September 24th 2009 Astana Dear Sir or Madam, Following several years of rapid expansion, Kazakhstan might not grow at all in 2009. But what is the outlook for 2010 and beyond? Will the economy bounce back after one tough year, or remain sluggish for some time to come? Your chance to ask questions You are invited to join government ministers ― including Prime Minister Karim Massimov ― and leading business executives at Economist Conferences' Third Business Roundtable with the Government of Kazakhstan. This high-level event offers delegates the chance to benefit from the most up-to-date intelligence on Kazakhstan's economy, as well as the knowledge and experience of local and international businesses. It is an invaluable forum for multinational companies who need to assess the risks and challenges of investing there. Why you should attend l Update your knowledge of Kazakhstan's economy with discussions led by senior ministers and business leaders. l Contribute your own ideas and influence the debate. l Network with senior colleagues from international businesses in a rewarding and high-powered setting. See the full event programme for details of the speakers and the topics we'll be addressing. Reserve your place today – or contact Verena Wasenegger on +43 (0)1 712 41 61 60 or email verenawasenegger@economist.com for more information. Programme Best regards, Richard Eames Conferences Programme Director CEMEA Economist Intelligence Unit |