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Key questions:

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When economy goes down, surplus production capacity stands out as a problem. One solution is to transfer 

surplus capacity to countries short of and badly in need of such capacity. The Chinese government says 

this is a win-win solution for China (surplus capacity is utilized) and for recipient countries (more investment, 

more jobs, more GDP and taxes) alike, and pledge to transfer environment-friendly capacities only. 

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China has tried a number of cooperation models. For example, China and France agreed to pool together 

French technologies (which are advanced) and Chinese equipment (which are cost-effective) to set up shop 

in a third country. Instead of exporting goods to Kazakhstan, China will move factories and production lines 

to Kazakhstan and produce such goods locally, which is most welcome for Kazakhstan as this brings jobs, 

higher income for local people and taxes for the government.

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Setting up industrial parks to accommodate such cooperation: challenges, experiences and lessons.

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Financing arrangements

Moderator: 

Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice-Minister, NDRC China (2003-2014)

Speakers:

Aidar Arifkhanov, Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of 

Kazakhstan

Tatyana Valovaya, Member of the Board (Minister) on the Main Areas of 

Integration and Macroeconomics, EEC

Radoslaw Domagalski-Labedzki, Vice Minister of Development, Chairman of 

the Polish part of the Kazakh-Polish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic 

Cooperation

Wang Li, Member of the Advisory Committee of Research and Development 

International, CASS; Vice President of Alliance of China New Energy Overseas 

Development

Romano Prodi, Prime Minister of Italy (1996–1998, 2006–2008), President, EC 

(1999–2004) 

Yaroslav Lisovolik, Chief Economist, EDB

Turlybek Mussabayev, General Director, RSE Gosgradkadastr

Zhou Weihong, Chief Economist, China General Nuclear Power Corporation

Sergey Terechshenko, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (1991-1994)

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25 May

09:30-11:00

Palace of 

Independence, 

Museum Hall, 

3 floor

WORKSHOP. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BUSINESS

Organized by:

“Samruk Kazyna Trust” Social Development Foundation

Key questions:

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How are the principles of social responsibility of business being implemented in Kazakhstan?

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World practice in social responsibility of business;

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Development and extension of corporate social responsibility;

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Joining efforts of business and civil society in support of human rights, labour relations, and environment. 

Moderator:

Alina Hamatdinova, Member of Council of Youth Policy under the President of 

the Republic of Kazakhstan

Speakers:

Ivan Miklos, President of economic think - tank M.E.S.A. 10, Deputy Prime 

Minister of Slovakia (1998-2002, 2002-2006, 2010-2012), Minister of Finance of 

Slovakia (2002-2006, 2010-2012), Euromoney`s Finance Minister of the Year for 

2004

Jan Dirk Waiboer, Senior Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting 

Group, Moscow

Asel Khairova, Managing Partner, KPMG in Kazakhstan and Central Asia 

Lima Dias, PR Director, “Samruk Kazyna Trust” Social Development Foundation

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25 May

11:30-13:00

Palace of 

Independence, 

Museum Hall, 

3 floor

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ECONOMIC GROWTH: MECHANISMS 

AND INSTRUMENTS FOR ASTANA INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE 

DEVELOPMENT

Organized by:

JSC “Astana International Financial Centre Authority”

International Secretariat “G-Global”

Key questions:

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World Financial Infrastructure;

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New Format of Investment Attraction;

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World Financial Industry Transformation;

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AIFC – new hub for professionals of the financial sector.

11:30-13:00

Panel Session – Opening 

Moderator:

Max Hauser, Partner & Managing Director, Financial services / Blockchain 

Expert, Boston Consulting Group

Welcome speech:

Bakhyt Sultanov, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan 

Speakers:

Betsy Nelson, Vice President, EBRD 

Timur Suleimenov, EEC Minister of Economy and Financial Policy

Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre

Masood Ahmed, Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF 

Suzanne Bischopric, Managing Partner at Global Sovereign Advisors 

Sergei Perapechka, Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group, 

Moscow

Closing remark: 

Nurlan Kussainov, CEO, Astana International Financial Centre Authority

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