The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has for the first time approved the Concept for the Development of Internal State Audit until 2030 — a strategic document defining a new stage in the development of the internal state audit system.The adoption of the Concept is an important stage in the development of public administration and marks the transition to a modern model of internal state audit based on risk prevention, a risk-oriented approach, digital technologies, and data analytics.For the first time, the development of the internal state audit system is united by a single strategic vision defining the priorities for its improvement until 2030.The Concept is aimed at increasing the efficiency of public finance utilization, the quality of public administration, and the transparency of budget processes.As noted by the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan MADI TAKIEV, the development of internal state audit today requires not only control but also the creation of mechanisms that allow for the timely identification of risks and proactive management decision-making:«The future of state audit lies in technology, quality data, and the prevention of violations. Our task is to ensure the efficient use of public resources and increase public trust in the financial management system».The implementation of the Concept will allow for the formation of a modern internal state audit system that aligns with the best international approaches and meets the sustainable development goals of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Kazakhstan is becoming one of the first countries in the region to formulate a long-term strategy for the development of internal state audit with an emphasis on digitalization.The full version of the Concept can be accessed on the official internet resource of the Internal State Audit Committee (https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvga/documents/details/1049460?lang=en).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvga/press/news/details/1269001?lang=ru

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, Bakyt Batyrshayev, presented his credentials to the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the commencement of his diplomatic mission and wished him success in further strengthening friendly relations and strategic partnership between the two countries.Bakyt Batyrshayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Ambassador emphasized his full commitment to exerting all efforts to deepen comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Doha.The parties noted the importance of building on the strategic partnership achieved and agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1268973?lang=ru

A three-day agricultural festival "Kostanay Dala" was organized at a high level in our region. In the future, this event will become annual and turn into the country's main agricultural exhibition. Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov visited the region specifically to participate in the festival.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted that the region's farmers are successfully fulfilling the tasks set by the Head of State. This year, 275 billion tenge has been allocated for the development of the region's agro-industrial complex, which is 33% more compared to last year. Over the past five years, the volume of financing for the sector has increased by 3.6 times.Under the preferential leasing program, agricultural producers purchased 1,034 units of agricultural machinery last year. This year, 799 units of new machinery have already been purchased. At the same time, 90% of the purchased machinery is produced in Kazakhstan.At the end of last year, the best result in the last ten years was achieved: the yield amounted to 16.7 centners per hectare, and the total volume of harvested grain reached 6.7 million tons. This year, 140.4 billion tenge in preferential loans has been allocated for the sowing campaign."Our region is the country's leader in food production and export of processed agricultural products. Last year, out of 8.1 million tons of processed agricultural products exported by Kazakhstan, 27.2% came from Kostanay region. This year, the export of all agricultural products from the region amounted to 525.3 million US dollars, which is 59% higher than the same period last year," noted Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov.In the development of the region's agro-industrial complex, priority is given to investment projects in the processing sector. In recent years, major projects have been implemented for processing legumes, producing dry mare's milk, and a flour milling complex and a cheese production plant have been put into operation. In August, the "Confectionery Capital" project will start operating. A pasta production project will also be launched, and the construction of an oil extraction plant and a complex for processing grain and oilseeds continues.Of particular importance for the region's economy will be the implementation of two more major projects — deep grain processing and sustainable aviation fuel production.The comprehensive livestock development plan, implemented under the "Igilik", "Bereke", and "Zhailau" programs, contributes to the increase in livestock numbers in the region. A pool of 21 investment projects with a total cost of 20 billion tenge has been formed, providing for the purchase of 14.2 thousand heads of imported pedigree cattle.In dairy farming, seven dairy farms have been put into operation over the past two years. The construction of six more such facilities is currently underway. This year, the implementation of three more new projects will begin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1268938?lang=ru

As part of the supervisory activities, the Prosecutor General's Office revealed the fact of extortion of funds in institution No. 22 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a criminal case on which was accepted for trial by special prosecutors.The pre-trial investigation established that in the period from July to November 2025, convicts J. and K., under threat of physical violence, extorted money from the newly arrived convict M. for providing so-called "patronage."Special prosecutors have collected a sufficient body of evidence confirming the involvement of the perpetrators in the commission of the crime, and the criminal case has been sent to court.By the verdict of the Glubokovsky District Court of July 29, 2026, the defendants were found guilty of committing a criminal offense under part 3 of Article 194 of the Criminal Code and sentenced to imprisonment with an increase in the term of punishment.The verdict has not entered into legal force.  Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-vko/press/news/details/1268907?lang=ru

The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market announces the launch of a national analytical platform for monitoring the financing of women entrepreneurs - the first digital resource in the country providing a systematic and transparent view of women’s access to financial resources.The platform was developed by the Agency within the framework of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Programme in the Republic of Kazakhstan, implemented jointly with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). One of the Programme’s key priorities is the development of a system for collecting, analysing and using data to expand women entrepreneurs’ access to financial services and improve the quality of decision-making.The Agency collected and systematised credit data and developed a methodology for identifying women entrepreneurs. Developing this methodology was a key achievement of the initiative, as it enables, for the first time, a comprehensive and reliable assessment of women’s participation in entrepreneurial lending.The platform provides comprehensive monitoring of the financing of women entrepreneurs across both the banking and microfinance sectors, covering the credit portfolios of small, medium-sized and large business entities. Its analytical functionality presents key credit portfolio indicators, portfolio structure and quality, sectoral and regional financing patterns, as well as the demographic and organisational characteristics of borrowers.A unified filtering system enables users to generate analytical views by reporting date, business entity type, business size and region. This approach allows users to independently build the analytics they need – from nationwide indicators to detailed information for a specific region or economic sector.The platform is available on the official website at https://wefikazakhstan.com/, operates around the clock and operates in three languages.The launch of the platform contributes to greater transparency of information on the financing of women entrepreneurs, strengthens the analytical foundation for evidence-based decision-making, and supports the design of targeted measures to promote women's entrepreneurship.The Agency will continue to develop analytical tools and enhance the quality of data to ensure equal access to financial resources for entrepreneurs. External Communications Office, press@finreg.kz  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1268840?lang=ru