Development of corporate social responsibility framework for developing countries: the case of Kazakhstan

Purpose of research. The aim of this systematic review is to develop a general framework which is applicable for analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in developing economies. This framework is further applied to transitional economy such as Kazakhstan.Methodology. This study presents a systematic review of existing CSR literature on developing economies. The study used the content analysis approach and identified the relevant studies by searching the keywords. Based on existing literature, the study developed a general framework which summarizes mostly noted motives and limitations relevant for CSR discussion in the context of developing countries.Originality / value. The most of existing studies aimed on developed countries and limited research is conducted in the context of developing countries that are characterised by weak institutional environment and have different socio-economic factors, compared to their counterparts. The study adds value to existing CSR literature by developing the framework which summarizes motives and limitations of CSR for developing countries.Findings. We identified that most of existing studies have reported the barriers of undertaking CSR research and documented the factors such as corruption, weak stakeholder activism and lack of government controls as main constraints. On the other hand, existing studies reported that religious traditions, historical background, globalization, and government institutional voids are the main drivers of CSR studies. Subsequent application of the framework to Kazakhstan shows that these constraints and motives are also true for the country.

Implementation of innovations for sustainable development: global trends and kazakhstan's model

The purpose of the research is analysis of foreign experience of application of sustainable innovation at the heart of a successful business case for adaptation in the domestic market.Methodology. In the course of the research, general scientific methods were used: analysis and synthesis at the stage of familiarization with the object of research, comparison, systematic review of the literature, the case study method and modeling to adapt foreign experience of the transition to sustainable innovations.Originality / value of research. The introduction of sustainable innovative practices in Kazakhstan will expand the issues of their application in the business context. Despite the fact that some domestic researchers have analyzed the essence of sustainable innovations, the practice of applying them in companies has not yet been studied. It is important to emphasize the importance of research that provides more and more evidence of a positive relationship between sustainable innovation and organizational performance [36]. In this regard, the study of the experience of successful global leading companies in the field of sustainable innovations for adaptation in the domestic market is very relevant.Findings. As a result of a systematic literature review, the main trends of the global market that need to be taken into account when conducting a sustainable business were identified. And also, after studying the cases of successful foreign companies focused on sustainable innovation, an adapted model was proposed for the transition of domestic enterprises to sustainable development, the main drivers of sustainable innovation were identified, such as the presence of a developed infrastructure in the market, the inclusion of sustainable development in the company's mission, collaboration with companies from various industries and countries, a strong relationship between science and the business environment.

Ways to improve the efficiency of the public procurement market of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Purpose of research. Development of theoretical and methodological provisions and economically sound proposals to improve the efficiency of the public procurement system of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Methodology. In the course of the study, various methods of general scientific knowledge, comparative analysis, economic and statistical analysis were used.Originality / value of research. The results of the study can be used in the development of regional target programs for socio-economic development, amendments and additions to the legislative and regulatory acts regulating the processes of state procurement.Research results. Through the application of appropriate research methods, the conceptual foundations of the public procurement market are disclosed, the evolution of the public procurement system of the Republic of Kazakhstan is tracked, a comparative analysis of Kazakhstani and foreign experience in building this system is carried out, the main problems of the public procurement market functioning are identified and theoretical and methodological provisions and economically sound proposals are developed. to improve its efficiency.

Inclusive education in Kazakhstan: analysis of the organizing process and the possibility of its further development

The purpose of the study is to analyze the process of organization and the possibility of using inclusive education in Kazakhstan on the basis of the identified forecast values.The methodological basis of the study is a system of various techniques that make up a set of methods, mechanisms, principles, and measures to improve the effectiveness of the use of tools for improving inclusive education, which are a necessary condition for the further development of the education system.Research methods. The following methods were used in the study:- theoretical, which include: theoretical analysis of the research of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of inclusive education; analysis of legislative and regulatory documents on the implementation of inclusive education and education in general;- methods of high-quality data processing;- methods of mathematical and statistical processing.Methods of mathematical modeling and forecasting were used in the processing and systematization of data. A trend model was constructed using the least squares method, which allowed us to prove the hypothesis that the indicator "Total number of children with special educational needs covered by inclusive education" contains a linear trend and to make a forecast for 2021-2023.The conclusions and results of the study were presented using a graphical method of presenting the results obtained.The methods used for the study of economic phenomena and the processing of primary information in their entirety allow us to ensure the reliability of the analysis and the validity of the conclusions.The originality / value of the research. The study is based on the hypothesis that the indicator "Total number of children with special educational needs covered by inclusive education" contains a linear development trend, and if this is proved by the author in the course of the study, it will be possible to make a forecast for 2021-2023.Findings. The author determined the forecast values of the indicator "The total number of children with special educational needs covered by inclusive education" for 2021-2023, as a result of which:1) according to the Irwin criterion, it was found that the original time series does not contain anomalous observations;2) using the criterion of "ascending" and "descending" series, it was determined that the time series under consideration contains a trend component;3) as a result of data approximation, a trend model was obtained;4) the quality of the resulting model was evaluated in two ways: checking the adequacy and evaluating the accuracy of the model.5) predicted values of the share of educational organizations (the share of state preschool organizations, the share of state general education schools, the share of state technical and vocational education (TVE) organizations) that have created conditions for inclusive education for 2021-2023 have been determined.As a result of the study, the author analyzed the trends in the development of inclusive education in Kazakhstan, which showed that the promotion and development of access to inclusive education, social integration and non – discriminatory treatment of persons with special educational needs is relevant. In this regard, there is an urgent need to review the concept of inclusive education at the national level and conduct empirical research on the integration of children from vulnerable groups into the general education system of Kazakhstan in order to fully cover children with special educational needs with inclusive education.

Assessment of interbank competition in the context of services provided

The paper discusses the methodology for assessing the competitiveness of banks in the context of the services provided, the assessment is carried out on the example of the leading, largest Kazakhstani banks.The purpose of the study is to assess the competitiveness of the services of the largest Kazakhstani banks and to determine possible directions for improving the creditworthiness of the studied banks.Methodology: to conduct the study, a set of methods is used based on the developments of other authors, in particular, those related to the analysis of the fi nancial condition, the market share of banks and the quality of the provision of fi nancial services to clients.The originality (value) of the study lies in the developed adapted methodology for analyzing the competitiveness of Kazakhstani banks.Findings: the results of the study represent an assessment of the competitiveness of second-tier banks in Kazakhstan (the largest) at the beginning of 2021.

Concept of multinational cuisine in the public catering modernization system of Kazakhstan

The purpose of the research is to establish and develop effective concepts in the catering industry, their constant adaptation in accordance with modern trends is necessary for the survival of the company in a competitive market. One of the simple and popular concepts, regardless of the format of the institution, is the national cuisine. At the same time, this concept was transformed into an independent direction in Kazakhstan due to the peculiarities of the social and cultural development of the country. This concept is still not fully understood, does not have a clearly defined definition, description of the features of the components. In this regard, the purpose of the research is to study the features of the concepts of public catering establishments of various formats on the example of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the city of Taraz, in particular, and, on this basis, to study the reasons for the emergence, success factors and prospects for the development of a unique concept of multinational cuisine, taking into account global trends.Methodology. The study used a systematic analysis of the concepts of public catering establishments, analysis of the results of scientific research, Internet sources and media materials, developed a questionnaire, interview form, collected and analyzed the results of the survey with various target groups: business communities, employees and visitors of food establishments with coverage of more than 60 % of the city's establishments.Originality / value of research – complex factors influencing the development, development and success of the concepts of public catering establishments of various formats are investigated. The possibilities of developing ideas for branding based on the study of socio-cultural criteria and demand characteristics are shown.Findings – the reasons for the emergence and trends in the development of a unique trade offer in Kazakhstan – the concept of multinational cuisine. The factors that must be considered when creating and promoting the concept of public catering establishments are studied and taken into account. The features of the concept of multinational cuisine and positive factors of development corresponding to modern trends are named.

State support for food security: a kazakhstan case study

The article presents a study of assessing the effectiveness of individual instruments of state support to ensure food security in Kazakhstan, based on the indicators of the implementation of state programs. Information is provided on the implementation of strategic goals and the achievement of target indicators in conjunction with budgetary funds for the formation of this article.Purpose of the study. Based on the information provided on the implementation of strategic goals and the achievement of target indicators in conjunction with budgetary funds, it is necessary to analyze statistical data on the implementation of state programs related to ensuring the country's food security.Research methodology. The work uses a systematic approach to data selection, methods of quantitative and qualitative research of reality, methods of economic, statistical and comparative analysis as a methodological tool for solving problems.The analytical part of the work is based on offi cial statistics on agriculture published on the website of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Originality of research. The problem of food security of the country is a key priority in the strategy of economic policy of each country, and its effectiveness depends on the social, political and international stability of society. The article provides an overview of the effectiveness of the implementation of state programs aimed at ensuring food security, on the basis of which a set of measures is proposed to improve state regulation of food security.Research results. The authors described the achievement of target indicators in relation to budgetary funds and the study of the role of state regulation of food security in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Assessment of the Eurasian Economic Union countries integration economic efficiency

The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of the achieved level of integration of the leading countries within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).Methodology: a quantitative approach is used. Based on the results of the analysis of dynamic series, the mutual openness of country economies and their mutual trade is estimated by the methods of calculating the export quota, which shows the content of exports in the volume of gross product. A broader analysis of integration interaction involves the study of other equally important indicators. Thus, the indicators of the importance of mutual trade in goods and services, mutual labor migration for the leading countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and mutual flows of foreign direct investment for Kazakhstan within all the countries of the EAEU were also used and mutual FDI flows for Kazakhstan within all EAEU countries were also used.The originality / value of the study lies in the coverage of the last years of the Eurasian integration, the calculation of indicators of the significance and evaluation of the effectiveness of foreign economic relations in their main areas in the Eurasian integration grouping for its leading countries.The results of the study – in 2015-2019, there is an achievement of relative openness and an increase in the importance of trade in goods and services, a decrease in the importance of migration between Kazakhstan and the main participants of the EAEU. At the same time, the flows of foreign direct investment to and from Kazakhstan within the union are characterized by positive changes.

Assessment of the current status of youth employment in Kazakhstan and the system of its state support

The purpose of the study is to analyze the current state of the youth labor market in Kazakhstan and its main indicators, consider and assess the mechanism of functioning of the system of state support for youth employment; also in reviewing the possibilities of government programs aimed at combating unemployment, including youth unemployment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.The research methodology includes statistical and economic, dialectical and comparative methods that were used in writing this scientific article. Since statistical and economic methods are a set of methods used in a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of the development of certain economic processes, in this article, using the method under consideration, indicators of youth employment in Kazakhstan were grouped, statistical information was developed and analyzed, and also with the help of graphs and diagrams, the analysis results are displayed and assessed the state of the youth labor market. And with the help of the dialectical method, the state of development of economic processes in the labor market, in particular the relationship and interaction between the elements of the mechanism of state support was revealed. Using the comparative method, a comparative analysis of the indicators of the youth labor market and the experience of the functioning of the mechanism of state regulation, as well as the dynamics of changes in the indicators of youth unemployment over a five-year period was carried out.The originality / value of the study lies in a comprehensive analysis of youth employment indicators in Kazakhstan for 2015-2019 and an assessment of the mechanism for the functioning of state programs and other elements of the state regulation system aimed at supporting the youth labor market in the context of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.Findings - main focus andfindings of the article. The research results are related to the analysis of the main indicators of the youth labor market in Kazakhstan and the identification of the main priorities of social policy aimed at improving the system of state support for youth employment.