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COUNCIL OF REGIONAL EXPERTS

The Council of Regional Experts is a professional network of regional analysts and researchers specializing in various fields and implementing a comprehensive regional research program. The goal is to develop evidence based recommendations for improving public policy and enhancing local government and self-governance.

Goals and Objectives of the Council of Regional Experts

Goals:

  1. Analysis of regional development – Conducting comprehensive research on the socio-economic, political, cultural, and environmental situation in the regions of Kazakhstan.
  2. Development of recommendations – Formulating proposals for improving public policy and enhancing local government and self-governance.
  3. Establishing an effective two-way dialogue between the central government and the regions to ensure regional specificities are considered in policymaking and local governance development.
  4. Building a strong expert community – Bringing together professionals engaged in regional analysis and policymaking.

Objectives:

Interregional cooperation – Facilitating the exchange of experiences and best practices between regions of Kazakhstan.

Monitoring and analyzing the regional situation – Systematic study and assessment of key changes in the economy, demographics, social sphere, environment, and infrastructure of the regions.

Development of strategies and recommendations – Preparation of analytical reports and proposals for regional development.

Capacity building and educational initiatives – Conducting training sessions and seminars for regional experts.

COUNCIL OF REGIONAL EXPERTS

Isaev Nikolay Nikolaevich

Expert on Abay region

  • Deputy Chairman of the Public Council of the Abai Region

  • Vice President of the Semipalatinsk Association of Non-Profit Organizations

  • Advisor to the Chairman of the International Charitable Foundation “Polygon – August 29” (Registered Consultative Status with ECOSOC at the United Nations)

  • Member of the Interdepartmental Commission on Anti-Corruption in the Abai Region

  • Member of the Commission for the Protection of Cultural Monuments in the Abai Region

  • Member of the Land Commission of the Abai Region

Expert area:

Construction and Architecture, Housing and Utilities, Land Relations, Ecology, Tariff Policy

Akimov Dastan Altayevich

Expert on Akmola Region, Kokshetau

  • Chairman of the Maslikhat of the City of Kokshetau

  • President of the Table Tennis Federation of Akmola Region

  • Vice President of the Public Association “Hand-to-Hand Combat Federation of Akmola Region”

  • Advisor to the President of the Association of Martial Arts of Akmola Region.

Expert area:

Jurisprudence, Politics and Public Administration, Regional Development

Baimova Olesya Vladimirovna

Expert on Akmola Region, Burabay District, Shchuchinsk City

  • General Director of the Public Association “Volunteer Movement LIDER.KZ of Akmola Region”

  • Chairperson of the Regional Public Association “Public Control and Monitoring” for Akmola Region

  • Deputy of the Burabay District Maslikhat

  • Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the “Baby House” in Shchuchinsk.

Expert area:

Ecology, Social Issues, Economy

Volkova-Mikhalskaya Oksana Olegovna

Expert on Akmola Region, city of Stepnogorsk

  • Director of the Public Association “Zhensky Luch”

  • Deputy of the Stepnogorsk City Maslikhat,

  • Member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Culture and Information.

Expert area:

Civil society, gender policy, political leadership, social sphere, human rights sphere

Yermukhanova Lyudmila Sergeevna

Expert on Aktobe Region,  Aktobe

  • Head of the Department of “Public Health and Healthcare” at the Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University”.

Expert area:

Public Health and Healthcare, Nursing

Iskakov Sunkar Nurtazaevich

Expert on Almaty region

  • Chairman of the Sectoral Council for Tourism of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Almaty Region.

Expert area:

Tourism

Iskanova Gulzhan Batyrbekovna

Expert on Almaty region, Konayev

  • Director of LLP “GIOM” (Training Center for the Professional Development of Accountants and Lawyers);

  • Deputy of the Maslikhat of Konaev City, VIII Convocation;

  • Chairwoman of the Council of Businesswomen of Konaev City.

Expert area:

Taxation

Asanov Daulet Asanovich

Expert on East Kazakhstan Region, Ust-Kamenogorsk

  • Director of LLP “Center for Environmental Safety,” PhD, Associate Professor.

Expert area:

Environmental protection issues

Gilderman Galina Mikhailovna

Expert on East Kazakhstan Region, Ridder

  • Deputy of the Ridder City Maslikhat, Chairperson of the Public Association “Association of Entrepreneurs ‘Birlik’.

Expert area:

Entrepreneurship, Social Sector