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A country report for Kazakhstan is presented from publisher PRS Group, Inc., with topics including economic conditions, political structure, and tariff and non-tariff barriers.

A country report for Kazakhstan is presented from publisher The PRS Group Inc., with topics including political risk, economic indicators, and social conditions.

The article presents a political, financial and economic risk assessment for Kazakhstan. Topics include Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev's efforts to attract foreign direct investment, the devaluation of the tenge currency, rise in living standards and the risk of unrest due to excess inflation. Other topics include the country's economic recovery after the 2009 global crisis, the promise of reforms to improve fiscal regulation, and a corporate tax exemption on new investments.

The article forecasts political and economic conditions in Kazakhstan for 2014-2018. It predicts real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, inflation and current account status for the period. It forecasts international investment and trade risks under three potential political regimes, including incumbent President Nursultan Nazarbayev, a divided government and a military regime. Kazakhstan's social condition, political structure and economic performance from 2003 to 2012 are also analyzed.

The article examines political risk and economic forecasts for Kazakhstan as of September 2012. Key points to watch with regard to political stability are identified. Factors that are likely to influence economic growth are discussed. An overview of the country's political structure including its officials and legislature is also provided.

The article provides an overview of political and economic conditions in Kazakhstan as of September 2012. It examines the implications of a violent unrest outbreak in the oil town of Zhanaozen in late 2011 and the current political situation. Fiscal conditions and long-term risks to economic stability are identified.

The article provides forecasts and analysis of politics and economy in Kazakhstan as September 2012. It includes topics such as political regime scenarios, forecasts on risk to international business, and the conditions for investment and trade. Also discussed are social conditions, political conditions, and foreign relations. Data and charts about the country's economy are provided.

The article presents forecasts on the political and economic sectors of Kazakhstan with an emphasis on risks facing international business operating in the country. It expects certain impediments to investment to persist such as corruption and inadequate infrastructure. It is anticipating an average annual real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.8%. It discusses the recovery of the banking industry after the global financial crisis.

The article presents political and economic information about Kazakhstan with an emphasis on risks facing international businesses operating in the country. It relates the impact of the uncertainty concerning the health of President Nursultan Nazarbayev who had undergone prostate surgery on succession speculation. It discusses the national security threat posed by the bombings that hit Kazakhstan in May 2011. The challenges posed by the strike of oil workers for the government is explored.

The article presents political and economic information about Kazakhstan with an emphasis on risks facing international businesses operating in the country. It relates the impact of the uncertainty concerning the health of President Nursultan Nazarbayev who had undergone prostate surgery on succession speculation. It discusses the national security threat posed by the bombings that hit Kazakhstan in May 2011. The challenges posed by the strike of oil workers for the government is explored.

The article presents the political, financial and economic risk assessments for Kazakhstan. It mentions the launch of the government's anti-corruption campaign which results in the conviction of senior officials. It also cites the expected negative impact of weak bank lending on non-industrial growth.

The article presents an economic and political outlook for Kazakhstan for 2011. The country's president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, has the right to extend his tenure in office and the only threat to such is a potential power struggle among members of his government which succeeded in splitting pro-government forces in Parliament. A major threat to doing business in the country is internal political conflicts. Kazakhstan was affected by the global financial and economic crises, specifically its banking and construction industries.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Kazakhstan. A resolution was passed in May 2011 appointing President Nursultan Nazarbayev as leader of the nation. Based on the constitution and other laws, the president will have lifetime immunity from persecution and the right to continue changing the policy. The global financial crisis has affected the country's banking and construction sectors. In the first half of 2010, its real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rose to 8%.

The article presents information on the economic, political and social conditions in Kazakhstan and offers an outlook for 2011. A resolution was passed in May 2011 appointing President Nursultan Nazarbayev as leader of the nation. Based on the constitution and other laws, the president will have lifetime immunity from persecution and the right to continue changing the policy. The global financial crisis has affected the country's banking and construction sectors. In the first half of 2010, its real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rose to 8%.

The article presents the 2010 International Country Risk Guide (ICRG) for Kazakhstan as of May 2010. Several issues are expected to affect political stability in the country, including repression of the media and the conviction of Yevgeny Zhovtis, the most well-known human rights activist in the country. The banking sector and the construction industry were affected by the global financial and economic crises.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Kazakhstan. The country has made progress in its efforts toward creating a market economy since it achieved its independence in 1991. It has been granted a market economy status by the European Union and the U.S. Department of Commerce in recognition of the success of its reforms. Beginning January 1, 2009, the country has decided to decrease its income tax rate to 20% and will be lowered further in 2010 and 2011.

The article presents an economic and political forecast for Kazakhstan. The government of President Nursultan Nazarbayev is facing trouble with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe as human rights groups attempts to block the country's scheduled chairmanship of the body in 2010. The government introduced a national stabilization program in an effort to boost banks and other sectors. The partial nationalization of the financial sector indicates a step toward an increased state role in the economy.

The article presents information on Kazakhstan's economy, politics, history, geography and foreign relations. The government of President Nursultan Nazarbayev is facing trouble with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe as human rights groups attempts to block the country's scheduled chairmanship of the body in 2010. The government introduced a national stabilization program in an effort to boost banks and other sectors. The partial nationalization of the financial sector indicates a step toward an increased state role in the economy.

A political risk report for Kazakhstan as of February 1, 2009 is presented. Included is a chart showing the country's political, financial, economic and composite risk ratings from 2007-2014. It notes that both international and domestic human rights groups are blocking Kazakhstan's efforts to chair the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It expects declining energy prices to have an adverse impact on the industrial sector, as well as state revenues. Particular focus is given to nationalization moves in the oil and gas sector.