On March 18, 2021 in the 1st Lecture Hall of the institute ,a master class on "The role of financial markets in stimulating economic growth" was held with the participation of Marchenko Grigory Alexandrovich, who worked for several years in the public administration system of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in particular in 1999-2004, 2009-2013 as Chairman of the National (Central) Bank of Kazakhstan, and currently as an Adviser to the Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank, as well as laureate of a number of honors of the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by the authorities of the institute, professors, talented students and graduate students.

   During his 40-minute speech, G.A.Marchenko highlighted the following:

- priorities for the development of the financial system;

- increasing public confidence in the banking and financial system and thereby directing funds to the economy;

- reduction of pressure on the state budget through the development of public-private partnership and the organization of project bond circulation;

- creation of favorable conditions for domestic investors through the development of insurance, leasing, stock market investment and mutual funds, as well as increasing the attractiveness for foreign investors, etc.

  During the report, international experiences and the features of their application in Kazakhstan and the results achieved were also described. Attention was also paid to the ongoing reforms in the financial sector in Uzbekistan.

  The second part of the event was organized in the form of questions and answers, and Grigory Marchenko provided detailed answers to the questions of the participants. At the end of the event, the management of the institute thanked Mr. Grigory Marchenko for today's master class.