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Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is strong, but growth alone is not enough for the region to succeed in an era of global change, ADB's President said in his annual address to the Board of Governors. Read More

Governors' Seminar: How Can Asia Respond to the Global Economic Crisis

A global slowdown can have spillover effects on Asia's economies. How can the region rebalance, diversify and ensure everyone benefits from the boom? Read More

12 things to Know in 2012: The New Silk Road

The thriving east-west trade that once prospered along the famed Silk Road is slowly being restored to its former glory through transport and trade links being rolled out under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation program. Here are 12 facts and figures on the New Silk Road. Read More

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

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Overview

Kazakhstan has made notable progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals related to poverty, primary education, and gender equality. Since the implementation of the state poverty reduction program in 2002, the share of people with income lower than subsistence level declined more than four times, despite slowing during the global financial crisis period.

ADB's is preparing a new country partnership strategy that will help Kazakhstan move beyond middle-income country status.

Fast Facts

16.56 (2011)
Population in millions

1.4%% (2009-2011)
Annual population growth rate

6.5% (2010)
Population living below the national poverty line