The JOLTAP project continues to support family business initiatives among residents of the capital. One such example is the story of a mother with many children, Zhanat Maishina, who was able to open her own coffee shop in the capital, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.The idea of creating her own coffee shop came to Zhanat Maishina during her maternity leave. A resident of the capital shared the idea of creating a family business with her husband, who supported her in this endeavor.To begin with, Zhanat decided to learn how to run a restaurant business. While looking for suitable courses, she came across an advertisement on social media for the JOLTAP project, which offered to learn the skills of a barista.The training lasted seven days. Within a week, Zhanat completed theory and practice as a barista."The classes were conducted by experienced specialists who helped me and the participants of the course to acquire the profession of a barista from scratch. In a week, we mastered all the necessary knowledge that should have been useful in the future," the entrepreneur emphasized.After completing the courses, Zhanat and her husband sold the family car and purchased an estate. As a result, they opened a cozy coffee shop with aromatic coffee, desserts and lunches in the Almaty region.In addition to the barista courses, Zhanat also decided to take part in the universal catering employee program. This allowed her to gain the necessary knowledge to effectively manage the coffee shop."The course allowed me to learn everything from waiter duties to restaurant management. This knowledge helped to build a work plan and create a unique atmosphere in my coffee shop. I am very grateful to the JOLTAP project for the opportunity to receive a high-quality and affordable education. I believe that such initiatives give people a chance to develop their skills and realize their dreams," says the entrepreneur.It should be noted that thanks to JOLTAP, dozens of residents of the capital have already found their vocation, opened their own business and became examples of successful project implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/908412

Astana will host the next Sogym FEST from December 28 to 31, which will be attended by farmers from Akmola, Abai and Pavlodar regions, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The event will take place in the parking lot of the Koktal shopping center at 12a Nurgis Tlendiev Avenue.Also, the city agricultural fair, which is beloved by the townspeople, will be held in the shopping and entertainment center these days. Products from local farmers and producers from various regions of Kazakhstan — Akmola, Abai, East Kazakhstan and Kyzylorda regions - will be presented here. Residents and visitors of the city will be able to buy vegetables and fruits, meat, flour and dairy products, pastries, natural juices, jams, jams and much more.The fair will be open on December 28-31 from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.The Song FEST will be held on December 28-31 from 07:00 to 17:00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/908449

A New Year's tree was held in the Presidential Center of Astana for young residents of the capital, the official website of the city akimat reports.The event was organized on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Akimat of Astana.Deputy Akim of Astana, Eset Bayken, congratulated the young residents of the city on the upcoming New Year, emphasizing the importance of creating favorable conditions for their development and success."Dear friends, our young talents! I wish you a Happy New Year. We strive to create conditions so that each of you can realize your talents, learn, develop and make new friends. For this purpose, new schools, palaces of creativity, sports grounds are being built in our city, as well as new parks and squares are being created. We want our future generation — and these are you, our dear children — to grow up to be healthy, educated and intelligent people. I wish you to reach great heights in the future," said Eset Bayken.300 children took part in the celebration, including orphans, children left without parental care, representatives of low-income and large families, children with disabilities, with special educational needs, as well as gifted children who have achieved success in studies, sports, creativity and social life."New Year is a time when every child should feel important and loved. This is a wonderful initiative that combines education based on deep human and national values. The event scenario not only helps children develop their talents, but also teaches them important principles of life, such as respect for elders and consideration for others. It is important that attention is paid not only to academic achievements, but also to the formation of a moral foundation, which is the key to future success and harmonious development of young people," said Kasymkhan Sengazyev, Head of the Astana Education Department.The festive program was rich and varied. The winners of the international contests "Slavyansky Bazar in Vitebsk" and the TV show "The Voice. Children", as well as famous Kazakh pop stars. Presenters and animators performed in costumes of characters from Kazakh and world fairy tales, and the New Year's atmosphere was highlighted by vivid graphic content that was broadcast on circular LED screens.Christmas trees for young residents of the capital are also held in regional akimats on New Year's Eve.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/908598

A systematic fight against spontaneous unauthorized landfills continues in the capital. Since the beginning of 2024, 415 unauthorized landfill sites have been identified from the districts of the capital. 200,000 tons of garbage were taken from them to landfills, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.Monitoring for unauthorized landfills is carried out daily in all areas of the city. All violators are brought to administrative responsibility.For example, in the districts of Almaty and Saraishyk, all identified 115 sites were eliminated and about 58.5 thousand tons of garbage were removed (about 8 thousand flights).In the Baikonur area, 67 sites were eliminated, from which 10 thousand tons of garbage were removed.55 points were eliminated in the Yesil district, over 35 thousand tons of garbage were sent to the landfill.43 points of spontaneous landfills have been worked out in the Saryarka district, from which about 37 thousand tons of garbage have been removed. The work continues.40 thousand tons of garbage were removed from the eliminated 135 points from the Nur area.Through iKomek, the facts of removal from construction sites and unloading of garbage in the wrong places are being established, and raid measures are being carried out jointly with law enforcement agencies.Since the beginning of the year, about 400 truck drivers have been brought to administrative responsibility for unauthorized unloading of garbage, and they have been fined over 8 million tenge.For violation of landscaping, over 20 thousand offenders were fined more than 58 million tenge. About 15,000 offenders were punished and fined 273 million tenge for polluting public areas under Article 434-2 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Work to eliminate illegal landfills continues. In particular, measures are being taken to prevent the emergence of new foci.The campaign "Taza Kazakhstan. Astana is a model of cleanliness and order."As part of the eco-campaign, the city is undergoing sanitary cleaning of the city, storm and sewer networks, streets, sidewalks, inner-city areas, public spaces and courtyards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/908604

The traditional New Year's electric train, decorated in a winter holiday theme, was launched on routes No. 6803/6804 "Astana-Atbasar" and No.7507/7508 "Astana-Kokshetau", the official website of the capital's akimat reports with reference to JSC Passenger Transportation.It is noted that this year's New Year's electric train has a bright design that conveys the atmosphere of the winter landscape: the cars are decorated with snow-white snowflakes and images of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden, creating a festive mood even before boarding. Inside the carriage, the walls are decorated with Christmas Tree toys, garlands and snowflakes.For small passengers, there is a special mailbox where you can leave a letter to Santa Claus with your most cherished wishes. A buffet with fresh pastries, snacks and drinks is also provided for the convenience of passengers."The train has been launched in two directions so that more passengers can ride on the New Year's electric train. It will run to Atbasar on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and to Kokshetau on Saturdays and Sundays, departing from Astana from Nurly Zhol and Astana—1 railway stations," the company said.Tickets can be purchased on the bilet.railways website.kz and at the ticket offices of train stations. For more information, please call "1433".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/908628

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In Almaty, lights were lit on 80 New Year trees at the same time, which marked the symbolic start of the festive season.The ceremonial lighting of the main New Year tree of the city, which is 25 meters high, took place on Abai Square in Almaty. This year, the Christmas tree of the metropolis is not a frame tree, but a trunk tree - for the first time it is made in the classical style. Six kilometers of garlands, bright balls and Christmas tree toys were used to decorate it.The weather created a special fabulous atmosphere of the ceremony, as if by order: the New Year's beauty shone under the spotlight, surrounded by a charming snowfall, and fluffy flakes gently covered the main Christmas tree of the metropolis.More than 8 thousand Almaty residents and guests of the metropolis gathered for a solemn event, where they witnessed a grandiose show with the participation of Kazakh pop stars."I came to congratulate and support the young artists. A very beautiful Christmas tree and well organized. The performances were great, and the weather was snowy, as it should be for such a holiday," said Sergey Dmitrievich, a resident of the metropolis.The concert program was opened by the BS band brass band, presenting a medley of New Year's tunes. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the appearance of Rosa Rymbaeva on the stage. The People's Artist of the country performed the songs "It's Snowing" and "Zhuldyzdy zhana zhyl", which filled the evening with warmth and positive emotions.Nazim Abildina, Madi Rymbaev, Dinaya and Balzhan Bidash also create a festive mood for residents and guests of the city today. It is worth noting that young people are looking forward to the performances of ALPHA, Dakelot, ASTRA, Malik YES and Adil."I really love the New Year. It's such a blessing to have such events. I am very grateful to our akimat for hosting such a celebration. The snowy evening added to the atmosphere, it turned out very fabulously," said a resident of Almaty.The bright final chord of the concert will be the performance of Turar. His song "Zhana Zhyl" will complete the first big concert of New Year's events in the city, leaving the audience with pleasant impressions and anticipation of the holiday.The truly fabulous atmosphere today is created by the elements of decoration in the form of Cinderella's carriage, Gingerbread Man, reindeer and other characters, as well as bright photo zones and sparkling light installations.It should be noted that in all districts of the city, the lighting of Christmas trees was accompanied by events with concerts and activities to give a holiday to residents and guests of the metropolis.Also today, the main New Year's fair began operating on Abai Square, which will delight residents and guests of the city until January 5, 2025. Souvenirs, handicrafts and festive decorations can be found here.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907339

A colorful concert at the Palace of the Republic marked the anniversary of the living legend of opera and cinema Bibigul Tulegenova. This year, the People's Artist and teacher turned 95 years old, of which she devoted 75 to the stage, becoming a symbol of the artistic spirit of Kazakhstan.The program of the gala evening began with a variety symphony orchestra conducted by Alexander Belyakov, who played an overture on the themes of Shamshi Kaldayakov's immortal works. The instrumental wave was picked up by the popular cellist Bagzhan October, who performed the Kazakh folk song "Yapurai".The concert was also attended by soloists of the Astana Opera State Opera and Ballet Theater and the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai, laureates of international competitions Damir Saduakhasov, Dana Talaspekova, Alikhan Zeynolla, Zhandarbek Yerkinbayev, Baluan Berkenov, Zarina Altynbayeva, Oleg Tatamirov, Rasul Zharmagambetov and Tahir Tazhi. They performed excerpts from operas by Mozart, Georges Bizet, Gioacchino Rossini, Alesandra Zatsepin and others. The festive atmosphere was created on the stage by the dance "Shashu" from the Saltanat ensemble.The famous romance "Bulbul" by Latif Hamidi, after which Bibigul Akhmetovna was applauded as the "Kazakh Nightingale" not only in her homeland, but also in many countries of the world, was performed this time by Honored Worker of the Republic Tolkyn Zabirova.In the finale, along with all the participants of the concert, the culprit of the celebration appeared on the stage. Bibigul Akhmetovna performed the "Table Song" from Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata, as well as everyone's favorite "Song about Spring".Earlier, on December 16, the birthday of the legendary opera singer, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev congratulated Bibigul Tulegenova on her 95th birthday on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907352

This year, large-scale work is underway in Almaty to create a convenient and environmentally friendly transport system for residents and visitors of the city. During the year, the city implemented a number of important projects aimed at improving transport infrastructure, greening passenger transport and increasing road capacity. In particular, 25 km of new roads were built, the Kuldzhinsky tract was expanded to 6 lanes, 250 km of roads on 255 streets were repaired on average, 770 gas buses and 115 electric buses were purchased. Expansion of the Kuldzhinsky tract from four to six lanes: This project has doubled the capacity of the section from 40,000 cars per day to 80,000. In addition, barrier fences were installed along the edges of the road, lighting and drainage poles were moved from the roadway. Modernization of highways: In 2024, work traffic was opened at the Saina–Monke bi interchange and the radial punching of Abai Ave. A cloverleaf interchange at the intersection of Saina and Monke Bee streets is being organized in order to reduce the traffic load on two major highways at the exit from BAKAD.In addition, work continues on punching Sain Street from Ryskulov Avenue in the direction of the 3.2 km long interchange under construction. The punching should reduce the traffic load from Momyshuly Street by a third. The akimat plans to build a road with three lanes in each direction, with sidewalks and bike paths.Next year, 35 km of new roads will be built, and an average repair of 300 km of roads is planned. Transport connectivity will be ensured by the introduction of the Seifullin–Zhansugurov interchange, the punching of 2 radial and 2 main streets.The construction of a transport interchange at the intersection of Seifullin Avenue and Zhansugurova Street will increase the capacity along Seifullin Avenue by 15-20%, along Zhansugurova Street – by 15%.These works will increase the share of high-quality roads from 92% in 2024 to 95% in 2025. Efficient public transport: Improving the state of atmospheric air remains one of the most important issues on the agenda of the Akimat. Today, 60% of polluting emissions come from road transport.The work carried out by the akimat is aimed at encouraging citizens to switch to public transport, ensuring its efficiency. As a result of these measures, in 2024, the number of trips by public transport reached a record high – an increase of 33%, to 1.6 million trips per day.In 2024, 770 gas buses and 115 electric buses were purchased for environmental protection. Due to this, the average service life of buses has been reduced from 6 years to 2.5 years. The purchase of 112 trolleybuses made it possible to upgrade the trolleybus fleet by 100%.In total, passenger traffic increased by 33% to 1.6 million transactions per day in 2024.Next year, 800 gas buses and 260 electric buses will be purchased, which will reduce the average service life to 2 years. Increasing suburban routes: Almaty, as the center of the Almaty agglomeration, is extremely interested in ensuring close transport connectivity. This year, 20 new suburban routes have been organized.In 2025, it is planned to introduce a new tariff menu for public transport and new Subsidy Rules with the transition to the "Bus/km" principle. The tariff revision will allow for the introduction of free transfers, various tariff plans, and limited and unlimited travel, which will be beneficial to the public. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907399

In Almaty, the pipeline running through the courtyard area in the contour of Saina - Tole bi - Utegen batyr – Rayymbek streets has been replaced. The length of the site, which was reconstructed this year, is 901 meters.The replaced pipeline was put into operation in 1983 and provides heat and hot water to 17 apartment buildings, 2 private residential buildings, 1 kindergarten and 4 other facilities.In general, 20 km of heating networks have been reconstructed in the city this year on behalf of Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dosayev. Reconstruction is carried out annually during the inter-heating period, this year it was in 6 districts of Almaty.We remind you that all information regarding movement restrictions is posted on the Almaty website.kz, in the Telegram channel @AlmatyJoly, in the social networks of district akimats and departments, as well as in the 2GIS and Yandex Maps services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907923

By the New Year holidays, Almaty Arbat has turned into a vibrant art object inspired by the famous Carnaby Street in London. The pedestrian street, beloved by the townspeople, was filled with thousands of lights, garlands and light installations, creating an atmosphere of comfort and magic.Special attention is drawn to the glowing inscriptions with wishes: "Zhana zhylynyzben" (Happy New Year), "Bakytty bol" (Be happy), "Zhuldyzyn zhansyn" (Let your star shine). These messages seem to be addressed to everyone who comes here, charging with kindness and positivity. Residents and visitors of the city have already appreciated the original approach to decoration."The kids and I are just thrilled! We managed to take dozens of beautiful photos. I myself, as a child, enjoy these decorations. To be honest, the city looks like it's getting ready to embrace each of us. It's incredibly beautiful and bright here," said Almaty resident Alua Zhomart.Shining figures of snowmen, bright stars and glowing deer are also installed along Zhibek Zholy Street, causing joy and smiles among both children and adults. The festive decoration is complemented by decorative bears and other elements that make walking along the Arbat especially cozy. One of the central installations was a huge glowing ball with the numbers "2025".The central Arbat Christmas tree is decorated with colorful balls, twinkling garlands and stars. Giant gift boxes are located at its foot, adding a fabulous atmosphere to the space.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907925

As part of the nationwide program "Taza Kazakhstan", the first season of the environmental campaign for the collection of plastic caps, which lasted about 2 months, has been successfully completed in Almaty.The initiative, aimed at drawing attention to environmental issues, brought together students from about 200 schools and kindergartens.– We are glad that a large number of schoolchildren and parents were involved in the action. It is a symbol of the fact that children develop a careful attitude towards the environment. There were interesting stories - parents called me who told me that their children were taking away the lids from their drinks at home," says Evgeny Mukhamedzhanov, founder of the ECO Network startup, with a smile. - It is also encouraging that parents are interested in ecology thanks to their children. We are glad that the akimat launched such a project and it turned out to be very successful.As a result of joint efforts, the participants collected more than 1.26 million plastic caps.Three districts of the city became the leaders of the action:Zhetysu district – 570 kg (22.7% of the total volume);Almaly district – 484 kg (19.3%);Auezovsky district – 328 kg (13.0%).Of all the participants in the city, the top 3 winners were determined.:1st place - school No. 6;2nd place - school No. 144;3rd place - kindergarten No. 132.The winners of gymnasium No. 6 of the Auezovsky district collected 120 kilograms of caps within 2 months, thereby overtaking all 200 participants.– We have been participating in the campaign for several years, we learned about this from the education department. Our children took a very active part in this action - even between classes they competed with each other. We saw how they were very interested in collecting lids wherever they could," says Rosa Dosanova, Deputy Director for Educational Work at Gymnasium No. 6. - Parents also participated in the action. Through such activities, children gain knowledge about what kind of garbage there is, how it can be recycled, and also why we sort it. This promotion is very good! Thank you very much to all the organizers! Our school will continue to participate in such actions," she said.Bike shredders will be given to all three winners as a gift, thanks to which they will be able to grind caps at home and transfer raw materials to the eco-hub for processing and creating various things.In addition, lectures on ecology will be organized for the winners in the ecohub, and they will also be able to make Christmas tree toys from recycled plastic with their own hands.The event also included an eco-fair with unique products and workshops on waste recycling, as well as training sessions on environmental practices.The organizers emphasize that in 2025, the campaign to collect plastic caps will become a permanent part of the overall campaign to create an ecological culture in Almaty. Such initiatives not only beautify the city and remind of the importance of waste recycling, but also instill responsibility for the preservation of the environment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907926

As the New Year approaches, Panfilov Street in Almaty has turned into a real winter bazaar filled with the scent of pine needles and a festive atmosphere. The Christmas Tree Fair has become a popular place among the townspeople, where everyone can choose the perfect Christmas tree for their home.At the fair, the buyer is presented with a wide range of products: from fluffy tall fir trees to miniature trees in pots.– I buy a Christmas tree at the bazaar every year, but this year I decided to buy it here because the prices are the same. We walk with the children, choose the fluffiest tree, taste gingerbread and take pictures at the glowing installations. Such an atmosphere that even fatigue goes away, but the cold does not bother. It already feels like the New Year is very close," Yerlan Kasimov shares his impressions.Here you can buy both classic coniferous trees and designer Christmas trees decorated with snow spraying. Visiting the fair, the townspeople celebrate the richness of the assortment.– My friends and I came just to watch, but we couldn't resist and bought a Christmas tree, decorations and garlands. Now we're going to get together, dress her up and drink cocoa. It's so beautiful and cozy here that I don't want to leave. I am sure that this fair has become one of the best places in the city," said student Alina Abildaeva.The fair is mesmerizing with decorations: garlands, sparkling lights, improvised photo zones – all this creates a magical mood. Snow-covered sleighs, glowing snowmen and reindeer figures are especially pleasing to children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908187

On the eve of the New Year, the Almaty metro has been transformed: stations and carriages are decorated with festive lighting and decorations. The townspeople note that it gives a New Year's mood.Christmas trees decorated with themed toys are installed at each station. Some carriages have holiday corners where passengers can take photos as a keepsake."We want every subway ride to become a little more festive for our passengers. Decorations at stations and in carriages are designed to give people the feeling of a fairy tale and set them up for a festive mood," the metro's press service noted.Residents and guests of the city have already appreciated the festive decoration. Many passengers share photos on social media and express their gratitude for the atmosphere created.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908189

Housing renovation program: The Akimat of the city has developed a new Housing Renovation Program until 2030, which was approved by the Maslikhat on November 29, 2024. Today, there are 1,366 dilapidated houses in the city. The renovation program provides for the modernization of 676 of them, that is, half of the dilapidated houses by 2030.The main principles of the new Renovation Program are the block building. At the same time, the owners of dilapidated housing will be given the opportunity to exchange on a room-for-room basis or receive monetary compensation at market value.Special attention is paid to the demolition of reed-frame houses and buildings located on tectonic faults to increase seismic safety.Relocation and demolition of buildings will be carried out only with the consent of all owners.For citizens with special needs, relocation to the ground floors or houses equipped with elevators and ramps providing barrier-free access is provided.The renovation program will allow updating the housing stock, taking into account increased seismic safety.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908306

The children's Christmas tree "Kosh Keldin, Zhana zhyl!" was held in Aktobe. 180 young Aktobe residents were invited to the traditional Presidential New Year tree.These are children from large and low-income families, orphans and those left without parental care, children with special educational needs, as well as children who have achieved success in studies and sports.The holiday began with a bright theatrical performance, where children met with their favorite characters from fairy tales and cartoons, Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden. The magical atmosphere and New Year decorations gave the participants unforgettable emotions.Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov congratulated the children on the upcoming New Year."Dear children! I want you to always believe in yourself and pursue your dreams. Each of you has a talent, and our task is to help you discover it. May the New Year bring you joy, health and inspiration for new achievements.Study well, please your parents and teachers. Become smart, educated, kind, and talented people. Respect your elders, love your homeland and be the pride of our people. Remember that education and hard work will help you achieve any heights.May this New Year be the beginning of great victories for each of you!" the mayor wished the children.The organizers of the event have prepared an entertainment program with contests, songs and dances. The children actively participated in the games and were happy to share their impressions of the holiday. In memory of such a holiday, each child was given gifts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/908413

IL-TOV Company is implementing a project to expand the plant's capacity for the production of semi-finished chicken breast fillets. The plant will be the first such enterprise in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.Currently, its production capacity is 3,346 tons per year. In 2026-2027, IL-TOV plans to add two new lines, which will increase the total capacity to 10,000 - 12,000 tons. The investment amount will amount to about 4 billion tenge.The company uses modern and high-tech equipment, European technologies and standards to ensure product quality.The cooking technology includes intensive industrial cooking of 90% of ready-to-eat products, followed by rapid cooling, which increases the shelf life to 90 days without compromising quality. At the same time, no preservatives are used, and compliance with European standards guarantees high quality at all stages — from production to packaging.The company's global goal is to build industrial food processing plants that provide high—quality nutrition to the population. The plant will include vegetable storages, refrigerating and freezing chambers, meat processing plants, fish processing plants, vegetable depots, kitchens, workshops for the production of salads and flour products, as well as freight forwarding complexes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/908159

The year 2024 was a special one for the republican state enterprise GIPROZEM. The company, which has become a key player in the management of land resources in Kazakhstan, was established a year ago.During this period, a soil survey was conducted on an area of 6 million hectares with the creation of electronic soil maps, a geobotanical survey on an area of 7 million hectares with the creation of electronic geobotanical maps, land monitoring on an area of 8 million hectares, and soil bonus was determined on an area of 4 million hectares.These data became the basis for the preparation of recommendations on the rational use of land. Agricultural producers are offered measures to increase soil fertility, prevent erosion, choose optimal crops, as well as recommendations on the application of fertilizers.In 2025, RSE GIPROZEM plans to increase the scale of its work. In particular, a soil survey will be conducted on 6.65 million hectares, and a geobotanical survey on 7.5 million hectares. The soil bonus will be determined on 5 million hectares, monitoring will cover 10 million hectares of land. Electronic maps of land degradation will be created on 53.5 million hectares of land.This year, RSE GIPROZEM has actively participated in a number of international projects. In particular, work continues on the preparation of a Regional Land Survey for Central Asia within the framework of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.Within the framework of COP29, a side event on the topic of carbon farming was organized in Baku, and the company's activities were presented.An important event was the participation in COP16 in Riyadh, where RSE GIPROZEM presented Kazakhstan's achievements in sustainable land management in the context of climate change.As part of the Save Soil movement, a memorandum has been signed with Conscious Planet on joint activities to preserve soil health.An agreement has been signed with the Independent UFU Environmental Institute (Germany).A number of projects are underway in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Kazakhstan. Work will continue in all major areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/908365

The first 20 tons of frozen pork meat were exported to Yerevan. The exporter was the North Kazakhstan company EMC Agro.For the company, this is the first experience of cooperation with foreign entrepreneurs, since until today, the LLP's products were sold only in Kazakhstan."We also held talks on pork exports to Georgia. The first 20 tons of meat will also be shipped to this country in a few days.This can be called a great event for Kazakhstan, as this market is just opening up to us. Armenia and Georgia have expressed their willingness to purchase up to 400 tons of meat from us every month.By the way, our company sells 700-800 tons of pork domestically every month. That is, if we cooperate with these two areas in the long term, 50% of the products will go abroad," the company notes.In general, EMC Agro is considering cooperation with China, the largest pork consumer in the world. This summer, representatives of the Chinese Meat Association visited the EMC Agro industrial complex. After examining the production, the association expressed interest in importing 20 thousand tons of pork per year.In this regard, the company is working to get into the register of suppliers of agricultural products of the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China.EMC agro is the leader of meat processing enterprises in Kazakhstan. The company is focused on the production and supply of high-quality, environmentally friendly products for the end user and full coverage of demand in the meat market of the country. The production capacity of the meat processing plant allows producing 20,000 tons of meat per year and 30 tons per day of finished products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/908403

The fifteenth meeting of the Council of the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction was held in Almaty. The event was attended by the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Genghis Arinov and Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic Urmatbek Shamyrkanov. Serik Aubakirov, Director of the Center, reported on the achievements during the reporting period, and also announced plans for 2025, including the implementation of joint international projects aimed at reducing disaster risks and improving emergency preparedness. During the meeting, a report on the Center's activities for 2024 was presented, the results of budget execution for the current year were discussed and the budget for 2025 was approved. Special attention was paid to personnel issues. Chingis Arinov emphasized the high level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in the field of civil protection, prevention and liquidation of emergency situations."Our countries work effectively in this area, regularly holding joint events to improve the professional skills of employees, ranging from senior staff to ordinary firefighters and rescuers. The center, created by us jointly, is a unique international platform that helps strengthen the capacity of emergency departments and improve the skills of rescuers," said the Minister of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan. The Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations also emphasized the importance of the Center's interaction with the territorial divisions of the department for more effective work. Following the meeting, the Council members decided to step up the Center's efforts to make more effective use of its potential in the implementation of international programs and projects. At the end of the meeting, the relevant decision of the Center's Council was signed. The meeting became an important stage in strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of civil protection and improving public safety. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/908399