EDB shares practical PPP expertise and provides financial support through a scholarship programme at Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Students can now apply for an EDB scholarship to conduct PPP research
4 September 2026
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has launched a PPP scholarship programme at Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) and opened an EDB-branded lecture hall, bringing together education, research and practical expertise.
The scholarship programme is designed to support talented students interested in research and in advancing public-private partnership (PPP) practices in Kazakhstan.
As part of the programme, competitions will be held to select scholarship recipients. Winners will receive a US$600 scholarship for the duration of their research, expert guidance, and an opportunity to present their findings at EDB events and in the Bank’s member countries, including the EDB International PPP Scholars Workshops.
The EDB-branded lecture hall, opened on 4 September, is equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia facilities and designed in the EDB and ENU corporate styles. It will serve as a platform for lectures and seminars, project and research-into-practice sessions, expert discussions, and academic and professional conferences on PPPs and integration processes across Eurasia.
“The EDB PPP scholarship programme provides students with early professional orientation and develops their project analysis skills. The international component enables comparative assessment of national PPP models across all EDB member countries. This contributes to building a talent pool capable of taking part in the preparation and implementation of PPP projects both in Kazakhstan and across the Eurasian region. Students will gain not only academic knowledge but also an understanding of how real-life PPP projects are structured and implemented. This is the rationale behind the new educational platform,” said Svetlana Maslova, Director of PPP Projects at the EDB.
Additional Information
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For 20 years, the EDB has worked to strengthen and expand economic ties and foster comprehensive development in its member countries. By the end of June 2026, the EDB’s cumulative portfolio comprised 348 projects with a total investment of US$22.1 billion. Its portfolio consists principally of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. The Bank adheres to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles.
The EDB is implementing three mega-projects as part of its 2022–2026 Strategy: the Eurasian Transport Network, the Eurasian Agricultural Goods Distribution System and the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex.
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