New Kazakh leader will prioritise caution over change
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Subject
Challenges facing Kazakhstan under a new president.
Significance
When Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a comfortable victory in the June 9 presidential election, the vote was most notable for the new mood surrounding it: popular anger at lacklustre socio-economic development and the emergence of a new generation of political activists. In response, Tokayev's administration is weighing options for cooling passions and addressing popular grievances.
Impacts
- Further spending will increase the budget deficit and add inflationary pressure.
- In the current economic climate, events such as disasters, protests and labour disputes have the potential to escalate dramatically.
- The government will continue to pursue inward investment despite limited reforms.
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