KAZAKHSTAN

NSOI first engaged Kazakhstan in February 2006 and reached agreement on a joint action plan with the Government of Kazakhstan in September 2006.

The joint action plan includes 34 priority steps to improve Kazakhstani capabilities; 20 of these steps involve ongoing efforts that need to be completed, and the remaining 14 involve new efforts that should be undertaken.

The joint list of priority assistance projects includes 2 projects on radioactive sources, 2 on border detection, and 1 each on forensics and anti-corruption training.

The current fact sheets for Kazakhstan can be found here.  The fact sheets contain all relevant information about the purpose of the projects, the recipient ministries and agencies, the specific needs to be addressed, the activities to be undertaken, and the final objectives of the projects.