On 11 December, 2024, the Diplomatic School hosted a lecture

On 11 December, the Diplomatic School hosted a lecture on ‘Kazakhstan as a Donor Country: Evolution of the Official Development Assistance System’.

Lecturer: Arken Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of ‘KazAID’, Doctor of Economics.

The lecture highlighted the key stages of formation of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) system in Kazakhstan, its significance for strengthening international cooperation and realising sustainable development.

Special attention was paid to the contribution of Kazakhstan as the first Central Asian country to become an ODA donor. Kazakhstan plays an important role in promoting stability and economic growth through supporting developing countries and implementing initiatives consistent with the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss current challenges and prospects for international development assistance.