International Organizations Engage with Kazakhstan on Trade and SME Growth
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What happened
The World Customs Organization Secretary General visited Kazakhstan and met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and senior government officials to discuss the country's digital Customs transformation and its role in the Middle Corridor. Separately, the Global Businesswomen Council launched the G-Index Institute in Astana, an analytical platform designed to study women’s entrepreneurship and SME potential in Kazakhstan.
From wcoomd.org, astanatimes.com
Why it matters
Discussions reaffirmed the World Customs Organization's support for the Customs dimension of the Middle Corridor, a route of growing strategic importance. The G-Index Institute aims to provide objective analytics on industrial demand and economic opportunities, helping businesses and government agencies identify areas for development and localization.
From wcoomd.org, astanatimes.com
Who's involved
- KazakhstanSovereign state hosting the discussions and the G-Index Institute launch.
- United NationsGlobal international organization involved in trade facilitation and partnership with Kazakhstan.
- António GuterresSecretary-General of the United Nations, whose organization is involved in global engagement.
- AstanaCapital city of Kazakhstan where the G-Index Institute was launched.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Eurasian Development BankSpeculative
The Eurasian Development Bank might use the G-Index Institute's analytics to inform investment decisions in small and medium-sized enterprises.
How it developed
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- Kazakhstan presented its national vision at the United Nations General Assembly.Sub-event
WCO Secretary General visited Kazakhstan.1 source
- Kazakhstan's Tokayev called for UN Security Council reform and proposed establishing an International Water Organisation as a UN agency.Sub-event
- A center for digital solutions was established in Almaty, Kazakhstan, reflecting the UN's partnership with the country.Sub-event
General engagement between UN and Kazakh government.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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Kazakhstan
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Related events
- Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations with the Central African Republic and is participating in working meetings on cooperation priorities.
- Coordinated efforts between regional authorities and businesses in Kazakhstan.
- Deepening comprehensive cooperation through OTS.
- The Government of Kazakhstan operates within the sovereign state of Kazakhstan.
- Kazakhstan has been invited to participate in a global strategy concerning digitalization, AI, and telecommunications, specifically as part of Group A, involving the World Bank Group.