NURSULTAN USMANOV
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research
media
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Experienced manager specializing in strategy, research, and consulting, with a focus on enhancing performance for governments and businesses in global markets. Work experience includes development banks, government agencies, think tanks, and private companies.

Proven track record in leading teams of researchers and analysts to deliver data-driven, impactful solutions. Strong communication and presentation skills contribute to effective leadership and fostering collaboration.

This experience is useful for roles like head of representative office, chief strategy or data officer, product manager, GR executive advisor, or independent director.

More details below:
a) Consulting – independent analysis for decision-makers of governments, companies, and institutions;
b) Research – advanced research, combining academic rigor with applied insights;
c) Media – articles published in well-known international and national sources.
Consulting
Strategy consultant with 10+ years of experience. Advises international organizations, investors, and governments.

Main areas: state and business strategy, policy advice, research, and banking consulting.

Strong skills in analysis and leadership. Led teams and projects to develop solutions used by many businesses.

Evaluated 100+ investment and export projects across 8 countries. Work helps banks, companies and others stakeholders make better financing decisions.

The list of services is growing, so feel free to ask about specific needs. For more information about me, use the helpful links.
Research
Delivering actionable insights for LLDCs, with a focus on Central Asia and Kazakhstan: Research bridges the information gap in strategic decision-making.

Key sectors: water, energy, trade, manufacturing, construction, transport, and logistics.

Completed 70+ reports on these topics. Uses the latest research, data analytics, and machine learning to give practical advice. Work supports business and government strategies.

Open to working together on research papers and articles.
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Food Security and Agro-Industrial Potential of the Eurasian Region.

Reports and Working Papers 23/1
Almaty: Eurasian Development Bank, 2023
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Regulation of the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.

Reports and Working Papers 22/4
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
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International North–South Transport Corridor: Investments and Soft Infrastructure.

Reports and Working Papers 22/2 Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
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Global food security is worsening, with 828 million people suffering from hunger in 2022; EDB analysts foresee high food prices persisting, but the Eurasian region has the potential to boost food production and exports, requiring improved infrastructure, logistics, and an inclusive approach to ensure food security.
The report highlights the strategic importance of effective water and energy management in the Aral Sea basin, which is home to 81% of Central Asia's population. Key issues include underinvestment, insufficient regional cooperation, and low water-use efficiency, with proposed solutions focusing on regional dialogue, institutional improvements, and increased research funding.
This study evaluates the investment potential of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), identifying over 40 barriers and recommending solutions to enhance its development. Key issues include infrastructure bottlenecks and lack of harmonized procedures, with an estimated $10.7 billion needed for priority projects, which could be financed through private investment and public-private partnerships to improve logistics and cooperation.
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Investment in the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.

Reports and Working Papers, 21/3
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2021
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The Economy of Central Asia: A Fresh Perspective.

Reports and Working Papers,Almaty, Bishkek, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
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The report emphasizes the strategic importance of managing water and energy resources in the Aral Sea basin, highlighting issues like underinvestment and insufficient regional cooperation. It proposes solutions including regional dialogue, institutional improvements, and increased funding for inter-country research to enhance water and energy efficiency.
EDB analysts highlight Central Asia's significant economic growth, with its GDP increasing sevenfold in the last two decades and a rapidly expanding population providing a robust labor market. Despite impressive growth, the region faces structural challenges such as lack of access to the sea, resource dependence, and climate change, which require coordinated efforts in water and energy management, infrastructure development, and attracting FDI to non-commodity sectors.
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Green Technologies for Eurasia’s Sustainable Future.

Reports and Working Papers, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2021


The report, prepared by international experts and young scholars, addresses today's energy challenges by focusing on hydrogen energy, energy storage systems, offshore wind energy, and CO2 capture technologies, aiming to reduce Eurasia's carbon footprint. It promotes green energy research and development and encourages cooperation among EAEU member states in the energy sector.
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some papers
[summary]
[one-pager]
[paper]
Food Security and Agro-Industrial Potential of the Eurasian Region.

Reports and Working Papers 23/1
Almaty: Eurasian Development Bank, 2023
[summary]
[one-pager]
[paper]
Regulation of the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.

Reports and Working Papers 22/4
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
[map1]
[map2]
[summary]
[one-pager]
[paper]
International North–South Transport Corridor: Investments and Soft Infrastructure.

Reports and Working Papers 22/2 Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
[map1]
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT
Global food security is worsening, with 828 million people suffering from hunger in 2022; EDB analysts foresee high food prices persisting, but the Eurasian region has the potential to boost food production and exports, requiring improved infrastructure, logistics, and an inclusive approach to ensure food security.
The report highlights the strategic importance of effective water and energy management in the Aral Sea basin, which is home to 81% of Central Asia's population. Key issues include underinvestment, insufficient regional cooperation, and low water-use efficiency, with proposed solutions focusing on regional dialogue, institutional improvements, and increased research funding.
This study evaluates the investment potential of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), identifying over 40 barriers and recommending solutions to enhance its development. Key issues include infrastructure bottlenecks and lack of harmonized procedures, with an estimated $10.7 billion needed for priority projects, which could be financed through private investment and public-private partnerships to improve logistics and cooperation.
[summary]
[one-pager]
[paper]
Investment in the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.

Reports and Working Papers, 21/3
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2021
[map1]
[summary]
[one-pager]
[paper]
The Economy of Central Asia: A Fresh Perspective.

Reports and Working Papers,Almaty, Bishkek, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
[map1]
The report emphasizes the strategic importance of managing water and energy resources in the Aral Sea basin, highlighting issues like underinvestment and insufficient regional cooperation. It proposes solutions including regional dialogue, institutional improvements, and increased funding for inter-country research to enhance water and energy efficiency.
EDB analysts highlight Central Asia's significant economic growth, with its GDP increasing sevenfold in the last two decades and a rapidly expanding population providing a robust labor market. Despite impressive growth, the region faces structural challenges such as lack of access to the sea, resource dependence, and climate change, which require coordinated efforts in water and energy management, infrastructure development, and attracting FDI to non-commodity sectors.
[map2]
ABSTRACT
[map3]
ABSTRACT
[paper]
Green Technologies for Eurasia’s Sustainable Future.

Reports and Working Papers, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2021


The report, prepared by international experts and young scholars, addresses today's energy challenges by focusing on hydrogen energy, energy storage systems, offshore wind energy, and CO2 capture technologies, aiming to reduce Eurasia's carbon footprint. It promotes green energy research and development and encourages cooperation among EAEU member states in the energy sector.
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Regulation of the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.
Reports and Working Papers 22/4
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
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International North–South Transport Corridor: Investments and Soft Infrastructure.
Reports and Working Papers 22/2
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2022
Investment in the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.
Authors: Evgeny Vinokurov, Nursultan Usmanov et al. Reports and Working Papers, 21/3. Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2021. [paper] [summary] [presentation] [map1] [map2]

The report examines Central Asia's water and energy complex after 30 years of independence of the five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) and assesses their cooperation in the water and energy complex. It analyses the key challenges facing the Central Asian countries in addressing water and energy issues and conducts an in-depth study of the ongoing and prospective investment projects in Central Asia's water and energy complex. The report argues that the lack of cooperation among the Central Asian countries in the water and energy complex results in significant economic losses. According to the reported data, annual economic damage and unrealised economic benefits are estimated at as high as US $4.5 billion, which is 1.5% of the regional GDP. The EDB preliminarily estimates that remedying inefficiencies in the water and energy complex might add 7% (US $22 billion) to the region's GDP over a five-year horizon.
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Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.
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[one-pager]
[map1]
[paper]
Investment in the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia.
Reports and Working Papers, 21/3
Almaty, Moscow: Eurasian Development Bank, 2021
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[paper]
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Media
Shares insights on LinkedIn. Also runs Statbank, a Telegram channel about the construction sector and building materials in Kazakhstan.

For expert opinions, contact via email or the details in the Business Proposal. More information is available in the Research Statement and published papers.

Latest media links
November 16, 2021 "Kazakhstan will develop key approaches to hydrogen energy development"
August 17, 2021 "Kazakhstan could become the world's largest hydrogen producer by 2030"
August 12, 2021 "Economics of hydrogen in Kazakhstan", page 10, No. 30 (898)
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