Today,
Astana International University hosted a scientific and practical seminar
featuring Olga Nedospasova, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor at Tomsk
State University. The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the
joint textbook, «Social
Entrepreneurship in Russia and Kazakhstan: Models and Practices.» This work focuses on
modern approaches, models, and practical experience in developing social
entrepreneurship in both countries.
Saule
Tolegenovna Okutaeva, PhD, Associate Professor at the Higher School of
Economics and co-author of the textbook, moderated the seminar and delivered a
presentation on research projects in the field of social entrepreneurship. A
special milestone announced during the event is the launch of Master's degree
training under the "Social Entrepreneurship" educational program at
the university. Moving forward, students of this program will actively
contribute to advancing social entrepreneurship initiatives at the university.
Additionally,
the seminar focused on enhancing the professional skills of young researchers
and discussed initiatives to identify new areas for joint projects between the
Higher School of Economics of Astana International University and Tomsk State
University.