Over the course of seven days, Almaty became a platform bringing together the country’s most talented schoolchildren, young innovators, experts, business representatives and international organizations to jointly develop environmental solutions …
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Global Affairs
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, Teach for Qazaqstan and TeachersLab Continue to Advance Teacher Leadership in Kazakhstan
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe session was organized by UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with Teach for Qazaqstan and TeachersLab, marking another step in the partners’ ongoing collaboration to strengthen teachers’ professional capacity and foster a culture …
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Economy & Development
Advancing Energy Security and Jobs Through the Transformative Rogun Hydropower Project
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 30, 2026—The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today the second phase of financing for the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP), which is expected to create over 30,000 direct and …
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Economy & Development
Advancing Energy Security and Jobs Through the Transformative Rogun Hydropower Project
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 30, 2026—The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today the second phase of financing for the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP), which is expected to create over 30,000 direct and …
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Economy & Development
Kazakhstan’s Irrigation Overhaul: Less Waste, Better Harvests
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauStanding at the edge of a newly lined canal in Shymkent, farmer Atabek Kozhabekov reflects on his most recent harvest. “This year we planted cotton. Seedling counts rose. Compared to last year, productivity …
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Astana: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Amina Lahreche visited Kazakhstan during June 3-12, 2026, to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook, and policy priorities. At the conclusion …
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Governance & Politics
Kazakhstan launches UNESCO’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM)
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn 16 January 2026, the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, with the support of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ICESCO, officially launched UNESCO’s Readiness …
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Global Affairs
International Symposium on the Golden Horde held in Astana under the patronage of UNESCO
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAstana, Kazakhstan, 19 May 2026 – The International Symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, Identity” opened in Astana with the participation of H.E. Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, …
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Global Affairs
Opening of the International Forum “Partnership for Peace and Art” in Karaganda
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe forum brought together representatives from Azerbaijan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, heads Clubs for UNESCO of Kazakhstan, representatives of international organizations, educational and cultural institutions, as well as artists …
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Economy & Development
Strengthening Skills and Boosting Human Capital Can Unlock Productivity and Jobs in Kazakhstan, Says New World Bank Report
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauASTANA, May 13, 2026 — Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to remain resilient over the medium term, though growth is set to moderate following a period of strong demand-led expansion, according to …