Dynamic decision-making process on topical issues of the country’s development demands a systematic knowledge, based on studying and generalizing positive experience of reforming the state systems of various countries. It also demands a presence of the objective information apropos economy, tax and budget policy, strategic planning and development of the human capital. Such approach allows reacting to the modern calls effectively with respect to conditions of a global competition.

In this regard, in September, 2007, at the initiative of the Government and National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan «The National Analytical Center» (further – “the Center"), called to serve as the supplier of operative analytical information and qualitative consulting services in various aspects of state policy have been created.

In December, 2010 the Center has acquired the status of the affiliated organization of the autonomous organization of education "Nazarbayev University".

Mission – an assistance in augmenting competitiveness of national economy by analytical support of activity of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and cooperation with the research centers of the autonomous organization of education "Nazarbayev University”.

Vision –the Center is a generator of new rational ideas for carrying out of qualitative changes in system of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Activity objectives:

1. To provide analytical, informative and advisory support to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of forming and implementing state policy.

2. To actively cooperate with research centers of the Nazarbayev University within their research, educational, and innovative activities.

3. To strengthen cooperation with non-governmental organizations, business community and international agencies within the joint implementation of research projects and programmes.

The first line support of the Center to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan comprises following activities:

• Preparing analytical and reference data on urgent inquiries of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Developing project proposals.
• Delivering expert and methodology support.
• Examining legal normative acts.

The Center concentrates on the following policy areas:

• Economic Policy
• Public Administration
• Tax and Budget Policy
• Human Capital Development
• Strategic Initiatives