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06.12.2016
Hub expands cooperation with the USA in building capacity of the civil servants
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov and Director of the Federal Executive Institute (FEI) USA Suzzane Logan signed a memorandum of cooperation with the purpose of exchanging information and practice in the field of human resource management. The memorandum includes cooperation in training, exchange of analytical materials, research results and other publications on human resources management and leadership development in the civil se...02.12.2016
Contribution of Astana Hub to the development of effective institutions was pointed out at High-Level Meetings in Nairobi
The results of the Alliance practitioners in the field of public services were announced in Nairobi (Kenya) at the Effective Institutions Platform (EIP) Annual Meeting based at the Joint Secretariat of the OECD and the UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence in Singapore. The Alliance was launched on the initiative of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana. During the meeting participants discussed the latest trends and innovations in the development of effective institutions, incl...28.11.2016
Alikhan Baimenov presented current trends in civil service reform at the Forum in Minsk
Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, introduced global and regional trends in the modernization of the civil service and the development of public administration at the expert forum on the development of “electronic government” in Minsk (Belarus). The forum was organized by the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the United Nations Development Programme. The representatives of Belarus President Administration and gover...21.11.2016
Kazakhstan’s national and international stakeholders discussed support for implementing SDGs in academic context
A round-table meeting on “Policy and Research for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kazakhstan” was part of a series of other events that raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), enabling countries to tailor the Goals to their needs. The meeting was organized by Nazarbayev University, United Nations Development Programme, National Analytical Centre and Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in ...11.11.2016
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana promotes the Alliance of practitioners in the field of public services on peer to peer principle
The best practices for improving the quality of public services among the member countries of the Hub, in particular Georgia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, were presented in the joint seminar of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, Agency for Civil Service and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Nazarbayev University’s Graduate School of Public Policy. The issues discussed at the seminar included improving the quality of public services delivery and enhancement of its business...04.11.2016
Astana Regional Hub supports cross-regional anti-corruption initiatives
Anti-corruption initiatives for Europe, the CIS and Arab States were highlighted at a special session of the UN Office on South-South Cooperation in Dubai. They will be based on the exchange of information and know-how, joint activities, which will allow the governments of these countries to respond effectively to the factors and trends of corruption. Mr. Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, on behalf of the Hub expressed support fo...03.11.2016
Representatives of Hub’s participating countries discussed the use of new technologies in public service
A workshop for participating countries of the Regional Hub of Civil Service took place in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) on “Improving the Recruitment and Selection in the Civil Service: Human Resources Management Informatization System.” The event was organized by the Agency of Civil Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Regional Hub for Civil Service and UNDP. The representatives of the authorized bodies from the Hub participating countries, includin...03.11.2016
Kingdom of Bhutan joined Regional Hub of Сivil Service in Astana
The Kingdom of Bhutan has joined Regional Hub of Civil service in Astana as a participating country.Thus the number of Astana Hub participants grew up to 36 countries including the countries of OECD, CIS, Eurasia, ASEAN and 5 international organizations. The cooperation with Astana Hub anticipates the participation in different initiatives and events on exchange of knowledge and promotion of a better international experience, development of experts’ network in the sphere of civil service. The Hu...02.11.2016
Kazakhstan’s contribution to cross-regional cooperation acknowledged by the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov met with the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on South-South Cooperation Jorge Chediek to discuss further collaborative initiatives in the field of civil service. During the meeting, the Chairman underlined the mission and importance of the cross-regional South-South and triangular cooperation in the civil service field. He informed Mr. Chediek about the Hub’s increasing participants reaching already ...20.10.2016
Prosecutor General’s Office and Regional Hub signed Memorandum of Understanding
Today Prosecutor General Zhakip Assanov and Chairman of the Regional Hub of Civil Service Alikhan Baimenov have signed the memorandum of understanding. The parties agreed to collaborate on the issues of reforming recruitment and promotion processes, building capacity and studying best international practices in this sphere. Alikhan Baimenov mentioned that Astana Regional Hub would continue providing the expert assistance to the endeavors of the Prosecutor General’s Office in terms of introduct...04.10.2016
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana expands its composition
The Republic of Estonia represented by an authorized body of Civil Service of Estonia has joined Regional Hub of Civil service in Astana as a participating country. Thus the number of Astana Hub participants which initially included 25 participating countries, has grown up to 35 countries including the countries of OECD, CIS, Eurasia, ASEAN and 5 international organizations. This year the Hub joined four countries which are: Lithuania, Estonia, Indonesia and Palestine. The cooperation with Astan...28.09.2016
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana has presented a unique study in the field of civil service
The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence in Singapore have presented a large-scale study called «Global and regional trends in development of the civil service». The results of the collaborative work have been publicized by Mr. Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Hub Steering Committee, and Mr. Max Everest-Phillips, the Global Center Director. The study is a unique summary review, combining theoretical framework and applied expertise of the l...02.09.2016
Representatives of Astana Hub participated in the Global Public HRD Conference
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov participated in the fourth Global Public Human Resource Development Conference hosted in Seoul. During the conference, participants discussed the role of educational institutions for civil servants for the promotion of innovative projects in public authorities. Also during the event, representatives of the different countries shared their experience and knowledge in the field of civil servants trai...02.09.2016
The new issue of the International Journal of Civil Service Reform and Practice has been published by the Astana Civil Service Hub
The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana (ACSH) is pleased to present the sixth issue of the International Journal of Civil Service Reform and Practice (IJCSRP). The latest issue of the Journal contains articles of scholars and practitioners in the area of civil service reform and development. This edition begins with the article of Demetrios Argyriades and Pan Suk Kim, both professors of public administration and ethics in government, which look at the issue of how the “market model” of gov...16.08.2016
Memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and Ministry for Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The official meeting of Minister for Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kassymbek and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov took place in Astana. During the meeting there the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry for Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana was signed, under which the parties will take part in educational and research ac...17.06.2016
Issues on anti-corruption culture were discussed in Taraz with the support of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
Conference ‘Women Say ‘NO’ to Corruption’ has been organized by the National Commission for Women, Family and Demographic Policies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akimat of Zhambyl region, Association of Business Women of Kazakhstan and the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana. The event was held in order to increase the level of legal and anti-corruption culture of Kazakhstani society and the development of recommendations for the implementation of effective mechanisms and...08.06.2016
Representatives of 35 African countries discussed the role of diplomacy and the civil service system for sustainable development in Addis Ababa
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Development Programme held the first workshop for representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and African civil servants on “Strengthening Bilateral and Multilateral Diplomacy in the context of Sustainable Development Goals” on June 7-8 in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The workshop brought together high-ranking diplomats from 35 African ...30.05.2016
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev met with the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev held a meeting with the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov, the press service of the Executive Office of the President of Kazakhstan reports. During the meeting, Mr. A. Baimenov informed the President about the provisional results of the Regional Hub, as well as plans for the upcoming period. It was noted that the Hub contributes to the strengthening of regional and interr...27.05.2016
Alliance of practitioners in delivering state services is being established on the plarform of Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana held a seminar on “Sharing experience on public services delivery on the principle of peer-to-peer” with the participation of representatives of public services delivery Centres in Canada, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan and international experts. The seminar was opened by the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov, Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of ...26.05.2016
Global Conference on “Professional Civil Service for the Successful Implementation of Institutional Reforms” was held within the AEF
On May 26, 2016 in the framework of Astana Economic Forum there was held Global Conference on “Professional Civil Service for the Successful Implementation of Institutional Reforms”. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and the UN Development Programme. Minister of Civil Service Affairs of the Repub...25.05.2016
There is a proposal to create a new platform for implementing the OECD initiatives with the participation of Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov met with a delegation of the Secretariat of Global Relations of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). During the meeting there were discussed a number of issues to strengthen further cooperation in the field of civil service. The Head of OECD Global Relations Secretariat William Thompson, noting the success of the Hub in the development of international cooperation, mad...18.05.2016
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana was invited to the High-level Committee meeting of the UN General Assembly
At the nineteenth session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation of the UN General Assembly Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana has been praised as an effective international cooperation platform. Welcome Remarks were addressed by Mr. Jorge Chediek, Envoy of the Secretary General on South-South Cooperation and Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation. The session was also attended by the permanent representatives of the UN member states, observer stat...28.04.2016
Modern anti-corruption policy in the civil service was discussed in Astana
A scientific-practical conference on “Modern anti-corruption policy: experience and achievements” was organized by the Ministry of Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ). The conference was attended by the Parliament Deputies of RK and representatives of UNDP, OSCE, German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ), the Ministry of Civil Service ...04.04.2016
Representatives of more than 30 countries discussed strengthening partnerships for civil service excellence at the annual conference of the Regional Hub
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana held a conference on “Partnership for Civil Service Excellence.” Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, Norimasa Shimomura, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, Talgat Donakov, Minister for Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Traian Hristea, Head of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan opened the conference with introductory remarks....04.04.2016
OECD deepens partnership with the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
The signing ceremony of the bilateral agreement on cooperation between the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) took place today, 4 April 2016, in Astana. The two organizations also held a joint seminar on “Professional civil service for sustainable development: Promoting OECD standards and principles among the emerging economies of the ACSH participating countries”. At the end of the signing ceremony, the Director for Publi...29.03.2016
The Republic of Korea is willing to share its experiences in the field of civil service
In the framework of a working visit to the Republic of Korea, the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, Alikhan Baimenov, met with the Minister of Personnel Management of Korea Mr. Lee Geun-Myeon. During the meeting the Chairman of the Steering Committee briefed Mr. Lee on the main directions of the Hub’s activities and main aspects of the Plan of the Nation “100 concrete steps”, and on the implementation of the five institutional reforms ...22.02.2016
Memorandum of Cooperation between the Academy of Law-Enforcement Agencies of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
An official meeting between the Rector of the Academy of Law-Enforcement Agencies of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana took place on 22 February 2016. The Rector, U. Bayzhanov, noted that the creation of the Academy of Law-Enforcement Agencies was called for by the necessity of quality training for law enforcement agencies personnel, including those in the presidential rese...19.02.2016
The Republic of Korea and the Regional Hub in Astana strengthen partnership
The Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana, Alikhan Baimenov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Kazakhstan, Cho Youngchon. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the issues of further cooperation in the civil service area, as well as ways and mechanisms of cooperation between appropriate state bodies and educational programmes from Korea. The Chairman of the Steering Committee briefed his guest on...17.02.2016
Belarus is exploring Kazakhstan’s experience in the civil service reform
The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus hosted a lecture by the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov about reforming the civil service system in Kazakhstan. In his speech, Alikhan Baimenov spoke the main stages of reforms in the sphere of civil service in Kazakhstan, also acquainted the audience with the corresponding measures implemented in the framework of the “Plan of the Nation – 1...15.02.2016
China is interested in further cooperation with the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub met with Zhang Hanhuey, Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan and discussed issues of further cooperation in the field of civil service. At the meeting, the Chairman of the Steering Committee briefed his guest on the main directions of the Hub’s activities and emphasized that nowadays the Hub consists of 32 participating member states, including OECD, CIS, Central Asia, and ASEAN states. The expansion of the geographical coverag...02.02.2016
Chair of the OECD Working Group on Bribery familiarized Kazakhstan civil servants with the best international experiences in the sphere of anticorruption policy
Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana met with the Drago Kos, Chair of the OECD Working Group on Bribery. At the meeting were discussed the issues of fighting corruption in transitional societies, measures to ensure the decision-making transparency. There have also been discussed the institutional aspects of corruption prevention and the further cooperation to promote the state bodies efforts on the implementation of Plan of the Natio...01.02.2016
Regional Hub in Astana strengthens cooperation in the field of civil service
In Tbilisi took place an Inter-Regional Round table on “Civil Service Reform: Development and Implementation of Civil Service Legislation” which was organized by the Civil Service Bureau of Georgia. Heads of the Presidential Administration and the Government of Georgia, representatives of state bodies and public institutions of the countries in the region, as well as leading international experts in the field of civil service attended the round table. In his speech, Chairman of the Steerin...27.01.2016
