Будущие лидеры NU узнали о роли Казахстана в глобальной помощи развитию

On 9 April 2026, Nazarbayev University hosted a guest lecture on the topic: "Kazakhstan as a donor country: the evolution of the official development assistance system".
The lecture was delivered by Doctor of Economics and Chairman of the Board of the Kazakh Agency of International Development "KazAID" Arken Arystanov. Participants included students from the Schools of Public Administration and International Relations at Nazarbayev University.
The topic of the lecture sparked a lively discussion, covering Kazakhstan’s role as a donor country, "soft power" strategies and mechanisms for implementing ODA. Students actively shared their views and proposed new avenues for international cooperation.

The lecture highlighted the strategic importance of Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Kazakhstan’s global positioning and the key role of KazAID as the national operator implementing state policy in this area. Knowledge of ODA will help future professionals to participate effectively in international projects, strengthening ties with partners and promoting Kazakhstan’s expertise.

 

Background Information

The Kazakh Agency of International Development “KazAID” is an official development assistance (ODA) implementing agency established by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2020. The agency’s mission is to implement state policy in the field of ODA, promoting development and sustainable growth in partner countries, showcasing Kazakhstan’s achievements in various fields, and facilitating the exchange of experience and the establishment of contacts between specialists from different countries.

Official development assistance (ODA) - ODA is official development assistance aimed at supporting the economy and well-being of developing countries.

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