Ryskulova, Madiana; Abenov, Yernur; Temirzakhkyzy, Kassiyet(Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-04-14)
This research examines the prevalence of gender discrimination in universities of Kazakhstan. By employing Morley's micropolitics framework, this study focuses on the experiences of people and groups in order to understand ...
Dosmaganbetov, Ablay(Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-04)
The Ph.D. Thesis considers the relationship between the EITI and sustainable development such as good governance, investment climate, and socio-economic development linkages in resource-rich developing economies. Generally, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tanaguzova, Mereke(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-05)
The primary objective of this academic research is to evaluate the impact of trade policy
on trade performance. Particularly, the study investigates the impact of World Trade Organisation
(WTO) on trade performance of ...
Makatova, Anara(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2022-04-26)
The local community and social infrastructure development projects implemented by the extractive sector companies in the frame of their corporate social responsibility (CSR), if effective, can be an important source of ...
Makulbayeva, Gulnur(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-04-27)
This dissertation focuses on public councils (PC) of Kazakhstan, which are consultative-advisory bodies established in 2016 with the purpose to offer recommendations to state bodies. The research aims to answer the following ...
Nurgozhina, Zhaniya; Nurzhanov, Islambek; Saktaganov, Daulet(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-11-05)
In light of Kazakhstan's impressive economic achievements over its three-decade period
of independence, its strategic geographic positioning and substantial oil and gas reserves
have facilitated the country's capacity ...
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 ...
Rakhimova, Gulmira; Shalmanov, Adilzhan; Mendagaziyeva, Sabina(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-11-07)
This research aims at the evaluation and comparison of the environmental and social standards and practices of national, regional, and international development institutions operating in Kazakhstan on enforcing environmental ...
Mussabekova, Ainur; Aldanova, Malika; Turganova, Alua(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-11-07)
Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, has been attracting significant interest as one of the key instruments for governments in maintaining the sustainability of local communities. The CSR approaches include not only ...
Rakhimov, Bakhtiyar; Igenbekova, Zhanna; Bolatuly, Ratmir(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-11-21)
Participation of the young generation in democracy promotes active citizenship, strengthens social responsibility and can enhance democratic processes and institutions. Young people can offer to societies much, from ...
Malik, Zarina; Sembayeva, Zhanel(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2021-04-23)
The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between academic performance and emotional intelligence using a primary dataset from Nazarbayev University (NU) and Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU). We ...
Serikbay, Yerassyl; Syzdykova, Zarina; Tyo, Danna(Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy, 2022-04-21)
Corruption literature has long debated the influence of corruption on the business performance of small- and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs), suggesting that corruption can either “grease the wheels” or “sand the wheels” ...
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, ...
Amantay, Akbota; Chaia, Amina(Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023-04-14)
This research aims to examine how the current recycling communication practices are implemented by the Akimat of Astana and measure how well these practices contribute to citizens’ awareness about the recycling issues and ...
Kassiyet, Temirzakhkyzy; Madiana, Ryskulova; Yernur, Abenov(Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023)
This research examines the prevalence of gender discrimination in universities of Kazakhstan. By employing Morley's micropolitics framework, this study focuses on the experiences of people and groups in order to understand ...
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 ...
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 ...
Assemova, Aigerim; Bapisheva, Amira; Turganov, Daulet(Graduate School of Public Policy, 2023)
This paper aims to find the significant determinants of satisfaction with the compulsory social health insurance policy in Kazakhstan. From the comprehensive literature review, it is found that communication, access, health ...