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The '''Astana Economic Forum''' ('''AEF''') is an international and regional [[wikt:platform#Noun|platform]] for dialogue and a [[non-profit organization]] headquartered in [[Astana]], [[Kazakhstan]]. It was organized by the Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists Association and the [[Government of Kazakhstan]] in 2008.<ref name="Kazakh Embassy 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.kazakhembus.com/page/astana-economic-forum |title=Astana Economic Forum |publisher=''[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kazakhstan)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan]]'' |accessdate=January 30, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202030247/http://www.kazakhembus.com:80/page/astana-economic-forum |archivedate=February 2, 2013 |df= }}</ref><ref name="AEF 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.aef.kz/en/about/aeeku/ |title=Astana Economic Forum - General Information |publisher=''Astana Economic Forum'' |accessdate=January 30, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127134940/http://aef.kz:80/en/about/aeeku/ |archivedate=January 27, 2013 |df= }}</ref> Since 2015 the Forum is organized by the Economic Initiatives Fund of Kazakhstan, which is a part of the Economic Research Institute under the Ministry of National Economy. A meeting is held each year in Astana in which more than eight thousand delegates from one hundred countries are brought together: They include [[chief executive officer]]s of businesses, [[politicians]], [[journalists]], [[scientists]] and [[Nobel Prize]] laureates.<ref name="UN 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.unece.org/statshome/news/astana-economic-forum-may-2012.html | title=Astana Economic Forum to take place in May 2012 | publisher=''[[United Nations Economic Commission for Europe]]'' | accessdate=January 30, 2013}}</ref>

==Overview==
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<div class="NavHead" style="background-color:#00308F;border:1px solid #00308F;padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; font-size: 100%; text-align:center;margin:0px;color:white">'''Coordination Council'''</div>
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* '''Chairman'''
: [[Timur Suleimenov]]

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* '''Chairman'''
: Serzhan Madiyev
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===History===
The Astana Economic Forum traces its roots to a proposal for a series of Eurasian integration initiatives made in a 1994 speech at [[Moscow State University]] by [[President of Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan President]] [[Nursultan Nazarbayev]]. In June 2007, Nazarbayev suggested creating a Eurasian Club of Scientists to help with the economic integration of the Eurasian community and to develop international economic cooperation. The Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists Association was established on June 27, 2008, by Kazakhstan's [[Government of Kazakhstan|Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning]] and the Economic Research Institute.<ref name="AEF 1"/><ref name="EECSA 1">{{cite web | url=http://eecsa.kz/?page_id=53&lang=en | title=History of the Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists | publisher=''Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists'' | accessdate=January 30, 2013}}</ref><ref name="KBCC 1">{{cite web | url=http://kbcc.org.uk/en/news/kazakhstan-news/the-v-astana-economic-forum-has-started-its-work-in-astana/ | title=The V Astana Economic forum has started its work in Astana | publisher=''Kazakh-British Chamber Of Commerce'' | date=May 27, 2012 | accessdate=January 30, 2013}}</ref>

===Organizers===
The Astana Economic Forum is mainly organized by the Economic Initiatives Fund of Kazakhstan, Economic Research Institute and [[Government of Kazakhstan]] including 13 Ministries, the [[National Bank of Kazakhstan]] etc. Several countries and different organizations—such as the [[United Nations]], National Welfare Fund [[Samruk-Kazyna]], National Management Holding Baiterek, Reinventing Bretton-Woods Committee, UN, - aid Astana economic forum in organizing the events each year.

==Activities==

===Annual meetings===
[[File:Astana Economic Forum 1..jpg|240px|thumbnail|right|President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan speaking at the Astana Economic Forum 2012.]]
[[File:Astana Economic Forum 3..jpg|240px|thumbnail|right|World leaders at the Astana Economic Forum 2011.]]
The Astana Economic Forum is held annually in Astana, Kazakhstan. Its recommendations are presented each year to a [[G-20 Summit]].

# The first [[wikt:dialogue#Noun|dialogue]] was held on June 28, 2008, when the forum focused on topics regarding modern aspects of [[economic development]] under the conditions of [[globalization]], [[macroeconomic]] [[Regulatory economics|regulation of the economy]], [[globalization]] and the [[Competitiveness|global competitiveness]] of the countries of [[Eurasia]]. The dialogue was attended by 100 leading scientists, prominent political leaders, entrepreneurs from over 40 countries. International organizations such as the [[United Nations]], International Union of Economists, and [[European Economic Community]] also participated in the forum. Topics such as [[modern economics]], economic development, [[economic stability]] and [[economic security|security]], and Eurasian integration processes were discussed.<ref name="AEF 2">{{cite web|url=http://aef.kz/en/history/2008/resume2/ |title=Final Documents of the I Astana Economic Forum |publisher=''Astana Economic Forum'' |accessdate=February 1, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117202840/http://aef.kz/en/history/2008/resume2/ |archivedate=January 17, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
# The second dialogue took place on March 11 and 12, 2009, when the forum focused on the economic security of Eurasia in the system of global risks.<ref name="AEF 3">{{cite web|url=http://aef.kz/en/history/2009/result/ |title=Final Documents of the II Astana Economic Forum |publisher=''Astana Economic Forum'' |accessdate=February 1, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117204039/http://aef.kz/en/history/2009/result/ |archivedate=January 17, 2013 |df= }}</ref> The recommendations of the forum were submitted to the [[2009 G-20 London Summit]] in April 2009.<ref name="RFEL 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.rferl.org/content/Nazarbaev_Addresses_Astana_Economic_Forum/1508594.html | title=Nazarbaev Addresses Astana Economic Forum | publisher=''[[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]]'' | date=March 11, 2009 | accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> The forum was attended by [[List of Nobel laureates|Nobel laureates]] [[Robert Mundell]] and [[Edmund Phelps]], President Ahmad Muhammad Ali of the [[Islamic Bank of Development]], the [[European Bank for Reconstruction and Development]]'s former President Jean Lemier, officials of the [[United Nations]] and others.<ref name="AEF 3"/>
# During the third dialogue, July 1 and 2, 2010, the forum focused on the theme of "crisis lessons and post-crisis model of economic development in globalization conditions," which included topics on [[public-private partnerships]], development of innovative economy and other issues.<ref name="IUE 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.iuecon.org/eng/astana-III-forum-1-engl.html |title=Information letter №1 About the Internet-Forum |publisher=''International Union of Economists'' |accessdate=February 1, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121025249/http://www.iuecon.org:80/eng/astana-III-forum-1-engl.html |archivedate=January 21, 2010 |df= }}</ref><ref name="Grata ">{{cite web | url=http://www.gratanet.com/en/news/2010/July/19-07-10 | title=III Astana Economic Forum | publisher=''GRATA Law Firm'' | accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="World Bank 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2010/07/02/record-crisis-management-kazakhstan-impressive | title=Kazakhstan: The Record of Crisis Management in Kazakhstan Is Impressive | publisher=''[[The World Bank]]'' | date=July 2, 2010 | accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> Topics on [[efficient energy use|energy efficiency]] and developing [[renewable energy]] were also discussed.<ref name="UNIDO 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.unido.org/index.php?id=7881&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=490&cHash=15430c313b67ff4112564aaf994dcc9f | title=UNIDO Director-General urges Kazakhstan to invest in renewable energy | publisher=''[[United Nations Industrial Development Organization]]'' | date=July 2, 2010 | accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=35221#.UQrB8KL6Vhw | title=Investing in renewable energy could propel Kazakhstan’s development – UN | publisher=''[[United Nations|United Nations News Service]]'' | date=July 2, 2010 | accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref>
# The fourth dialogue, on May 3 and 4, 2011, focused on identifying new ways to develop the [[World economy|world’s economy]] in three key trends: [[global economy]] and [[finance]]; business and investment; and economy and [[social development|stable social development]]. Topics such as [[green economy|green economic]] development and environmental management were also included.<ref name="APAN 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.asiapacificadapt.net/events/international-initiatives-kazakhstan-climate-change | title=International Initiatives of Kazakhstan on Climate Change | publisher=''[[Asia Pacific Adaptation Network]]'' | date=May 3, 2012 | accessdate=February 2, 2013}}</ref> People from different fields, coming from more than eighty countries, participated. Notable attendees were former [[President of Croatia|President]] [[Stjepan Mesić]] of [[Croatia]], former [[President of Bolivia|President]] [[Jorge Quiroga]] of [[Bolivia]], former [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Minister]] Jean Chrétien of [[Canada]] and others. International organizations, including the [[Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations|Food and Agriculture Organization]] and the [[Club de Madrid]], were also represented.<ref name="Club Madrid 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.clubmadrid.org/en/noticia/iv_astana_economic_forum_a_step_toward_a_new_economic_decade | title=IV Astana Economic Forum: a step toward a New Economic Decade | publisher=''[[Club of Madrid]]'' | date=May 12, 2011 | accessdate=February 2, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Kazakhstan Live 2">{{cite web | url=http://www.kazakhstanlive.com/2.aspx?ProdID=300e78b7-a2b2-428c-b5fe-f70e8ff77e4b&CatID=9f9f8034-6dd6-4f7e-adcf-0f6a7c0406d9&sr=100 | title=IV Astana Economic Forum - For an Improved World Financial Architecture | publisher=''Kazakhstan Live'' | date=March 29, 2011 | accessdate=February 2, 2013}}</ref>
# The fifth dialogue took place from May 22 to 24, 2012. More than eight thousand delegates from one hundred different countries and international organizations attended.<ref name="CRI 1">{{cite web | url=http://english.cri.cn/6826/2012/05/23/191s701499.htm | title=Int'l Astana Economic Forum Starts in Kazakhstan | publisher=''[[China Radio International]]'' | date=May 23, 2012 | accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> The agenda of the forum included discussion about reforming the world [[monetary system]], [[food security]], [[tourism|tourism development]], [[alternative energy]], implementation of [[innovation]] and attraction of [[investment]].<ref name="ISC 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.iscintelligence.com/event.php?id=51 | title=Fifth Astana Economic Forum (AEF), May, 22-24, 2012 in Astana | publisher=''Intelligence in Science'' | accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> The [[Secretary-General of the United Nations]], [[Ban Ki-moon]], stressed the need for the [[world leaders]] to take action at the upcoming [[United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development]] in addressing the varied global issues.<ref name="Ban Ki-Moon 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14306.doc.htm | title=Secretary-General Says Rio Conference chance to build on what works, discard what does not, seeking fruitful exchange at economic forum in Kazakhstan | publisher=''[[United Nations]]'' | accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name="IISD 1">{{cite web | url=http://uncsd.iisd.org/news/astana-economic-forum-addresses-development-challenges-and-perspectives/ | title=Astana Economic Forum Addresses Development Challenges and Perspectives | publisher=''[[International Institute for Sustainable Development]]'' | date=May 24, 2012 | accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref>
# The sixth dialogue was held from May 22 to 24, 2013.<ref name="Tandem 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.tandempost.com/TPnews/6263-economy/kazakhstan-to-host-economic-forum |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130411220446/http://www.tandempost.com/TPnews/6263-economy/kazakhstan-to-host-economic-forum |dead-url=yes |archive-date=April 11, 2013 |title=Kazakhstan to host economic forum |publisher=''Tandem Post'' |date=January 22, 2013 |accessdate=February 3, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="Azernews 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.azernews.az/region/48685.html | title=Kazakh president meets foreign envoys | publisher=''AzerNews'' | date=January 18, 2013 | accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> Over 10,000 participants attended the Forum, including representatives of international institutions (UN, IMF, WB, ADB, EBRD, etc.), government officials with huge managerial experience, leading scientists, Nobel Laureates, representatives of political, expert and the business communities.<ref name=AEF1>{{cite journal|title=Recommendations for G20 leaders|journal=VI Astana Economic Forum (May 22–24, 2013)}}</ref> The presentation of the Astana Economic Forum was held in the historical center of the Financial District of New York – Wall Street on April 10, 2014. A unique Kazakhstani project was presented to the heads of international financial and investment companies, as well as experts of world stock exchanges.<ref name="Presentation of the AEF in NYC">{{cite web|title=Presentation of the AEF in NYC this April |url=http://blog.astanaforum.org/en/russian-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%B0%D1%8D%D1%84 |publisher=www.astanaforum.org |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502074559/http://blog.astanaforum.org/en/russian-%d0%bc%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0%d1%8f-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b7%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%82%d0%b0%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d0%b0%d1%8d%d1%84 |archivedate=2014-05-02 |df= }}</ref>
# The VII Astana Economic Forum and the II World Anti-Crisis Conference will be held on May 21–23, 2014; this year these events will be dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Bretton Woods agreement.<ref name="AEF in 2014">{{cite web|title=Astana Economic Forum 2014 will be devoted to the 70th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Agreement|url=http://kznewsline.com/astana-economic-forum-2014-will-be-devoted-to-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-bretton-woods-agreement/|publisher=http://kznewsline.com/}}</ref>
# The VIII Astana Economic Forum was held on May 21–22, 2015.<ref name=aef1>{{cite web|title=Astana Economic Forum to Feature Sessions on Africa, KazAID|url=http://www.astanatimes.com/2015/05/astana-economic-forum-to-feature-sessions-on-africa-kazaid/|website=http://www.astanatimes.com}}</ref> The theme of the VIII AEF was “Infrastructure – a Driver of Economic Development.”<ref name="aef1"/> The 1st day of the forum was dedicated to Africa and was titled "Africa – the Next Driver of the Global Economy".<ref name=aef2>{{cite web|title=Kazakhstan Eyes New Opportunities in Africa|url=http://www.astanatimes.com/2015/05/kazakhstan-eyes-new-opportunities-in-africa/|website=http://www.astanatimes.com/}}</ref> Kazakhstan Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov noted: "A few years ago we started turning a keen eye on Africa. We believe it is a historic time when Africa should receive a full focus”.<ref name="aef2"/> Global co-organizers and partners of Astana Economic Forum 2015 included such organizations as the UN, OSCE, WEF, IMF, World Bank, UNDP and OECD.<ref>{{cite web|title=Astana Economic Forum 2015 to Include Nobel Prize-winning Speakers and Discussion of Reviving the Great Silk Road|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/astana-economic-forum-2015-to-include-nobel-prize-winning-speakers-and-discussion-of-reviving-the-great-silk-road-503735191.html|website=www.prnewswire.com}}</ref>
# The IX Astana Economic Forum took place in May 25 - May 26, 2016. The main topic of the IX Forum is New Economic Reality: diversification, innovation and knowledge economy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Astana Economic Forum|url=http://forum-astana.org/en/|website=forum-astana.org/}}</ref> The Great Silk Road forum will be held as a part of the XIX Astana Economic Forum.<ref>{{cite web|title=Great Silk Road forum to be held in Astana within AEF|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2894806|website=inform.kz}}</ref> The IMF plans held its Regional Conference within the framework of the XIX Astana Economic Forum. The IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde attended the Conference during her first-ever visit to Kazakhstan and the region.<ref>{{cite web|title=President Nazarbayev, IMF Chief Christine Lagarde to meet in Astana May 24|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2906369|website=inform.kz}}</ref>
# The X Astana Economic Forum is scheduled for June 15-16, 2017. The main topic of the meeting is New Energy - New Economy. During the Forum issues of sustainable economic growth, international trade and innovation will be discussed. The Forum will mark 25th anniversary of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the World Bank, as well as other events such as the Economist Innovation Forum, panel sessions organized by Boao Forum for Asia, UNDP, SAP, BCG, etc.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Global economic conferences|Global economic conferences]]
* [[G-20 Summit]]
* [[Astana|The city of Astana]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.forum-astana.org/en/ Astana Economic Forum Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130207042307/http://blog.astanaforum.org:80/ Astana Economic Forum Official Blog]
* [http://www.aef.kz/ Astana Economic Forum Archive Website]
* [http://www.eecsa.kz/ Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists Official Website]
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;Social networks
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Astana-Economic-Forum/119952811388052 Astana Economic Forum] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/AstanaForum Astana Economic Forum] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAstanaForum?feature=mhee Astana Economic Forum] on [[YouTube]]
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