Asem Khusainova

Asem Khusainova is an advisor to the General Director of the Analytical Economic Research Center (AERC) in Kazakhstan. She is recognized for her expertise in economic policy and taxation, particularly in relation to the challenges facing the Kazakh economy. Recently, she commented on the government's proposals to increase the value-added tax (VAT) and reduce the threshold for its payment, emphasizing the necessity of tax reforms in response to the persistent budget deficits in the country.