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:
- Analysis of regional development – Conducting comprehensive research on the socio-economic, political, cultural, and environmental situation in the regions of Kazakhstan.
- Development of recommendations – Formulating proposals for improving public policy and enhancing local government and self-governance.
- 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.
- 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
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Deputy Chairman of the Public Council of the Abai Region
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Vice President of the Semipalatinsk Association of Non-Profit Organizations
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Advisor to the Chairman of the International Charitable Foundation “Polygon – August 29” (Registered Consultative Status with ECOSOC at the United Nations)
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Member of the Interdepartmental Commission on Anti-Corruption in the Abai Region
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Member of the Commission for the Protection of Cultural Monuments in the Abai Region
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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
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Chairman of the Maslikhat of the City of Kokshetau
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President of the Table Tennis Federation of Akmola Region
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Vice President of the Public Association “Hand-to-Hand Combat Federation of Akmola Region”
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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
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General Director of the Public Association “Volunteer Movement LIDER.KZ of Akmola Region”
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Chairperson of the Regional Public Association “Public Control and Monitoring” for Akmola Region
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Deputy of the Burabay District Maslikhat
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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
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Director of the Public Association “Zhensky Luch”
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Deputy of the Stepnogorsk City Maslikhat,
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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
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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
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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
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Director of LLP “GIOM” (Training Center for the Professional Development of Accountants and Lawyers);
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Deputy of the Maslikhat of Konaev City, VIII Convocation;
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Chairwoman of the Council of Businesswomen of Konaev City.
Expert area:
Taxation

Asanov Daulet Asanovich
Expert on East Kazakhstan Region, Ust-Kamenogorsk
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Director of LLP “Center for Environmental Safety,” PhD, Associate Professor.
Expert area:
Environmental protection issues

Gilderman Galina Mikhailovna
Expert on East Kazakhstan Region, Ridder
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Deputy of the Ridder City Maslikhat, Chairperson of the Public Association “Association of Entrepreneurs ‘Birlik’.
Expert area:
Entrepreneurship, Social Sector

Yenseeva Venera Tursynakynovna
Expert on Zhetysu Region, Taldykorgan City
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Head of Department (Sociologist) at the Monitoring and Communications Center of the Zhetysu Regional Public Development Department, PhD Candidate in Sociology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Expert area:
Regional socio-political situation

Kabegenov Aslan Berikbekovich
Expert on Karagandy Region, City of Karagandy
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Chairman of the Public Association “Qogalys KZ,” Deputy Chairman of the Public Council of the City of Karagandy.
Expert area:
Expert in communications, state youth policy, and local self-government development

Kacheev Denis Anatolyevich
Expert on Kostanay Region, Kostanay
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Professor at the Kostanay Branch of the Chelyabinsk State University;
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Chairman of the Scientific and Expert Group of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Kostanay Region;
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Member of the Republican Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan; Member of the Public Council of Kostanay Region;
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Chairman of the North Kazakhstan Branch of the Philosophers’ Congress. Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Master of History
Expert area:
Interethnic relations; issues of public consciousness transformation in the Republic of Kazakhstan; political reform in Kazakhstan; nation-building in the Republic of Kazakhstan; problems of methodology in social and political philosophy

Tenizbayev Erik Mustafayevich
Expert on Kyzylorda Region, Kyzylorda
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Director of LLP “Alliance Kyzylorda,”
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Member of the Council on Barriers under the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition (AZRK),
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Member of the Public Council of Kyzylorda, Member of the Working Group under the Akim of Kyzylorda.
Expert area:
Public Transport, Sports, Finance, Housing and Utilities (HCS).

Gulyaev Sergey Nikolaevich
Expert on Pavlodar Region, Pavlodar
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General Director of the Public Foundation “Desenta”;
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Member of the Pavlodar Regional Public Council (2016-2024);
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Chairman of the Commission on Citizens’ Rights and Legal Interests, Anti-Corruption;
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Member of the Ethics Council of Pavlodar Region since 2016;
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Deputy of the Pavlodar City Maslikhat (2007-2012);
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Deputy Chairman of the Association of Legal Entities “Civil Alliance of Pavlodar Region.”
Expert area:
Non-Profit Organizations, Civil Sector; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Social Projects; Project and Program Monitoring and Evaluation; Sociological Research; Development of Analytical Reports; Legal Analysis; Expert Review of Regulatory Legal Acts; Local Self-Government; Budget Analysis; Territorial Management and Development; Condominium Property Management; Participatory Design and Budgeting; Public Services; Charity, Corporate Social Responsibility; ESG Agenda, SDGs..

Omarova Gauhar Bakievna
Expert on Pavlodar Region, Pavlodar
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Director of the Public Foundation “Ymit Yzbeu”.
Expert area:
Improving the quality of life for children with disabilities and their families, women who have suffered from domestic violence, children left without parental care, and orphans.

Mogilyuk Svetlana Vladimirovna
Expert on Pavlodar Region, Pavlodar
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Candidate of Geographical Sciences,
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Chairman of the Public Association “ECOM”,
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Chairman of the Association of Legal Entities “Ecoforum of Kazakhstan”
Expert area:
Environmental protection, water resources management, public participation in decision-making on issues affecting the environment

Nurpeisova Aigul Khayrtaevna
Expert on North Kazakhstan Region, Petropavlovsk
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Member of the Board for Academic Affairs of the Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “North Kazakhstan University named after M. Kozybayev”
Expert area:
Education

Musakhanova Akmaral Kalmakhanbetovna
Expert on Astana
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Associate Research Professor of the Department of Public Health and Management at NAO “Astana Medical University,” Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor
Expert area:
Healthcare, Higher Education, Science

Omarova Botagoz
Expert on Astana
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Journalist, author of the channel “Aitpa, Botagoz
Expert area:
Journalism, Communications

Turgambayeva Asiya Kayrbayevna
Expert on Astana
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Head of the Department of Public Health and Management at “Astana Medical University” JSC, Candidate of Medical Sciences (14.00.33 – Public Health and Healthcare), Professor (30300 – Health Sciences)
Expert area:
Public health and healthcare, epidemiology, global health, healthcare management

Barmashov Ruslan Ilyasovich
Expert on Almaty
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Managing Director (CIO) of JSC “Almaty City Development Center”
Expert area:
Information Technology

Toktarov Yermek Baurzhanovich
Expert on Almaty
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Head of the Center for Digital Social Sciences and Humanities of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Expert area:
National identity, digital society, political institutions

Belesov Nartai Erboluly
Expert on Almaty
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Leading expert on media monitoring. Master of Economics
Expert area:
International relations. Political science. Analytics. Research

Abdykhalykov Kairzhan
Expert on Almaty
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Chairman of the Civil Alliance of Almaty, PhD, professor of KBTU, member Coordination Council of the Ministry of Culture and Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan for interaction with NGOs,
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Chairman of the Committee social development under the Public Council of Almaty
Expert area:
International relations, foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, regional security, globalization, civil society, civic initiatives, culture, modern history of Kazakhstan, public administration, management.

Ibragimov Dulat Ersayinovich
Expert on Almaty
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Head of KSU “Center for the Study of Religious Problems” Department of Religious Affairs of Almaty
Expert area:
Religious Affairs

Bolatzhan Al-Farabi Nurbekuly
Expert on Almaty
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Religious scholar. Expert of the outreach group on the prevention of religious extremism and terrorism.
Expert area:
Religious Affairs

Abdikhamitov Bakdaulet Khalilullauly
Expert on Almaty
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Head of the Department for Work with Religious Associations of the Department of Religious Affairs of the City of Almaty
Expert area:
Religious Affairs