Found at: http://www.competitiveness.org/article/articleprint/683/-1/10

Government of Kazakhstan develops new diversification policy

The government of Kazakhstan is executing a new economic development policy concentrated on using the proceeds of their oil and gas riches to diversify their economy.

The Russia/Eurasia Executive Guide was able to question the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, Sauat Mynbayev, about the government’s projects and how they might offer foreign business people and investors opportunities in the future.

Sauat Mynbayev gives in depth information on the new Strategy including:

• the reasons for it being brought about
• the need to diversify
• the growing role of education institutions
• new government policies to attract foreign investors
• the role of small and medium enterprises
• objectives for the future

To view the entire interview with Sauat Mynbayev click here