Why a “Paradise” Plot in Almaty Ended Up in Kulibayev’s Hands and Why the State Reclaimed It After 17 Years
In the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau lies a nearly four-hectare plot of land surrounded by mountain air and dense...
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How Academic Degrees Are Bought in Kazakhstan
For many years, Kazakhstan operated a corrupt “dissertation assembly line.” Later, dissertation councils were abolished and the country transitioned to...
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OECD on Competition in Kazakhstan: Progress, Problems, Recommendations
In November 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published the report “OECD Peer Reviews of Competition Law...
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Why is it profitable to build facilities with public funds?
Why do Kazakhstan prefer to build large projects with public funds rather than private investment? Why do independent experts estimate...
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Systemic Crisis at KTZ
The state-owned company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy is experiencing a systemic crisis: network congestion, a shortage of railcars, manual management, a...
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