Kazakhstan

Initial estimates measure the state budget at a surplus of KZT46.7bn in 2005, the first positive balance for over a decade. Strong revenues generated by the state-owned energy firms... 2006-02-13

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has already established himself as a shrewd negotiator in multilateral diplomacy, skilfully balancing relations with many of the world's major... 2006-02-09

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has already established himself as a shrewd negotiator in multilateral diplomacy, skilfully balancing relations with many of the world's major... 2006-02-08

Economic growth in Kazakhstan measured 8.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first nine months of 2005, making our year-end estimate of 8.9% an entirely realistic figure. High oil prices... 2005-12-05

Presidential elections on December 4 are likely to return a win for incumbent Nursultan Nazarbayev. Nazarbayev has had an impressive record of political stability and economic prosperity... 2005-12-02

Presidential Elections on December 4 are likely to return a win for incumbent Nursultan Nazarbayev. Nazarbayev has had an impressive record of political stability and economic prosperity... 2005-11-30

On the eve of presidential elections in Kazakhstan, incumbent Nursultan Nazarbayev is poised to win a third term comfortably.

The energy-driven economic growth spurt gripping Kazakhstan is set to continue, and indeed intensify, as hydrocarbon production peaks over the forecast period. Real GDP is estimated... 2005-10-18

As elections draw nearer, any result other than win for incumbent president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, is looking increasingly unlikely. The republic's rapid economic advances over the... 2005-10-03

The date approved by parliament for the presidential elections in Kazakhstan - 4 December 2005 - ended the speculation amid opposition parties and political analysts that an early... 2005-10-03