About the results of the meeting of the Governor of the Omsk region A. Burkov with the CEO of the AIFC Green Finance Centre A. Kazybaev
Nur-Sultan, October 1, 2021. During the meeting, issues of attracting green investments and green technologies to the economy of the Omsk region were discussed.
In particular, the AIFC Green Finance Centre (hereinafter referred to as the GFC), together with partners such as the International Fund for Technological Development, the Eurasian Development Bank and the Green Technology Hub, are ready to consider issues of technological re-equipment of Omsk coal-fired power plants. This would significantly reduce ash formation and improve air quality for city residents.
In addition, GFC is ready to provide consulting support to the Government of the Omsk region on the collection, processing and disposal of solid household waste, taking into account the review of possible technological solutions.
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Considering the high potential of the Omsk region for generating electricity from solar power plants (hereinafter referred to as SPP), the GFC offered services for the development of a Map for the placement of SPP in the region. The development of renewable energy sources may in the future significantly reduce the energy deficit of the region and reduce the use of thermal coal.
The Governor accepted these initiatives and expressed readiness to discuss these proposals in a broader format. In addition, he invited the CEO of GFC and his partners to Omsk to discuss issues of further cooperation.
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The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) was created by the initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Leader of the Nation, Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev as part of the “100 steps to implement five institutional reforms” national program. The Management council of the AIFC during the council’s meeting on July 2, 2020 approved the Centre’s development strategy until 2025. In accordance with the strategy, the vision of AIFC is in becoming the leading financial centre in the region that includes Central Asia, the Caucasus, EAEU countries, western China, Mongolia, and Eastern Europe.
The mission of the AIFC is in assisting the sustainable and long-term development of the region. As the head of state Tokayev noted, “AIFC, with its unique opportunities, can act as a universal platform that connects the countries in the region.” The strategic directions for the sustainable development of the AIFC include the development of a circular economy, financial technologies, and “digital financial centre.”
For more information about the AIFC, follow the link www.aifc.kz
The AIFC Green Finance Centre is an AIFC Organisation created to enable the development of green finance in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The main goal is to bring investments to sustainable economy through trending financial instruments, such as green and social bonds. In addition to that, the AIFC Green Finance Centre, being a regional think-tank, provides strategic and business consulting in green finance and sustainable development to Governments, quasi-state organisations and entrepreneurs. The Centre provides initial assistance to potential issuers, investors and market players on preparations for the issuance of green bonds on the AIFC Exchange (Astana International Exchange).
