Transition to a circular economy: Exploring stakeholder perspectives in Kazakhstan

Q1 Social Sciences

Journal of International Studies Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.14254/2071-8330.2023/16-3/8

Aknur Zhidebekkyzy, Aisulu Moldabekova, Birganym Amangeldiyeva, Petra Šanova

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Abstract

The development of circular economy entails systemic changes at various levels involving all stakeholders. Stakeholders play a crucial role in creating and ensuring the necessary conditions for the establishment and thriving of the circular economy. They set the primary direction for and act as the driving force behind sustainable development. In this regard, this study aimed to determine the readiness of stakeholders for the formation and development of the circular economy in Kazakhstan. An expert survey was conducted among representatives of business, academia and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The survey involved 54 experts, and the data were analyzed using the SPSS 25 software. The analytical findings underscore that the sector of science and education manifests the highest state of readiness among stakeholder segments. Conversely, sectors encompassing society, consumers, governmental bodies, and financial institutions demonstrate relatively modest levels of preparedness. Furthermore, this study delved into distinct statistical variances across stakeholder readiness levels and proffered targeted recommendations aimed at mitigating challenges hampering the establishment of a circular economy framework within Kazakhstan.

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向循环经济过渡:探索哈萨克斯坦利益相关者的观点

循环经济的发展需要涉及所有利益相关者的各个层面的系统性变革。在创造和保障循环经济建立和发展的必要条件方面，利益相关者发挥着至关重要的作用。它们是可持续发展的主要方向和推动力量。在这方面，本研究旨在确定利益相关者对哈萨克斯坦循环经济形成和发展的准备程度。在商界、学术界和非政府组织的代表中进行了一项专家调查。本次调查共有54位专家参与，数据采用SPSS 25软件进行分析。分析结果强调，科学和教育部门在利益相关者中表现出最高的准备状态。相反，包括社会、消费者、政府机构和金融机构在内的部门的准备程度相对较低。此外，本研究深入研究了利益相关者准备水平之间的明显统计差异，并提供了有针对性的建议，旨在减轻阻碍哈萨克斯坦建立循环经济框架的挑战。

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Journal of International Studies Social Sciences-Political Science and International Relations

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期刊介绍： The Journal of International Studies is a quarterly, open access scholarly journal published by Centre of Sociological Research in co-operation with University of Szczecin (Poland), Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest (Romania) and University College of Business in Prague (Czech Republic). The journal is dedicated to advancing the socio-economic analyses of societies, institutions, organisations, groups, networks and their interactions. Looking back on 2014 we see the growing of interest in JIS. Taking this possibility, we would like to say thank you to all our contributors, researchers and readers. At the present moment, we see the necessity to update our strategies and mission for forthcoming years in order to comply with your needs and expectations. First of all, we became the part of open access process and all materials are available online. Secondly, from 2017 JIS became a quarterly publication. In respect of the above the broad topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas of research: Current global developments; Economic theory and international economics; The theory of international relations; Forecasting and the analysis of world economy dynamics and socio-political developments; Developments in international financial markets; The theory of social and political processes; International politics; Economic and socio-political developments in the United States, Europe and third world countries; Economic, social and political problems associated with the transition period in CE Europe and former SU Ukraine.