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British Council backs projects to develop Kazakhstan's 'creative economy'

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ASTANA -- The British Council, the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is providing financial support for eight projects aimed at developing Kazakhstan's "creative economy", Kazinform reported.

British Council Kazakhstan Deputy Director Rowan Kennedy spoke about the projects Friday (November 16) during the Creative Central Asian Forum in Astana.

"Since the last forum we have cemented our ties. The British Council is backing eight joint projects in Kazakhstan so far. Kazakhstan and Great Britain co-operate to develop creative economy at the grounds of Kazakhstan's universities," he said.

Such efforts vary and could include new academic programmes or training, according to Kennedy.

"We have arrived at the common conclusion that it is necessary to develop creative economy in Kazakhstan and Central Asia," Kennedy said.

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The relationship with Britain can be unpredictable. You can't trust a partner who "harbours a grudge" against you, considers Kazakhstan a golden goose and pursues just his own interests. Russia is the only selfless partner.

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