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18.12.2017
OECD draft report on Civil Service Reform in Kazakhstan discussed in Paris
A round table was held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris to discuss the OECD draft report “Advancing Civil Service Reform in Kazakhstan: benchmarking against OECD countries” with participation of representatives from Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Astana Civil Service Hub, Agency for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Information and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Edwin Lau, Head of the Re...07.12.2017
Astana Hub is to Launch Peer Learning Alliance on e-Governance
The Astana Civil Service Hub and Almaty Management University with support from the e-Governance Academy of Estonia organized a seminar entitled “Developing e-government: experience, challenges and perspectives”. The Seminar gathered the representatives of akimats from different regions of Kazakhstan and experts in the field of public administration, including those from the Hub participating countries. Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Astana Civil Service Hub Alikhan Baimenov, Rector...04.12.2017
Contribution of the Astana Hub to International Development Has Been Acknowledged at the UN Conference
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Astana Civil Service Hub Alikhan Baimenov took part at the Regional Networking Forum and other events, organized by the UN and Government of Turkey in the framework of the Global South-South Development Expo 2017. The third regional networking forum for the arab states, Europe and the CIS provided the platform to discuss the opportunities to widen cooperation and knowledge sharing through promotion of the youth leadership. In his speech, Alikhan Baimen...17.11.2017
The Republic of Kazakhstan and UNDP launch a Global Symposium on South-South Development Exchange on Economic Diversification and Industrialization in the context of the SDGs
Over the last decade, sub-Saharan African countries have experienced robust growth rates. Countries like Cabo Verde, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Rwanda, and South Africa have made great strides towards structural economic transformation. Since 2015, however, growth in Africa decelerated to below 3%, owing in large measure to the fall in commodity prices which affected some of Africa’s largest economies that are also commodity dependent. Africa’s economic structures remain largely underdeveloped and un...06.11.2017
Tashkent Conference to Provide Impetus to Cooperation between Astana Hub and Uzbekistan
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Astana Hub Alikhan Baimenov presented global trends in civil service development at the international conference “State Personnel Policy in the context of reforming civil service” in Tashkent. The conference was attended by the representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers, Ministries, and other state bodies of Uzbekistan, international organizations, and public administration experts. The Conference was organized by the Academy of Public Administration u...24.10.2017
Representatives of the Astana Hub’s Participating Countries Study Kazakhstan Experience in Public Services Development
The participants of the workshop, jointly organized by the NJSC “State Corporation “Government for Citizens” and the Astana Civil Service Hub, got acquainted with Kazakhstan’s experience in public service delivery and discussed the opportunities and prospects for implementing innovative projects in public governance. The workshop agenda was complex and consisted of presentations, panel discussions and visits to Public Service Centres (PSCs) of Astana, including the specialized one. The partic...23.10.2017
UNDP Notes Astana Hub’s Contribution to the Development of Civil Service
The United Nations Development Programme noted the contribution of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana to the development of civil service at the International Conference on the National Evaluation Capacities, held on October 16-20 in Istanbul, Turkey. The NEC Conference gathered about 500 participants from 120 countries. The conference brought together representatives of governments, parliaments, international organizations and evaluation networks, who believe that evaluation systems u...18.10.2017
Kazakhstan Presented its Experience on National Evaluation System Development at the Astana Civil Service Hub Workshop
The workshop to share the experiences in developing national evaluation systems took place in Istanbul, gathering representatives from more than 30 countries. The workshop entitled “Development of the national evaluation system: case of Kazakhstan”, organized by the Astana Civil Service Hub in close cooperation with the Government of Kazakhstan and UNDP Kazakhstan, was held in the framework of the 5th Global National Evolution Capacities Conference (NEC Conference). The participants were welc...10.10.2017
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Develops Cooperation with Uzbekistan
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan Ikrom Nazarov. Ambassador Ikrom Nazarov noted that the Astana Hub is an important tool in strengthening regional and bilateral cooperation and invited the Chairman of the Steering Committee to the international conference on reforming the civil service of Uzbekistan. Alikhan Baimenov highlighted the activities of ...20.09.2017
Innovations in Public Governance Discussed at the Asian Leadership Forum within 2017 EROPA Conference
High-ranking civil servants and political figures from the Asian countries together with the representatives of the OECD secretariat discussed innovative solutions and best practices in administrative reforms at the Asian Leadership Forum, held in the framework of the 2017 EROPA General Assembly Annual Conference. In his speech, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov having presented the achievements of the countries of the region in p...22.08.2017
China Noted the Importance of the Regional Hub in Astana as an International Center for the Development of Civil Service
The two-day seminar, under the auspices of the BRICS, on governance themed on “Openness, Inclusiveness, Mutual Benefits and Win-Win: Working Together to Build a Community of Shared Future for Mankind,” was held in Quanzhou, China. This event has brought together more than 100 representatives of governments and experts from 13 countries. During the seminar, a Memorandum between The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and the Chinese Academy of Governance was signed. The seminar wa...23.06.2017
Regional Hub Expands Cooperation with the CIS Countries
The Representatives of the Regional Hub of Civil Services in Astana attended an International Scientific Forum dedicated to the UN International Public Service Day held in Saint Petersburg. Russian President’s Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District Nikolay Zukanov, IPA CIS Secretary General Alexey Sergeev and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov welcomed the participants of the forum. In his speech, Alikhan Baimenov underlined ...19.06.2017
Effectiveness of the Regional Hub was Noted at the Global Conference on Leadership Issues
The conference entitled “Management of Opportunities: Global Challenges of Leadership” was held in Astana at the Astana Economic Forum organized by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption and the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana. The conference was attended by the representatives of Kazakhstan central government agencies, internatio...16.06.2017
Regional Hub Expands its Geography to South America and East Asia
The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Rio Branco Institute of Brazil, Bangladesh Prime-Minister’s Office, e-Governance Academy of Estonia, Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) as well as Kazakhstan’s State Corporation “Government for Citizen”. The MoUs were signed by Chairman of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov, Director-General of the Rio Branco Institute ...15.06.2017
Regional Networking Forum for the Arab States, Europe and the CIS on South-South and Triangular Cooperation Held in Astana
Key decision-makers and practitioners coordinating development cooperation from over 40 countries of the Arab States, and the Europe and the CIS regions, gathered at the Second Regional Networking Forum organized on the sidelines of the Astana Economic Forum 2017 to discuss the role of South-South and triangular cooperation in promoting green economic partnerships. The leadership of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the UNDP regional bureaus for Arab States and for ...19.05.2017
Astana Regional Hub Experience Presented at NISPAcee Conference
The civil service excellence trends from the Astana Civil Service Regional Hub participating countries were discussed by the special panel under the 25th NISCPAcee Annual Conference Innovation Governance in the Public Sector. The international conference has taken place in Kazan Federal University with the participation of more 150 participants from Central and Eastern Europe, USA, France and SAR, including delegates of UN, International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (...12.05.2017
Press-Services of the Government Bodies Study New Communication Techniques
The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana in cooperation with the Ministry of Information and Communication of the Republic of Kazakhstan organized a seminar on strategic digital communications for the representatives of the press-services of Kazakhstan’s government bodies. In his welcoming remarks Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub Alikhan Baimenov mentioned that “globalization, proliferation of modern communication technologies, is both a challenge and an opportunity for ...28.04.2017
The Principles of Effective Governance Discussed at the UN Headquarters
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub in Astana Mr. Alikhan Baimenov took part in the annual 16th session of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The session was devoted to the role of public administration in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the session, leading experts of the world discussed ways to develop institutional leadership and principles of effective governance. In addition,...19.04.2017
Case Studies of the Innovative Solutions Scheme Winners Published
The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana released the case studies, prepared within the Innovation Solutions Scheme. In his work, Colin Knox, Professor of the Graduate School of Public Policy, Nazarbayev University, suggests the application of a “quality of life model” in public services delivery in the Hub’s participating countries. To demonstrate the use of this approach in practice, the researcher selected three countries of the region – Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhsta...13.04.2017
The Experts of Public Administration from Asia Gathered in Astana
In Astana, scholars and practitioners of Asian countries are discussing topical issues in the development of public administration, new challenges and innovative approaches. The Eighth Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Public Administration (AAPA) is held in close cooperation with the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana and the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conference has been opened by Chairman of the Steering Committee o...12.04.2017
Astana Hub Gathers Heads of Government Agencies and Experts from 40 Countries
At the annual conference of Astana Civil Service Hub leading experts, representatives of international organizations and authorized state bodies exchanged their experience and opinions on “Partnership for civil service excellence”. Mr. Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana opened the conference stating, that “today era of globalization development of information and communication technologies, Internet, and social media se...06.04.2017
Astana Hub Presented a New Issue of the International Journal on Civil Service Issues
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana has published the seventh issue of the International Journal of Civil Service Reform and Practice, which includes analytical articles and reviews of leading scientists and practitioners on topical issues of civil service and public administration. The new issue starts with an analytical article by Gerald Kaiden, Professor Emeritus at the Price School of Public Policy of the University of Southern California, negative impact of maladministration, bureau-pat...20.03.2017
Civil Service Development Trends from the Astana Civil Service Hub Participating Countries Discussed in Atlanta
The “Partnerships for Civil Service Excellence: Trends from the Astana Civil Service Hub Participating Countries” panel session was held in Atlanta in the framework of the ASPA (American Society of Public Administration) Annual Conference. Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana A. Baimenov and ASPA President-Elect Janice Lachance welcomed the participants of the session. During the event the representatives of the Astana Hub participating countries &...13.03.2017
Kazakhstan Mission to UN Hosted Special Event ‘Political and Economic Reforms: Steps in Implementing SDG 16’
Photo: http://mfa.gov.kz/index.php/ru/ Following her February visit to Kazakhstan in the capacity of Commissioner-General of the United Nations for EXPO-2017, Cihan Sultanoğlu, Assistant Secretary-General, Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, commended the speed and scale of positive changes in the country. She said that the enhancement of accountability, transparency and efficiency of public institutions is an essential element of good gove...02.03.2017
New Directions of Cooperation of the Regional Hub of Civil Service and Republic of Korea
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov met with Minister of Personnel Management of the Republic of Korea Mr. Kim Dong-Keuk. During the meeting, Alikhan Baimenov noted active development of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Astana Hub with 36 participating countries, including America, EU, CIS, the Caucasus and ASEAN. “Hub has been assisting the governments of the region not only in development of civil service, bu...24.02.2017
Representatives of the Regional Hub Participating Countries Visited Tbilisi to Study the Georgian Experience in Anti-Corruption Initiatives
Civil servants and experts from the Central Asian participating countries of the Regional Hub visited Georgia to study its experience in anti-corruption and prevention actions, improving quality and accessibility of the public service delivery. During the visit, the delegation was acquainted with the work of the interagency institution – Georgian Anti-Corruption Council, and established within this Council Open Government Partnership Forum, comprised of the representatives of the publ...07.02.2017
Astana Regional Hub and Eurasian National University to Develop the Civil Service Scholar School
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov and Rector of the L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National Universiry Erlan Sydykov have signed the memorandum of understanding to contribute to the development of scholar school in civil service and public administration in Kazakhstan. In the framework of the memorandum, the parties agreed to conduct joint educational events and research activities, including lectures, discussions, seminars, conference...01.02.2017
Civil Service Reforms in the Participating Countries of the Regional Hub Discussed in OECD
Issues on reforming civil service of Central Asia and the Caucasus were discussed in the framework of the visit of Astana Civil Service Hub participating countries to the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Hub Alikhan Baimenov noted the importance and relevance of the experience of OECD member countries to improve the civil service system of the Hub’s participating countries. He emph...27.01.2017
Regional Hub Presented the Results of Studies in the Field of Public Services
The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana has recently developed three analytical materials reflecting the practices of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan in the field of public services delivery. The international consultants presented an analysis of reforms on public service delivery based on the “one-stop-shop” principle using the examples of the service centers in Azerbaijan (“ASAN” Center), Georgia (Public Service Halls), and Kazakhstan (State Corporation “Go...26.01.2017
Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Hosted a Meeting with the Hub’s Fellows from the Participating Countries
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana Alikhan Baimenov held a meeting with the fellows from the Hub’s participating countries, studying at the master’s programme at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The master students from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan presented their research projects and exchanged their views on the development of public service systems in the par...20.01.2017
Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is Interested in Further Cooperation with Regional Hub
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub Alikhan Baimenov met with Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Almas Nassyrov in Astana to discuss further cooperation in the sphere of civil service. During the meeting, Alikhan Baimenov informed Rector Nassyrov about the results of the Hub’s activity, mentioning that currently there are 36 participating countries from America, EU, CIS, Caucasus and ASEAN, providing its expertise a...19.01.2017
AAPA Strengthens Partnership with the Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana
Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Regional Hub Alikhan Baimenov met with Asian Association of Public Administration (AAPA) President, Professor of Public Administration at Yonsei University (Republic of Korea) Pan Suk Kim in Astana to discuss further development of bilateral relations between the Hub and AAPA. Parties also discussed the preparation to the annual AAPA International Conference, planned to be held in Astana on 13-14 April in cooperation with the Regional Hub. The confere...05.01.2017
