SDSN’s SDG Barometer project recognized for outstanding research excellence at the NU Annual Research Conference

The SDSN’s SDG Barometer Project received a certificate of recognition for outstanding excellence in presenting the Best Poster in the research priority of “Socio-Economic Transformation”. The conference judges evaluated the posters along several criteria, including the importance of research, priority, research methods, and impact. Based on judges’ voting, the research team of S. Orazgaliyev, S.Xenarios, A.Shaikenova and N. Kapasheva won the competition for the SDG Barometer research project.

The SDG Barometer Kazakhstan 2024 survey is an initiative of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Kazakhstan. The survey targeted more than 3000 respondents across Kazakhstan's 17 regions and 3 major cities, attempting to gather comprehensive, inclusive, and consultative data to ask for public opinion, expectations and prioritization of the most pressing problems towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Kazakhstan at national, subnational, and individual levels. The methodology adhered to the "leaving no one behind" principle, emphasizing the collection of granular data to reflect diverse population segments.

On September 19-21, 2024, the Nazarbayev University hosted the first Annual Nazarbayev University Research Conference, a pivotal event that unites leading researchers, scholars, and students from across Kazakhstan. The conference theme was “Shaping the Future of Research in Kazakhstan: Working Together for Success”, which underscores the collaborative spirit that drives innovation. By intersecting experts and researchers in diverse fields, the conference created an intellectually stimulating space designed to foster collaborative solutions to both current and future challenges facing Kazakhstan.

The conference in general and the poster session was a unique platform to highlight SDSN research. The event facilitated interactions with researchers from other schools, faculty members, offering valuable feedback. Presenting their research in this format allowed the faculty to visually communicate complex concepts in a more accessible way, fostering engaging discussions with attendees. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/ddXHGhDv