Competitiveness: Our Place 66
In October 2008, the World Economic Forum published its Global Competitiveness Report for 2008–2009. Kazakhstan's position in the ranking has dropped again, with the country falling from 61st to 66th place. Therefore, one should acknowledge that the strategic plan to join the 50 most competitive states is no cinch at all. However, just two years ago, we did join this group of states, having fulfilled the objective set by the president.