Asia-Pacific governments commit to collaborate on innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide and drive sustainability

Ministers and heads of digital technology agencies today endorsed the Astana Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion and Transformation in Asia and the Pacific at the close of a high-level conference organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of Kazakhstan.

The Ministry Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry and Google Take Stock of the Digital Transformation Partnership

At the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation held on 5 September, Zhaslan Madiyev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry and Olga Skorokhodova, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Caucasus and Central Asia region at Google, discussed the outcomes of the strategic partnership between the Ministry and the company aimed at accelerating Kazakhstan’s digital transformation.

AI for ALL: Building Generative Nation Together

Under this slogan, Kazakhstan Tech Solution Day was launched today, September 5, 2024, as part of the UNESCAP conference. This event serves as a pivotal platform for showcasing Kazakhstan’s advancements in digital technologies and addressing global challenges in digital transformation.

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana: Innovation and entrepreneurship are thriving at Astana Hub

UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNESCAP, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, visited Astana Hub, the largest innovation center in Central Asia. Her expertise in economics and sustainable development is highly regarded worldwide.

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The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation Begins in Astana

The first Asia-Pacific Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation in Central Asia, organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in strategic cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has started in Astana. The event is attended by key decision-makers in the field of digital development, as well as representatives of leading IT companies and startups.

Olzhas Bektenov participates in Asia-Pacific Conference on Inclusion and Transformation

The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Inclusion and Transformation is taking place in Astana. The plenary session was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, as well as government leaders and technology experts.

Four New Technology Hubs to Open in Kazakhstan by Year-End

As of today, 15 technology hubs have been launched across various regions of the country under the Astana Hub international technology park. By the end of this year, four more are set to open, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation, organized by UNESCAP.

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Resortix: The Startup Shaking Up Adventure Tourism

Three mountain-loving friends realized that ski resorts in Kazakhstan were missing a huge opportunity to attract more visitors. This could not only boost both local and international tourism but also inspire Kazakh citizens to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Frustrated by issues with ski pass top-ups, Igor Zabolotskikh (CEO), Sergey Kim (CTO), and Nikita Oleynik (CPO) decided to take action. That’s how Resortix was born.