From Sept 25-27, 30+ public servants from 11 countries in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Asia-Pacific are exploring digital governance practices in the Republic of Korea! 🇰🇷🤝 They'll visit Seoul, Sejong, and Anyang, and learn about "smart" city innovations. 🏙️✨

🔹Delighted to witness the signing of MoU between Mr. Alikhan Baimenov, President of the World Federation of Togyzqumalaq, and Mrs. Sanghee Oh, President of the O'Brain Math & Game, a training center. 🔹Enjoyed games of Toguzqymalaq and Pass the Trap with Korean friends, too.

Join us at #UNCEPA @‌FutureGov side event on Public Sector Transformation #FutureGovInstitutions! 🎙️Speakers from @‌UNDP, UN DESA, @‌WorldBank & public sector transformation champions from #Bhutan, #Ethiopia & Astana Civil Service Hub will share lessons on reshaping public institutions.

📌 UNOSSC Director Dima Al-Khatib and Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman, Steering Committee of the Astana Civil Service Hub (Astana Civil Service Hub), discussed shared plans and priorities for 2025 and beyond.

What role does regional collaboration play in accelerating public sector transformation? Mr. Alikhan Alikhan Baimenov, Chair of Astana Civil Service Hub, explains at the #UNCEPA FutureGov side event. #FutureGovInstitutions

Alikhan Baimenov Astana Civil Service Hub Patrick Duong Astana Civil Service Hub Happening now: #FutureGov Side Event on Public Sector Transformation Panelists are discussing: 🔗 The critical role of partnerships 🌍 Collaboration among regional partners 🤝 Engagement with development agencies 🏛️ Role of national governments 💰 Contributions from

🇰🇿🇺🇳 It was a true pleasure to meet the Chairman of the Astana Civil Service Hub and Kazakhstan's candidate to the ICSC, Dr. Alikhan Baimenov. I am confident that an outstanding professional and my good friend of the past 30 years will be elected to this prestigious UN Body.

I’m proud of what UN Development and the Republic of Korea are building together - real solutions, real progress. From climate and digital innovation to early recovery, this partnership is shaping a future rooted in hope, equity and shared purpose. #PartnersAtCore

Governments around the world are facing growing uncertainty, global interdependence, and rapid technological and social change. This calls for a new approach to governance, one that balances immediate needs with long-term goals. On 16 June, Astana Civil Service Hub and UN Development are bringing

Who’s shaping the future of public administration? The Astana Civil Service Hub–UN Development roundtable brings together leading experts, practitioners & thought leaders to share bold ideas and practical solutions for today’s public administration challenges. More: futuregov.org/public-adminis…

Astana Civil Service Hub UN Development Astana Civil Service Hub UNDP Governance Patrick Duong Sarah Lister Larbi Djacta Alikhan Baimenov Guido Bertucci UNPAN UNOSSC Launching TODAY: Public Administration in the New Reality – a new Astana Civil Service Hub book featuring global perspectives & case studies on reimagining governance. 🔎 Learn more: futuregov.org/public-adminis… #FutureGovInstitutions

🌍 On #UNPublicServiceDay, we celebrate those shaping better governance. In his new blog, Alikhan Baimenov, Chair of the Steering Committee of Astana Civil Service Hub explores how #AI empowers governments to act smarter, faster & more ethically. 🔗 go.undp.org/Ua2 #DigitalGovernance

🇰🇿🇺🇳 Diplomatic reception hosted at the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the UN, introducing the candidature of Dr. Alikhan Baimenov to the ICSC for the 2026–2029 term. The evening also featured the launch of his newly published book "Public Administration in the New Reality".

🌍 At the UN Public Service Forum in Samarkand, 12 countries from Central Asia, the Caucasus & Asia-Pacific explore how #AI & #PPPs can transform public service delivery. Hosted by UN Development, Astana Civil Service Hub, 🇰🇷 & 🇺🇿 ministries, with insights from OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives & UN DESA.