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  • Nurbek, Dostay; Aubakirova, Fatikha (Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023)
    Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become the fifth documented pandemic since the 1918 flu pandemic. According to the official statistics, as of March 2023, it has claimed nearly 7 million ...
  • Kassymova, Anar; Askerov, Azamat (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2017)
    This project explores the public policy issues associated with flooding in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan through compared research focused on the province of Alberta, Canada. These regions are similar in size, climate, ...
  • Anessova, Ainur; Konkasheva, Biganym (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2017)
    This paper analyzes the current government policies in Kazakhstan related to disability care with specific focus on ASD programs and support. More specifically, the study questions how ASD is classified as a disorder in ...
  • Aubakirova, Sezim; Alimkhan, Yenlik (Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-04)
    Kazakhstan began repatriation policies after independence as part of its national identity and demographic policy. The repatriation process consists of migration and integration. Integration, in turn, means sustainable ...
  • Khadessov, Rauan; Sembayeva, Nazira; Uakbayev, Bektur (Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-11-19)
    We live in a world of abundant resources, but we also realize that nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger. Food security remains an elusive objective throughout many developing countries. Each state's ...
  • Kutym, Laziza; Ussen, Azhar (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2019-04-26)
    The Fukushima nuclear power plant accident is a focusing event which dragged attention from mass media, public and governments throughout the World. While the nuclear accident compelled some countries to review their plans ...
  • Taibassarova, Arailym; Makulbekova, Madina (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2019-04-26)
    Today, Open Government principles are implemented by countries in order to create appropriate conditions for effective governance and public policy system. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness ...
  • Kuketayeva, Dinara; Yessetov, Nurbek; Muratuly, Assetbek (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2019-04-26)
    In 2015, the government of Kazakhstan set a bold goal of becoming a transparent and accountable government. To achieve that goal, Open Government portal was launched with five components that cover various aspects of ...
  • Ydyas, Assem; Akhmetbek, Aizhan (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2019)
    This study investigates how the implementation of public-private partnerships affects the autonomy of private schools in Astana. Public-private partnership policy in school education is a strategy to improve the quality ...
  • Irgibayev, Arsen; Karabayeva, Anara (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2017)
    Kazakhstani government has adopted the Concept on Transition to Green Economy in 2013 to join 30 developed countries in the world. The Concept aims to increase the share of renewable energy resources in energy profile to ...
  • Nurmagambetova, Kuralay; Bolatbay, Omar; Akhmediya, Almas (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2018-04-20)
    The share of SMEs in the economy of Kazakhstan is very low, despite their crucial role in generating employment and driving economic growth. The presence of a large informal sector exacerbates this situation by deterring ...
  • Baimaganbetova, Aigerim; Toktarova, Nazym (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2018-04-20)
    Climate change is one of the most important global issues nowadays and it is important to achieve sustainable energy use and conservation to reduce its impact. Researchers claim that buildings contribute to approximately ...
  • Atenova, Moldir; Sanbayeva, Akmaral; Sharipova, Nazgul (Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023)
    Understanding the role of history in shaping a nation's identity is paramount. The narrative surrounding historical events holds immense power, capable of fueling ethnic tensions and a host of other complications. Thus, ...
  • Mukhtarova, Akbikesh (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2022-04)
    Since Land Commissions (LCs) with civil society engagement functioning under local municipalities (akimats) is a recent phenomenon in Kazakhstan (2018), except for media reports, little to no attention is paid in academic ...
  • Mukhtarova, Akbikesh (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2022-04-22)
    Since Land Commissions (LCs) with civil society engagement functioning under local municipalities (akimats) is a recent phenomenon in Kazakhstan (2018), except for media reports, little to no attention is paid in academic ...
  • Almazbek kyzy, Zhazgul; Kalachev, Kuanysh (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2018)
    This study aims to explore the factors that push young Kazakhstani citizens of ages from 23 to 30 years old with higher education degrees and certain work experience to emigrate to foreign countries. The research is ...
  • Makenova, Aigerim; Ybyrayeva, Zumred (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2018)
    This study reports on the current motivational moods of healthcare workers employed at one of the public polyclinics of Astana. Public healthcare organizations are mostly funded by the state and also have the right to work ...
  • Khamzina, Guldana (Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-12)
    After gaining independence in 1991, the question of national identity has become one of the challenges in Central Asia. As newly emerged countries, each state took different directions in conceptualizing the notion of ...
  • Toleu, Gulbagira; Dautova, Nargiz; Kurmanov, Gibrat (Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2019-04-26)
    This project studies perceptions of nation-branding in the government and private sectors of Kazakhstan. The project aims to identify how difference and similarity of perceptions shape nation-branding strategies and policies ...
  • Kurmanov, Bakhytzhan (Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-05)
    This dissertation asks why authoritarian regimes in Central Asia adopt the Open Government reform. This question is investigated by analyzing the 14 sub-cases from the Central Asian region that bring a new perspective on ...