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The Speaker of the Mazhilis hosted a meeting with Alexandr Danilov, co-founder of Astana Open Dialogue

The Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Koshanov, held discussions with Alexandr Danilov, co-founder of the independent analytical platform Astana Open Dialogue and a member of the Public Chamber. They addressed issues of implementing youth policy, cooperation between members of Parliament and the expert community, and the development of analytical centers.

The primary focus of the meeting was on enhancing the role and capacity of analytical centers in Kazakhstan. Alexandr Danilov proposed measures to increase funding for research, integrate research findings into policymaking, and involve experts from analytical centers in legislative processes. The discussion also emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships with universities and international partners to implement global initiatives.

Special attention was given to the development of youth policy and initiatives dedicated to the Year of working professions. Alexandr Danilov presented recommendations to improve the appeal of working professions, strengthen training systems for technical specialties, and intensify efforts in regio