WELCOME WORD Donald Trump’s inauguration as the United States’ 47th president has done little, so far, to reduce the global volatility we see both politically and economically. If anything, he has augmented the uncertainty the world faces today. Those who have studied his distributive (“I win you lose”) rather than integrative (“how do we all […]
WITH A PEN AND A SCALPEL IN HAND The best investment you can make is in yourself. It cannot be lost, and even in our unpredictable world, personal capital remains the most reliable asset. Many outstanding individuals from various fields prove this statement true. Some invest in education, others in expanding their horizons, and some […]
THE SHIFT OF THE INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE IN CENTRAL ASIAN AND CIS COUNTRIES: CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK Things are moving fast in Central Asia and the former Soviet Union (CIS) countries. The investment landscape has undergone significant changes driven by geopolitical shifts, economic reforms and evolving global market trends. Both traditional and non-traditional capital is […]
SILKROADLAND: MIXING ADVENTURE AND KNOWLEDGE TO CREATE “EDUTAINMENT” The modern world, despite certain economic and political tensions, supports the idea of developing intercultural relations and preserving global cultural heritage. One of the most effective, accessible, exciting and, at the same time, investment-attractive formats of such work is the theme park. For example, Disneyland – one […]
CENTRAL ASIA PROVIDES A RARE HIGHLIGHT IN TODAY’S CHALLENGING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLIMATE For many, the housing and wider real estate markets have had a miserable year. Interest costs have increased alongside inflation of general running costs and buyers are few and far between, making prices look frothy. But Central Asia is providing a rare […]
V WORLD NOMAD GAMES: A KAZAKH PARODYOF THE OLYMPICS? The 5th World Nomad Games (WGN), held in Astana in September 2024, attracted participants from more than 80 countries. The event attracted the attention of local and international media, as well as social media users. Rather than a celebration of ethno-sports, however, it was a source […]
INAUGURAL TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION FORUM HELD IN UZBEKISTAN In October, Tashkent hosted the inaugural Central Asian Universities Forum, organized by Times Higher Education in partnership with New Uzbekistan University. This landmark event brought together over 350 delegates from 25 countries, including 60 leaders of international organizations and representatives from 97 higher education institutions, including some […]
A HIGHLAND FLING: SCOTTISH INVESTMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA As of this year, Great Britain has enhanced its focus and attention on Central Asia. David Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary and former Prime Minister, conducted a high-profile visit to all five Central Asian states and Mongolia in April 2024. His visit was to talk about investment […]
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PARK: THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS REFORMING KYRGYZSTAN’S CREATIVE ECONOMY Kyrgyzstan’s creative industries are beginning to play an increasingly important role in the country’s economy, although their contribution to gross domestic product is still very small. This has led to the creation of the Creative Industries Park, which opens up new opportunities for the […]
SCOTLAND HOSTS EURASIAN CREATIVE WEEK FOR THE FIRST TIME From 28 to 30 November 2024, the VIII Eurasian Creative Week took place in Greenock, Scotland. The event brought together artists, writers, poets, diplomats and creative figures from 15 countries: Canada, France, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Israel, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Scotland, England, and Ukraine. The festival included […]
The Professional School of Business Coaches of the Centre for Training and Consulting and the Eurasian Creative Guild have been working on this event for several years. While we were gaining professionalism and conducting scientific research in the field of andragogy, the Guild was gaining experience in organising large-scale international events. At the first championship […]
Last September, the serene landscapes of Burabay National Park in Kazakhstan became a hub of artistic expression as the thirteenth Open Eurasian Literary Festival & Book Forum and the fourth international festival Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art unfolded from the 15th to the 18th September. These remarkable events brought together poetry, visual arts, cinema, […]
KAZAKHSTAN: THE CREATIVE PHOENIXOF CENTRAL ASIA Kazakhstan’s creative economy is gradually becoming a powerful engine of economic growth, transforming traditional approaches to the country’s development. A look at the data and trends in the sector raises the question: could Kazakhstan become a new centre of creative power in the region? Creative industries’ contribution to global […]
ASTANA HOSTS 7th KAZAKHSTAN GLOBALINVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE KGIR-2024 The 7th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable KGIR-2024 was held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, and brought together over 500 business representatives, including CEOs of leading international and Kazakhstani companies in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, energy, mining and finance. The event was also attended by representatives […]
OCA Magazine 15 Years of Impact & Recognition Fifteen years is a significant milestone for any publication. For OCA Magazine, a print magazine published in the UK, it is not just an anniversary, but a confirmation of its status as a leading international publication covering cultural, business and political events in Eurasia. Over the years, […]
