Mira Zhorabekkyzy Kaldarova, PhD, Deputy Dean of the Higher School of
Information Technology and Engineering, and Bolat Zhanbekuly Baltabayev, Senior
Lecturer at the Higher School of Economics, are representing Astana
International University at the Eurasian Young Scholars Training Program
entitled “Digitalization, Greening, Collaborative Transformation, and
High-Quality Development,” held in China from September 15 to 23, 2026. The
program is organized by the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central
Asian Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
The program brings together 41 young scholars from 11 Eurasian
countries, including researchers, lecturers, and representatives of think tanks
who share an interest in the digital economy and sustainable development.
The program combines lectures by leading Chinese scholars, interactive
discussions, field studies, and the exchange of experience. Participants will
visit Beijing before dividing into groups for field research in Hangzhou and
Guiyang, where they will gain first-hand insight into the implementation of
projects related to the digital economy, green development, and smart cities.
The program’s main areas of focus have been developed within the framework of
the Belt and Road Initiative.
Participation in the program enables representatives of Astana
International University to learn from China’s practical experience in digital
transformation and environmental governance, establish professional connections
with colleagues from across the Eurasian region, and contribute to the
development of international academic dialogue.