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Central Asia: A new focus for international investors

Date: Spring 2026

Sources: analytical materials by the World Bank and the OECD on the investment climate and development of Central Asia.

In recent years, Central Asia has become one of the most dynamically developing regions for direct investment.

According to the World Bank, Kazakhstan and neighboring countries in the Central Asian region have demonstrated sustained economic growth. Infrastructure development and industry are also strengthening significantly, contributing to increased inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Additional growth drivers include demand for projects in the following areas:
  • energy and decarbonization;
  • mining and processing of raw materials;
  • logistics and transport;
  • digital infrastructure;

ESG and sustainable development.

The World Bank notes that the region has significant potential for the development of infrastructure and green projects, particularly in the context of the global energy transition. Against this backdrop, international investors are increasingly viewing Central Asia as a long-term destination for capital allocation.
Additional growth drivers include demand for projects in:
  • energy and decarbonization;
  • mining and processing of raw materials;
  • logistics and transport;
  • digital infrastructure;
  • ESG and sustainable development.

The World Bank notes that the region has significant potential for infrastructure and green projects, particularly in the context of the global energy transition. Against this backdrop, international investors are increasingly viewing Central Asia as a long-term destination for capital allocation.
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