Politics of Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, the type of government is a Unitary dominant-party presidential republic. In Kazakhstan, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament. The head of the government is Nursultan Nazarbayev. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Kazakhstan lasts until 1 January 2020. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Kazakhstan lasts until 01/01/2020. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Kazakhstan is 2.008. The strength of legal rights index for Kazakhstan is 4. Overall, it is considered to be rather inadequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders to some degree; credit information may be sufficient, but hardly available, or, the oppoiste case, available but not sufficient. In 2013, Kazakhstan received 129.6 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 215.5 USD.

Government

In Kazakhstan, the head of the government is Nursultan Nazarbayev. The government system of Kazakhstan is a Unitary dominant-party presidential republic. In Kazakhstan, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Parliament. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Kazakhstan is -0.02. This indicates that the government of Kazakhstan is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Kazakhstan before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Kazakhstan is a member of.

Kazakhstan is a member of the United Nations (UN). Kazakhstan is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Kazakhstan is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Kazakhstan became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Kazakhstan is part of, click on Kazakhstan membership in international unions.

Freedom in Kazakhstan

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Kazakhstan is 3. Citizens in Kazakhstan experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and do not enjoy political freedom or a representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment, as an authoritarian government may have outsize control over economic matters. To read more about freedom level in Kazakhstan click on Freedom in Kazakhstan.