1) Kazakhstan's national futsal team won the bronze medal at the 2016 European Futsal Championship in their debut appearance at the tournament. They defeated the host nation Serbia 5-2 in the third place match.
2) Kazakhstan began the tournament with a loss but upset reigning champions Italy in the quarterfinals. They then lost to powerhouse Spain in the semifinals.
3) In the bronze medal match, Kazakhstan took a 1-0 lead late in the first half and dominated the second half, scoring four more goals to secure their nation's first ever European futsal medal.
The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the 25th summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the CIS remains an important platform for cooperation and its experience is useful for other integration organizations. He noted that member states must coordinate their economic and transportation policies to improve project efficiency. The document also summarizes Kazakhstan's foreign minister's participation in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, including bilateral meetings. It discusses Kazakhstan's priorities as an upcoming member of the UN Security Council. Finally, it provides an overview of the work being done by Kazakhstan's National Center for Biotechnology, focusing on developing innovative technologies.
This document provides a summary of news from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and President Putin of Russia met in Astana to discuss bilateral cooperation and attended the Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum, where over 1,300 representatives from both countries discussed expanding trade.
2) Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov attended several EU-related meetings and conferences in Brussels to discuss Kazakhstan's cooperation with the EU on issues like trade, investment, and regional security in Central Asia.
3) The document profiles Kazakh freestyle wrestler Akzhurek Tanatarov and his athletic career, including winning bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
1. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China where he reiterated his proposal to establish a single global organization to promote worldwide development.
2. Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, signing several documents to increase cooperation.
3. The Kazakh Foreign Ministry held its third annual contest on foreign media coverage of Kazakhstan, awarding journalists from various countries and regions for their articles highlighting Kazakhstan.
The heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union member states met to discuss expanding cooperation with partner organizations and countries. President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan proposed designating 2016 as the year to deepen economic relations between the EAEU and third countries. The EAEU seeks to become more integrated into the global economic system. An international conference in Astana on "Religions Against Terrorism" aimed to discuss the role of religious leaders in countering terrorism and promoting peace. Participants stressed the need to address the root causes of terrorism. A meeting of Kazakhstan's Foreign Investors Council discussed the potential for the new Astana International Financial Centre to become a regional financial hub. An aviation inspector interviewed discussed overcoming challenges as a female
The document discusses discussions that took place at the 13th Eurasian Media Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. International politicians, economists, journalists and others from over 50 countries discussed global economics and social developments. Speakers noted Kazakhstan's example of different nationalities living in harmony and called for open discussion of world problems. President Nazarbayev's reforms in Kazakhstan to diversify the economy beyond commodities were also discussed. The Kazakh President met with the President of Uzbekistan to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, transport and other issues. Finally, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister wrote an article calling for engagement instead of isolation to solve global problems, and the EXPO 2017 commissioner is seeking participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana
Michael McFaul. "The Reset": Theory, Results, Future.usembassyru
Michael McFaul gave a presentation on the theory, results, and future of the U.S.-Russian "reset" policy. The theory was based on shared interests between the countries, developing multi-dimensional relationships, and increased engagement. Results included new arms control agreements, cooperation on Afghanistan and Iran, increased trade and investment, and growing people-to-people ties. Going forward, the agenda focuses on furthering economic cooperation while managing differences over issues like Syria and values.
The document summarizes:
1) John W. Ashe was appointed President of the 68th UN General Assembly session and will focus on promoting discussions on formulating sustainable development goals to replace the MDGs.
2) As President, Ashe will hold three high-level events and three thematic debates on issues related to the post-2015 development agenda like the role of women and youth, human rights, and water/sanitation.
3) Thomas Gass was recently appointed as Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs at UN DESA. He has extensive experience in development and hopes to play a catalytic role in discussions on sustainable development goals.
The document is a newsletter from the Business Council of Mongolia that summarizes news from Mongolia in the areas of business, economy, politics and indicators. It includes highlights of recent business deals and projects in Mongolia such as the opening of a KFC and plans for a dinosaur park. It also summarizes economic indicators and political events such as the passage of a new Securities Law. The newsletter recap details the most recent BCM meeting where speakers discussed an upcoming expo on Mongolia's development, the history of US-Mongolia relations, and the city and national government's plans to increase green space and forests in Mongolia.
The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the 25th summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the CIS remains an important platform for cooperation and its experience is useful for other integration organizations. He noted that member states must coordinate their economic and transportation policies to improve project efficiency. The document also summarizes Kazakhstan's foreign minister's participation in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, including bilateral meetings. It discusses Kazakhstan's priorities as an upcoming member of the UN Security Council. Finally, it provides an overview of the work being done by Kazakhstan's National Center for Biotechnology, focusing on developing innovative technologies.
This document provides a summary of news from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and President Putin of Russia met in Astana to discuss bilateral cooperation and attended the Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum, where over 1,300 representatives from both countries discussed expanding trade.
2) Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov attended several EU-related meetings and conferences in Brussels to discuss Kazakhstan's cooperation with the EU on issues like trade, investment, and regional security in Central Asia.
3) The document profiles Kazakh freestyle wrestler Akzhurek Tanatarov and his athletic career, including winning bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
1. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China where he reiterated his proposal to establish a single global organization to promote worldwide development.
2. Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, signing several documents to increase cooperation.
3. The Kazakh Foreign Ministry held its third annual contest on foreign media coverage of Kazakhstan, awarding journalists from various countries and regions for their articles highlighting Kazakhstan.
The heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union member states met to discuss expanding cooperation with partner organizations and countries. President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan proposed designating 2016 as the year to deepen economic relations between the EAEU and third countries. The EAEU seeks to become more integrated into the global economic system. An international conference in Astana on "Religions Against Terrorism" aimed to discuss the role of religious leaders in countering terrorism and promoting peace. Participants stressed the need to address the root causes of terrorism. A meeting of Kazakhstan's Foreign Investors Council discussed the potential for the new Astana International Financial Centre to become a regional financial hub. An aviation inspector interviewed discussed overcoming challenges as a female
The document discusses discussions that took place at the 13th Eurasian Media Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. International politicians, economists, journalists and others from over 50 countries discussed global economics and social developments. Speakers noted Kazakhstan's example of different nationalities living in harmony and called for open discussion of world problems. President Nazarbayev's reforms in Kazakhstan to diversify the economy beyond commodities were also discussed. The Kazakh President met with the President of Uzbekistan to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, transport and other issues. Finally, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister wrote an article calling for engagement instead of isolation to solve global problems, and the EXPO 2017 commissioner is seeking participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana
Michael McFaul. "The Reset": Theory, Results, Future.usembassyru
Michael McFaul gave a presentation on the theory, results, and future of the U.S.-Russian "reset" policy. The theory was based on shared interests between the countries, developing multi-dimensional relationships, and increased engagement. Results included new arms control agreements, cooperation on Afghanistan and Iran, increased trade and investment, and growing people-to-people ties. Going forward, the agenda focuses on furthering economic cooperation while managing differences over issues like Syria and values.
The document summarizes:
1) John W. Ashe was appointed President of the 68th UN General Assembly session and will focus on promoting discussions on formulating sustainable development goals to replace the MDGs.
2) As President, Ashe will hold three high-level events and three thematic debates on issues related to the post-2015 development agenda like the role of women and youth, human rights, and water/sanitation.
3) Thomas Gass was recently appointed as Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs at UN DESA. He has extensive experience in development and hopes to play a catalytic role in discussions on sustainable development goals.
The document is a newsletter from the Business Council of Mongolia that summarizes news from Mongolia in the areas of business, economy, politics and indicators. It includes highlights of recent business deals and projects in Mongolia such as the opening of a KFC and plans for a dinosaur park. It also summarizes economic indicators and political events such as the passage of a new Securities Law. The newsletter recap details the most recent BCM meeting where speakers discussed an upcoming expo on Mongolia's development, the history of US-Mongolia relations, and the city and national government's plans to increase green space and forests in Mongolia.
A study of pakistan china defense relations (2000-2012)Alexander Decker
This document summarizes Pakistan and China's defense relations from 2000 to 2012. It discusses how the two countries have strengthened their bilateral defense cooperation through various agreements and high-level visits, despite facing hurdles. Some key events mentioned include the 2005 Treaty of Good Neighborliness, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's 2010 visit to Pakistan where several deals were signed, and Pakistani PM Gillani's 2011 visit to China following Osama bin Laden's death, where China pledged support against potential US or Indian attacks. The document outlines the historical background of relations before analyzing the current state of bilateral diplomatic and defense ties.
The Istanbul Process provides a new agenda for regional cooperation in the ‘Heart of Asia’ by placing Afghanistan at its center and engaging the ‘Heart of Asia’ countries in sincere and result‐oriented cooperation for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, as well as a secure and prosperous region as a whole.
The countries participating in the Istanbul process have agreed on the following three elements for the follow-up to the Istanbul Process:
A) Political consultation involving Afghanistan and its near and extended neighbours.
B) A sustained incremental approach to implementation of the Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) identified in the Istanbul Process document; and
C) Seeking to contribute and bring greater coherence to the work of various regional processes and organisations, particularly as they relate to Afghanistan.
The Third Annual Kazakhstan-United States Convention will take place in Washington, DC on December 8, 2015. Distinguished members of the U.S. Congress, representatives of Kazakh government, and business leaders will speak at the Convention. The Convention sponsors are recognized for their generosity and support.
The document summarizes a study on Xi Jinping and China's new leadership following the 18th Party Congress. It provides profiles of over 40 members of the new governing bodies, and analyzes policies around agriculture, the environment, corruption and other issues. It also introduces two important members of the new government: Xu Shaoshi, the new head of the National Development and Reform Commission, who has power over China's economy but whose focus on development raises environmental concerns; and Jiang Jiemin, who now heads the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission despite being responsible for previous oil spills as head of CNPC, indicating the ongoing influence of patron Zhou Yongkang. The study provides insight into China's
The document discusses the 23rd annual meeting of the governing council of the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC). Key points include:
- The governing council endorsed recommendations to reform the CFC's mandate and operations. An open-ended committee was formed to work on reforms and present an interim report in April.
- Member state representatives voiced support for reforming the CFC's role to address issues like commodity price volatility and ensuring the organization's continued relevance. Kenya supported flexibility in reform options while focusing on a sustainable solution.
- The meeting was held in The Hague and included remarks from the Dutch government supporting the CFC's role in global commodity discussions and encouraging partnerships.
The document summarizes the key discussions and outcomes of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Governing Council of the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC). The meeting endorsed recommendations to reform the CFC's mandate and operations. An open-ended committee will work on reforms and present an interim report in July. The host government representative encouraged the CFC to engage more with the private sector, international agencies, NGOs, and researchers to better support development cooperation.
This week, the APK - an institution of Kazakhstan's democracy, held a session dedicated to Kazakhstan's Independence, and both the Saudi and Spanish Foreign Ministers held separate visits to Astana for the first time.
Social Media Storytelling: An Overview of Tactics and TechniquesStephanie Russell
This document provides an overview of current social media trends, techniques, and best practices for managing a social media presence and telling a company or organization's story online. It recommends focusing on storytelling, two-way communication, transparency, keeping content fresh, adopting new features, and using analytics tools like UTM codes and Google Analytics. Specific tactics discussed include developing an editorial calendar, setting goals, cultivating local partnerships, and changing visual content regularly. Metrics showed large increases in engagement for a port authority's social media pages and websites after implementing a campaign around a hashtag. The document concludes by suggesting ways to apply newer platforms and features like video, Snapchat filters, Instagram ads, and custom audiences.
The document discusses several topics:
1) The Eurasian Media Forum in Astana saw over 400 delegates from 50+ countries discuss global economics and social issues. International politicians, economists, and journalists were among the 30 speakers.
2) At a meeting in Tashkent, Kazakh and Uzbek presidents Nazarbayev and Karimov discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and culture between their countries.
3) The EXPO 2017 commissioner is promoting participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana expo focused on future energy, signing memoranda with Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held its 15th winter meeting in Vienna, Austria to discuss the refugee crisis and situation in Ukraine. Kazakh Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the assembly, urging implementation of the Minsk agreements to solve the Ukraine crisis and cooperation to combat threats like terrorism. He invited members to a May conference in Astana on religions against terrorism and updated the group on Kazakhstan's reforms under the Plan of the Nation, including upcoming early parliamentary elections monitored by OSCE observers.
The document summarizes key events from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed over 1,500 participants at the 24th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, emphasizing unity among ethnicities.
2) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made his first official visit to Kazakhstan to meet with President Nazarbayev and Foreign Minister Idrissov, discussing expanding bilateral cooperation.
3) Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo visited Kazakhstan to discuss trade, the environment, and business ties, signing agreements to strengthen cooperation.
"Multichannel vs. Producer S01E01 – Basics"
Online grocery sales is like Yeti – everybody heard about it, but no one saw it. Is online grocery separate channel or part of customer journey? So it’s marketing, sales or both. Producer and online grocery cooperation basics. Key problems and simple solutions. Next steps of PL online grocery market development.
"Going EAST. Challenges and tips to enter new markets. Spotlight on Poland"
1. Different strategies to enter new markets 2. Overview of eCommerce market and size of the opportunity in the CEE region 3. Important factors for customers to be taken into consideration
"Lessons learned from hundreds of A/B tests" Discover how A/B testing can help you improve your website's conversion. The objective is to go through certain good practices which will enable businesses to avoid some of the pitfalls encountered when implementing A/B testing. They are born out of the experiences, both positive and negative, that our clients have had when carrying out their testing.
Small businesses are a major driver of growth in e-commerce. While big players see success online, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) contribute 45% of all goods sold and are growing 20% annually. SMBs succeed online due to their passion and creativity, knowledge of niche markets, and ability to provide a personal customer experience and local advice. However, SMBs face challenges of lack of capital, competition, and lack of help. To help SMBs thrive, e-commerce platforms need to provide simple and affordable online store solutions that SMBs can fully control, and support to help SMBs focus on their products and customers.
"Solving business challenges with open-source applications - OroCRM and OroCommerce"
Oro is the company behind OroCRM the most flexible Open Source Customer Relationships Management platform and OroCommerce The only True Open Source B2B e-Commerce application. Oro approach to solve business challenges is that no two businesses are alike. That is why OroCRM and OroCommerce are built with flexibility and extendibility in mind. Our goal is to provide organizations the ability to extend core product functionality and customize features to fit their business needs. This presentation will discuss Oro’s ground breaking application and will highlight cases where OroCRM’s open source approach and flexibility was the driving force behind our ability to deliver innovative solutions.
The document provides biographical information on several famous American gangsters from the 1920s including Al Capone, Dutch Schultz, and Baby Face Nelson. It discusses that Al Capone was known as the "King of Chicago" and engaged in bootlegging, smuggling, and prostitution. Dutch Schultz was also involved in bootlegging and numbers racketing. Baby Face Nelson partnered with John Dillinger to escape from prison and they became known as Public Enemy number 1. The main criminal activities of gangsters during this time included bootlegging, prostitution, violence, bank robberies, and other crimes.
There is a lot of buzz about Twitter in the media. You may have heard that it is the most incredible tool for marketing and public relations. You may have heard that it is the biggest waste of your time. Decide for yourself.
O documento é um relatório de 22 páginas da escola BES Elias Garcia sobre o Circuito das Bibliotecas para alunos do 1o ano datado de 10 de outubro de 2012.
The Ku Klux Klan originated in the southern United States after the Civil War. The KKK aimed to reestablish white supremacy and sought to eliminate African Americans, Christians, Jews and other groups. In the 1920s, the second KKK was reformed under William J. Simons and used lynching and violence against racial and religious minorities. The document also discusses the origins and goals of the first, second and third iterations of the KKK throughout American history.
The document discusses various activities people engage in and their reasons for doing so. It describes going to school to attend classes, the movie theater to watch a movie, the gym to exercise, the shopping mall to go shopping, the beach to surf, home to play video games, piano lessons to play piano, church to sing, a restaurant to eat, and Spain to learn Spanish.
A study of pakistan china defense relations (2000-2012)Alexander Decker
This document summarizes Pakistan and China's defense relations from 2000 to 2012. It discusses how the two countries have strengthened their bilateral defense cooperation through various agreements and high-level visits, despite facing hurdles. Some key events mentioned include the 2005 Treaty of Good Neighborliness, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's 2010 visit to Pakistan where several deals were signed, and Pakistani PM Gillani's 2011 visit to China following Osama bin Laden's death, where China pledged support against potential US or Indian attacks. The document outlines the historical background of relations before analyzing the current state of bilateral diplomatic and defense ties.
The Istanbul Process provides a new agenda for regional cooperation in the ‘Heart of Asia’ by placing Afghanistan at its center and engaging the ‘Heart of Asia’ countries in sincere and result‐oriented cooperation for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, as well as a secure and prosperous region as a whole.
The countries participating in the Istanbul process have agreed on the following three elements for the follow-up to the Istanbul Process:
A) Political consultation involving Afghanistan and its near and extended neighbours.
B) A sustained incremental approach to implementation of the Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) identified in the Istanbul Process document; and
C) Seeking to contribute and bring greater coherence to the work of various regional processes and organisations, particularly as they relate to Afghanistan.
The Third Annual Kazakhstan-United States Convention will take place in Washington, DC on December 8, 2015. Distinguished members of the U.S. Congress, representatives of Kazakh government, and business leaders will speak at the Convention. The Convention sponsors are recognized for their generosity and support.
The document summarizes a study on Xi Jinping and China's new leadership following the 18th Party Congress. It provides profiles of over 40 members of the new governing bodies, and analyzes policies around agriculture, the environment, corruption and other issues. It also introduces two important members of the new government: Xu Shaoshi, the new head of the National Development and Reform Commission, who has power over China's economy but whose focus on development raises environmental concerns; and Jiang Jiemin, who now heads the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission despite being responsible for previous oil spills as head of CNPC, indicating the ongoing influence of patron Zhou Yongkang. The study provides insight into China's
The document discusses the 23rd annual meeting of the governing council of the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC). Key points include:
- The governing council endorsed recommendations to reform the CFC's mandate and operations. An open-ended committee was formed to work on reforms and present an interim report in April.
- Member state representatives voiced support for reforming the CFC's role to address issues like commodity price volatility and ensuring the organization's continued relevance. Kenya supported flexibility in reform options while focusing on a sustainable solution.
- The meeting was held in The Hague and included remarks from the Dutch government supporting the CFC's role in global commodity discussions and encouraging partnerships.
The document summarizes the key discussions and outcomes of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Governing Council of the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC). The meeting endorsed recommendations to reform the CFC's mandate and operations. An open-ended committee will work on reforms and present an interim report in July. The host government representative encouraged the CFC to engage more with the private sector, international agencies, NGOs, and researchers to better support development cooperation.
This week, the APK - an institution of Kazakhstan's democracy, held a session dedicated to Kazakhstan's Independence, and both the Saudi and Spanish Foreign Ministers held separate visits to Astana for the first time.
Social Media Storytelling: An Overview of Tactics and TechniquesStephanie Russell
This document provides an overview of current social media trends, techniques, and best practices for managing a social media presence and telling a company or organization's story online. It recommends focusing on storytelling, two-way communication, transparency, keeping content fresh, adopting new features, and using analytics tools like UTM codes and Google Analytics. Specific tactics discussed include developing an editorial calendar, setting goals, cultivating local partnerships, and changing visual content regularly. Metrics showed large increases in engagement for a port authority's social media pages and websites after implementing a campaign around a hashtag. The document concludes by suggesting ways to apply newer platforms and features like video, Snapchat filters, Instagram ads, and custom audiences.
The document discusses several topics:
1) The Eurasian Media Forum in Astana saw over 400 delegates from 50+ countries discuss global economics and social issues. International politicians, economists, and journalists were among the 30 speakers.
2) At a meeting in Tashkent, Kazakh and Uzbek presidents Nazarbayev and Karimov discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and culture between their countries.
3) The EXPO 2017 commissioner is promoting participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana expo focused on future energy, signing memoranda with Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held its 15th winter meeting in Vienna, Austria to discuss the refugee crisis and situation in Ukraine. Kazakh Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the assembly, urging implementation of the Minsk agreements to solve the Ukraine crisis and cooperation to combat threats like terrorism. He invited members to a May conference in Astana on religions against terrorism and updated the group on Kazakhstan's reforms under the Plan of the Nation, including upcoming early parliamentary elections monitored by OSCE observers.
The document summarizes key events from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed over 1,500 participants at the 24th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, emphasizing unity among ethnicities.
2) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made his first official visit to Kazakhstan to meet with President Nazarbayev and Foreign Minister Idrissov, discussing expanding bilateral cooperation.
3) Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo visited Kazakhstan to discuss trade, the environment, and business ties, signing agreements to strengthen cooperation.
"Multichannel vs. Producer S01E01 – Basics"
Online grocery sales is like Yeti – everybody heard about it, but no one saw it. Is online grocery separate channel or part of customer journey? So it’s marketing, sales or both. Producer and online grocery cooperation basics. Key problems and simple solutions. Next steps of PL online grocery market development.
"Going EAST. Challenges and tips to enter new markets. Spotlight on Poland"
1. Different strategies to enter new markets 2. Overview of eCommerce market and size of the opportunity in the CEE region 3. Important factors for customers to be taken into consideration
"Lessons learned from hundreds of A/B tests" Discover how A/B testing can help you improve your website's conversion. The objective is to go through certain good practices which will enable businesses to avoid some of the pitfalls encountered when implementing A/B testing. They are born out of the experiences, both positive and negative, that our clients have had when carrying out their testing.
Small businesses are a major driver of growth in e-commerce. While big players see success online, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) contribute 45% of all goods sold and are growing 20% annually. SMBs succeed online due to their passion and creativity, knowledge of niche markets, and ability to provide a personal customer experience and local advice. However, SMBs face challenges of lack of capital, competition, and lack of help. To help SMBs thrive, e-commerce platforms need to provide simple and affordable online store solutions that SMBs can fully control, and support to help SMBs focus on their products and customers.
"Solving business challenges with open-source applications - OroCRM and OroCommerce"
Oro is the company behind OroCRM the most flexible Open Source Customer Relationships Management platform and OroCommerce The only True Open Source B2B e-Commerce application. Oro approach to solve business challenges is that no two businesses are alike. That is why OroCRM and OroCommerce are built with flexibility and extendibility in mind. Our goal is to provide organizations the ability to extend core product functionality and customize features to fit their business needs. This presentation will discuss Oro’s ground breaking application and will highlight cases where OroCRM’s open source approach and flexibility was the driving force behind our ability to deliver innovative solutions.
The document provides biographical information on several famous American gangsters from the 1920s including Al Capone, Dutch Schultz, and Baby Face Nelson. It discusses that Al Capone was known as the "King of Chicago" and engaged in bootlegging, smuggling, and prostitution. Dutch Schultz was also involved in bootlegging and numbers racketing. Baby Face Nelson partnered with John Dillinger to escape from prison and they became known as Public Enemy number 1. The main criminal activities of gangsters during this time included bootlegging, prostitution, violence, bank robberies, and other crimes.
There is a lot of buzz about Twitter in the media. You may have heard that it is the most incredible tool for marketing and public relations. You may have heard that it is the biggest waste of your time. Decide for yourself.
O documento é um relatório de 22 páginas da escola BES Elias Garcia sobre o Circuito das Bibliotecas para alunos do 1o ano datado de 10 de outubro de 2012.
The Ku Klux Klan originated in the southern United States after the Civil War. The KKK aimed to reestablish white supremacy and sought to eliminate African Americans, Christians, Jews and other groups. In the 1920s, the second KKK was reformed under William J. Simons and used lynching and violence against racial and religious minorities. The document also discusses the origins and goals of the first, second and third iterations of the KKK throughout American history.
The document discusses various activities people engage in and their reasons for doing so. It describes going to school to attend classes, the movie theater to watch a movie, the gym to exercise, the shopping mall to go shopping, the beach to surf, home to play video games, piano lessons to play piano, church to sing, a restaurant to eat, and Spain to learn Spanish.
Presentación de Coca Cola y su estrategia en social mediaSebastian Almada
Coca-Cola has found success engaging with consumers on social media. They have over 4.6 million fans on Facebook who interact heavily with Coke's posts by liking, commenting, and sharing content. Coke takes a "fans first" approach by focusing on user-generated content and enabling fans to interact rather than just receiving advertising. This has led to the development of creative and engaging experiences on social media like the Coca-Cola Happiness Machine and VitaminWater's Flavor Creator. Coke will continue prioritizing sustainable relationships with consumers by meeting them on their preferred social platforms.
A young camel asks his mother why camels have certain features, and she explains that their humps store water, their legs are for walking in deserts, and their long eyelashes protect their eyes from sand and wind. The son then asks his mother what they are doing in the zoo, realizing camels are meant for deserts, not zoos.
The First Hundred Days of New Deal introduced several major programs by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to promote economic recovery from the Great Depression, including the Civilian Conservation Corps to employ young men in public works projects, the Tennessee Valley Authority to develop the Tennessee Valley region through infrastructure projects and social programs, and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration to raise farm prices by restricting agricultural production.
1) The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C., where he called for global denuclearization and highlighted Kazakhstan's efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons.
2) It also outlines President Nazarbayev's meeting with Cuban President Castro in Cuba, where they discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and international issues like Kazakhstan's candidacy for the UN Security Council.
3) Officials from Kazakhstan and Cuba discussed potential oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Cuba and exchanging expertise in healthcare and renewable energy.
4) A conference in Riga urged greater cooperation between the EU and Central Asia to better implement the EU's new global strategy in the region.
The document summarizes election results in Kazakhstan and discussions between government officials. It reports that:
1) Kazakhstan's ruling Nur Otan party won 82.15% of votes in recent parliamentary elections, with three parties surpassing the 7% threshold to gain seats. International observers deemed the process efficient with some democratic progress.
2) The Kazakh foreign minister discussed Kazakhstan's bid for a UN Security Council seat and role in resolving tensions between Russia and Turkey. He also defended recent economic policies regarding currency fluctuations and banking oversight.
3) A Chinese government report listed Kazakhstan as one of the top five countries for Chinese investment last year as part of China's One Belt, One Road initiative. Officials from both countries emphasized
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
Publisher: UNDP Mongolia Communications Office
Editor: David South
First launched in 1997, Blue Sky Bulletin was the monthly newsletter for the United Nations mission in Mongolia.
The mission simultaneously had to deal with the 1997 Asian Crisis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_Asian_Financial_Crisis) and the worst peacetime economic collapse in post-WWII history (http://www.jstor.org/pss/153756).
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The issue covers the recent Islamic Food Security Organisation Assembly meeting in Astana, Foreign Minister’s participation in CICA Meeting where he presented Kazakhstan President’s Peace Initiatives, and touristic Southern Kazakhstan that meets early spring weather this year.
In Focus part of the issue, as usual, contains news related to the foreign policy priorities of Kazakhstan highlighting its nonproliferation efforts, attracting investments and preparing for EXPO 2017 Astana.
The document summarizes the main events of the 1st and 2nd days of the III Astana Economic Forum held in July 2010 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The first day included a ceremonial opening, plenary sessions, business summits on energy and industrialists/entrepreneurs, an innovative congress, and an official dinner. The second day consisted of panel sessions on post-crisis economic and social development, innovative congress sessions, and a closing ceremony. Various international speakers discussed topics like sustainable economic growth, national innovative systems, public-private partnerships, and management development. The goal was to facilitate cooperation and address challenges related to innovation and economic recovery in a post-crisis period.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev reshuffled the government, appointing a new Prime Minister and moving some officials to new roles. He also outlined budget changes and economic priorities. Nazarbayev then traveled to Uzbekistan to pay his respects to the late Uzbek President Islam Karimov at his burial site, meeting with Karimov's family and Uzbekistan's acting President. Kazakhstan and Korea also agreed to cooperate on sharing road construction expertise.
The document discusses Kazakh-Chinese relations and EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It summarizes that the Kazakh and Chinese presidents met in Astana to discuss economic cooperation and the 25th anniversary of relations. They signed several cooperation agreements. The Kazakh president noted the potential for success in coordinating Kazakhstan's development plans with China's One Belt, One Road initiative. It also summarizes that EXPO 2017 in Astana focuses on renewable energy and aims to drive Kazakhstan's economic development while introducing the country to the world. Astana is prepared to welcome millions of visitors to EXPO 2017 and ensure their safety and enjoyment.
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1. A WEEKLY ONLINE PUBLICATION / WWW.MFA.GOV.KZ
ISSUE NO. 444 / FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016
PresidentNazarbayevReviews
AlmatyUniversiadePreparations
SixPartiesRegisteredforElection,
Int’lObservationBegins
Also InThe News
TeamKazakhstanWinsBronzein
Country’sFutsalEURODebut
In Focus:
Foreign Policy Priorities
FMIdrissov:UNSupports
Nuclear-Weapons-Free
WorldConcept
2. PresidentNazarbayevReviewsAlmatyUniversiadePreparations
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Kazak President Nursultan Nazarbayev during a recent meeting in
Almaty instructed the government in collaboration with the 2017
World Winter Universiade organising committee and Almaty’s akimat
(city administration) to take all necessary measures to prepare for the
2017 World Winter Universiade, the press service of the President of
Kazakhstan reported Feb. 16.
“Conducting the Universiade shall give a new impulse to developing
the city, improve its architectural appearance, and raise the level of
service in hotels, restaurants, public transport, and sports objects. This
all will stimulate small and middle business, increase the volume of
services and create new jobs,” said the President.
The President noted that a number of preparation projects need a
quicker finishing.
“The Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak ski resort and Baluan Sholak sports
and culture palace [cause some] concern. Moreover, it is [important]
to think how to use those facilities after conducting the games. The
strain on the budget should be minimal while the sports facilities
should be available to the public,” Nazarbayev stressed.
The President also said citizen safety needs to be increased before
the games and instructed the city to install video cameras and street
lighting, according to the report.
The head of stated also noted that Almaty plays an important role in
the nation’s and region’s economy.
“The city has formed as a large economic centre; it is a donor of the
national budget and provides one-fifth of the gross domestic product
as of today. Almaty is also a leading educational centre; almost 40
percent of higher educational institutions are here. There is a big
scientific potential that includes 86 scientific research institutes and
11,000 research workers who should make a significant contribution
to developing of the innovation knowledge and intensive sectors of
economy,” Nazarbayev said, the press serive reported.
The President reminded about measures on additional support of
and maintaining of financial stability, which were announced at the
government’s enlarged meeting.
“The main task that I set to the city is attracting investment and
creating new jobs. The work assessment of akim and his apparatus
will depend on this. Actively introducing public private partnerships
is necessary. The Akim reported that this type of work was already
started …” said the President.
The head of state also instructed the akimat (city administration)
to work on attracting investment for implementing big projects
in the city. The president drew attention to the need to increase
the representation of innovative, design and service enterprises in
Almaty’s business environment.
“A modern city needs an innovative economy. … As of today, 150
companies are involved, 42 higher education institutions, including six
national and one third of all students are in Almaty,” said the head of
state.
In this regard, Nazarbayev set a task on creating conditions for young
scientists and students to implement their ideas and introduce new
developments by instructing Kazakh Minister of Education and
Science Yerlan Sagadiyev to take the fulfilment of this instruction
under special control, the report said. Moreover, the President urged
local executive bodies to be involved in supporting small and medium
business.
Nazarbayev also draw attention to further developing housing
construction.
“For housing construction 47 billion tenge (US$132 million) will be
allocated,more than 3,000 apartments will bebuiltaspart of theNurly
Zhol programme. The cost of 1 square metre for accommodation
for Almaty will not exceed 200,000 tenge (about US$561.4),” the
President stated, the press service reported.
Head of the Presidential Administration Nurlan Nigmatulin, Chair of
the National Bank Daniyar Akishev, Deputy Head of the Presidential
Administration Kumar Aksakalov as well as heads of ministries, local
executive bodies, law enforcement authorities, representatives of
business and scientific circles took part in the meeting.
Kazakh Minister of Investment and Development Asset Issekeshev
and Minister of Culture and Sports Arystanbek Mukhamediuly and
Akim (Mayor) of Almaty Bauyrzhan Baibek also spoke during the
meeting, the report said.
3. FMIdrissov:UNSupportsNuclear-Weapons-FreeWorldConcept
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Last year, Dec. 7, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal
Declaration for the Achievement of a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World
suggested by President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev three
months before.
Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov called the adoption
“a landmark for the entire international community,” in an interview
with The Astana Times.
It was especially important for citizens of Kazakhstan, a country that
has suffered greatly from the humanitarian consequences of nuclear
weapons,toseeNazarbayevpromotemakingaworldwithoutnuclear
weapons humanity’s ultimate goal in the 21st century from the UN
podium, Idrissov said. “Adopting the Universal Declaration for the
Achievement of a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World is a new, important
step in realising this goal. … I believe that the general principles and
obligations established in the document, already supported by the
community of nations, can and must become a bridge between
different and sometimes opposing views on the future shape of a
world without nuclear weapons.”
However, not all countries are ready to disarm. “Despite the fact that
the Universal Declaration was developed as a consensus document
based on universally accepted principles and earlier agreements, it is
evident that at this stage, not all countries are ready to support it,”
Idrissovacknowledged.Nuclearweaponscountriesandtheirdefence
allies are not ready to renounce their weapons. More work is needed.
“In the coming years, we expect a long process of universalising the
declaration. It is particularly important to conduct targeted work with
thosecountriesthatdidnotsupportthedeclaration,toconvincethem
to change their position.” Reconfirming the resolution every three
years and creating a reporting mechanism for states to the UN and for
the UN Secretariat to the General Assembly on the implementation
of the goals has been suggested, Idrissov said. Reconfirming the
declaration’s principles will help keep the international community
focused on the declaration and keep the idea a nuclear-weapon-free
world on the UN agenda.
Nuclear countries have objected in particular at establishing time
frames for disarming. “The logic is simple – without defining time
frames for the elimination of nuclear weapons, they will be there
indefinitely. … Nuclear countries think that it is unrealistic to set time
Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov
frames for nuclear disarmament. At the same time, non-nuclear
countries completely disagree with such approaches and demand
concrete time frames to save humankind from nuclear weapons,”
Idrissov explained. “The declaration reflects a balanced and realistic
approach. Recognising the necessity of having a structured nuclear
disarmament process, it does not set concrete time periods, which is
unrealistictoday,butatthesametimeacknowledgesthattimeframes
for nuclear disarmament must be agreed upon with countries.”
The declaration notes the humanitarian consequences of nuclear
weapons as one of the most important reasons for abolishing them,
Idrissov said. Another reason is that such weapons are obsolete,
rooted in a Cold War mentality that has no relevance to today’s world.
“The only guarantee of security is total and universal nuclear
disarmament,” said the foreign minister. “Continuing to invoke the
importance of nuclear weapons and their indefinite preservation
will only make them spread further. If we do not start to disarm,
the number of nuclear-weapon possessors will rise dramatically. …
Today, when the world has become multipolar, nuclear weapons are
increasingly used as an argument to solve regional problems, become
a factor of regional deterrence, a means of promoting political and
geopolitical interests. All this increases the risk of using nuclear
weapons.”
It is not only governments who can support the movement to a
nuclear-weapons-free world, Idrissov said. “Today, civil society, social
movementsandpublicopinioningeneralhaveasignificantimpacton
certain political decision-making processes. … Civil society has played
a significant role in bringing environmental issues, climate change
and sustainable development to the forefront of the global agenda. It
can make nuclear disarmament a priority for governments.”
“Adopting the Universal Declaration for the
Achievement of a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World is a
new, important step in realising this goal. … I believe
that the general principles and obligations established
in the document, already supported by the community
of nations, can and must become a bridge between
different and sometimes opposing views on the future
shape of a world without nuclear weapons.”
- Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov
4. SixPartiesRegisteredforElection,Int’lObservationBegins
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Preparations are underway in Kazakhstan for the country’s
parliamentary elections set for March 20, with the Central Election
Commission (CEC) releasing early information about candidates and
international organisations readying election-monitoring missions.
In a Feb. 12 briefing on the election of Mazhilis (lower house of
Parliament) and maslikhat (regional legislatures) deputies, CEC
chairman Kuandyk Turgankulov said that all six submitted party lists
had been registered, election.gov.kz reported. According to CEC, out
of7,885candidatesfortheseatsintheorgansoflegislativeauthorities,
political parties nominated 1,942 candidates (24.6 percent), public
organisations nominated 12 persons (0.2 percent) and 5,931 people
(75.2 percent) were self-nominated. Among the candidates are
representatives of 40 ethnic groups. Women make up 28.6 percent
of candidates, men 71.4 percent. Approximately 72.3 percent have
higher education; the average age is 43. Candidates include public
officials, , employees of commercial structures, representatives of
political parties and nongovernmental organisations, pensioners and
unemployed persons.
A Feb. 16 drawing to determine the order of political parties on the
MazhiliselectionballotresultedinanorderofNurOtanfirst,followed
by the Communist People’s Party of Kazakhstan (CPPK), the Ak Zhol
Democratic Party of Kazakhstan, the Birlik Party, the Nationwide
Social Democratic Party (NSDP) and the Auyl Social Democratic
Party.
At a Feb. 17 press conference in Astana, first among a number of
international observer missions expected, representatives of the
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Office
for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR)
announced the official start of their mission for Kazakhstan’s
parliamentary elections.
According to head of the mission Boris Frlec, the mission consists of
39 experts, who will be deployed throughout the country in teams of
two and will start work Feb. 23. Another 400 short-term observers
from OSCE states are expected to arrive just before the elections.
“We are here by the invitation of Kazakhstan’s authorities. … We are
grateful that we have received the invitation in such timely manner.
This allows us to observe the entire process of the elections according
to our standards. Also, we would like to stress we have arrived here
without preconceived ideas or fixed agendas,” Frlec said during the
press conference. He also stressed that the same standards and the
same methodology are applied to all OSCE member states.
The mission will assess the elections’ compliance with OSCE
commitments and other international obligations and standards for
democratic elections, as well as with national legislation. Experts will
monitor candidate and voter registration, campaign activities and the
work of the election administration and relevant government bodies.
They will observe the opening of polling stations, voting, the counting
of ballots and the tabulation of results, and watch over legislation and
its implementation, the resolution of election-related disputes, and
media coverage of the campaign.
The mission will meet with state authorities, political parties,
candidates and representatives from civil society, the media and the
international community.
The mission will issue one interim report, and a statement of
preliminary findings and conclusions will be released at a press
conference March 21. A final report on the entire electoral process
will be issued eight weeks after the end of the mission.
Kazakhstan is committed to competitive, transparent and fair
elections, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov said at a
meeting with Frlec Feb. 17.
“I am convinced that the upcoming parliamentary elections are
another step towards strengthening the independence of our
country,” Idrissov said. “We attach particular importance to how the
upcoming parliamentary elections will take place and we intend to
ensure 100 percent public confidence through the organisation of the
elections in accordance with the highest democratic standards. Our
Constitution and electoral laws clearly define the requirements for
candidates and the election rules.”
It was earlier reported that international experts from 11 international
organisations and CEC representatives from 19 countries had been
invitedtoobservetheupcomingelections.TheShanghaiCooperation
Organization last month confirmed it would send a mission. Some
other organisations that delegated observers to past elections in
Kazakhstan include the Commonwealth of International States,
Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Cooperation Council of Turkic
Speaking States, parliamentary assemblies of the OSCE, Collective
Security Treaty Organization, and the Turkic Speaking Countries.
“I am convinced that the upcoming parliamentary
elections are another step towards strengthening the
independence of our country. We attach particular
importance to how the upcoming parliamentary
elections will take place and we intend to ensure 100
percent public confidence through the organisation
of the elections in accordance with the highest
democratic standards.”
-Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov
Recent meeting between representatives of the OSCE ODIHR and Kazakh diplomats. Photo by Ilyas Omarov
5. TeamKazakhstanWinsBronzeinCountry’sFutsalEURODebut
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Kazakhstan caused a sensation at its European Futsal Championship
(Futsal EURO 2016), winning bronze in the competition held in
Belgrade from Feb. 2–13. In the third-place match the team defeated
the competition hosts, Serbia, 5:2 to earn their medal and in doing so
reached the top 10 in the FIFA rankings, The Astana Times reports.
Speaking after the end of the tournament, Kazakhstan forward Pavel
Taku said, “Am I happy with bronze in the European Championship?
Previously, we could only dream to qualify for the tournament!”
Kazakhstan’s team began the tournament with a loss to Russia (1:2),
but went on to defeat Croatia 4:2 to gain a spot in the quarterfinal
against Italy. Kazakhstan was not expected to climb further, but they
upset the reigning European champions, 5:2.
Against their next opponents, six-time European champions and two-
time world champions Spain, Kazakhstan showed some fighting spirit,
but were outperformed by the Spanish players’ experience and skill.
Kazakhstan was also hindered by the loss of two key players, Chingiz
Yessenamanov and goalkeeper Higuita. Kazakhstan lost 3:5; Spain
went on to defeat Russia to win the tournament, and Kazakhstan to
the bronze medal match with Serbia.
In the third-place-match, the first half was a crowd-pleaser, with
plentyofattacksandnoclearadvantage.Theteams’goalkeeperswere
on top form, and it wasn’t until the last minute of the first half that
Douglas Jr. scored for Kazakhstan. Then, Serbian goalkeeper Miodrag
Aksentijević could not hold the ball after another strong shot from
Kazakhstan’s side.
In the second half, all questions about who would win were settled
with goals by Serik Zhamankulov and Douglas Jr. for Kazakhstan.
Zhamankulov became one of the best snipers of the tournament,
scoring six goals. The striker had several opportunities to excel during
the match, but hit the bar three times and had another two attempts
saved by the Serbian goalkeeper.
Higuita was the author of one of the most beautiful goals of the
championship: having saved a strike at his goal, he then immediately
sent the ball into Serbia’s empty net. A few minutes later, Douglas Jr.
scored a fifth goal for Kazakhstan. Serbia managed to score twice, but
it wasn’t enough, and Kazakhstan snatched the bronze from them in
their debut.
“I have neither the strength nor the emotions to celebrate. We’re just
happy for our team! Thanks to all our fans for your support! It spurs us
toachieveourgoals!OnceagainIcongratulateallofus,”Zhamankulov
said in response to a question about how Kazakhstan’s players will
celebrate the historic victory.
Much of the credit for Kazakhstan’s success must be given to Ricardo
Camara Sobral, better known in futsal as Cacau. With the arrival of the
42-year-old Brazilian as head coach of Kazakhstan’s team, the quality
of the game of Kazakhstan’s team has improved.
“I have been working in Kazakhstan for nine years – five as a player,
four as a coach. I won two big tournaments with Kairat [Almaty’s futsal
team], but today is a special day in my career. Perhaps someone has
doubts about our game, but today once again Kazakhstan has shown
their best football. I am proud of my players,” Cacau said of the victory.
“I think we properly represented the Kazakhstan team in the
international arena, and now many know about us,” said the captain
of Kazakhstan’s national team Dinmuhambet Suleimenov. “We are
happy to make history. One of my dreams has come true. Winning
the bronze medal of the European Championship is a great honour.
And my second dream is of course, the World Cup. There will still be
playoffs, and we’ll need to try very hard to make it in the World Cup.”
In March, Kazakhstan will play Poland for the right to go to the
FIFA Futsal World Cup, which will be held from Sept. 14 to Oct. 2, in
Colombia.
Futsal is a variant of soccer played indoors on
a smaller field. Kazakhstan’s past record of
success in the sport is associated with AFC Kairat
Almaty, which won the UEFA Futsal Cup among
professional clubs in 2013 and 2015
Serik Zhamankulov (centre) of Kazakhstan celebrates with Chingiz Yesenamanov and Douglas Jr. (right) after scoring their second goal during the UEFA European
Futsal Championship 2016 quarterfinals. Photo credit: uefa.com
6. In Focus: Foreign Policy Priorities
Strengthening UN & Int’l Security
Statement of the FM Idrissov on outcomes of ISSG meeting
KazakhstanwelcomestheoutcomeofthemeetingoftheInternational
Syria Support Group (ISSG) held in Munich on Feb. 11- 12.
“We consider the decision to open humanitarian access to besieged
areas and defining during one-week cessation of hostilities
throughout the state as a significant and encouraging breakthrough in
resolving the conflict in Syria, as well as a decisive step in overcoming
the humanitarian catastrophe in the country.
We believe that consistent and unconditional implementation of
the agreements reached by all the participants of ISSG in the spirit
of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 will contribute to an early
end to the bloodshed in Syria and the restoration of normal life in this
country,” the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s statement from Feb. 13 reads.
(mfa.gov.kz)
Kazakhstan Supports Adoption of UNGA Resolution on Plan of
Action to Prevent Violent Extremism
During the plenary session on Feb. 12, the UN General Assembly
unanimously adopted a Resolution on Plan of Action to Prevent
Violent Extremism, proposed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-
moon.
The delegations of more than 60 UN member states supported the
secretary-general’s initiative, including Kazakhstan. In the statement
of the delegation of Kazakhstan, strong support was expressed for
the UN efforts and Action Plan to Prevent Violent Extremism, the
importance of rigorous and coordinated actions at the regional
and international levels and more active engagement of regional
organisations in combating violent extremism and terrorism was
emphasised.
Read full text here: http://mfa.gov.kz/index.php/en/last-news/5854-
unga-unanimously-adopts-resolution-on-plan-of-action-to-
prevent-violent-extremism
Hosting Astana Expo 201
India Sings Agreement on Participation in EXPO 2017
A Kazakh delegation headed by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Kazakhstan, EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev
paid a visit to the Republic of India on Feb. 12.
In New Delhi, Zhoshybayev held meetings with Additional Secretary
of External Affairs of India Ajay Gondane, Chairman of the India
Trade Promotion Organisation, Commissioner of the Indian National
SectioninEXPO2017L.Goyal,andrepresentativesofIndianbusiness
circles.
Zhoshybayev and Goyal signed the Agreement on Participation of
India in EXPO 2017.
Read full text here: http://www.mfa.gov.kz/index.php/en/last-
news/5845-india-sings-agreement-on-participation-in-expo-2017
Leading Belgian Companies to Participate in EXPO 2017
Leading Belgian Companies to Participate in EXPO 2017
A Kazakh delegation headed by First Deputy Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Kazakhstan, EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev
paid a working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium on Feb. 15-16.
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Within the visit, meetings with the leadership and representatives of
business circles of the Walloon region were held.
During the negotiations with Vice President of the Walloon
Government, Minister of Economy, Education, Commerce and
New Technologies of Walloon Jean-Claude Marcourt, the parties
discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral relations
between Kazakhstan and Belgium. Zhoshybayev also informed about
the preparation process to EXPO 2017 and invited Belgian business
people to attend the international exhibition.
Read full text here: http://www.mfa.gov.kz/index.php/en/last-
news/5857-leading-belgian-companies-to-participate-in-expo-2017
Welcoming Investment
Government Directs Additional Investment into Economy
The results of socio-economic development for 2015 were summed
up, and further measures to ensure economic growth were identified
at a government meeting on Feb. 10.
The head of state noted that one of the key areas of work as part of
the Anti-Crisis Action Plan for 2016-2018 is maintaining financial
stability.
“TheNationalBankshouldensureaneffectivemonetarypolicy,while
maintaining the level of free floating exchange rate, avoiding sharp
exchange rate fluctuations and continuing with de-dollarisation.
There are no restrictions on the receipt of liquidity by banks. I believe
that the National Bank is pursuing a correct policy in the current
circumstances. It is necessary to carry out daily monitoring of the
financial situation and together with the government promptly take
appropriate measures,” the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan
Nazarbayev said.
Read full text: http://www.akorda.kz/en/events/akorda_news/
meetings_and_sittings/participation-in-extended-session-of-
government
‘Khorgos-Eastern Gate’ Plans to Process 200,000 Containers in
2016
The Khorgos Dry Port on the border with China plans to update its
operations to better attract investment to the region, reported the
press office of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) National Railway
Company.
It is required to improve the structure of procedures and processes,
starting from the date of application for registration and ending with
a delivery of a product, its officials believe. For instance, this year the
dry port plans to process about 200,000 containers, and by 2020,
reach 500,000 containers annually.
“All conditions are done for transit growth. The Khorgos-Eastern
Gate Special Economic Zone is crucial for the entire transport and
logistics sector of Kazakhstan. Therefore, we cannot slow down
tempos,” said President of KTZ Askar Mamin.
Read full text: http://astanatimes.com/2016/02/khorgos-eastern-
gate-intends-to-create-favourable-business-environment-for-
investors/
7. Also InThe News...
• President discusses the nuclear disarmament with poet Olzhas
Suleimenov
President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a meeting with famous
Kazakh poet and a leader of the Nevada-Semipalatinsk antinuclear
movement Olzhas Suleimenov Feb. 12. During the meeting, the
sides discussed key areas of Kazakhstan’s activities in the field
of disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. In
addition, they reviewed the issues of preparation for the upcoming
events in the framework of the 25th anniversary of closure of
the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. Nazarbayev stressed the
importance of promoting the principles of peace and security at the
international level. Suleimenov in turn drew attention to the need
to combine efforts of states, non-governmental organisations and
civil initiatives in the global anti-nuclear movement. (akorda.kz)
• Nineteen thousand jobs to be created by Kazakh, China
industrial and investment cooperation
According to Chairman of the Board of the National Agency for
Export and Investment KAZNEX INVEST Borisbiy Zhangurazov,
about 19,000 jobs will be created within the framework of the
programme of industrial and investment cooperation between
Kazakhstan and China.“Now, we have a programme of industrial
and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and China.
There is a list of 52 projects with a high degree of elaboration
in the amount of 24 billion dollars. The programme includes a
variety of projects in sectors such as agriculture, chemical industry,
mechanical engineering,” Zhangurazov said. Zhangurazov noted
that under the agreement with KAZNEX INVEST, China will search
for and preliminarily structure projects. “Funding will be provided
by the Chinese side. Projects in various sectors of the economy in
various fields will be considered. Almost all regions will be engaged
by this programme,” Zhangurazov said. (primeminister.kz)
• Kazakhstan creates athletes anti-doping commission
An independent anti-doping commission (AIC) has been
created in Astana. The main purpose of this independent entity
is to prevent doping scandals and to protect the country’s honest
athletes. This authority will work in full cooperation with the World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Composed of representatives
from various institutions, non-governmental organisations and
sports functionaries, the NOK plans to later include international
level anti-doping movement experts in this authority. Currently,
the commission is focusing its work on the review of the current
activities of the national anti-doping laboratory located in Almaty.
ThedelegationofthenewlyestablishedKazakhAICvisitedtheAnti-
Doping Norway (ADNO) and Norwegian Anti-Doping Laboratory
in their headquarters in Oslo to gain a better understanding of how
the anti-doping programme helped in Norway. (astanatimes.com)
• Azerbaijan Prime Minister, Kazakhstan First Deputy Prime
Minister discussed trade in Baku
First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev
recently held talks with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade
in Baku. The parties discussed bilateral trade and economic
relations, as well as implementation of joint projects. Sagintayev
and Rasizade noted the importance of the development of
the Trans-Caspian international transport route, stressing the
increase in number of participants of the project by bringing
transport companies from China, South-East Asia, Central Asia,
Caucasus and Europe. Sagintayev proposed to strengthen mutual
cooperation on the Caspian Sea ports between Kazakhstan and
Azerbaijan. According to him, this will further reduce the handling
time and create additional convenience for customers. During the
meeting, with First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub
Eyyubov, the two sides discussed partnership in implementing
joint industrial projects, strengthening cooperation in the field of
transport and transit. In addition, Sagintayev got acquainted with
the work of seaports in Alat and Baku. (primeminister.kz)
• Government moves holiday from March 5 to March 7
In order to create favourable conditions for people and rationally
use working time, the government of Kazakhstan adopted a
resolution to postpone the holiday from Saturday March 5 to
Monday March 7. In accordance with the legislation, work on this
day is compensated. (primeminister.kz)
• Astana to host the 2016 AIBA Women’s World championship in
May
More than 300 professional female boxers will have a chance to
take part in the 2016 AIBA Women’s World championship in the
Kazakh capital May 19-27. The competition will be held in one of
the most stunning places of Astana, Barys Arena. “The 2016 AIBA
Women’s World Boxing Championships are set to light up Astana, a
beautiful city with vast experience of hosting major sporting events,
in particular a successful 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships
in Almaty,” said AIBA President Ching-Kuo Wu. President of the
tournament’s Organising Committee Bolat Abdrakhmanov says
this event is going to be one of the most memorable events on
the sporting calendar this year, adding that the sport has become
more popular since being included in the 2012 Olympic Games
and that it will be good for Kazakhs to see stars compete. AIBA
and Kazakhstan’s Boxing Federation have strong ties such as the
World Boxing Academy, which is a sports-study complex, built
over 29,500 square metres of land in an environmentally friendly
zone of Almaty. The academy is the first sports-study complex to
possess everything necessary for the organisation of quality training
processes that meets the most modern preparation requirements
of boxers. (astanatimes.com)
• Short film by Kazakh director to be shown at Cannes Film
Festival
“Tragiometry,” a short film by Kazakh director Tatyana Kim, will
participate in Short Movie Corner (The Court Metrage) within the
69th annual Cannes Film Festival. The event will be held May 11-22.
The film’s main character is an undertaker named Albert Vizor,
portrayed by Clayton Nemrow, whose life is as cold and heartless
as the bodies of the dead people with whom he works. One day
he discovers Mr. Moore, a man who awakens from a lethargic
sleep. To Vizor’s surprise, the man is utterly unhappy about being
brought back to life and desperately wishes to die again and go to
the gates of Hades. The unexpected meeting of the two opposites
leads to a revision of values and may even save their lives. The short
received a positive review from Tmff.net, the online film festival and
screenplay competition. (astanatimes.com)
• Astana Pro Team rider wins La Méditerranéenne
Astana Pro Team rider Andriy Grivko won the overall standings
of the stage race La Méditerranéenne, which recently took place
on the roads of Spain, France and Italy. The 32-year-old Ukrainian
national took the lead after the third stage, which he won. In the
fourth and last stage, he did not lose the leader’s yellow jersey.
Second place in the overall standings went to Frenchman Matthieu
Ladagnous of the FDJ team and third went to Belgian Jan Bakelants
of AG2R La Mondiale. This is the first victory for the Astana Pro
Team in a multiple stage bicycle race in the new season. “I am very
happy about this victory and I would like to dedicate it to my family
and to my teammates. Everything went as expected. My team did
a terrific job of controlling the race, starting from the start until the
last kilometres, leading the group throughout the entire route,” will
said Grivko. (astanatimes.com)
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