Articles by Anel Bersimbayeva 

ASTANA – The ESG Forum in Astana brought together policymakers, business leaders, and experts on Oct. 30 to explore how integrating environmental, social, and governance principles can enhance long-term competitiveness and strengthen the nation’s economic resilience. The forum served as a key platform for developing systemic recommendations on the implementation of ESG approaches, particularly for…

ASTANA – The country is positioning higher education as the engine of its next economic transformation. Branch campuses of top global universities, new research infrastructure, and cutting-edge technologies are turning the country into a rising regional academic hub. “We are creating the conditions for top global universities to open their campuses here and to become…

ASTANA – Duke University and Berik and Bayan Kaniyev Foundation signed an agreement on June 27 to establish a dedicated scholarship for Kazakh citizens to pursue an MBA at the university’s renowned Fuqua School of Business. The Berik and Bayan Kaniyev Scholarship is the first scholarship launched by Duke University in Kazakhstan and the broader…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on targeted capital funds and endowment funds on June 30. The law aims to establish a legal framework for the creation of endowment funds designed to support science and innovation, education, healthcare and social protection of the population through investment income. Endowments are financial assets,…

ASTANA – The business strategy is anchored in three core pillars: contributing to the economy, maintaining environmental standards and investing in human capital. That’s the philosophy of Kazakh businessman Kenges Rakishev, who views business not merely as a means of generating profit, but as a boost for sustainable transformation.  His company’s portfolio includes diverse sectors…