The Kazakhstan-World Bank Joint Economic Research Program (JERP) is a cornerstone of the Country Partnership Strategy, approved by the Board of Directors on September 9, 2004. Being an innovative instrument this three-year program of joint economic research is financed through a cost-sharing arrangement. The areas of focus and scope of the economic research program are determined by the Government in consultation with the World Bank on an annual basis. JERP Annual Reports summarize the results, lessons learned and future directions of the Program and are available to the public througn this site or - in hardcopy in the Public Information Center.

Getting Competitive, Staying Competitve: Challenge of Managing Kazakhstan's Oil boom

Kazakhstan has made great progress in its economic transition and faces a potentially bright future thanks to its oil wealth. The challenge is to increase the country's competitiveness and expand growth benefits, while avoiding economic and social risks associated with oil wealth...
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JERP PROGRAM 2007

 

ACTIVITIES	Estimated cost ($)
Macroeconomic Management, Diversification and Competitiveness
Brainstorming Workshop on Future Policy Directions for Kazakhstan	125 000
Macroeconomic Modelling	150 000
WTO Accession	50 000
Tax Administration	150 000
Customs Administration (study tours to Swedish and Russian Customs)	25 000
Comparative Analysis of the Legislation and Practicies in the Area of Competition Protection of Kazakhstan and Developed Countries and Elaboration of Recommendations on Competition Development	100 000
Public Expenditure and Institutional Review
Improvement of Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and Auditing Processes for Budget Improvements	300 000
Introduction of E-Government and Digital Inclusion	280 000
Public-Private Partnership	150 000
Socio-Economic Development Issues
Socio-Enterpreneurial Corporation	150 000
Improvement of the Medical Services Quality Ensuring System	150 000
Higher Education in Kazakhstan as Factor of Innovation Development	120 000
Improvement of Multi-Tiered Pension System	150 000
Project Preparartion
Territorial Development	425 000
Modernization of Customs Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan	425 000
Health Sector Technology Transfer and Instituttional Reform Project	425 000
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund	300 000
Development of Vocational Education and Training	425 000
"Rapid Response" to Government Requests During the Fiscal Year	100 000
Estimated Total for the 5th Working Period	4 000 000
Estimated Share of Expenses Covered by IBRD	1 000 000
Estimated Share of Expenses Covered by the Government of Kazakhstan	3 000 000