On 6 March, the ORTA Community hosted a MIND-Talks lecture dedicated to gender economics. On the eve of International Women’s Day, Dean of the International School of Economics at MNU, Saule Kemelbaeva, delivered a thought-provoking talk on key issues surrounding gender inequality in Kazakhstan and globally.
Main topics of discussion included:
- Why do women in Kazakhstan earn less than men, despite having high levels of education?
- How do social, economic, and cultural factors contribute to income and opportunity gaps?
- What solutions could help narrow these gaps and promote gender equality?
The lecture sparked lively discussion among participants, who exchanged views on potential ways to address these challenges.
MIND-Talks continue! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and join us at the next event.
On 4 February 2025, MIND at Maqsut Narikbayev University, in partnership with the World Bank, hosted the presentation of the Kazakhstan Economic Update 2025. The event brought together leading experts to discuss key issues related to fiscal policy, sustainable investment, and the financial stability of Kazakhstan.
During the event, the new World Bank report was presented, providing an in-depth analysis of Kazakhstan’s current economic landscape and future development prospects.
Experts focused on the country’s medium-term fiscal policy programme and strategies for increasing public revenue aimed at enhancing macroeconomic stability. Special attention was given to the role of fiscal policy in promoting long-term economic growth and its implications for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where participants engaged directly with experts, raising questions on key economic challenges and opportunities.
