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Kazakhstan economy
June 16, 2017
Kazakhstan’s Labor Union Crackdown Draws International Criticism
By Casey Michel
The International Labor Organization notes “serious obstacles” to establishment of unions.
June 14, 2017
Pension Fund Problems in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
After centralizing privately-held pensions into an agency run by the Central Bank, Astana made a few questionable investments.
May 12, 2017
Kazakhstan Set for Economic Recovery, But What Next?
By Catherine Putz
As Astana enters an upturn, sustaining reform momentum will be vital as will confronting corruption.
April 04, 2017
Ranking the Central Asian States as Investment Destinations
By Stanislav Pritchin
25 years after independence, which Central Asian and South Caucasian countries are the best (and worst) places to invest?
February 18, 2017
Can Kazakhstan Look to Uzbekistan for Economic Dynamism?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia’s borders and Stalin; radio in the region and more; recommended links.
December 05, 2016
Trump and Nazarbayev’s ‘Miracle’ Chat
By Casey Michel
The next US president seems to have a predilection for praising autocrats.
December 02, 2016
Is a Banking Supergiant in the Making in Kazakhstan?
By Paolo Sorbello
The country's two largest banks -- Halyk Bank and Qazkom -- could merge next year
December 01, 2016
Kazakhstan at 25
By Aigerim Toleukhanova, Nygmet Ibadildin
The last Soviet republic to declare independence has come a long way since 1991, but challenges remain.
October 25, 2016
External Shocks Continue to Put Pressure on Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The IMF forecasts the slowest economic recovery in almost two decades.
October 17, 2016
Kashagan Restart Gives Kazakhstan Hope
By Paolo Sorbello
The oil project met its deadline, but will it be sustainable?
October 05, 2016
Putin and Nazarbayev Trade Compliments at Business Forum
By Catherine Putz
Bilateral trade between the strategic partners, however, remains depressed.
July 29, 2016
Brexit's Impact on Kazakhstan
By Samuel Ramani
Kazakhstan has especially close ties with Britain. What happens when the U.K. leaves the EU?