The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana is pleased to conclude the first Innovative Solutions Scheme held in 2015.

The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana is pleased to conclude the first Innovative Solutions Scheme held in 2015. As a result of evaluation by the International selection panel that included representatives of the Hub’s participating countries in the region and partners, the following bidders have been identified as winners: 1.      National Anticorruption Centre (Moldova) Project: Integrity Testing Mechanism of Civil Servants 2.      Colin Knox, Professor of Ulster University (the United K...

The Astana Civil Service Hub signs MOU with NISPAcee

On 1 December 2015 the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana signed an MOU with the Network of Insititutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe. The MOU aims to develop mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of public administration, civil service and research. The parties intend to cooperate in such areas as: joint educational and research activities; cooperation with experts for research, lectures, and discussions; participation in seminars and academic me...

Developing research capacities workshop of the ACSH participating countries will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 7 – 9 December 2015

The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana (ACSH) is planning to hold a Workshop on developing research capacities of the ACSH participating countries, in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 7 – 9 December 2015. The main objective of the workshop is to enhance the research capacities in the work of state bodies in the participating countries of the ACSH, through studying current research methods and modern research trends in the civil service and public administration field, and  sharing of such experience ...

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS SCHEME CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for submission of applications: 26 October 2015  The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana (Hub) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the Innovative Solutions Scheme aimed at supporting initiatives for public administration modernization and encouraging innovation and creativity in public institutions.  The Innovative Solutions Scheme is a multistage mechanism, which allows: 1) to identify successful innovative solutions in public administration, 2) to facilitate deeper...

International Conference on “Civil Servants’ Performance Appraisal” will be held on 25-26th August 2015 in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyz Republic.

Objective: The overall objective of the Conference is to provide a platform for civil servants and those involved in civil service reforms to address hot topics, share experiences and new trends of civil servants’ performance appraisal. Case studies and research findings from different countries and international experts will shed light onto success stories and lessons learned which might prove useful to other participants. Participant: International Experts, Hub participating countries’ officia...

The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana signed an MOU with Nazarbayev University

On July 29, 2015 Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov met with President of the Nazarbayev University Shigeo Katsu. During the meeting the sides exchanged views and discussed possible areas of cooperation. During the meeting, the parties signed the Memorandum of Cooperation, which aims to develop mutually beneficial cooperation in research, education and organizational activities, in close collaboration with the Graduate School of Pub...

The UN headquarters discussed the role of Kazakhstan in promoting international cooperation on civil service excellence

June 19, 2015 International conference was held at the UN Headquarters in New-York city (USA) on theme “International Cooperation for Civil Service Excellence: A Bridge to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” which has been organized by the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme. In the event the resident missions of the United Nations Member States, representatives of partic...

Signed an agreement for cooperation on training of diplomats

March 19, 2015 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Mr. Yerlan Idrissov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub in the Civil Service in Astana – Mr. A.M. Baimenov and Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the RK – Mr. Bolatbek Abdrassilov signed an agreement for cooperation on training of diplomats. The mission of the Regional Hub is to assist the governments of the participating states of the Hub for the civil service ...

Call for Manuscripts International Journal of Civil Service Reform and Practice

The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana invites practitioners and academics from participating countries of the Regional Hub and beyond to submit their papers, case studies, and book reviews for the fifth edition of its journal – the International Journal of Civil Service Reform and Practice. The journal has successfully published four issues, and seeks to publish manuscripts of interest to participants of the Regional Hub. Queries and submissions should be sent to: Mr. Baurzhan Zhauba...