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Item Open Access Trailblazers of the Steppe: Inspiring narratives of Kazakh women entrepreneurs(Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business, 2024) Yousafzai, Shumaila; Aljanova, Nurlykhan; Kulbatyrov, NurlanA robust economy is fundamentally built on a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. In Kazakhstan, there is a strong and growing commitment to supporting women in entrepreneurship. Both governmental and non-governmental organizations within the country are implementing various initiatives to assist women eager to grow their businesses. Official data reveals that women lead half of Kazakhstan’s small and medium-sized enterprises, contributing at least 40% to the national GDP. Gender equality, including the support of female entrepreneurship, is a key priority in the country’s national policy. A critical aspect of this support is the facilitation of financial resources and incentives for women entrepreneurs. Government programs provide access to loans, grants, and subsidies specifically tailored to women, designed to stimulate the development and expansion of their businesses. Additionally, various organizations and platforms have been established to educate and advise women entrepreneurs. For instance, the program “Development of Entrepreneurial Potential ‘Men kasіpker’ in the Republic of Kazakhstan” is an initiative developed within the framework of the Small and Medium-Sized Business Development Concept, set to run until 2030.Item Open Access Office design and dignity at work in the knowledge economy(Palgrave McMillan, 2016) Nikolaeva, Ralitza; Dello Russo, SilviaThe current chapter looks at a grossly overlooked aspect affecting employee dignity in the workplace – the physical environment. While the knowledge economy has grown tremendously in the last four decades, researchers have not paid much attention to the new needs of the physical workspace despite the fact that office buildings represent the second largest financial overhead after human resource. At the same time, the physical space is a critical element in the organization of the processes, activities and ultimately the power structure of any organization.