Power struggles inside Kazakhstan s elites prompted the president to change the previous path of"economy first"into boosting economic development by means of political reform.The Kazakh economic reform measures have not been significantly changed as the new president inclines to follow the route of his predecessor.In contrast,political stability laid the foundation for Uzbekistan's economic reform.In addition,the new president was able to implement reform programs as he has won the favor of the general public by creating an image of a young technocrat.The Uzbek economy is expected to take the path of rapid growth as the domestic economic situation of the country is rapidly improving.