User talk:AstanaEconomicForum

Astana Economic Forum (AEF) is an annual interactive platform for discussions and solutions of global problems, based in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The main organizer of the AEF is the "Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists" Association which was established in 2008 by the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. It was created to unite the efforts of the economic scientists and experts, as well as representatives of the public in solving economic development issues, assisting and contributing to economic and social progress of the international community.

Annually the forum, which holds with the support of Administration of President and Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, brings together representatives of political and business communities, as well as academic world, the society and media to find solutions to problems faced by Kazakhstan and the world. AEF is an event where the President and Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Nobel Prize laureates in economics, international organizations and business representatives share their wisdom and ideas. The main result of the Forum that reflects its major activity is the adoption of Open letter with final recommendations for improvement and development of the world economy directed to the leaders of the top 20 economies in the world.

The forum is organized by: -Organizing committee on preparation and holding of Astana Economic Forum -“Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists” Association IV Astana Economic Forum 2011 The IV Astana Economic forum “New Decade: Challenges and Perspectives” took place in May 3-4, 2011. Participants of the Forum have discussed topical questions of international currency system, innovative development, integration processes, food safety, tourist field development, implementation of innovations, green growth and many other matters taken up both with developed and developing countries.

During the Forum work:
- 35 meetings and panel session were held, that resulted in signing memorandums and agreements of cooperation for the amount of 4.5 bln. US dollars,

- recommendations for leaders of the G20 countries have been formulated in all strategic areas of the forum: the world financial-monetary system, reformation of international financial institutions, financial sector reforms in general, support of international investment and trade, food safety and “green economy”,

- presentations were made by Nobel Prize Laureates, including 5 laureates in economics and 1 in chemistry,

-“International Currency System: New integration of Economic and Monetary power” panel session was held, that had been organized jointly with the Nobel prizewinner Robert Mundell and the Renewed Bretton Woods Committee,

- the United Exhibition of Industrial-Innovation Projects has been organized where 181 projects in 9 fields have been presented: metallurgy, petrochemistry, construction industry, tourist branch, mechanic engineering, agro-industrial sector, power economy, transport infrastructure and pharmaceutics,

- “Astanainvest 2011” Investment forum been held,

- Astana club of Nobel Prize Laureates was created,

-over 5000 participants from more than 80 countries have taken part,

-350 Kazakhstani and over one hundred foreign journalists have taken part in the forum coverage.

External links:

 * Astana Economic Forum
 * "Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists" Association
 * Corporate foundation "Astana club of Nobel Laureates"
 * youtube page of AEF