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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.

This article presents a risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of January 2013. It states that the risk of armed conflict or domestic terrorism in the country is low. According to the article, the Kazakhstan government is ineffective with the widespread of corruption. In terms of economy, the country is reportedly vulnerable to oil-price fluctuations.

The article presents an assessment by the Economist Intelligence Unit of government effectiveness risk in Kazakhstan as of June 2011. There are reportedly efforts to improve the overall quality of administrative structures in the country but reforms are proceeding slowly. Powerful local vested interests also pose a challenge to foreign investors as personal connections and the local industrial lobby influence policy. Cronyism and corruption likewise prevail at all government levels and legislation is not applied consistently.

The article presents a risk analysis of the political environment in Kazakhstan. No clear mechanism for transfer of power exists with Kazakshtan being ruled only by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Nazarbayev change the country's constitution several times and removed all limits on the number of terms that he can serve. Legislation on elections, political parties, and the media head of the country's chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has been amended.

The article presents a risk analysis of the Kazakhstan government's effectiveness. Aside from the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the quality of administration of the government is poor. Corruption remain prevalent at all levels of the government. Cronyism, personal connections, and local industrial lobby influences government policy.

The article offers a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of July 27, 2010. Nursultan Nazarbayev, the country's long-time president, has implemented changes in the constitution to allow him to remain in office indefinitely. With this, there is a high risk of a coup with the elite aware of the risk posed by the opposition's limited role in the political system. There is high level of uncertainty about the succession issue. Social unrest appears likely due to lower real gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

The article presents a risk assessment for government effectiveness in Kazakhstan as of July 27, 2010. There is little progress seen in the reforms to the country's administrative structures while the quality of the administration remains poor, with the exception of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. Issues in the government that affect foreign investors are corruption, domestic interests and cronyism. Human rights abuse cases are mostly about the press being harassed, suspects abused, and the opposition experiencing physical and legal harassment.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2010-2011. The country has been ruled by President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has changed the constitution several times to remain in office. He claimed that the changes to the constitution will pave the way for transition to a more democratic political system. It has been proposed by the Nur Otan party to amend the constitution to allow Nazarbayev to remain president for life. The potential for social unrest is elevated by lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

The article presents a government effectiveness risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2010-2011. It says that the quality of administration is poor and reforms to the administrative structures are not expected to make progress over the forecast period. Corruption is prevalent at all levels and vested domestic interests pose a challenge to the position of foreign investors. Rent-seeking opportunities may result from an investment strategy predicated on the selection of priority industries for development.

The article presents a risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2010-2011. It says that organised crime is a problem but the risk of armed conflict or terrorism is low. An uncertain legal and regulatory environment is created by the dictatorial and personalised nature of the regime. Foreign investors are being pressured by domestic-vested interests and the state. Oil-price fluctuations and trends in exchange rate are some of the factors affecting the economy.

The article offers a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2009-2010. In order to remain in office, President Nursultan Nazarbayev has changed the constitution several times. He pointed out that constitutional amendments will pave the way for the country's transition to a more democratic political system. The impact of the lack of political influence and the economic downturn on tension among the business elite is discussed, as well as the uncertainty caused by succession issue.

The article offers a government effectiveness risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2009-2010. It says the quality of the administration is poor, and reforms to the country's administrative structures are unlikely to make significant progress over the forecast period. Foreign investors are being challenged by vested domestic interests and moves by the state to reassert control over the natural resources sector. The failure of administrative reforms to improve the decision making process is also discussed.

The article presents a country risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2009-2010. It says organised crime is a problem although the risk of armed conflict or domestic terrorism is low. In addition, the opposition is subject to harassment by the authoritarian regime of president Nursultan Nazarbayev. In terms of political stability, it is noted that there is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as the country has been ruled by one man. The country's reforms to the administrative structures are also forecast not to make significant progress.

The article assesses the political stability risk of Kazakhstan. It highlights the possible growth of dissatisfaction among businessmen in the nation in the context of the weakening economic growth. It discusses the impact of the uncertainty regarding the potential successor of President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the stability of Kazakhstan. It relates the vulnerability of the government to public discontent in line with the economic slowdown and rising unemployment.

The article assesses the government effectiveness risk of Kazakhstan. It describes the impact of the additional layers of bureaucracy brought about by the administrative reforms introduced by the government on the operations of foreign firms in Kazakhstan. It discusses the status of political corruption and cronyism in the nation. It relates the possible implications if regional government bodies start asserting themselves and refuse to implement central government directives.

The article presents an overview of the country risk of Kazakhstan. It highlights the possible impact of socio-economic tensions on inter-ethnic relations between ethnic Kazakhs and Uighurs, and ethnic Kazakhs and Chechens. It describes the authoritarian regime of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. It relates some of the features of poor public administration in Kazakhstan.

The article presents a risk assessment for Kazakhstan's political stability. Changes in the country's constitution have been considered by President Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev as evidence of the move towards a more democratic political system. The risk of political stability has been increased with the removal of all limits on the president's terms in office.

The article presents a risk assessment for Kazakhstan's government effectiveness. Administrative reforms were launched by the government. One proposal is the appointment of a board of directors for each ministry and regional government which would oversee strategy and a general director who would be in charge of administrative functions.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2007. Attempts to neutralize the political ambitions of Dariga Nazarbayev, the daughter of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, upset business communities. It is also noted that succession issue aggravates divisions within the presidential administration, with some factions opposing dynastic succession. The president may need to consider a non-relative successor, which could lead to destabilizing internal disputes, notes the author.

There is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as Kazakhstan has been ruled by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since before independence. He has changed the constitution several times in order to remain in office, and his overwhelming victory in the flawed presidential election held in December 2005 gives little indication that he might be willing to relinquish power when his new term — constitutionally his last — expires in 2012. Instead, the next seven years are likely to see further political tightening, designed to either allow him to remain in office indefinitely or install a member of his family as his successor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The quality of the administration is poor, with the exception of the central bank. Corruption is prevalent at all levels of government. Vested domestic interests are increasingly powerful and pose a challenge to the position of foreign investors. Cronyism is common, and personal connections and the local industrial lobby have a great influence on policy. An investment strategy predicated on the selection of priority industries for development is likely to open up even more rent-seeking opportunities. Human rights abuse is not as serious as in Uzbekistan, but the press is being increasingly harassed, suspects are routinely abused and the opposition suffers physical and legal harassment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides a risk-overview in Kazakhstan. Details related to risks in security, political stability, government effectiveness, legal systems and regulations, macroeconomy, foreign trade and payments, tax policy, labor market, finance, and infrastructure are discussed. Statistics related to risk ratings are also mentioned.

There is no armed conflict in Kazakhstan, but there is the risk of isolated skirmishes on the border with Uzbekistan. The opposition is peaceful and democratic, but is subject to harassment by the increasingly authoritarian regime of the president, Nursultan Nazarbayev. There is potential for labour unrest in the event of an economic downturn. Industrial disputes are generally peaceful, although at times the policing of them tends to be heavy handed. Despite some tensions in the north of the country between Russians and the ethnic Kazakh majority, inter-ethnic conflict has largely been contained. Crime against foreigners in major cities appears to be subsiding as the urban population grows wealthier. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as Kazakhstan has been ruled by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since before independence. He has changed the constitution several times in order to remain in office, and his overwhelming victory in the flawed presidential election held in December 2005 gives little indication that he might be willing to relinquish power when his new term — constitutionally his last — expires in 2012. Instead, the next seven years are likely to see further political tightening, designed to either allow him to remain in office indefinitely or install a member of his family as his successor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The quality of the administration is poor, with the exception of the central bank. Corruption is prevalent at all levels of government. Vested domestic interests are increasingly powerful and pose a challenge to the position of foreign investors. Cronyism is common, and personal connections and the local industrial lobby have a great influence on policy. An investment strategy predicated on the selection of priority industries for development is likely to open up even more rent-seeking opportunities. Human rights abuse is not as serious as in Uzbekistan, but the press is being increasingly harassed, suspects are routinely abused and the opposition suffers physical and legal harassment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The quality of the administration is poor, with the exception of the central bank. Corruption is prevalent at all levels of government. Vested domestic interests are increasingly powerful and pose a challenge to the position of foreign investors. Cronyism is common, and personal connections and the local industrial lobby have a great influence on policy. An investment strategy predicated on the selection of priority industries for development is likely to open up even more rent-seeking opportunities. Human rights abuse is not as serious as in Uzbekistan, but the press is being increasingly harassed, suspects are routinely abused and the opposition suffers physical and legal harassment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as Kazakhstan has been ruled by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since before independence. He has changed the constitution several times in order to remain in office, and his overwhelming victory in the flawed presidential election held in December 2005 gives little indication that he might be willing to relinquish power when his new term — constitutionally his last — expires in 2012. Instead, the next seven years are likely to see further political tightening, designed to either allow him to remain in office indefinitely or install a member of his family as his successor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers an overall risk assessment on Kazakhstan. Details related to the risks involved in security, political stability, government effectiveness, legal system, economy, foreign trade and payments, tax policy, labor market, finance, and infrastructure are discussed. Statistics related to the risk ratings are also presented.