Expert meeting on multilateralism in Central Asia

Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 14:00 – 17:30 (Almaty time)
Format: Hybrid (in-person in Almaty and online streaming)

CAPS Unlock, in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia in Astana, is organizing a regional expert meeting to examine the evolving landscape of multilateralism. This discussion will convene regional and international experts to assess the state of global multilateral institutions, their impact on Central Asia, and the region’s role in shaping cooperative frameworks.

Keynote Address

H.E. Ambassador Tiina Intelmann
Special Envoy for Multilateralism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia

Moderator: Mr. Jose Luis Herrero Ansola, Adjunct Professor, Instituto de Empresa University (Madrid)

Panel Discussion: Challenges of Regional Multilateralism

Moderator: Aida Aidarkulova, Executive Director, CAPS Unlock

Panelists:

• Shalkar Nurseitov, Center for Policy Solutions (Almaty)
• Ikboljon Qoraboyev, International School of Economics, KAZGUU (Astana)
• Zuhra Halimova, Independent Expert (Dushanbe)
• Bakytbek Satybekov, Alliance of Civic Initiatives Promotion (Bishkek)

The expert meeting will explore critical questions surrounding the effectiveness of multilateral institutions in addressing regional challenges, prospects for enhanced cooperation, and the role of Central Asia in global governance structures.

Live Streaming

The event will be broadcast live on LinkedIn and the CAPS Unlock YouTube channel, ensuring wider accessibility for those unable to attend in person.