Presentations and publications
Progress toward a more liberal trade regime
The government has made progress toward a more liberal trade regime, but non-transparent and burdensome regulations and standards, service market access barriers, opaque government procurement procedures, and customs corruption continue to add to the cost of trade. The energy sector has driven economic growth, thanks to an energy boom that began in 2000. China has invested billions in oil companies and pipelines to access Kazakhstan's hydrocarbon resources.