Kanat Makhanov
Senior Research fellow
Kanat Makhanov is a research fellow at the Eurasian Institute of the International H.A Yassawi Kazakh-Turkish University. He holds a BA in Business Economics from the KIMEP University from 2012. In 2014 he earned his Masters degree in Economics from the University of Vigo (Spain), completing his thesis on “Industrial Specialization in autonomous regions of Spain and Kazakhstan”. His main research interests are Spatial Economics, Economic Geography, Regional Economics, Human and Economic Geography.
Staff's Publications
May 13, 2025
Beginning on January 2, 2025, Mongolia will formally implement the use of both the Cyrillic and traditional Mongolian scripts in official documents at the state and local levels, following the Mongolian Language Law (Kazinform, 2025). The official decision to reintroduce Mongolia’s traditional script, known as Mongol bichig, was made in […]
March 13, 2025
On February 12, 2025, the Armenian Parliament passed a draft law supporting Armenia’s prospective EU membership on its first reading with 63 votes in favor and seven against. The bill was initiated based on a petition to draft a law regarding Armenia’s potential membership in the EU, which gathered 50,000 […]
January 19, 2025
Climate migration refers to the movement of individuals or groups driven by changes in climate conditions, such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, or other environmental disruptions caused by climate change. Climate and environmental factors are expected to be increasingly important factors for population movement and distribution […]
December 19, 2024
Two recent significant political events in Moldova have determined its clear commitment to European integration. The first was the nationwide constitutional referendum held on October 20, 2024, which proposed an amendment to the Constitution of Moldova to affirm the citizens’ aspiration for European Union membership. The amendment solidifies Moldova’s choice […]
October 20, 2024
Since independence in 1991, the government of Kazakhstan has been promoting Kazakh as the primary language of the state, culture, and education. Efforts have been made to expand Kazakh-language education and increase its use in public and official domains. The country’s Constitution designates Kazakh as the state language, while Russian […]
July 19, 2024
Kazakhstan is generally not considered to be at particularly high risk of natural disasters compared to many other countries. However, due to the vastness of its territory, harsh climate, changing demographics, and socio-political background, the country does face some significant natural hazards as well as challenges in mitigating them. According […]
May 21, 2024
Hungary under the leadership of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has developed increasingly positive relations with the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), a cooperative assembly of Turkic states. Orbán’s administration has pursued these relations as part of a broader strategy of Easter Opening to diversify Hungary’s international relationships beyond its traditional […]
March 9, 2024
В Казахстане, как и в большинстве стран мира, наблюдается заметный рост городского населения. Особенностью Казахстана является то, что его путь урбанизации отличается от многих других развивающихся стран, что во многом обусловлено политической историей страны. Подобно многим постсоветским республикам, Казахстан испытал значительные демографические изменения, направленные на ускоренную урбанизацию в период ранней […]
January 9, 2024
The 2021 census became the first census conducted since 2009, and the recent publication of its final results unveils valuable insights into various demographic aspects of Kazakhstan over the twelve-year intercensal period. A particularly interesting addition to the census of 2021 is that it places a significant emphasis on migration, […]
November 7, 2023
In light of the prevailing urbanization trends observed not only in Kazakhstan but most parts of the world, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize the study and incorporation of urban climate considerations within regional policies and urban planning strategies. The primary focus of urban climate assessment lies in its ability […]