains were laid in Kazakhstan, in medium-sized enterprises represent a giant potential against the among Europe’s giants, such as the the Kensai cemetery. What do the backdrop of raw material extraction. Young talent seeks to find U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Magyars think about this? ever-advancing ways of self-expression and purposefulness. Spain. However, it is one of the A genuine patriot of the Kazakh New faces in the business and the political scene are also leaving Central European countries with a people, an advocate for the Turkic their marks of distinct character and ambition. With President stable economy and huge industrial nations, Mándoki Kongur István is Nazarbayev at the helm, noticing and correcting the flaws in the potential; an example to follow in held by the Magyars in utmost re- chartered course, Kazakhstan is steering steadily towards a better such areas as road construction and spect. This Turcologist, who dedi- A delegation of Hungarian Kipchaks visited Astana in 2012 to promote ties between future for all of its citizens. vehicle assembly, agricultural and cated his life to the study of the the two countries and restore cultural connections going back several centuries.

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contributed to the fruitful partici- jointly between Kazakhstan and pation of our country’s delegation UNESCO on preparing Kazakh- in the recent session of the World stan’s nominations to the UNESCO Minister of Culture Stresses Kazakhstan’s Heritage Committee in Qatar. World Register of Documented Heritage, Memory of the World. To- day, the register contains the manu- Preserving Heritage scripts of Khoja Ahmed Yassawi, Contribution to UNESCO Programmes As known, there are several archival materials on the activi- By Gulyaim Tulesheva authoritative international institu- ESCO Cluster Office in Almaty and monuments in Kazakhstan on the ties of the international antinuclear tion is based on the 1995 memo- Kazakhstan’s Federation of UN- List of UNESCO World Heritage movement Nevada – Semipalatinsk, During the first interregional randum of cooperation between ESCO Clubs, successfully held the sites. What new sites in Kazakh- as well as the Aral Sea Archives. meeting of the National Commis- Kazakhstan and UNESCO and the first regional meeting of National stan will be nominated for candi- The Kazakh National Commission sions for UNESCO, organised by agreement on opening a UNESCO Commissions in Central Asia, dacy on the UNESCO list of world submitted a new application for pre- the Kazakhstan Ministry of Cul- Bureau in Almaty that same year. which focused on the challenges heritage sites? serving historical documents related ture, the Ministry of Foreign Af- In 2001, the bureau was given re- and priorities of regional coopera- We pay great attention to pro- to the closure of the Semipalatinsk fairs and the Astana akimat (city gional status and Kazakhstan be- tion in all areas of the organisation. grammes aimed at the promotion nuclear test site, prepared by the administration,) Minister of Cul- came a member of 14 UNESCO As experience has shown, such and protection of national, world National Committee “Memory of ture Arystanbek Mukhamediuly conventions, including conventions meetings provide the opportunity to and natural heritage, cultural har- the World” of the National Library discussed Kazakhstan’s contribu- on the protection of intangible cul- not only identify areas of potential mony and the ideology of non- of Kazakhstan. tions to UNESCO programmes, tural heritage and on prohibiting cooperation, but also take concrete violence. The UNESCO World the principles of their cooperation and preventing the illicit import, steps towards joining other national Heritage List includes three monu- What are the plans of your min- and the priorities of the National export and transfer of ownership of efforts and promoting regional ments in Kazakhstan: The mau- istry for the near future, in particu- Commission of Kazakhstan. Arystanbek Mukhamediuly cultural property in 2011. UNESCO initiatives. soleum of Khoja Ahmed Yassawi, lar for the International Decade for once again confirms the high inter- An important area of cooperation Kazakhstan also promotes co- the petroglyphs at Tamgaly and the the Rapprochement of Cultures? Towards a New national prestige of our country and between Kazakhstan and UNESCO operation between the Turkic- Korgalzhyn and the Nauryzum re- Once again, I’d like to empha- the head of state, whose initiatives has been the State Cultural Heritage speaking countries and cooperates serves in Sary-Arka’s steppes and sise the uniqueness of this decade Humanism have always been understood and Programme aimed at promoting re- in TURKSOY, a UNESCO partner lakes in North Kazakhstan. In due of festivities intended to intensify Holding such an event on a supported by this influential global search on the historical and cultural organisation. In September 2012, time, with the financial support of international efforts to promote in- global scale is unique because it institution. The meeting of the Na- heritage of Kazakhstan from 2004- Astana hosted the Meeting of the Japan, we implemented a project to tercultural and interfaith dialogue. gathers National UNESCO Com- tional Commissions was held as 2011. As part of the programme, National Commissions for UNE- preserve ancient Otrar. Just a month I believe that the dialogue between missions from all regions of the part of the International Decade restoration works were carried out SCO of the Turkic-speaking coun- ago at the 38th session of the World cultures and religions is one of the world for the first time. What is the for the Rapprochement of Cultures on 19 historical and cultural monu- tries, which played a significant Heritage Committee in Qatar, the best ways to strengthen this very purpose of the meeting and why 2013-2022, approved at the 67th ments in 12 regions of the country. role in the expansion of cooperation first segment of the international fragile world. There needs to be fair was the capital of Kazakhstan cho- session of the UN General As- As of today, there are 198 National in achieving UNESCO and TURK- bulk application consisting of mul- dialogue on strengthening security sen as a host city? sembly, which is one of President Commissions world wide and their SOY’s common goals. tiple Silk Road historic sites was and understanding. In our country, The policies pursued by Presi- Nazarbayev’s major iniatives. This objectives and functions are set out No less important work is being approved. The first segment, con- the Assembly of the People of Ka- dent Nursultan Nazarbayev are project aims to promote global dia- in the UNESCO Constitution and done on the national level. New sisting of the Tien Shan Corridor zakhstan, with which we work very characterised by the pursuit of logue and UNESCO peacemaking the Charter of National Commis- working bodies have been created (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Chi- closely and which has successfully peace, prosperity and security and strategies, such as the New Human- sions for UNESCO affairs. at the National Commission of Ka- na) was included on the list, which proved its effectiveness, plays a have always entailed active co- ism in the Twenty-First Century. As zakhstan. For example, along with was nominated for candidacy by great role in this matter. The three- operation with UNESCO, the or- for the goals and objectives of the What are today’s main objec- the existing national committees all three of these countries. Of this day programme of the First Meeting ganisation that plays a huge role meeting, they were no less global tives? for the MAB (Man and Biosphere) initiative’s 33 protected sites, eight of National Commissions for UN- not only in international unity, de- and include consultations on in- The Kazakhstan Commission for programme, Memory of the World are in Kazakhstan. They include: ESCO devoted considerable time to velopment and preservation of the creasing the potential of and find- UNESCO was established in 1993 and Bioethics Committee, we es- Kajalyk, Karamergen and Talgar the assembly, including its exhibi- world’s cultures, but also in a civi- ing ways to strengthen cooperation under the Ministry of Foreign Af- tablished the National Committee in the Almaty and Aktobe regions tion. lising mission. Astana has become and promoting the best practices of fairs. From 2000 to 2014, it was for the Protection of Intangible Cul- and Stepninskoe, Akyrtas, Kulan, As for our plans, we intend to a meeting place, not only because national commissions. lead by Imangali Tasmagambetov, tural Heritage in 2012. It was decid- Kostobe and Ornek in the Zhambyl continue to promote our applica- it has successfully established it- who made great contributions to ed to finalise Kazakhstan’s multina- region. tions in UNESCO and develop cul- self as an effective venue for major Kazakhstan has cooperated with the Kazakhstan-UNESCO partner- tional application for its Nowruz At the recent 26th session of the tural tourism in conjunction with international events, including the UNESCO since 1992 and has ship. For many years, the commis- and Falconry projects and prepare International Coordinating Com- the tourism industry. In short, there Congress of Leaders of World and achieved a lot during this time. sion has actively worked to deepen the applications for Aitys and Yurt mittee of UNESCO, Man and Bio- is a wide field of activity and one Traditional Religions, the Astana What are the main areas of coop- cooperation with other nations, in on behalf of Kyrgyzstan. Also, we sphere, Katon Karagai National goal, the rapprochement of cultures Economic Forum, the Eurasian eration between the parties? particular, those in Central Asia, in submitted the first national applica- Natural Park and the Akzhaiyk Bio- to promote closer relations among Media Forum and many others. Over the years, much has been all UNESCO facets. For example, tions for Karazhorga and Orteke. In sphere Reserve were added to the peoples, which is the main idea The decision to hold the meeting in done in terms of cooperation with in 2011, the National Commission April, we set up the National Com- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. behind UNESCO and the national Kazakhstan, adopted by UNESCO, UNESCO. Our interaction with this of Kazakhstan, jointly with the UN- mittee for World Heritage, which Also, much work is being done commissions.

Taking into account the fact that a 2030. The emphasis there should be significant part of state property ob- on the quality of human capacity and jects are working in the social sector, innovation mindset of people. That Knowledge-Based Economy Key agriculture and housing, it is neces- is, the country needs human po- sary to develop clear criteria for as- tential that corresponds to the sixth sessment of socio-economic benefits technological structure. from the activities of state-owned Creating a knowledge-intensive Component of Kazakhstan 2050 enterprises, joint stock companies economy will also require the adop- and limited partnerships. tion of new laws on cluster econo- By Saken Yespayev capital and, to a lesser extent, by business entities, companies, banks All these speak in favour of the need my, high technologies and innova- productivity. and other participants. to classify the existing state organisa- tions and the development of the The sixth technological revolution The average contribution of the In addition, it is recommended to tions based on strategic, social and com- map to place innovative economy is the main trend of development for capital’s factor to economic growth develop a concept for management mercial orientation and conduct ongo- and regions on the base of the fifth the nation designated by the Presi- is 6 percent, while the contribution of state property and national assets ing monitoring of their activities. These and sixth technological structures. dent Nursultan Nazarbayev in Ka- of productivity is only 3.2 percent. in order to assess the expediency of strategic and social companies should The creation of an effective system zakhstan 2050 Strategy 2050. In this regard, it is expedient to existence of state-owned companies be evaluated primarily on the end results of public administration and plan- In the next 10-15 years, it is vitally develop and adopt a law on Ka- and enterprises and reform their of their work. ning is a complex, multifaceted and important to create a knowledge- zakhstan’s priorities of economic work. And, of course, it is impossible to continuous process. However, the intensive economic base, without strategy. This will ensure the co- Currently, the main criterion for transfer to the sixth technological results of research conducted by our which it will be difficult to compete ordination of long-term strate- evaluating the activities of develop- mode without the Agency for Plan- institute and international experience with developed countries. The key gies, programmes of development ment institutions is the profitability ning and Management of Knowl- suggest that Kazakhstan certainly condition for that, emphasised the in general, regions and industries of their work. In this respect they do edge-Based Economy (APMNE). has great potential for the organisa- head of state, is the introduction of a as well as mutual coordination of not differ from the second-tier banks, Its priority should be improving the tion of a new economic model, the knowledge-intensive economic mod- targets, schedules and measures to except for their annual capitalisa- efficiency of innovation potential, expediency of which is clearly ar- el, which aims to increase the share implement the strategic documents. tion from the budget. But their work including the formation of research gued in the President’s strategy. of finished products in Kazakh ex- By the way, Russia has already de- should be assessed by the degree of and development infrastructure, reg- Therefore, it can be safely expected ports to 70 percent, decrease energy developed countries of the world. veloped the law on state strategic participation in the diversification of ulation, planning, financing, science that Kazakhstan will join Singapore, consumption two times and improve It should be based on the latest planning of socio-economic devel- domestic economy, implementation and technology forecasting. Simply, Malaysia and other countries where productivity five times. This requires achievements of the theory of public opment. of investment projects and creating the agency must help all enterprises this model has already been created a specific plan and developments. management with regard to specific It is also advisable to legally es- the added value and export volumes to identify promising directions of and the reforms were carried out suc- The results of research at our in- conditions of our state and national tablish control methods and mecha- of goods and services. development in order to maximise cessfully and effectively. stitute suggest that we need a fun- economy. nisms of accountability of all par- In addition, almost 30 percent of the use of available resources. damentally-new paradigm of public The analysis of economic growth ticipants of strategic planning on the joint stock companies and partner- To achieve the goals defined The author, a doctor of econom- administration and planning in order and its factors in Kazakhstan (capi- basis of public-private partnership. ships, as well as about 70 percent of by the President, we also need to ics, is Director of the Institute of to achieve strategic goals on the tal, labour resources and produc- It is especially important to integrate communal property, are marginally develop and adopt a government Economics of the Committee of development of a scientific-driven tivity) shows that all this is still into the state strategic planning sys- profitable or even have a zero result programme on human resources Science of the Ministry of Educa- economy and to join the 30 most- provided mainly by the growth of tem the institutes of development, of financial and economic activity. for knowledge-based economy by tion and Science of Kazakhstan.

tai (Sibiraea altaiensis), which are in- An additional source of forest sci- cluded on the Kazakh list of rare and ence financing is the research con- endangered species. In addition, we ducted under contracts with such Conserving, Increasing Kazakhstan’s plan to conduct research at the level companies as JSC Astana Zelenstroy, of regional novelty, including obtain- Zhasyl Aimak, Astana Ormany LLP, ing new data on the current status, which resulted in successful work structure and age of birch plantations in the green zone of Astana. Taking Forests are Priorities in Rudny Altai in order to save and into account the complexity of soil By Bolat Mukanov improving existing scientific devel- on the distribution of organic carbon restore their biodiversity and genetic and climatic conditions of the region, opments. The activities of the Ka- and its one-year deposit by forests. resource-building potential. For the we consider it is expedient to further One of the important government zakh Scientific Research Institute of In the future, our research topics first time we also plan to conduct re- deepen research in this direction. tasks in Kazakhstan is improving the Forestry and Agro-Forest Meliora- will reflect the problematic issues of search on the distribution of carbon Kazakhstan's programme for for- environmental situation, including tion are aimed at achieving the ob- the forest sector. Thus, the draft re- in the biomass in wooded lands of est husbandry 2020 is presently un- increasing the percentage of forest- jectives of forest husbandry, among search programme for 2015-2017 in- West and South Kazakhstan and de- der development. The document is land. which are forest breeding, selection cludes the development of more than velop recommendations for preven- aimed at creating conditions for the The main ecological function of and protection from pests, diseases 12 recommendations. Some spe- tion of forest fires. conservation and effective manage- forests is sanitary, water and climate and fires, the introduction of tree cific projects of the programme are Research results will be cost- ment of forest ecosystems and sus- protection. This is especially relevant and shrub species and protective planned to be implemented at best effective due to the use of modern tainable development of the forest for sparsely-wooded countries, such forest cultivation. world standards; in particular, pat- technologies, the application of new sector of the republic. Only through as our republic. Therefore, the prior- In the first half of this year, 11 rec- ents for stock planting in forest nurs- biological drugs and mechanisation joint efforts of all concerned agencies ity tasks for the forest industry are ommendations were developed as eries with innovative technologies as that will reduce the costs of forestry and the population we can achieve conserving existing forests and in- part of the project “Improvement of well as the assessment of the state operations. Our research and devel- the planned objectives, including creasing their size. technologies to increase the forest of pine plantations on the biometric opment are aimed at improving the the preservation and enhancement of Forestland is an irreplaceable cover and resilience of forests in ma- indicators of assimilation apparatus. environmental situation of certain Kazakh forest resources. natural resource and its importance jor forest zones of Kazakhstan.” One We will also apply for patents on se- regions, including the dried-bottom in light of conserving the genetic However, forestry scientists in- application was filed for the patent on lection achievements, such as hybrid territory of the Aral Sea, as well as The author, a doctor of agricul- diversity of flora and fauna, carbon dicate the need for implementation the reproduction of western arborvi- varieties of Scots pine. For the first conserving rare and endangered tree tural sciences, is General Director depositing and release of oxygen is of the industry’s problems based tae; two candidates were selected for time, we will develop a technology and shrub species and increasing the of Kazakh Scientific Research In- significantly higher than its econom- on the widespread introduction of the varieties of haloxylon black and of in vitro reproduction of poplar resilience of forests to changing cli- stitute of Forestry and Agro-For- ic effect as a source of raw materials. innovative technologies as well as an information database was created (Populus pruinosa) and Anthrax Al- matic factors and diseases. est Melioration. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, july 30, 2014 Kazakh FM Participates in Central Asia+Japan Dialogue, Meets with Counterparts ing focused on visits at the high- pan, in turn, will promptly con- By Arsen Nurabayev est levels, prospects for further sider the abolition of visa require- promotion of trade and economic ments for holders of diplomatic BISHKEK – Kazakh Foreign cooperation, cooperation within and service passports. Minister Erlan Idrissov joined his multilateral diplomacy and a regu- Idrissov officially invited Japan counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, lar exchange of views on interna- to participate in the international Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbeki- tional issues. exhibition EXPO 2017 in Astana stan and Japan, July 16, to review Idrissov and Kishida noted the and expressed hope that Japanese 10 years of cooperation within the importance of the start of produc- companies that are known for their Central Asia+Japan dialogue. The tion of Toyota Fortuner cars in Ko- know-how and technologies in the group also discussed ways to de- stanai and expressed hope that this field of new energy will take an ac- velop and strengthen partnerships will pave the way for other Japa- tive part in it. in the coming decade. nese automakers. They also noted The parties agreed to increase The agenda of the meeting in- favourable prospects for further cooperation in the international cluded such issues as increasing development of cooperation in the organisations, such as the United cooperation to promote collabo- field of nuclear energy and the de- Nations and UNESCO. At the ration in the agricultural area, velopment of rare earth metals. same time, they highlighted the achieving sustainable develop- Speaking about the prospects importance of the recent inclusion ment based on Millennium Devel- for economic cooperation, Kishi- of the Great Silk Road objects both opment Goals, combating illicit da expressed Japan’s support for in Kazakhstan and Japan on the drug trafficking, addressing the reforms in Kazakhstan aimed at UNESCO World Heritage list. situation in Afghanistan and pre- achieving the objectives of the They also considered the coop- venting natural disasters. Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy, noting eration between Kazakhstan and In his remarks to the gathering, specifically the possibility of Japa- the Organisation for Economic Idrissov expressed gratitude to nese participation in the develop- Cooperation and Development Japan for its active promotion of Foreign ministers of countries participating in the Central Asia+Japan dialogue. ment of small and medium-sized (OECD). the Central Asia+Japan dialogue, businesses. The Central Asi+Japan dialogue which is considered an important “In this context, Kazakhstan lead to the growth of sincere po- area for closer cooperation among The two ministers discussed the is a new form of cooperation ini- tool to strengthen cooperation stands for the strengthening of the litical trust and ultimately to cre- the participating states. The minis- possibility of opening direct air tiated by Japan in 2004 to expand among the countries. He also drew Central Asia plus Japan dialogue ate conditions [for security] on the ters agreed to implement specific services between Kazakhstan and and strengthen ties with Central attention to the need to continue and the search within its frame- vast part of the Asian continent,” agricultural projects. They also Japan. They expressed hope that Asian countries as well as to in- the rapprochement and expansion work of pragmatic and viable Idrissov said. signed a joint statement at the out- the introduction of a unilateral, crease regional cooperation. The of cooperation for peace and sta- cooperation projects and mecha- During the meeting, the six come of the meeting covering a visa-free regime in Kazakhstan for dialogue has become an important bility and improve the welfare of nisms. Our activity is intended not ministers exchanged opinions on wide area of issues. the citizens of Japan and nine other platform for the discussion of is- citizens in the region in an envi- only to create conditions for coop- deepening cooperation in agricul- While in the city, Idrissov met countries on July 15 will increase sues related to the region’s politi- ronment of increasing challenges eration and to strengthen and de- ture, which according to previous with Japanese Minister of Foreign the flow of tourists and investors. cal, economic and security chal- and threats in Central Asia. velop economic relations, but also agreements was selected as a pilot Affairs Fumio Kishida. The meet- Kishida assured Idrissov that Ja- lenges. Visit Increases Deputy FM Visits Africa, Meets Kazakhstan, with Government Officials By Malika Orazgaliyeva then Minister of Foreign Affairs ity Building in the LDCs, which is has been supported by a number Marat Tazhin took part in the 11th an important platform for dialogue of countries. Last September at Kazakh Deputy Minister of For- OIC Summit in Senegal in March to enable interested countries, to- the International Conference on Kyrgyzstan eign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev, 2008. On the sidelines of the sum- gether with the private sector and the Green Bridge Partnership Pro- acting as a special envoy of Presi- mit, the parties signed a protocol civil society, to discuss important gramme held in Astana, countries dent Nursultan Nazarbayev, visited on establishing diplomatic rela- issues of development. such as Germany, Finland, the Rus- several countries in Africa begin- tions. Diplomatic relations between the sian Federation, Georgia, Latvia, Cooperation ning on July 22. In Senegal, Ashikbayev met Republic of Kazakhstan and the Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia During the visit, he went to Continued from Page A1 trade -- it makes up only 5 percent with Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Benin were established and Montenegro signed the pro- Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin of our countries’ external trade.” Mankeur Ndiaye. on Sept. 13, 2011. gramme’s charter and joined the where he took part in the Minis- “Kazakhstan has resolved its “We, too, would like to achieve Ashikbayev explained that short- “We commend the active role of programme. Thus, political support border issues with its neighbours, the expansion of trade, which had terial Conference on New Part- ly after independence in 1991, Ka- Benin as Chair of the Group of the was demonstrated for the official yet there are border problems already exceeded $1 billion in the nerships for Productive Capacity zakhstan’s gross domestic product Least Developed Countries and its launch of the Green Bridge Partner- among other countries in Central past,” noted Abdyldayev, adding Building in the Least Developed per capita was $700. That number contribution in promoting the inter- ship Programme. This year, Hunga- Asia and this cannot but cause that Bishkek would like to see the Countries (LDC). The purpose of has grown to $14,000 in the last 22 ests of the LDCs at the United Na- ry signed the programme’s charter, concern,” he added in an appar- revival of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz In- the visits was to intensify bilateral years. He also expressed optimism tions and in other global forums,” while Spain, Sweden, Armenia and ent reference to periodic clashes in vestment Fund. cooperation and search for com- that Senegal can achieve similar said the diplomat. Bulgaria have expressed their read- recent months between the Kyrgyz The foreign ministers expressed mon ground, the expansion of success through cooperation with “We believe that the conference iness to join the programme. and Tajik border guards with the satisfaction with the outcome of political, economic, cultural and Kazakhstan. will identify new and innovative “The internationally recognised use of light weaponry and even the negotiations and expressed humanitarian contacts. During the interview with the partnerships to support the efforts Green Bridge Partnership Pro- mortars. hope for further fruitful coopera- Kazakhstan believes that the African Press Agency, the diplo- of the LDCs to strengthen their gramme aims to combine the ef- tion between the two countries. opinion of African countries has mat described the Israeli-Pales- productive capacity based on an forts of countries of the region, An important outcome of the important meaning when discuss- tinian ongoing conflict as terrible analysis of the different factors that and beyond, to promote green An important negotiations was the signing of ing global issues, especially in ar- and expressed the hope that the affect productive capacity in the economic growth with neighbor- the programme of cooperation eas such as finding a way out of the two sides could immediately cease LDCs, including the promotion of ing and more distant countries. The outcome of the between the Kazakh and Kyrgyz protracted economic crisis, a more hostilities and work towards a green and blue economies in terms programme hopes to achieve this negotiations was Ministries of Foreign Affairs for equitable global financial system, peaceful coexistence between two of skill development, innovation through international cooperation, 2014-2015, which would strength- real assistance in solving the prob- independent states. and technological acquisition,” he technology transfer, knowledge the signing of en the political dialogue between lems of unemployment, health, On July 25, Ashikbayev also met added. sharing and financial support from the two countries. education and the environment. with the Foreign Minister of Côte During the conference, Ashi- major financial institutions and the the programme “Kazakhstan is interested in a Kazakhstan attaches great im- d’Ivoire. At the meeting, Kazakh- kbayev noted that Kazakhstan is private sector. We are of the firm of cooperation successful and progressive de- portance to South-South coop- stan’s deputy foreign minister re- making a significant contribution conviction that the programme can velopment of Kyrgyzstan and our eration, which has great potential ported that Kazakhstan intends to to the implementation of the agree- contribute to the sustainable devel- between the other neighbours. Our country will for addressing issues related to build a partnership of friendship ments reached at the United Na- opment of LDCs, and so warmly be able to achieve the goals of the poverty eradication and economic and cooperation in the long term, tions Conference on Sustainable invite all those interested to join Kazakh and Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy only in inequality in the Least Developed which will serve as a model for Development Rio +20 in 2012. the programme,” explained. Ashi- close cooperation with partners in Countries, especially in Africa, its relations between Kazakhstan and In accordance with the Rio +20 kbayev. Kyrgyz Ministries Central Asia and the stable devel- officials say. The republic is inter- countries of Western Africa. Outcome Document, The Future He also introduced at the meet- of Foreign Affairs opment of the region,” Idrissov ested in developing friendly and The main purpose of the meeting We Want, Kazakhstan has devel- ing information concerning the said. mutually beneficial relations with was to promote Kazakhstan’s can- oped constituent documents of upcoming international exposition for 2014-2015, “Many thanks for the two the African continent, including didacy to become a non-permanent the Green Bridge Partnership Pro- EXPO 2017 in Astana. He said in schools that are being built by Ka- with Senegal, an important part- member of the UN Security Coun- gramme, which are based on the his speech that the exhibition will which would zakhstan in Bishkek and Osh cit- ner in the Organisation of Islamic cil for 2017-2018. decisions of the Sixth Conference serve to highlight energy and en- strengthen the ies. It is one of the very important Cooperation (OIC). IAstana is an “As you know, Kazakhstan an- of Ministers of Environment, Econ- vironmental issues and attract the aspects that strengthens our friend- active supporter of the cooperation nounced its candidacy to become a omy and Social Protection in Asia world’s best expertise on energy- political dialogue ship,” Abdyldayev noted. of the OIC and the African Union non-permanent member of the UN and the Pacific (Astana, 2010) and saving technologies and alternative Another development, which in questions of conflict resolution Security Council for 2017-2018. the Seventh Pan-European Ministe- energy solutions, with an empha- between the two will contribute to the friendship, in Africa, providing inter-ethnic Let me present to you a personal rial Conference titled, Environment sis on inclusiveness, social justice, will be the naming of an avenue and inter-religious dialogue, pov- message from President Nursultan for Europe (Astana, 2011). gender equality and poverty eradi- countries. in Astana in honour of Chingiz erty eradication, illiteracy and in Nazarbayev asking for your coun- Ashikbayev presented an active cation. EXPO 2017 will allow visi- Aitmatov, the late, famous Kyr- the combating of various diseases try’s support, said Ashikbayev. position for Kazakhstan in sup- tors to experience a future world The discussion in Cholpon-Ata gyz writer, and the installation of and epidemics. “We are grateful to Côte porting a green economy and in- with cleaner, affordable and reliable meanwhile centered on prospects a monument to Manas, the Kyrgyz During Ashikbayev’s to Senegal, d’Ivoire for the support of Astana’s troduced to participants the Green energy. of expanding bilateral cooperation epic hero, as well as the naming while giving an exclusive inter- candidacy to host the international Bridge Partnership Programme “EXPO 2017 provides a new in trade, economic, investment and of one of the city streets as Sho- view to the African Press Agency specialised exhibition EXPO- (GBPP), which was the only cross- horizon for the world with regard agricultural areas, as well as in the kan Valikhanov and erection of a in Dakar, he said the long distance 2017, which is a testament to the regional initiative supported by the to its energy future with new po- water-energy sector. monument to Abai. between the two countries was not high level of trust between our two conference. tential and possibilities. Availing “There is significant potential The Kyrgyz minister also in- an impediment to the bilateral co- countries,” he added. According to the Kazakh Dep- this opportunity, we invite all gov- for economic cooperation between vited Kazakhstan’s sportsmen to operation Kazakhstan is seeking to Diplomatic relations with the uty Minister of Foreign Affairs, ernments – the participants of this our countries. We need to deepen participate in the Nomadic Games, pursue with Senegal. The diplomat Côte d’Ivoire were established the Green Bridge Partnership Pro- conference – to be with us at EXPO our trade and economic relations which will be held September 8-14 said that the motive of his mission May 25, 2009 during the 36th gramme brings together govern- 2017 in Astana,” said Ashikbayev. and actively encourage the expan- in Cholpon-Ata. was to further stimulate diplomatic Session of the Council of Foreign ments, international organisations Ashikbayev concluded his sion of mutual trade,” Idrissov Relations with Kyrgyzstan have and consular relations between the Ministers of the Organisation of and private businesses to find speech by wishing the conference’s added. seen increased attention from Ka- two countries. the Islamic Cooperation in Damas- transnational solutions to sustain- participants productive and use- “We would like to develop re- zakhstan, as just a few days prior, Diplomatic relations between cus, Syria. able growth. It is also intended ful deliberations, resulting in the gional cooperation and believe on July 12, Prime Minister Karim Kazakhstan and Senegal began in On July 29 in Cotonou, Republic to provide a platform to discuss elaboration of significant practical that in this area all countries have Massimov visited the city to dis- 2008 when a Kazakh delegation of Benin, Ashikbayev took part in and disseminate the best available recommendations to contribute to to do much more,” Idrissov said. cuss pressing issues on the agenda headed by Special Representative the Ministerial Conference on New green technologies and best green green and blue growth in the Least “Take, for example, intra-regional relating to mutual trade and travel. of the President of Kazakhstan and Partnerships for Productive Capac- practices. Kazakhstan’s initiative Developed Countries. B Nation&Capital

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Culture Country Sports Six-Year-Old Almaty Dancer Wins Kazakh Surgeons Demonstrate Weightlifting Records Broken at Austrian Contest B3 Microsurgery Development B4 Anatoly Khrapaty Competition B7 Astana Hosts International Kazakhstan’s Wheelchair Dance Competition Southern Border Holds standard dances such as the waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot Hidden Tourism Potential and quickstep and Latin American dances such as the samba, cha-cha- cha, rumba, paso doble and jive. IPC classifiers Yun–An Tsai from Taiwan and Gerda Nelles from Bel- gium arrived July 24 for interna- tional classification. International medical classification is a necessary step to ensure the honest assignment of athletes to classes. According to Tsai, “Astana is a great city, which could be called a ‘museum of modern buildings.’ I am really impressed with the city and Kazakhstan.” Tsai also supports Ka- zakh paralympians striving to the in- ternational level of sports. “Kazakh athletes demonstrate great achieve- ments in the world sports arena and By gareth stamp be claimed that tulips originated I would like to wish them all success here. in the future,” he added. “Events On Kazakhstan’s southern bor- In June and July, the variety of like this wheelchair dance sport der high in the Tien Shan Moun- wild flowers increases and there competition in Astana represent an tains lies an enchanting paradise are meadows of purple, yellow and opportunity to attract more people home to rarely seen petroglyphs, white. Each small microclimate to sports, especially the physically- majestic ibex, brown bears and a supports its own species. challenged audience. The paralym- myriad of wildflowers that car- With such abundant plant life, pic movement in Kazakhstan is ex- pet the land as far as the eye can it is no surprise that the park is periencing steady growth.” see. home to a wide variety of insects, Athletes with physical impair- Aksu Zhabagly National Nature birds, reptiles and amphibians. Be- ments that affect the lower limbs Preserve is the oldest in Central low the snow line, pools are filled are eligible to participate in WDS, Asia having been established in with tadpoles and in the evenings, Wheelchair Dance Sport gathered around 30 participants from Russia, Belarus, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, South Korea, where there are classes one and two. 1926, which is one of Kazakh- frogs and toads can be seen along Japan, and Kazakhstan. Athletes are classified according to stan’s hidden touristic gems. the side of the mountain streams. By Nadezhda Khamitova their functional abilities based on In late April and early May, Small lizards bask in the sun on flat in Kazakhstan under the auspices of wheelchair dance event in Astana specific tests. During the weekend, the wild tulips are the thing to black rocks and scurry off into the ASTANA – Around 30 partici- the IPC. again.” pairs competed in two programmes, see. There are over 34 varieties alpine blooms. pants from Russia, Belarus, Chinese The panel of judges represented The competition was opened July standard and Latina. in Kazakhstan and it can rightly Continued on Page B6 Taipei, Hong Kong, South Korea, eight international adjudicators who 26 by the Secretary General of the Kazakh athletes won their first gold Japan, and Kazakhstan competed arrived from Austria, Germany, Kazakh National Paralympic Com- medals on the first day of the event. on the parquet of the Palace of In- South Korea, Japan, Russia, Ka- mittee, Vassiliy Shimanskiy. In his Experienced athlete Ardak Otorbayev dependence July 26-27, hoping to zakhstan and Honk Kong. opening speech, he thanked all the and his partner Aidana Beglenova dance their way to the top at the 2014 “We are glad to become part of athletes and coaches for their partic- were the best in the combi stand- International Paralympic Commit- this event. Astana is a very beau- ipation and wished them all the best ard programme. This couple trains Event Celebrating tee (IPC) Wheelchair Dance Sport tiful city with hospitable people,” in pursuing their goals. in Astana and has already achieved (WDS) Kazakhstan Open. said Diethard Goverkar, from Aus- It should be mentioned that in great success in international champi- This WDS competition was the tria. “The Kazakhstan Open was WDS, couples dance in pairs of two onships, such as the recent 2014 IPC Kazakh Mythology last licensing event on the road to the first but not the last competi- wheelchair users (duo) and pairs of WDS Asian Pacific Cup competition the 2014 Incheon Para Games but tion in the country. We are look- one wheelchair user with a standing in Beijing, China. the first wheelchair dance event held ing forward to coming back to the partner (combi). Programmes include Continued on Page B7 Introduces Yurt to Young People Golovkin Gets Big Win at By Natalia Slavikova the museum. The novel was pre- sented and narrated by author ALMATY – The Central State and mythologist Zira Nauryz- Museum of Kazakhstan here bayeva and writer Lilya Kalaus. Madison Square Garden recently held an event celebrat- The event was organised in ing Kazakh mythology, history By Alina Usmanova the corner trying to deviate from sports critics and experts, the super tion with his defence of the world hopes of getting young people and folklore. At the event, the Golovkin’s stroke. fight lasted only three rounds in- champion boxing title, according to interested in the country’s his- fantasy novel, “In Search of the Gennady Golovkin gained an- In the second round, the Aus- stead of the expected six or seven. WBA and IBO. tory and culture and to promote Golden Bowl: The Adventures other victory in the big arena of tralian boxer missed Golovkin’s Viewers from more than 100 Nazarbayev noted that the book, which is about the ad- of Batu and His Friends,” was Madison Square Garden, July 27, powerful blow and was knocked countries witnessed the fight. Golovkin’s victory has become a ventures of schoolchildren who read. knocking out opponent Daniel down, but continued the fight. A congratulatory telegramme on good present for multiple fans of meet with characters from Ka- The reading was held in the Geale from Australia. In the third round Geale’s attempts behalf of Kazakh President Nur- boxing and for all Kazakh fans. zakh mythology. yurt located in the main hall of Continued on Page B3 The Kazakh boxer sent Geale to change the situation were ruined sultan Nazarbayev was handed to “In the fair fight with the worthy to the showers with a techni- after missing Golovkin’s first coro- the champion right after the vic- opponent you demonstrated your cal knockout in the third round. nal stroke in the head and he decid- tory by the Kazakh diplomats in combative nature, strong spirit and Golovkin started the fight vehe- ed to refuse continuing the fight. New York who were presented at perfect physical training. You once mently. In the first round Geale Geale got a serious dissection the fight. The head of state sent the again proved your leadership and Things to Watch was on the ring floor sliding into and despite the forecasts of most telegramme to Golovkin in connec- raised the image of Kazakhstan at the international level. We are proud of july your victory,” the telegramme stated. Nazarbayev wished the athlete health, wealth and further big vic- Kerei restaurant tories in the professional ring. August 1 at 20:00 Rasta twins concert “I am very grateful to the head of our state Nursultan Nazarbayev for his support and understanding. This schoolchildren palace is a big honour for me. I am very glad that they watched my fight. August 3 at 08:45 Group run This is the victory of Kazakhstan as a whole. … I wish health and wealth to all people of Kazakh- Technopark stan,” Golovkin said in response, as August 2 at 13:00 Open heaven of Rock’n’Roll reported by the country's consulate 2nd annual rock festival general in New York. This was the 30th fight for Golovkin in the professional ring, 27 of which he finished by knock- Astana Central park out. He is in the top ten of main of culture and recreation knock outs of our times and has August 3 at 15:00 Photo Sushka a series of 16 knockouts in a row despite the fact he is fighting at Informal photo exhibition 160 pounds. GGG, as Golovkin is called, is considered one of the ma- jor punchers, according to Bleach- Black Duck Restaurant erReport. August 5 at 20:00 Poetry reading GGG has not just implemented his sacred dream to fight at the one of the most famous rings in the Koktal 13 world, but also multiplied his suc- cess. The big arena was waiting for and supported the Kazakh boxer. August 3 at 12:00 Rope jumping Team Astana Golovkin’s masterful victory in- creased his army of fans among GGG is feted by fans after beating Daniel Geale on July 26. Americans as well. B2 Nation&Capital People

Wednesday, july 30, 2014 Kazakh Chess Grand Master Pavlodar Resident Wins Spanish Tournament Swims 70 km to have the positional sense that Ana- toly Karpov has. Chess success de- pends on the versatility of a person. Break Breaststroke When you won the tournament in Spain, what did you feel? I have participated in such tourna- ments before. I didn’t have that feel- Record ing of euphoria. I am used to winning By Julia Rutz ture in the water was 16 or 17 de- -- it is always great to win and glorify grees,” said Oshanov. my country. I hope that Kazakhstan ASTANA – Omirzhan Oshanov, will be more recognisable thanks to Because of the cold water, the a 53-year-old resident of the Pav- swimmer experienced cramps sev- my wins. lodar region, spent 10 hours in the eral times while swimming and had Irtish River, doing the breaststroke to make several stops to warm up. Why do you think Kazakh chess for 70 kilometres from Zhanatan players are successful? to Pavlodar to beat the Kazakh According to Oshanov, he could I am glad that I can contribute breaststroke record. He is dedi- overcome the challenge because of something to the history of Kazakh cating his record to the 70th anni- his athletic background. Oshanov chess. I consider my current achieve- versary of the victory in the Great is a Kazakh Kuresi (Kazakh wres- ments as the beginning of my career. tling) coach at a local sport school. The driving factor was always the Patriotic War, which will be cel- [desire] for perfection. The goals ebrated next year. “Up to now, I was taking part were quite modest at first. To achieve “I wanted to make a particular in cross and scratch races. Then I success, an athlete needs a goal and Dinara Saduakassova the desire to realise it. The key fac- “The task was a challenge, as the tors for success are faith and perse- By Dmitry Lee sen and my sister Ainur to a chess Saduakassova is also a promising verance and, of course, a dream and temperature of the water and club,” Saduakassova said. “The musician. At 11, she graduated the support of those close to you. Chess masters from 38 countries, game of chess was very respected in from music school with honours general weather conditions were including 37 international grand our family and cultivated. My first and also graduated with honours How do you manage your time? not appropriate for long-distance masters and 33 international mas- teacher always believed in me and from Zerde, a school for gifted School, chess, hobbies. ters, gathered July 4-12 to chal- saw my talent and potential.” children. When an athlete advances a the swimming that day.” – Omirzhan lenge each other at the XXXIV This year, she also published her high level of preparations, partici- Open Internacional Ajedrez Villa What does chess mean to you and first book for beginning chess play- pates in international tournaments Oshanov de Benasque. Seventeen-year-old what other hobbies do you have? ers titled “First Steps in Chess,” and represents the country, sports be- Kazakh chess prospect Dinara Sad- I was lucky as I had a chance to where she unveils her experiences comes more than a hobby. To me, my present for our war veterans, so finally decided to swim and I am uakassova, an international wom- try different [sports] -- gymnastics, in chess to the public and talks about work becomes conscious. Fame adds I decided to swim 70 kilometres, very glad that I made it. Moreover, en’s grand master, won two cups, chess and went to school! Besides the game. Saduakassova plans to responsibility. Health and time are breaststroke, from my home vil- it is important for me, because this taking first place among women chess I have other hobbies. I went distribute her book free of charge in expensive resources; therefore, my lage, Zhanatan, to Pavlodar,” ex- is the way I can express my grati- and juniors. to music school, I love music, read- schools, children’s homes and edu- schedule must be extremely effec- plained Oshanov. tude and honour all war veterans According to the swimmer, the Saduakassova is a role model for ing books, swimming and playing cational centres. tive. I plan my day, do some things and commemorate those who nev- task was a challenge, as the tem- many high school teens. In addition, tennis. I also like riding a bicycle quickly. A human rests when she er came back from battlefields,” by winning international tourna- and photography. Chess is my life- Who is your favourite chess play- changes activities. Chess requires perature of the water and general explained Oshanov. ments she helps establish her country style and as an athlete I continue er and why? certain sacrifices and discipline. weather conditions were not ap- as a serious contender in the modern dedicating my life to this sport. Modern chess players must be ver- I am pleased that people recognise propriate for long-distance swim- The record was confirmed by chess world and promotes chess in Young girls are following my lead. satile. Players need to use different me. I am thankful to people for the ming that day. staff of the Ministry of Emergen- Kazakhstan. How can this not make me happy!? styles. I respect Bobby Fischer and attention and support. I would like to “I was swimming from 10 a.m. cies and a group of medics who “When I was five years old, my Gary Kasparov. I would like to use say to my fans: Believe and support till 8 p.m. The weather was bad, accompanied Oshanov while he mother took me and my brother Ar- Besides her talent in chess, combinations like Mikhail Tal and our sport! there was no sun and the tempera- swam. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, july 30, 2014 Six-Year-Old Almaty Dancer Shakarim Kudaiberdiyev’s Wins Austrian Contest place in Vienna from June 28 to Manuscripts Returned to Kazakhstan July 3. The young dancer received By Alina Usmanova Urumqi, where he first discussed his the writings of Shakarim, as well an award in the choreography cat- father’s manuscripts. as his lyrical and poetic thoughts egory and was also given a spe- ASTANA – After 80 years, the “There was a man named Karim immortalised in manuscripts, were cial prize, The Golden Hope. Ma- manuscripts of poet and thinker Sha- Duisebayev who came from Ka- kept for more than half a century in nasyan performed three dances at karim Kudaiberdiyev were returned zakhstan. Ziyat entrusted him with the family of the Chinese Kazakhs. the competition, including Kazakh to Kazakhstan, according to channel the works of his father, which were Shakarim was engaged in poli- and Indian folk dances. 24.kz. Despite the fact that his name most dear to him. Before leaving he tics andelected to the township rul- This is not Manasyan’s first vic- was only allowed to be heard again said, ‘I’m going to Urumqi. There ers. He became seriously engaged tory: she has already earned interna- in the late 1980s, after years of ne- are very few Kazakhs. And you stay in creativity only in 1898, after he tional acclaim at different interna- glect there were still many gaps in here, where many of our compatri- was 40 years old. He began study- tional dance competitions and beauty his biography. The miraculously- ots live. This is the manuscripts of ing eastern and western literature pageants. She began studying dance survived writings found in China my father. It will be safer to leave and familiarised himself with the at the age of two and has been ap- will help fill them. them here’,” said writer and poet legacy of such Eastern thinkers and pearing on international stages since Shakarim’s manuscripts were fi- Koben Askaruly. poets as Hafiz, Fizuli and Navoi, as then, under the guidance of her cho- nally returned to their historic home- Duisebayev did not keep the well as the works of Byron, Pushkin reographer, Ekaterina Gramidova. land because, in the 1930s, not only priceless papers for very long, as he and Tolstoy. His translation of Hafiz She was an honoured guest at the Shakarim, the descendant of Abai relatives wereforced to leave their was soon persecuted. However, dur- into Kazakh remains unmatched in 2013 Junior Eurovision Song Con- Kunanbai, but also his children were homes and go to Altai. They then ing the last month before the exile skill and technique, as well as a bril- test. Her first success came at the 11th persecuted by Soviet authorities. left their homeland and settled in he managed to give them to Askar liant translation of Pushkin’s story Moscow Meets Friends international Shakarim was shot by NKVD China. There he was actively en- Tatanaiuly, one of the founders of “Dubrovsky.”He mastered the Ara- festival for young musicians, where secret police in 1930s and his body gaged in educational work; his Kazakh prose in China, from whom bic, Persian, Turkish and Russian she astounded the jury and the audi- was dumped in an unmarked grave works were printed in the newspa- Shakarim’s works were passed into languages. In 1903, he was accepted ence with Kazakh folk dances. In only to be rediscovered decades per “Xinjiang Altai” and he started the hands of his son, Koben. as a member of the West Siberian addition to dancing, Manasyan also later. to communicate with activists of the The chronicles of Kazakh, Turk- Branch of the Imperial Russian Geo- takes singing classes, plays piano and Ziyat, his youngest son and other Alash movement. Later he moved to ish and Kyrgyz khans described in graphical Society. draws. By Julia Rutz The Constellation of Vienna Festival is an annual event sup- Six-year-old Almaty dancer ported by the Ministry of Culture Sofie Manasyan won two prizes of Austria. This year, the contest at the Constellation of Vienna: gathered young talents from 16 Event Celebrating Kazakh Mythology Music, Harmony, Art international countries to compete in three cat- festival, a celebration of children’s egories: vocal, choreography and and youth creativity, which took musical instruments. Introduces Yurt to Young People Continued from Page B1

The guests and visitors had a memorable time in the yurt, the most common type of nomadic dwelling. Many urban dwelling children for their first time saw how yurts (which are physical manifestations of the no- madic conception of the universe) are set up. In nomadic culture, the yurt is the centre of each community’s living space as well as the centre of its inhab- itants and their families. At the same time, it serves as a place to connect with the universe. The yurt is a mas- terpiece of architectural and ecologi- cal thinking on the part of the ancient Steppe Nomads. And its adornments are rife with cultural symbolism. Its assembly, as explained by research- ers and the staff at the museum, is a sacred process with a specific order associated not only with technology, but also with the symbols found in the nomad’s dwelling. A yurt in the main hall of the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is put for celebrating Kazakh mythology, history and folklore. Talasbek Asemkulov, writer and keeper of traditions at the Kazakh played on a dombra) based on the (performer of kuis) discussed tradi- the dombra and the manner in which School of Musical Culture, per- plot of the book about the adventures tional performing schools, the works the traditional string instrument is Sofie Manasyan formed a kui (musical composition of Batu and his friends. The kuishi of various composers and folk artists, played. Young Artists Exhibition “Colourful Rain” Showcased in Almaty By Natalia Valuyskaya ity of recognised great masters and these young artists there is the har- bition. Dzhandosova continues the young artists. mony of motifs and similar vision remarkable educational tradition ALMATY – Young artists re- The organisers of the exhibition of space and an objective world. of her family by writing and pub- cently presented “Colourful gave each guest the opportunity to The children say that they expe- lishing life-affirming poetry. The Rain,” an exhibition of paintings, be a mediator between different rience happiness, joy and interest photographs “Celestial Themes” graphics and art photography, in creative worlds, watch the co-crea- when they can express their feel- presented at the exhibition are the Central Exhibition Hall, a tion of adults and children and pen- ings on canvas. That’s why their her contribution to the creative, branch of the State Kasteyev Mu- etrate through time and space into faces, birds, lady in white mask, innovative teaching environment seum. this wonderful echo of shapes, lines night and even sunny side eggs in a where young talents are brought Yasmin Magomayeva and Amir and colours. After all, the history of cast-iron pan live completely inde- up. The Lyceum, founded 16 years Ryskeldinov, third-grade students art from the 20th century has evi- pendently, without any gravitation. ago, is rightly called the school of at the Uraz Dzhandosov Lyceum, dence of high appreciation of chil- Ryskeldinov, for example, took a individualised tutoring and train- worked throughout the year pre- dren’s creativity by famous artists. bit of paint, mixed it with water ing. Its main task is to teach each paring for the exhibition. The tu- Many of them believed that chil- and squeezed it on the canvas and student to find and discover the tal- tor of their art projects, Valentina dren’s work was the peak of crea- these flowing threads turned into ent inherent in him or her. Tikhomirova, saw in the children tion, which should be achieved by colourful rain. Tikhomirova, an art critic and the desire to transform the space professionals. No wonder that the Their tutors Tikhomirova and artist who has been working in the around them with the help of col- genius Spanish painter and sculptor Gulnar Dzhandosova, the latter the Kazakh education system since our and lines and took them un- Pablo Picasso once said, “It is nec- first granddaughter of Kazakh pub- 1983, creates an atmosphere of der her strong wing. “Colourful essary to spend a lot of time in order lic figure Uraz Dzhandosov and freedom for children, thereby im- Rain,” in her opinion, is a cluster to finally become young!” founder and director of Lyceum plementing her own concept of of art bridges between the creativ- In the paintings and graphics of are adult participants in the exhi- “amazing pedagogy.” She said a

tutor, as a navigator in the field dividual educational programme. of culture, helps the child choose A tutor gives no clear messages resources for development and ac- nor teaches academic skills, but companies the child in the prepara- just directs the child’s desire to tion and implementation of an in- write what he or she feels. B4 Nation&Capital Country

Wednesday, july 30, 2014 Kazakh Surgeons Demonstrate Pilot Medical Microsurgery Development Information master class at the Kazakh National Medical University. I’ve been on practical trainings in European clinics and in America as System Launched it is impossible to monitor the dy- namics of microsurgery’s develop- ment without communicating with foreign colleagues and without in Stepnogorsk studying the international experi- By Marina Parkhomenko both the hospital and polyclinic ence. were participants in a pilot project In Kazakhstan microsurgery op- STEPNOGORSK – A pilot pro- on the introduction of a medical erations are performed due to the ject for the creation and introduc- statistical system (MSS) in the state grants and they are very ex- tion of Medicon.kz, a medical in- framework of the integrated health pensive - about half a million tenge formation system (MIS), is being information system. Secondly, all (US$2,722). implemented in the city’s central medical facilities in the city are We have carried out over 5,000 hospital and municipal polyclinic. concentrated in one area, thereby operations. For example, in our According to its developers, the making a medical campus, which department we perform about 500 company technical support centre significantly facilitates the task. operations per year in hand and foot iDos will connect to a common in- “The work of 214 doctors and their surgery. Our surgeons have a very formation network at the hospital assistants in the hospital and 176 high physical load; they practically and polyclinic. The well-known medicals in the polyclinic will be don’t move during the operation, American company EMC, one of automated,” Zhussupov explained. about six-eight hours. Besides, sur- the global leaders in the field of "The load on the registry will drop gical instruments and suture materi- IT with experience in creating the two to three times. And most im- als are very small in size. Therefore, national e-healthcare systems in portantly, the doctors’ time spent the operation is performed with the Finland and Georgia, is among the on paperwork will reduce three use of a special surgical microscope, development partners. times to an average five to six min- which zooms in eight-40 times. “The key direction of our activi- utes compared to the current 15 Kazakh surgeons, together with their colleagues from Tomsk University, replaced a damaged joint in a hand with an artifi- Certainly over the last ten years, ty is the development of integrated minutes or more. Consequently, cial, ceramic one for the first time. the progress in microsurgery is solutions that take into account the due to fast searching and browsing obvious. At present we are able to customer’s infrastructure, specif- of the patient’s electronic medical By Yelena Brusilovskaya centre performs practically all types in the list of medical specialties. It perform multi-microsurgery opera- ics of manufacturing and business records, the speed of making medi- of microsurgical operations – aes- was introduced in 2010, when Ka- tions. processes, specific branch and ge- cal decisions will double. ALMATY – The recent fifth Con- thetic and reconstructive operations zakhstan started fulfillment of the This branch of medicine is able ographical location of the object,” gress of Kazakh Surgeons demon- on limbs - using the most advanced state programmes, including in the to reduce the level of traumatisation said Anuar Zhussupov, chief exec- strated new possibilities in trans- microsurgery technologies. area of healthcare development. in the country and it is one of the utive officer of iDos. “Medicon.kz The work of 214 plantology. Certainly, there can be problems Over the last two or three years, main tasks of well-developed mi- is a social and investment project. doctors and their The surgeons, together with their and they depend on many factors. we have been working on the crea- crosurgery. It should be noted that It is primarily aimed at solving colleagues from Tomsk University, For a successful operation, for ex- tion of innovative platforms in the in addition to the ruined lives and social problems in monotowns, it assistants in the first replaced a damaged joint in a ample, it is necessary to deliver the regions. We have supervised the injuries, traumatism causes very does not cost the healthcare or- hand with an artificial, ceramic one. patient and the cut-off segment of region in southern Kazakhstan over tangible damage to the economy of ganisations and the company iDos, hospital and 176 This operation was conducted by his body to a hospital in a timely the past two years, for example, and the state. According to statistics, the as an investor, plans to establish an medicals in the Mismil Muradov MD, Head of the fashion. Moreover, this segment have conducted about 30 master total economic losses in the country efficient information system that Department of Reconstructive and must be properly transported. classes and trained 22 specialists. over the last five years exceeded can be introduced in other health- polyclinic will be Plastic Microsurgery of Syzganov The time factor is also of special In addition to southern Kazakh- 960 billion tenge (US$5.2 billion). care institutions in Kazakhstan. By National Scientific Centre of - Sur importance – the assistance should stan, microsurgery operations can These are huge figures! Therefore, the way, the project was officially automated. gery (NSCS). He shared his views be provided within the first two to be carried out in Astana and Kara- we believe that the state should cre- approved by the Kazakh Ministry on the development of microsurgery three hours. Of course in such a ganda. We also provided training ate a special training programme of Healthcare and the Health De- The system should be conveni- in the republic. short period of time it is almost im- for doctors from Taraz, Kyzylorda. for such specialists, taking into ac- partment of the Akmola region and ent both for doctors and adminis- Microsurgery today can do a lot, possible to deliver a patient from The work is going dynamically and count their importance for the coun- its implementation is supported trators. The hospital and clinic’s for example, such as transplant fin- remote areas; therefore it is very im- it is an encouraging fact that young try’s economy. After all, the state’s by the Stepnogorsk municipal ad- management can track the work of gers or joints, thus maintaining the portant to have such experts there. professionals’ interest in this spe- expenditures on disability benefits ministration. In addition, medical the staff, which is very important functions of the hand. After such an I must say that reconstructive cialty is growing, though unfortu- and long-term medical treatment of information systems created under for wage differentiation. It will operation, a person can write, sew plastic microsurgery is a young di- nately, Kazakhstan is short on mi- such patients cost more than a bil- the project will fully comply with also be easier to present reports and draw. We can restore move- rection and it has been developed crosurgery specialists. lion tenge (US$5.4 million) a year. the Concept of development of to the regional healthcare depart- ments of the hand which were lost in our centre since 1983. Then the Our medical universities do not Microsurgery can be of great e-health in Kazakhstan for 2013- ment and the centre for healthcare due to improperly united fractures priority was limb replantation. train such specialists, but we are help, because it is truly a unique 2020.” development because Medicon.kz or correct a birth defect, for exam- Until recently, there was no recon- working on it. We were offered an branch of medicine that can do if The project is being implement- will be integrated with the infor- ple to set webbed fingers apart. Our structive and plastic microsurgery opportunity to organise a kind of not all, but many things. ed here because a few years ago, mation systems of these structures. B5 Nation&Capital Society

Wednesday, july 30, 2014 East Kazakhstan Rallies Thousands Still Flock to Youth to Green Cause Korkyt Ata Mausoleum By Dmitry Lee outside and there is a metallic bolt Korkyt burial site on the Syrdarya and four holes. The four kobyz- embankment. As the centuries In talking about Kazakhstan’s shaped figures make a slight vibra- passed, the site deteriorated. How- riches, many forget about all but tion and a constant humming when ever, in 1997, it was restored by oil and natural gas, completely the wind blows - music of the wind the local municipality along with disregarding the country’s culture. so to speak,” he added. a new hotel and other modern ac- One of these overlooked treasures “Famous Kazakh architect Bek commodations for tourists. is a monument in the Kyzylorda region called Korkyt Ata. Ibraev planned the monument,” Since 2006, the Ministry of Cul- The monument was erected in the 31-year-old architect noted. ture of Kazakhstan and the Akimat 1980 in the Karmakchin district. It The Korkyt Toube Mausoleum (city administration) of Kyzylorda was dedicated to the famous Tur- (or singing tubes in the Kazakh have held an international festival kic akyn (poet and folk singer) and language) was constructed in called the Korkyt and the Music of creator of the musical instrument the 10th or 11th century near the the Steppe. kobyz, Korkyt Ata. The historical monument is the centre of many legends that have survived to this day. Thousands of tourists visit the monument each year. “Some believe Korkyt Ata lived for 195 years, however, the mark- ers found at the site today state that his life ended at around 95 years of age in the eighth or ninth century A.D.,” Vyacheslav Kim, Almaty- based architect, adventurer and explorer said. “Legend has it that Korkyt was seeking immortality and felt like life was too short. He «Green Future for the City of Youth!» informational campaign to promote was said to see death in everything energy-saving technologies in East Kazakhstan’s Natural Landscape Preserve. he did. So he retired to the woods and made a wooden instrument By Svetlana Abenova carriers of the idea of a green fu- and pulled strings over it; and the ture and green fashion. That’s why, modern kobyz was born. UST-KAMENOGORSK – To working on posters and slogans, Korkyt Ata sang in loneliness promote its City of Youth project, the team of creators do not forget about his sorrowful fate; his mu- a multifunctional youth complex that they should be understand- sic was heard by others around that is to become a centre of en- able and also in demand among the world. They were mesmerised ergy-saving technologies in East our audience. We believe that very by his tunes and fame followed Kazakhstan’s Natural Landscape soon, the fruits of their work will shortly after. To this day, his songs Preserve, Association of Youth be seen on T-shirts, caps, desktop instill patriotism in Kazakhs,” Kim said. and Children’s Organisations has calendars [and] key chains,” said According to one of many leg- launched a broad informational Director of the Association Olga ends, Korkyt Ata requested that a campaign, Green Future for the Bobrysheva. kobyz be bestowed upon his grave City of Youth! Over 150 philosophical, socially so that kobyz tunes can be heard in The idea for the campaign, acute and urgent appeals were cre- the wind at all times. adopted from a Dutch programme, ated in just six hours in one work “This monument was built of is designed to promote creative session. T-shirts with sayings such Throughout this year, a series Syrtseva brick and has a round thinking by young people through as “Charge the mobile manually” of informal meetings, photo hunts dome in the shape of six pyramids brainstorming sessions, multilevel and others will be the dress code and travel tours under the motto to reproduce the essential features platforms and positions. at the Alakol Flame Youth Festival “Green Future for the City of of the inside of a yurt. There are The Korkyt Ata monument is the centre of many legends that have survived to “Young people must become the scheduled for late July. Youth” will be held in the region. four kobyz-shaped figures, on the this day. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism

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not been removed from the lower cultural layers dating back to the seventh-eighth centuries, scien- Kulan Settlement Added to UNESCO tists say. The composition of these sculptures apparently represented a dynastic group portrait, which established itself in Central Asia in World Heritage List the first century A.D. Their faces A number of famous historical ogy conduct excavations in the tion technology of the time. The width is three metres and the in- have mixed Caucasoid and Turkic- By Yelena Efimova events are associated with Kulan. palace complex on the territory main raw material for construc- ternal walls are up to one metre,” type features. Most likely, these In the year 740, the last western of the former rabad. Earlier they tion of the buildings was loess, said leading researcher of the in- are the main members of the local ZHAMBYL – The Kulan set- Turkic kagan, Ashin Syn, was found a bronze cauldron, dating or raw clay. It was used in man- stitute Arnabay Nurzhanov. “In dynasty. This is evidenced by the tlement, located on the Silk Road killed there. And in 840 the Arab to the seventh-eighth centuries. ufacturing pakhsa (large adobe general, in Central Asia we see crowns on the heads of characters, and dating to the sixth century, army reached the village. It is kept in our museum, as well blocks) and bricks and plastering similar architectural solutions as well as the calm, majestic facial has been added to in the UNESCO “Archaeological research of the as many other finds, for example walls and floors and also served and building techniques, but Ku- expressions, which are full of dig- World Heritage List. settlement identified three cul- jars for wine and grain and pitch- as a waterproofing roof material. lan is original in its planning and nity. The study of portrait images Archaeological research of the tural layers, the seventh-eighth, ers. By the way, they excavated Due to the strength of loess, the architectural solutions of build- of Central Asian nations shows settlement started in the late 19th ninth-tenth and 11th-13th centu- an ancient work shop for grape houses were built without founda- ings. This separates the settle- that there are no direct analogues century. A complex of monuments ries,” said the district museum’s processing from the ninth cen- tions on the peeled turf and as a ment as a place of local, original to the sculpted heads from the ex- of different times is located near guide Bauirzhan Tolybayev. “On tury.” rule, aligned sites were located on architectural style.” cavations of Lugovoye G. the Kulan village in the Ryskulov the topography of the object there The palace complex of the Ku- hills. Beginning in the ninth cen- The archaeologists found sen- Unfortunately, the object is not district. According to the archives, are the shahrestan and the citadel lan fort is located on an area of tury, the ruins of early medieval sational discoveries, such as four protected. It was not fenced nor this village was mentioned for the which were clearly traced and 2,246 square metres. During the structures served as the bases of terracotta heads cut from their preserved after the season of exca- first time in the seventh century in the unfortified rabad on the east excavations archeologists ob- the walls. torsos. The fragments of the stat- vations. Meanwhile, it is the only written sources by Chinese pilgrim side. Today, scientists from the tained important data characteris- “The exterior walls of the ues could be dated to the ninth Kazakh palace complex of such Xuan Zang. Margulan Institute of Archaeol- ing the architecture and construc- buildings are quite massive; their century, of course, if they had scale. Countdown is on Kazakhstan’s Southern Border Holds for new Astana Hidden Tourism Potential late 1950’s and since then, only around 300 people have actu- Marriott Hotel ally visited them and they are still waiting to be formally catalogued cuisines, served in small por- and fully studied. Often large tions. The concept is to share herds of ibex feed on the rocky and discover new tastes and slopes and the calls of the snow flavours. Its menu will delight cock and horned lark can be heard one's taste buds by offering around the glaciated valley. Large a wide array of dishes served Himalayan griffon vultures are throughout the day and even- also often seen overhead. Black ing. A private dining room is rocks reflect the sun and the an- available to enjoy privacy with cient images of ibex, hunters and a boardroom table for up to 12 dogs or wolves are clearly vis- By Arsen Aubakirov guests, fully equipped with a ible. They are scattered randomly karaoke system. over the floor of this bowl-shaped ASTANA – “We are thrilled Aroma restaurant is the all- area and there are estimated to be with the opportunity to bring day dining venue of the Astana around 3,000 of them. our Marriott brand to Astana. Marriott Hotel. An a la carte Visitors to the area also have the opportunity to pass through wild Being a flagship brand of Mar- menu with a French influence juniper forests and patches of ap- riott International, Marriott is created by Benoit Letellier, ex- one of the world’s fastest grow- ple trees. A recent group of visitors ecutive chef of the Astana Mar- also had the fortune to see a brown ing brands, and as we continue riott, is available for lunch and bear in the wild. to grow, we are very excited to dinner. A wide grill selection The region around Zhabagaly is have this spectacular hotel in including prime cuts, fish and an exciting and vibrant place with such a superb location. We are seafood of the highest quality as Shymkent to the West, Taraz to the confident that the Astana Marri- well as Central Asian speciali- East and Tashkent to the South. ott Hotel will be one of the finest ties are also on offer. The menu The park sits on the Silk Road and addresses in the city and we look will be regularly revisited to is not only a nature lovers dream forward to welcoming travellers reflect seasonal product avail- but is also becoming an important The southern border of Kazakhstan high in the Tien Shan Mountains. and residents of the city of Asta- ability. ecotourism centre. na as of August 1,” said Philippe The dishes are complemented Continued from Page B1 a guide such as Svetlana Baskak- tion about what is around the Organisations such as Wild Na- Mahuas, general manager of the by more than 120 wines and ova, director of Wild Nature who next corner. ture can arrange home stays and Astana Marriott Hotel. champagnes from all over the It takes three days trek on has excellent English – Svetlana The area also includes wild- will arrange all of the permits According to the company of- world and a wide selection of horseback over uneven ground, is also a Botanist with amazing flower meadows high above the and provisions needed for your ficials, the Astana Marriott Ho- fine spirits. which may fill you with some knowledge of the park. The ap- snowline towards the 3,000-me- visit to the nature preserve. To tel is the ideal solution for the The Lobby Bar, the focal apprehension but the horses are prehension will soon pass as the tre peak of Kaskabulak and the contact Wild Nature email baska- modern nomad: ambitious trav- point and meeting point of the in the capable hands of trained surroundings envelop you to be Bronze and Iron Age petroglyphs. [email protected] or www.wild- rangers. It is also possible to hire replaced with excited expecta- They were discovered in the nature-kz.narod.ru. ellers with purpose; knowledge- hotel, will be open all day and able, sophisticated and genuine. offers various options for hotel The new Marriott Hotel, situ- residents and outsiders alike to ated in the centre of Astana, is meet at the bar for a drink or ideally located for access to the something to eat. business centre and links to the The menu will cover the ex- airport. pectations of international The design aims to create a travellers and locals and offer five-star, international-stand- a wide array of dishes served ard hotel, stylish and inviting, throughout the day and evening, with a comfortable residential with a changing atmosphere in feel. The spaces flow together, the evening generated by adapt- but each maintains its own pur- ed music and lighting. pose and distinctive feel. The Meeting space in the Astana overall concept was to create a Marriott Hotel includes six con- timeless, contemporary classic ference rooms with a total area hotel, modern and welcoming. of 500 square metres. Luxurious marble and joinery The Grand Ballroom can be finishes create a distinct and divided by partition walls. The unique design, European in feel, hotel can accommodate any but with local touches. need, from a small conference to The new Astana Marriott Ho- a fabulous wedding. The Grand tel offers 271 guest rooms start- Ballroom has podium direct ac- ing at a spacious 32 square me- cess that allows guests to arrive tres with a sleek contemporary by car directly at the doorsteps design and high-tech facilities. of the hall. Forty-three suites include 27 The conference rooms are extended-stay suites equipped suitable for medium-sized busi- with kitchens, two Royal Suites ness events. The elegant atmos- and one Presidential Suite with phere of the rooms and special magnificent city centre views. podium door exit allows for Every guest enjoys around-the- open-air events during the sum- clock ‘At Your Service’ care, mer season. providing the highest levels of “We are very excited to open personalised service for an ex- the Astana Marriott Hotel in traordinary stay. Astana. With our superb loca- The Aroma restaurant, Vista tion and contemporary facili- Bar & Lounge and Lobby Bar ties, the Astana Marriott Hotel serve up a variety of local and really is the ultimate destination international gourmet experi- for both business and leisure ences. travellers,” says Mahuas. For an amazing view of Asta- During the opening period na, one can head to the Vista from Aug. 1-31, guests will be Bar & Lounge on the hotel’s able book at a special opening 27th floor. The menu offers a rate. More infirmation can be fusion of European and Asian found at astanamarriott.com. 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Wednesday, july 30, 2014 Weightlifting Records Broken at Astana Hosts Anatoly Khrapaty Competition International peted in the 105-kilogramme+ category. In the snatch, Ilyin took on the 180 and 185-kilogramme weights Wheelchair Dance with consistency; however, dur- ing his third approach, he couldn’t manage the 188-kilogramme bar- bell. In his second exercise, Ilya Competition was successful at the 230-kilo- gramme mark and then asked for 239. He successfully mastered this weight, setting a new record for Kazakhstan. It should be noted that the coaching staff of the Ka- zakh National Team are not al- lowed to train athletes with overly heavy weights. Meanwhile, the winner of the heavyweight category was 22-year-old Ibrahim Bersanov. While in the snatch, he confi- dently performed at three levels of weight: 187 kilogrammes, 192 kil- ogrammes and 197 kilogrammes, setting a new national record. In the push competition, Bersanov exerted no less effort than his part- ner, managing 220 kilogrammes, 227 kilogrammes and 232 kilo- grammes. Ibrahim set a record for both Kazakhstan and the double- event. The record is now 429 kilo- grammes. Talented 17-year-old Zelimkhan Abubakar claimed the third step of the podium, which added to the long list of things those rooting for Kazakhstan’s weightlifting team Ilyin, Bersanov and Zelimkhan brought weightlifting victories home. have to cheer for. Both Bersanov The important role of international competitions for the development and Abubakarov train with expe- of paralympic sports in the country was emphasised at the competition. rienced coach Enver Turkeleri, so Continued from Page B1 athletes Han Chang Woo and Ryu By Yelden Sarybay ing records at the recent Anatoly Ilya Ilyin it was the first appear- there is little doubt that they will Jini were the winners of combi Khrapaty competition on July 20th ance since winning the London only grow stronger before the next The leader in solo Latina (class Latina (class one), competing with Two members of Kazakhstan’s in the outskirts of Almaty. 2012 Summer Olympics. Weigh- Asian Games coming up in au- two) was a representative of Hong athletes from Belarus, South Korea weightlifting team broke stand- For one of the record breakers ing 107.4 kilogrammes, he com- tumn 2014. Kong, Wong Wo Chau, who beat and Hong Kong. four other competitors with his pas- The top places in combi standard sionate performance. (class two) were taken by Marat Russian wheelchair dance cou- Karakulov and Nargiz Akhmetova, ple Maksim Sedakov and Svetlana representatives of Taraz in the south Kukushina took first place in the of Kazakhstan who took third place Astana’s Nibali Wins Tour combi Latina (class two) event. The and Stanislav Sheshukov and Tati- two have been dancing together ana Skvortsova of Tyumen, Russia, since 2004 and have won seven who took second place. The leaders championships in Russia, two sil- of the event were Vitaliy Morozov de France, Sets New Records ver medals at the world champion- and Gulnaz Akbasheva from Tatar- By Dmitry Lee “It’s the most important and the “almost made to measure for thing he did was go straight to ships in Hannover (Germany) 2010 stan, Russia. best moment. I never imagined me.” He also noted that crashes his wife and baby daughter to and Tokyo 2013 and took first place Summarising the results of the ASTANA – Vincenzo Nibali it could feel this good, because are part of the race, and that he’d celebrate the win with his fam- at the World Dance Olympiad in event, Gulnara Mukasheva, ad- became the sixth man in history when you find yourself on this been a victim of them on many ily. Platja d’Aro, Spain. They have also ministrative director of the Ka- and the first Italian since 1998 podium on the Champs Elysees, occasions. Kazakh President Nursultan won the Continents Cup three times zakh National Paralympic Com- to win all three of cycling’s ma- it’s unique,” the 29-year-old Ni- The Italian, who is an avid an- Nazarbayev sent his congratula- and have received prizes in inter- mittee, emphasised the role of jor tours as he secured a victory bali said. ti-doping supporter, noted that tions to the Italian in an official national competitions in Germany, international competitions for in this year’s Tour de France on “Now that I’m here, it’s even his triumphs came through fo- statement. Ukraine, Poland, the Netherlands, development of paralympic sports Sunday. better than I imagined. I fought cusing on the tour as the new sea- “You strove for victory through- Malta, Serbia, China and more. in the country. “The National Nibali wore the overall leader’s for this every day; I started build- son started and taking advantage Representatives of Chinese Tai- Paralympic Committee received out the race stages and it allowed yellow jersey for all but two stag- ing from a long way out with a of opportunities to attack during pei Kuo Wen Sheng and Huang strong impetus in the develop- our team to once again demon- es of the race after its first day. winter preparation with the team, the race, which helped him fin- Yijung were the winners of the duo ment only recently. Nevertheless, He also won four of the race’s 21 because we had decided this was ish so far ahead. This tour win strate Kazakhstan’s achievements Latina (class two) programme. we can already state that a lot has total stages, the most for a tour our objective.” was a result of dedication and in sport,” his note read. For Aigul Balmagambetova, been achieved. Competitions ap- winner since the U.S.’s Lance Nibali’s main rival for this hard work, without the kind of The head of state expressed the young talent from Karaganda proved by the International Para- Armstrong won five in 2004. year’s race, Alberto Contador of sensational performances seen gratitude to the Astana Pro Team born in 1990, this competition was lympic Committee with the pres- He eventually finished an im- Spain, crashed out, as did reign- when doping was so prevalent. cyclists and their dedication and her first experience in WDS and it ence of foreign athletes and an pressive seven minutes and 52 ing champion Chris Froome of Nibali dominated throughout the will to win from the beginning of was successful. Balmagambetova international panel of adjudicators seconds ahead of the race’s run- the U.K. race, which went over the Alps the tour. He wished Nibali good became the best in solo standard prove the successful strategy that ner-up, the tour’s biggest margin The Astana Pro Team leader and Pyrenees mountains. After health, new victories and new (class two), where she competed our committee took.” of victory since 1997. said this year’s tour layout was crossing the finish line, the first heights in his career. with five athletes for the gold. “I can say that Kazakh athletes “Regardless of my impairments are some of the leading athletes I have been practicing dances since in the region. We are glad to have childhood, but only for myself. I this opportunity to hold an event of received lots of positive emotions such scale and importance for phys- during the Kazakhstan Open. I am ically-challenged athletes and for happy for the success of the Kazakh the Kazakh paralympic movement. athletes who took part in this event. We are thankful for everyone who It was a big professional experience came and supported us. I would for me,” Balmagambetova said. like to express deepest gratitude The winners in duo standard to the Kazakh Agency of Sports (class two) were local couple Ardak and Physical Training Affairs and Otorbayev and Karlygash Tynabe- to the National Paralympic Com- kova. This was their first competi- mittee for all their support,” said tion as a couple. Tynabekova began Aliya Tussupbekova, president of WDS only three months ago but the Modern and Sports Dance Fed- she promises to become one of the eration. leading athletes. The Kazakhstan Open was or- In the duo standard (class two) ganised by the Agency of Sports programme, a couple from Taipei and Physical Training Affairs, the was the leader. The couple compet- Kazakh National Paralympic Com- ed with athletes from Kazakhstan. mittee and the Modern and Sport World champions, South Korean Dance Federation.

Nubali won due to focusing on the tour as the new season started and taking advantage of opportunities to attack during the race. B8 Nation&Capital capital Wednesday, july 30, 2014 After 13 Years, New Transport and Logistics Business Wedding Palace to Development Tour Leads be Built in Astana to Potential Partnerships By Julia Rutz of the project. The model palace By Michelle Witte was agreed to by the Head of the ASTANA – A new wedding State, but the whole project is ASTANA – Fifteen small and palace will emerge in Astana soon still under development. That is medium-sized business owners, in- as part of the Zhastar Palace, said why I cannot tell you about the cluding four women, in the transport the administrator of the Zhastar internal design of the building,” and logistics sector returned to Ka- zakhstan on June 20 from a business reconstruction programme and explained Zhanbosinov. director of the Nurli Astana Cor- development tour through Washing- The reconstruction is expected ton, DC; Chicago, Illinois; Jackson- porate Fund, Sharmerden Zhan- to be finished by the end of 2017. bosinov. ville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, The project is being executed by where they met potential American “Zhastar Palace is going to be the St. Petersburg-based com- partners, received general and sector- reconstructed. The name of the pany Studio 44 in cooperation specific business training and learned complex will remain the same, with the BASIS Design Institute, about the American business climate. but it will become more func- which won the construction ten- At least four of the entrepreneurs, tional. Apart from the wedding der last June. who come from across Kazakhstan, palace, which will offer different According to the Astana Mu- have returned with specific plans to halls for wedding ceremonies, nicipal Architecture and City partner with an American company this complex will also include a Planning Office, the building they met during the trip. centre for youth development and license was given to the Nurli The business development tour, an employment services centre,” Astana Corporate Fund on March which ran from May 30 to June 20, said Zhanbosinov. 12, 2014. was the 11th tour conducted by the The project seems likely to at- There have been no wedding Kazakhstan Business Connections tract a lot of attention, as an air palaces in the capital for the Programme, a project co-funded by the government of Kazakhstan and bridge will be erected along Abay past 14 years. The last institu- Street, leading to the entrance of USAID as part of the Kazakhstan- tion for marriage registration was U.S. Programme for Economic the building. The cost of the re- closed in 2000 and completely Development and implemented by U.S., where competition is fierce. companies are interested in the Ka- ing conversations about buying and construction, however, remains demolished in 2001. Since then, Volunteers for Economic Growth “Americans like the idea that, hav- zakh markets at all, given that their selling with lengthy introductions unknown. Astana’s newlyweds have rented Alliance (VEGA) and the Interna- ing invested some money, they will country is still relatively unknown. and small talk. “The technical draft of the re- private banquet halls or invited tional Executive Services Corps receive high revenues. We are a “Sometimes [the American busi- “The most positive effect from the construction project will be ap- wedding officiants to restaurants (IESC). The programme is also part reasonable investment for them to ness owners] don’t know where trip to me was to see how American proved before September 1 this in order to have the marriage reg- of Kazakhstan’s Business Road- receive future income.” Kazakhstan is. And we always tell companies work in action: manage- year. Only after that will we be istration occur during the celebra- map 2020. This tour was the pro- Unfortunately, Belyayev said, our people, ‘When you go, don’t be ment, methods in their offices. This able to tell you the general cost tion. gramme’s second transport and lo- his company won’t be able to surprised [if people don’t know Ka- also helped me to meet new part- gistics tour. Other tours have been benefit from the new incentives zakhstan]; try to represent our coun- ners not only in the U.S. but among in the healthcare, information and Kazakhstan is extended to foreign try as best you can.’” the participants of my group,” said communication technology, agri- investors, because his project will At a press conference in Almaty Anatoliy Romashko of Almaty in culture and livestock, construction come in under the $20 million marking the return of the entrepre- his feedback about the tour. “I really and the food industry, all designated threshold for benefits. “I believe neurs on June 20, Gabit Lesbekov, liked the experience of negotiations priority sectors of the Kazakh econ- this is not right, since $20 million managing director of Kazakhstan’s that I had during the trip. All the omy. Before the programme ends is a big amount of money for an Damu Fund, which recruits entrepre- knowledge and experience will help this December, two more tours, in SME. If we were eligible for these neurs to apply for the programme, me in expanding my business,” said the textiles and food industry sec- incentives, I could have conducted said, “Implementation of the project Kairat Zhienalin in his trip feedback. tors, will visit different American negotiations with foreign investors results not only in the development The Business Connections Pro- cities. in an absolutely different way,” he of entrepreneurs’ business skills, but gramme keeps in touch with par- In feedback collected shortly af- commented. Companies eligible also in expansion of business con- ticipants, contacting them every six ter the trip, four of the entrepreneurs for businesses development trips tacts. After the business develop- months to see how their businesses reported that they were planning must fit the Kazakh classifications ment trip, participants apply the new are developing and track any con- to use products they had encoun- of small business (no more than 50 knowledge in practice and introduce tracts or other activities arising from tered, including American software employees) or medium-sized busi- their managerial experience obtained the trip. So far, out of the 132 en- for tracking and organising truck ness (no more than 250 employ- abroad.” trepreneurs from Kazakhstan’s 16 movements for trucking compa- ees). Learning about different styles regions who have taken part in the nies, American equipment for tire Gaukhar Yessentayeva, chief of of doing business is one of the pro- programme over the past two years, retreading and American concrete- party of the USAID Business Con- gramme’s benefits. Because most 13 have concluded contracts total- road-building technology. nections Project in Astana, told The participants on the tours don’t speak ling over $13 million with U.S. com- Zharilgap Kulchikov, owner of Astana Times on July 26 that in ad- English, Yessentayeva said, they panies. The biggest contract so far a trucking company from Aktau, dition to getting training and meet- are provided with translators who is a three-year, $10 million contract plans to use American truck track- ing American partners, trip par- accompany them to meetings and between the city of Karaganda and ing software, as does Yevgeniya ticipants also strengthen ties among trainings. The directness of Ameri- an American IT company to supply Rybakova of Kostanay. Yuliya Nur- themselves. They also act as busi- can business meetings is often mobile connection stations. The lat- mukhamedova, owner of a tire-re- ness ambassadors for Kazakhstan. surprising to the Kazakh business est trip appears likely to add to this treading plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Many are surprised that American owners, who are used to preced- total very soon. reported that she plans to purchase technology she saw in action during the trip. Oleg Belyayev, director of Ridder TransStroi and Auto Fort in Ridder, is very interested in bring- ing the concrete-slab road technol- ogy he saw in the U.S. to Kazakh- stan. Belyayev told Kapital.kz on July 4 that he planned to meet with Oblast Akim Berdybek Saparbayev to discuss the road-building tech- nology and the American partners ready to invest in Kazakhstan. “I will show that there is good technology available, there are American partners who are ready to come with funds,” he said. He also said that the Americans he met on the business development tour were Zhastar Palace will be reconstructed to accommodate the new wedding palace attracted to the high returns possible with different halls for wedding ceremonies. in Central Asia, higher than in the Turkish Tourism Industry Representatives Provide Training in Astana By Julia Rutz “The committee is expressing ing the seminar will be used far hope that this event will contribute and wide. According to her, the ASTANA – Representatives of to further development of the tour- training programme was attended the Turkish Ministry of Culture and ism industry in Kazakhstan, which by human resources department Tourism came to Astana to train 86 positively affects the image of our representatives, front office man- local hotel industry workers, who country abroad. Turkey, as a tour- agers, office managers, food and earned international certificates ist destination, has great experi- beverage department representa- by the end of the programme. The training was organised as part of ence in this sphere and we are very tives and chefs. It was also said the city’s preparation for interna- glad that Turkish experts came to that similar seminars will be or- tional exposition EXPO 2017. us in order to transfer their expe- ganised in the future. According to Deputy Chairman rience and improve the provision The training addressed some of the Committee for Industry and of tourist services in Kazakhstan,” of the most important sectors of Tourism of the Kazakhstan's Min- said Saimasayev. the tourism industry, including istry of Industry and New Tech- Manager of Kazakhstan’s asso- seminars on front office activities, nologies Muhit Saimasayev, inter- ciation of hotels and restaurants housekeeping, food production, national seminars are high-priority Elnura Dzashimova expressed her food and beverage service and per- events in the run up to EXPO 2017. hope that knowledge attained dur- sonal improvement.