AIU Discusses the Development of an Adaptive Economy

On 6 November, the Higher School of Economics at Astana International University held a roundtable titled “Adaptive Economy: Institutions, Tools, Measurement and the Role of Entrepreneurship”.

During the event, participants discussed Kazakhstan’s capacity to adapt its economy to changes resulting from shifting logistics routes, rapid digital transformation and evolving market conditions.

The participants considered the adaptation of the national economy to market conditions and the methodology used to assess it. They also discussed the importance of cooperation in culture, science and education, as well as ways to enhance the potential of the agro-industrial sector.

The roundtable addressed the adaptation of the transport and logistics sector and the development of the Middle Corridor. It also covered adaptability in tourism, artificial intelligence, small and medium-sized enterprises, educational services and mortgage lending.

Presentations were delivered by Kairzhan Abdikhalykov, Professor at the Kazakh-British Technical University; M. Z. Kazhyken and S. Zh. Galiyev, Professors at the AIU Higher School of Economics; and K. Bogdaukhan, Professor at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University. AIU master’s students also presented the results of their research.

The roundtable provided scholars, lecturers, young researchers and representatives of businesses and government agencies with an opportunity to exchange professional views and jointly discuss proposals for developing an adaptive economy.