Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a technological breakthrough; it is the most valuable economic asset of the modern era. With projections suggesting AI could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030—surpassing the GDPs of most nations—the race to harness its power is intensifying. Yet, a new divide has arisen: 80% of AI investment is concentrated in just a few countries, and many key markets remain underutilized, undervalued, and untapped for AI-driven growth. This is a missed opportunity—not just for emerging economies seeking to leverage the technology's transformative potential, but for investors looking for first-mover advantage in the next AI frontier. &nbsp;

«&nbsp;Favoriser un dialogue sans détour&nbsp;»&nbsp;: c’est en ces termes que, le&nbsp;8&nbsp;juin&nbsp;2023, Kassym-Jomart&nbsp;Tokaïev ouvrait l’édition inaugurale du Forum international d’Astana. Deux&nbsp;ans plus tard, le président de la République du Kazakhstan convie à nouveau de nombreuses personnalités en provenance d’Asie, d’Europe, des États-Unis, mais aussi d’Afrique, afin de passer au crible les dossiers les plus sensibles d’une scène politique et économique mondiale en pleine ébullition. Des hommes d’État&nbsp;–&nbsp;tels le président rwandais, Paul&nbsp;Kagamé, et le Premier ministre croate, Andrej&nbsp;Plenković&nbsp;–, des figures institutionnelles de premier plan&nbsp;–&nbsp;à l’image du directeur général de l’Organisation des Nations unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO), Qu&nbsp;Dongyu, et du secrétaire général de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE), Mathias&nbsp;Cormann&nbsp;–, viendront partager leur vision du monde et des grands enjeux de notre temps. Ils ne seront pas les seuls&nbsp;: des chefs d’entreprise, des banquiers, des diplomates, des journalistes, des universitaires et des représentants de cercles de réflexion enrichiront de leurs propres éclairages les différentes tables rondes programmées à Astana. Celles-ci seront organisées suivant <a href="https://astanainternationalforum.org/assets/docs/Astana_International_Forum_2025.pdf">trois grands thèmes de discussion</a>&nbsp;: «&nbsp;politique étrangère et sécurité internationale&nbsp;», «&nbsp;énergie et changement climatique&nbsp;» et enfin «&nbsp;économie et finance&nbsp;».

المادة الإعلانية أدناه تخص "منتدى أستانا الدولي" ولا تمثل وجهة نظر مؤسسة شبكة الجزيرة الإعلامية.أصبح البحث عن الاستقرار، في ظل اقتصاد عالمي يتفتت، أمرا بالغ الأهمية، فمع تزايد الحواجز التجارية، وتقطّع سلاسل التوريد، وإعادة تشكيل التوترات الجيوسياسية للتحالفات العالمية، صارت الأسواق التي كانت تشعر بالأمان يوما ما أكثر عرضة للاضطرابات. &nbsp;

For millennia, Kazakhstan has stood at a vital junction along the ancient Silk Road, its strategic location forging a link between Europe and Asia. Today, the Central Asian nation is leveraging its rich legacy as a central transport route as it reestablishes itself as a key gateway for facilitating intercontinental trade, cultural exchange, and cross-border cooperation. &nbsp;

Europe’s fervent commitment to decarbonisation is laudable, yet its current approach to expanding renewable production shows concerning signs of over-reliance on a few select energy sources that are prone to disruption and intermittency. <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20250319-1#:~:text=Wind%20and%20hydro%20power%20accounted%20for%20more%20than,%288.1%25%29%20and%20only%20around%200.5%25%20from%20geothermal%20energy.">Eurostat data </a>from 2024 indicates that wind and hydro power alone accounted for over two-thirds of the total electricity generated from renewable sources (39.1% and 29.9% respectively) in the EU, leaving the continent vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and regional weather variations.

“While geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions may have discouraged others from collaborating, Kazakhstan understands that the road ahead is one we must walk together.”

In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainties, climate change, and economic instability, international cooperation has never been more crucial, and middle powers are stepping up to serve functions once reserved for the world’s superpowers. In this challenging landscape, Kazakhstan plays a unique role bridging East and West, facilitating dialogue and exchanges globally. &nbsp;

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as a disruptive force, reshaping industries, economies, and the very nature of work. Yet, beyond its technological advances, AI presents the world with something even more powerful: a rare opportunity to unite.Historically, the introduction of breakthrough technologies has widened global inequalities−placing the most advanced tools in the hands of a few while leaving others to catch up. Today, the world stands at a crossroads; AI can either reinforce old divisions or become the great equalizer of our time. The choice lies in collective action. &nbsp;

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