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TALAP Center for Applied Research

Who we are

Who we are

An applied research center that helps people navigate a changing economy. We analyze what is happening, understand how technology is changing it, and help prepare for the future.

What We Do

What We Do

We do not simply offer services. We solve real problems faced by the state, business, and civil society in conditions of uncertainty.

How to Find Us

How to Find Us

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Economy and Development

Extra-budgetary funds of Kazakhstan: what amounts do they manage
inbusiness.kz

Extra-budgetary funds of Kazakhstan: what amounts do they manage

The statistics of the largest of them show that trillions of tenge are spent out of control.

10 May 2024
Money loves the bill. "Results"
TALAP Talks

Money loves the bill. "Results"

For the past few days, pension payments from a single accumulative pension fund in Kazakhstan will be able to determine from the bottom line. As the head of the government noted, in the address of the Senators, studying the social significance of the issue, as well as the international practice on visits and visits, it is proposed to resolve the IPN pension issue from the ENPF.

06 May 2024
Who should I trust with my pension? Tips from the head of Halyk Finance
TALAP Talks

Who should I trust with my pension? Tips from the head of Halyk Finance

Our guest is Okhonov Farhad Rashidovich, Chairman of the Board of Halyk Finance. The accumulative element of the pension system is the object of constant public criticism. One of the problems is the low investment profitability. During the period of the UAPF's existence (2013-2023), the accumulated investment yield amounted to 139.2% with accumulated official inflation of 153.8%. At the same time, during this time, the tenge exchange rate weakened by 202%.

06 May 2024
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Technology and Society

AI is already 'writing' for schoolchildren: experts warn of the risk of children losing independent thinking

AI is already 'writing' for schoolchildren: experts warn of the risk of children losing independent thinking

The Center for Applied Research "TALAP" presented the findings of a series of strategic discussions and research. Experts warn: without rules and measurements, the implementation of AI in schools could exacerbate inequality and reduce the quality of basic skills.

02 February 2026
Realists learn Chinese: how do Kazakhstanis feel about China?
golos-naroda.kz

Realists learn Chinese: how do Kazakhstanis feel about China?

In three years, we have become a little less afraid of our neighbors, but we still do not trust them.

14 December 2024
Social discontent and the growth of Chinese investment: what worries Kazakhstanis
ulysmedia.kz

Social discontent and the growth of Chinese investment: what worries Kazakhstanis

China is one of the key countries that seriously affects the economic, geopolitical and cultural space of Kazakhstan. However, despite the active cooperation, the perception of China in society remains ambiguous - Kazakhstanis do not hide their fears that they will eventually become economically dependent. At the same time, the volume of Chinese investments continues to grow, reports Ulysmedia.kz .

13 December 2024
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Strategic Foresight

Working with the Future: Global Approaches and Relevance for Kazakhstan

Working with the Future: Global Approaches and Relevance for Kazakhstan

Global governance practice is gradually moving away from a model in which decisions are made only after a crisis has already become visible. Governments, international organizations and major companies are increasingly focusing on the early identification of change, testing decisions against different scenarios and preparing courses of action before a situation reaches a critical stage.

15 February 2026
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