Description This volume comprises the scientific articles, speeches and interviews in Kenzhegali Sagadiev, the famous scientist, public figure and statesman, doctor or economic sciences, professor, deputy of the Mazhilis of Parliament of Republic of Kazakhstan (III and IV convocations), and a full member of National Academy of Sciences. This edition provides an overview of topical issues of development of Kazakhstan’s economy in the context of the past twenty five years since the country gained independence and also the reflections of the author on various aspects of Kazahk society. Individual sections have been expanded to include additional text, photographs and commentaries with some reference to new developments, opportunities, trends and influences both nationally and internationally in politics, economy, trade, society, culture, education, science, technology, communication, urban and rural environment.