So, we are pleased to inform you about the results of the nationwide essay contest “Development Strategy of Kazakhstan” held among Civil Servants from May 20 to June 5, 2020. In accordance with the requirements for the competition, 131 applications were submitted and considered. Of this 67 in Kazakh, 61 in Russian, and 3 applications are in English.
Let’s remind you that civil servants could participate in the contest, both from central government bodies and local executive bodies under the age of 40 years. At the central level, the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development, the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Justice are represented. Akimats and their administrations are widely declared at the regional level, as well as territorial departments of the ministries of Health, Agriculture, Energy, Finance, Internal affairs, the Anti-Corruption Agency, and the Civil Service Agency.
In the context of regions, all 14 took part in the contest. An expert commission was created to evaluate the essays. The Commission has included the Directors of the regional branches of the Academy, as well as Faculty and Staff members. Of the 131 essays considered, 10 essays with relatively high scores (55-60/60) were put forward for the qualifying stage. At the next republican stage, out of 10 recommended the 3 most vivid, convincing and most interestingly written essays were selected.
All essays were evaluated by criteria such as:
- Relevance of the topic;
- Content of the essay and compliance with the goals and objectives of the contest;
- Original author’s approach;
- Essay structure.
It was equally important to demonstrate strategic thinking due to a given general theme of the contest! All essays were checked for plagiarism and the correct use of sources.
Based on the results of an online meeting of the expert commission, by voting 3 (three winners) were announced:
- Abdesh Kerimzhan Bakhtiyarbekuly – Main specialist of Agricultural Unit, Ordabasy rayon, Turkestan oblast;
- Keruenbayev Berik Serikuly – Sr. Officer of the Court, Kyzylorda specialized examining court;
- Maldybayeva Zamira Aidarbekovna – Main specialist of Training Center of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance.
As an award the winners will receive a wonderful opportunity to go to the training on personal growth and competence upgrading. The winners can follow the module online within this year.
Congratulations to the winners of the national contest and thanks to all the participants for their interest and aspirations to win!