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Astana Open Dialogue Bulletin №1

This collection of expert recommendations presents analyses and proposals on the issues discussed at the first session of AOD held in June 2024.


The first part is devoted to the issues of lobbying and political consulting. In this part, AOD experts analyze lobbying market in Kazakhstan, as well as provide a clear understanding of the risks and potential of making appropriate decisions aimed at improving the regulation of lobbying activities in the state. The experts studied this issue based on the reports of the authoritative international organizations. In addition to the recommendations made during the public part of the AOD, the experts collected proposals and comments from market participants, direct stakeholders of the process. The experts also analyzed political consulting market and studied country specifics.

The second part, dedicated to the journalism of New Kazakhstan, collected and analyzed proposals on a wide range of issues and problems concerning both ethical norms and the legislative regulation of relations between the media and state authorities. The experts analyzed speakers’ proposals for improving information environment in Kazakhstan and prepared specific recommendations.

In the third part dedicated to the development of the creative economy, the experts analyzed current state of the industry’s development, as well as the measures taken by the state to support and develop it. The recommendations part includes expert proposals for further improvement of the market, noting the barriers that may serve as the natural reasons for hindering the growth of this economic sector
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