KIMEP University

About: KIMEP University is a education organization based out in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Corporate governance & Government. The organization has 185 authors who have published 426 publications receiving 5098 citations.

Prospects of Distance Learning in Kazakhstan and Central Asia

Abstract: Dans la perpective de la mise en place d'un systeme d'enseignement a distance au Kazakhstan, l'auteur examine trois approches differentes et analyse leur adequation a la situation et aux besoins du pays. Les trois approches sont : un reseau televise universitaire, des technologies mixtes permettant des discussions avec les professeurs et entre etudiants, un enseignement en ligne.

Returns to Schooling in Kazakhstan: OLS and Instrumental Variables Approach

Abstract: This paper examines rates of return to schooling in Kazakhstan using OLS and instrumental variable (IV) methodologies. We use spouse’s education and smoking as instruments. We find that spouse’s education is a valid instrument and that conventional OLS estimates that assume the exogenous nature of schooling, and hence do not control for endogeneity bias, may underestimate the true rates of return. The results indicate that the returns to schooling in Kazakhstan have increased with transition. This may reflect the relative scarcities of highly educated people in Kazakhstan with human capital that employers require and, following the market reforms, reward accordingly.

Stable Constitutions in Political Transition

Abstract: This chapter develops a spatial model where an autocrat selects a status quo constitution which a succeeding elected constitutional assembly may or may not accept as a blue print for negotiations on constitutional reform. If the autocrat expects that the future constitutional assembly is dominated by parties which favor redistribution, he does not want to bind himself by the constitution. If the middle-class opposes redistribution or the middle class and the right dominate the constitutional assembly, stable constitutions exist which are in the interest of the autocrat. This framework is applied to transition processes in Chile and Egypt.

E-Business Lаndsсарe in Developing Countries: Focused on Kаzаkhstаn

Abstract: E-Business has gained much attention as a new opportunity to provide global competitiveness for companies in developing countries. This study is primarily focused on critical success factors of e-Business systems in developing countries, especially in Kazakhstan. This study aims to provide a framework to unfold the barriers and challenges so that companies in Kazakhstan take benefit of making а right decision for e-Business implementation. To achieve the goal of the research, the survey was conducted to assess and understand the lаndsсарe of e-Business in Kazakhstan аnd identify the key suссess fасtors which can be utilized in improving the design and implementation of e-Business systems. Kazakhstan, as a leader of Central Asia, has a great potential to impact expansion of e-Business systems in this region. In order to prepare a well designed e-Business systems which reflect success factors identified in this study, a framework to develop a landscape design for e-Business systems might be necessary. This study revealed critical factors affecting successful implementation of e-Business in Kazakhstan, which has shown the reality of success factors in developing countries. It is expected that success factors identified in this study can be utilized in designing and implementing e-Business systems in developing countries. In addition, it might be desirable to stay aware of opportunities and challenges, and see it as an initiative to improve businesses rather than the solution, especially in developing countries.