9th KIMEP International Research Conference General Program ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN 2-Abay Avenue, KIMEP April 19-21, 2012 Day 1 12.00-14:00 All participants 14:00-14:10 Thursday, 19 April 2012 Registration (New Building- 2nd floor) Opening Ceremony Chair-moderator: Dr. Ken Harvey Welcome address by Dr. Tyrone Adams, KIMEP University 14:10-14:30 Keynote speech by Dr. Lan Wu, Asian Development Bank 14:30-14:50 Keynote speech by Dr. Jose Luiz Gaviao, Visor Capital 14:50-15:10 Keynote speech 15:10-15:30 Q&A Venue Great Hall 15:30-16:00 Refreshment Break & Networking (New Building- 2nd floor) S6 16:00-16:05 16:05-17:30 Special Session on Violence and Identity Welcome address Guest Speech by Dr. Nicholas Baigent, London School of Economics “Violence and Identity” Hall #3, New Building (2nd floor) Room 17:3020:00 Welcome Reception/Dinner-all participants Guest Speech by Dr. Martha Brill Olcott, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace “Central Asia: Regionalization vs. Globalization” Venue New Building (2nd floor) Recreation Area 9th KIMEP International Research Conference CSS Program ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN 2-Abay Avenue, KIMEP April 19-21, 2012 Day 2: April 20 (Friday) 09:00-10:00 A8 10:00-11:15 Registration/ Refreshment Break & Networking (New Building- 2nd floor) Special session “Transboundary Water Management in Central Asia: problems and solutions” Chair-discussant: Kristopher White, KIMEP University 1. Vlastimil Samek, UN Information Office. "On the road to Rio+20" 2. Iskandar Abdullayev, GiZ. “Water management in Central Asia: main trends at grass-root, mezzo and regional levels” 3. Natalia Alexeeva, UNDP BRC. “Water in development context – integrated water resources management in Central Asia” 4. Yegor Volovik, UNDP BRC. “Climate risk management – adaptation to current variability and long-term climate change” 5. Simon Sargsyan, UNESCO. “Establishment of the Central Asian Regional Glaciological Centre under the auspices of UNESCO, in Almaty, Kazakhstan” 6. Barbara Janusz-Pawletta, German-Kazakh University. “Legal mechanisms in management of transboundary waters in Central Asia” Room Hall#3, New Building A9 Panel discussion on Cultural Intersections: Regionalizing & Globalizing Kazakhstan’s Visual Genres (* in Russian) 10:00-11:15 Chair-discussant: Sholpan Kozhamkulova Participants: Erzhan Suleimenov, Khabar; Kamila Zhussupova, KIMEP University; Marianna Gurina, KTK; Shokan Muratuly, video producer; Olesya Gasanova, analyst. Room 11:15-11:30 B6 #115, New Building Refreshment Break & Networking (New Building- 2nd floor) Session on Topics in Macroeconomics and Recent Advances in Econometrics 11:30-12:45 Chair-discussant: Aloysius Ajab Amin 1. Shahidur Rahman and Chang Yee Kwan “A global monetary union: prospects and proposition” 2. Leon Taylor “Historical effects of the theory of passive money supply” 3. Francis Amagoh and Aloysius Ajab Amin “Limits of fiscal decentralization” 4. Kairat Mynbaev “Recent advances in testing for spatial autocorrelation” 5. Marina Tabatadze “Global economies and regional interests” 6. Rashid Makarov, Vasilliy Voinov, Natalya Pya, and Yevgeniy Voinov “Goodness-of-fit tests for two-dimensional circular normal probability distribution” Room B7 11:30-12:45 #115, New Building Session on NGOs and Civic Engagement Chair-discussant: Taiabur Rahman 1. Aija Eglīte, Barbara Freytag-Leyer, Alan F. Hacket, Dace Kaufmane, Ingela Marklinder, Petra Rust and Mona Vintile. “Community as an innovative resource in Europe” 2. Azhar Baisakalova “Business and society on CSR in Kazakhstan” 3. Aliya Kabdiyeva “Issues of NGO Development in Kazakhstan” Aliya Tankibayeva “Leadership roles in Kazakhstan universities: organizational development perspective” #203, New Building Session on Eurasian economic integration: down the blind alley? Chair-discussant: Jiri Melich 4. Room B8 11:30-12:45 1. Artyom Andreev “The formation of CIS: Russia and Kazakhstan different ways to the One Commonwealth” 2. Marina Lapenko “The Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus and regional structure of post-Soviet space” 3. Golam Mustafa “The Proposed Eurasian Union: challenges and opportunities” 4. Kairat Moldashev and Galym Zhussipbek “The nationalistic form of the counter-hegemonic effort undertaken by Russia – the creation of the Customs Union” 5. Mikhail Molchanov and Petr Podalko “Eurasian regionalism looking East: adapting to challenges, searching for new models” 6. Ikboljon Qoraboyev “A regional design for Central Asia in the context of regional and global challenges” Room B9 11:30-12:45 #117 New Building Session on Impact of Changing Technology on Globalization and Localization in Central Asia Chair-discussant: John Couper John Couper and Albina Tortbayeva “Lessons Kazakhstan’s news media should learn from Globalization” 1. Ken Harvey “Diapason of digital skills for KZ journalists & PR practitioners” 2. Frederick Emrich “Digital communication in Kazakhstan” 3. Saltanat Kazhimuratova “Profile of a Kazakhstani blogger” 4. Tyrone Adams “Potential for compressed interactive video rooms in Central Asia” Room 12:45-14:30 C5 #201, New Building Lunch Break Session on State-building, nationalism and the search for identity 14:30-15:45 Chair-discussant: Zharmukhamed Zardykhan Room C6 14:30-15:45 1. Federico Dalpane "Nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and the moral demands of a global age." 2. Lauren Woodard “Imagining Kazakhstani Identity” 3. Didar Kassymova and Zhanat Kundakbayeva “The factors of ethnic migration: a case study of the Kazakhs in China” 4. Yasar Sari “Transition of identities and conflicts in Ferghana Valley” 5. Vladimir Shorokhov “Local ethnic communities of Tajikistan under the influence of external actors” 6. Seit Ali Avcu “Globalization and the strength of parliaments in new parliamentary systems. the case of Kyrgyzstan” 7. Sojida Urazboyeva “Islamic revival in Central Asia: Afghanistan and post-2014 regional geopolitical dynamics” Hall #1, New Building Session on Public Policy Issues Chair-discussant: Shahjahan Bhuiyan 1. Saule Emrich-Bakenova “Refugee policy in Kazakhstan: promotion or prevention of refugees' economic sustainability” 2. Kishimjan Osmonova “Global crisis and its unintended impact on the Kazakh government: more trust and optimism among Astana migrants amidst the crisis” 3. Room C7 14:30-15:45 Room C8 14:30-15:45 Room 15:45-16:00 D6 16:00-17:45 Nikolai Mouraviev “The impact of globalization on expansion of public-private partnerships in Kazakhstan and Russia” Hall #2, New Building Session on Topics in Economics of Central Asia (Part 1) (*in Russian) Chair-discussant: Zhansulu Baikenova 1. Марат Кудайкулов «Предельный характер обобществления рыночной экономики» 2. Азык Орозонова “Основные проблемы транспарентности в Кыргызской Республике” 3. С. Саякова “Влияние социальных институтов на рост национальной экономики” Hall #3, New Building Session on Changing Communication Patterns in Central Asia (Part 1) Chair-discussant: John Couper 1. Sholpan Kozhamkulova and John Couper “Persuasive appeals by online publications: interactive and national factors” 2. Sholpan Kozhamkulova “Central Asian accent of news media genres: global demands vs. regional seasoning” 3. Saltanat Kazhimuratova “Image voting vs. issue voting in parliamentary 2012 elections in Kazakhstan” 4. Ainur Baisakalov and John Couper “Life’s way of talking: the experiential roots of blues music, 1760-1875” #202, New Building Refreshment Break & Networking (New Building- 2nd floor) Session on Geopolitics of Central Asia: Spaces, Insecurity and Trade Chair-discussant: Nargis Kassenova 1. Kristopher White and Aigul Adibayeva “Turkmenistan: isolation amid globalization” 2. Alessandro Frigerio and Nickolay Shevchenko “Cerberus or Chimera? Exploring RtoP in Central Asia between Localism, Regionalism and Globalization” Room D7 16:00-17:45 3. Geoffrey Gresh “A safeguard in Central Asia? The politics of basing and the United States military” 4. Vijay Kumar Bhatia, “Geopolitics of oil and gas in Central Asia: implications for India” #203, New Building Session on Topics in Economics of Central Asia (Part 2) (* in Russian) Chair-discussant: Altay Mussurov 1. Акимбекова Ш.” Профессиональное образование и рынок труда: эффективность взаимодействия” 2. Дуламбаева Р. Т. “Особенности реализации интеграционной политики государства в современных условиях” 3. Казбеков Б.К. и Казбекова С.Б.” Экономическая интеграция Казахстана и Центральной Азии: регионализация и/или глобализация?” 4. Room D8 16:00-17:45 Телеуова А.Б. “Экономические причины сельской безработицы и пути ее снижения в Республике Казахстан” Hall #1, New Building Session on Changing Communication Patterns in Central Asia (Part 2) Chair-discussant: Gulnar Assanbayeva 1. Gulnar Assanbayeva and John Couper “Factors of transparency in Post-Soviet journalism” 2. John Couper and Ulan Nukan “Big Characters: public discourse on development using billboards in Yunnan, China” 3. Sholpan Kozhamkulova and Anar Kuanyshbekova “Multilingual nature of communication in Kazakhstan” 4. Gulnar Assanbayeva “Where journalism curriculum may come” 5. John Couper “Positing ‘Reactivism’: political objectivist influences on dialogical processes” Room Hall #2, New Building 9th KIMEP International Research Conference CSS Program ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN 2-Abay Avenue, KIMEP April 19-21, 2012 Day 3: April 21 (Saturday) Day 3 09:00-10:00 E8 10:00-11:15 Registration/ Refreshment Break & Networking (New Building- 2nd floor) Session on Social Issues and Sociology Chair-discussant: Dennis Soltys 1. Adil Rodionov “Obscure past and hazy future: the institutional failure of sociology in Kazakhstan” 2. Nygmet Ibadildin “Career choices of the young people in oil rich countries: case of Kazakhstan” 3. Vassiliy Lakhonin “Comparative analysis of Kyrgyzstani and Kazakhstani villages” 4. Francis Amagoh and Aloysius Ajab Amin “Fiscal decentralization and economic growth: a continuing debate” Room E9 10:00-11:15 Room E10 10:00-11:15 Room E11 10:00-11:15 #118, New Building Session on Environmental Issues in Kazakhstan (Part 1) Chair-discussant: Aliya Nurtaeva 1. Azhar Zhubanova and Aliya Nurtaeva “Lead in Almaty streets: adverse effects on the environment” 2. Aliya Nurtaeva “Sulfur pollution and utilization problems in oil-gas industry of Kazakhstan” 3. Elmira Mukhametova “Environmental emerging diseases: AIDS in Kazakhstan” 4. Chingis Zhylkybayev, Sergey Bondarenko and Tatyana Yuy Tsun-sin “Water shortage issues in Kazakhstan” #116, New Building Session on Economics of Violence Chair-discussant: Gerald Pech 1. Nicholas Baigent “Violent conflict, identity and game theory” 2. Balihar Sanghera “Illegal settlements and the right to subsistence: an investigation into land seizures in Almaty and Bishkek” 3. Alexander Wang “History of modernizing identity paradigms for economic integration in the steppes” #114, New Building Panel discussion on Role of Professional Communicators in Deciding Future of Kazakhstan in Global Society Chair-discussant: Ken Harvey, KIMEP University Roundtable participants: Vlastimil Samek, UN Information Office; Assel Karaulova, Kazakhstan Press Club; Tristram Perry, U.S. Consulate; Jamila Asanova, ARGO. Room 11:15-11:30 F10 Hall # 2, New Building Refreshment Break & Networking (New Building- 2nd floor) Session on Economy of Kazakhstan: Opportunities and Challenges 11:30-12:45 Chair-discussant: Leon Taylor 1. Aizhan Syrgaeva “Long-term strategic benefits for Kazakhstan from “The People’s IPO” program” 2. Kristopher White, Zhalgas Akpeissov and Nurgul Kudranova “Post-independence economic change in Kazakhstan: transition, restructuring, and economic policy” Room F11 11:30-12:45 3. Azamat Mukazhanov “Examining green economy in Kazakhstan” 4. Aliya Jumagaliyeva “Custom Union: cars imports into Kazakhstan from non member-countries” 5. Kamshat Tussupbayeva “Investigating discrimination in Kazakhstan’s labor market” 6. Galina Kukushkina “Optimal currency portfolio: the case of Kazakhstan” #118, New Building Session on Environmental Issues in Central Asia (Part 2) Chair-discussant: Kristopher White 1. Aisulu Zhakupova, Luiza Beisembayeva, and Akmaral Omarova “Soil degradation on rice fields of Kazakhstan: boron excess and its adverse effect” Room F12 11:30-12:45 Room F13 11:30-12:45 2. Saule Kozhakhmetova and Elmira Bairamova “Loss of Biodiversity: Snow Leopard, National symbol of Kazakhstan” 3. Lyazzat Atangarina and Zhuldyz Maxutova “Water Wars in Central Asia” #114, New Building Session on Impact of Changing Technology on Education Chair-discussant: Ken Harvey 1. Ken Harvey “Changing Communications Industry Shows Need for ‘Professional PhD’, Offers Opportunity to Central Asian University.” 2. KIMEP student panel discusses creative, project-based learning at KIMEP: Yulia An and Prokhor Zharinov “Designing and editing publications” Anzhelika Osmanova and Tatyana Chernetskaya “Creating Wanna Be Mag – KIMEP students’ first webzine” Maria Kosheleva “Creating a JMC promotion campaign” Anar Rakhmetova and Olga Shumilina “Experience producing TV newscasts” Liya Budiyanskaya “Linguistic challenges of creating a Russian language newspaper” Hall # 3, New Building Session on Democratic Discourses and Actors in Authoritarian Regimes: Comparing Central Asia and Beyond Chair-discussant: Nygmet Ibadildin 1. Nurseit Niyazbekov “The role of popular protest mobilization in advancing transition to democracy” 2. Scott Spehr "What happened in the Middle East and the Mahgreb? A theory-based explanation of the “Arab Spring” 3. Assel Rustemova “Democratization discourse of the authoritarian rulers” 4. Dinara Pisareva and Jiri Melich “Some factors in mistreatment within law enforcement and penitentiary systems in Kazakhstan” Room #111, New Building