As part of the implementation of the anti-corruption policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on October 23, 2018, the Karaganda Industrial University hosted a debate tournament “Kazakhstan Today and in the Future” among civil servants and students.

The competition was organized by KIU and akimat of the city of Temirtau.

The event was held in the state and Russian languages. In total, 8 teams took part in the tournament.

The representatives of the State Service Department of the City of Temirtau, the Department of Employment and Social Programs of the City of Temirtau, the State Unit of the Department of Housing and Public Utilities, Passenger Transport and Highways, Construction and Housing Inspection Temirtau city ”, State Educational Institution“ Temirtau City Department of Education ”,“ Temirtau City Department of Entrepreneurship and Agriculture ”and Temirtau city Akim’s office

During the tournament, civil servants and youth activists argued for their views on how to increase the effectiveness of the fight against corruption. During the discussion, the participants showed their analytical and critical thinking, communication skills and willingness to cooperate. Actively shared their opinions on the selected issue and entered into a debate.

The debate tournament is held according to the American Parliamentary Format (APF) and consisted of two rounds. According to the rules of the tournament, the teams were divided into two opposing camps – “Government” and “Opposition”. The goal of the team was one – to defend their position, to convince neutral judges in the correctness of their position. At the same time, to disprove the arguments of their opponents with the help of all the same arguments.

In the finals, the best teams scored a brilliant victory. Madbolova Madina and Alikhan Maғzhan – the Kazakh league, Eleftherodi Saveliy and Korabayev Dias – the Russian league.

During the game, the best speakers, who showed their skills of analytical, critical thinking and oratorical skills, adequately defending their positions, were recognized by Rauan Maym, Serikbolat Zhannur and Korabayev Dias. The best judges of the tournament were Zhanatbek Almas, Kim Vasiliy.

Press – service KIU