Kazakhstan has an ambitious program to increase its technological competitiveness in the global market place during the next few years, but achieving success will depend in large measure on the effectiveness of upgraded science and technology (S&T) capabilities. This report identifies important opportunities and limitations in the education system, research and development (R&D) institutions, production companies, and service organizations to help governmental organizations in Kazakhstan with strong interests in S&T chart the future course of the country.

Abstract: Providing of innovative system of preparation of highly intellectual specialists in nanotechnology field for Kazakhstan's economy is substantiated by the following: the state and the development of Kazakhstan's nanotechnology market; innovative nature of training of future specialists in nanotechnology field (that is connected with intensive research activity); integration as a main way of realization of innovative training (that allows to join to modern achievements of science and technology internationally). Methodological substantiation of specified points is directed on practical realization of innovative training of competitive specialists in nanotechnology field. Disclosing of methodological bases of innovative training of specialists for science-intensive industry was carried out by authors in line with conducted grant researches by the order of Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan

This report examines digitalisation’s effects on science, technology and innovation and the associated consequences for policy. In varied and far-reaching ways, digital technologies are changing how scientists work, collaborate and publish.

Tlektes I. Espolov, Rector of the Kazakh National Agrarian University, and Academician of the Kazakh Academy of Agricultural Sciences Stanley R. Johnson, Board Chair, National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Iowa State University Zhenisbek Zh. Suleimenov, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Kazakh National Agrarian University Tetyana Kalna-Dubinyuk, Associate Professor, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine Aliya Arynova PhD student, Kazakh National Agrarian University