World Bank Guest Lecture at Al-Farabi KazNU

On November 12, 2025, at the Higher School of Economics and Business of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, a guest lecture was held on the topic “Europe and Central Asia Economic Report: Jobs and Prosperity.” The event was organized by the Department of Economics with the support of the World Bank, within the framework of project AP23489032.

The speaker, Mr. Ivan Torre, Senior Economist at the Office of the Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia of the World Bank, presented key findings from the World Bank’s “Europe and Central Asia Economic Update: Jobs and Prosperity (Fall 2025),” highlighting trends specific to Kazakhstan.

He noted that Kazakhstan demonstrates stable economic growth and rising employment; however, further progress requires improving productivity, investing in human capital, and enhancing education and skill quality.

The lecture took place in an open dialogue format, attracting great interest among master’s and doctoral students as well as faculty members. The event served as a platform for an insightful exchange of views on Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development prospects in the context of global challenges and trends.