Additional financing in the amount of 8.3 billion tenge will be allocated to Almaty as part of ensuring social stability. Of this amount, 4 billion tenge is intended for the development of the education sector. This was announced at the next session of the Maslikhat by Kanat Sukhambekov, head of the Almaty Finance Department.Part of the funds will be used to complete seismic reinforcement and reconstruction of educational facilities. In particular, the work on seismic reinforcement of the kindergarten on Xi Xinghai Street and the reconstruction of the kindergarten in the MKR. Orbita-3 of the Bostandyk district is ahead of schedule. An additional 1 billion tenge will be allocated to complete the construction of these facilities by July 2025.It is also planned to allocate funds for competitive procedures for the construction and reconstruction of 9 educational facilities: 3 kindergartens in Alatau and Nauryzbai districts; 5 schools in Alatau, Bostandyk, Medeu and Turksib districts; 1 center for development and creativity in the MKR. Sayaly of the Alatau district.It is also planned to equip 26 schools with subject stands and desks.Thus, additional funds will be used to improve learning conditions and improve the quality of education in the city.An additional 460 million tenge has also been allocated for the healthcare sector. The bulk of the amount is planned to be used to finance 120 study grants and scholarships for residency students, as well as to pay for tuition and scholarships for 1,206 new admission students at 7 medical colleges.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893572

The clarification of the budget of the city of Almaty is carried out due to the internal redistribution of funds between the administrators of budget programs. This was announced at the regular session of the Maslikhat by the head of the Almaty Finance Department Kanat Sukhambekov.According to him, the revenue and expenditure part of the budget will be reduced by 82.9 billion tenge, including due to savings based on the results of public procurement – 18.1 billion tenge, as well as the transfer of funds for the next year in the amount of 57.9 billion tenge."The main reasons for the transfer of funds to 2025 are improper fulfillment of contractual obligations by contractors, prolonged holding of competitive procedures," Kanat Sukhambekov noted, adding that additionally, due to the outpacing of the pace of work on new initiatives, 21.3 billion tenge is allocated, which will be redirected to additional financing of socially significant projects and events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893573

Today, the deputies of the Maslikhat of Almaty unanimously supported the decision to extend the payment of compensation for the increase in utility tariffs to socially vulnerable categories of the population in the amount of 0.8 MCI until April 1, 2025.In Almaty, on behalf of the mayor of the city, within the framework of the Tariff in Exchange for Investments program, a monthly social payment in the amount of 0.8 MCI was provided during the year from July 2023. This type of social assistance was received by more than 140 thousand citizens from among the 9 categories of SSN."We understand that there is a great need to increase the tariff against the background of high deterioration of the municipal infrastructure, but at the same time, support for socially vulnerable categories of the population is always a priority for the Almaty Akimat," said Baurzhan Zhaubasov, head of the Department of Employment and Social Programs.Recall that in order to receive social benefits to 9 categories of SSN (veterans of the Great Patriotic War, veterans of military operations on the territory of other states, equated with benefits to veterans of the Great Patriotic War, persons with disabilities of the first and second groups, families with or raising children with disabilities, mothers with many children, awarded with pendants "Altyn alka", "Kumis alka", large families, families of persons who died (died) in the performance of state or public duties, military service, in the preparation or implementation of a flight into outer space, in saving human life, in law enforcement, old-age pensioners, orphans and children left without parental care) must have permanent registration and residence in Almaty, apply to the departments of employment and social programs of the district akimats of the city and provide an identity card for identification.Those who have already applied for this type of assistance do not need to submit an application, social assistance is automatically extended to them.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893576

In Almaty, over the three years of operation of Sergek hardware and software complexes (APC), the number of accidents and the death rate on the roads have significantly decreased. This was announced during an extraordinary session of the Almaty Maslikhat by the head of the digitalization department Olzhas Zhanabek.According to him, there are 1,641 Sergek agro-industrial complex operating in the megalopolis today - these are 9152 video cameras. The results can be traced in dynamics – for example, from 2021 to July 2024, the death rate on the roads significantly decreased by 40%, the number of accidents decreased by 17%, and the number of people injured as a result of accidents on the roads - by 30%.In addition, since the launch of the project to the present, the city budget has received 44.08 billion tenge.It should be noted that in just 9 months of this year, more than 3 million violations were recorded in Almaty, over 18.6 billion tenge were recovered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893577

A new "Plan for the development of the electric networks of Almaty until 2030" has been developed in Almaty. This was announced during the regular session of the Maslikhat of Almaty by the acting head of the Department of Energy and Water Supply Nurbakyt Serikbai. The document is aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply, improving energy quality and developing urban energy infrastructure.The electric Grid Development Plan defines a program for the modernization and construction of energy infrastructure facilities, designed for the period up to 2030, with a development perspective up to 2040. As part of the work on the document, a forecast was made for the development of the city's energy system, which will help effectively plan the necessary resources for the next decade.An analysis of the energy industry in Almaty has shown a number of urgent problems and features that need to be addressed in the short term. Thus, by 2030, the power consumption in the megalopolis is expected to grow by 468 MW (up to 48%) and amount to 1,450 MW.Taking into account these data, the Plan takes into account key tasks – the construction of new substations, reconstruction and modernization of electric networks, conversion of overhead lines to cable, installation of new distribution points and replacement of power lines, as well as the removal of restrictions for connecting new consumers.The implementation of these measures will significantly increase the reliability of power supply, improve the quality of electricity for consumers and create opportunities for connecting new facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893580

Financing of the Almaty Zhastary housing program will be continued in Almaty on the initiative of Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev. This was announced during an extraordinary session of the Almaty Maslikhat by the head of the Finance Department Kanat Sukhambekov.As part of the clarification of the budget of the city of Almaty, the volume of social assistance for citizens from the category of socially vulnerable segments of the population has been increased: 585 million tenge is allocated to district akimats to provide social support to citizens at home, as well as support for persons with special needs.Kanat Sukhambekov noted that an additional 1.4 billion tenge will be allocated from the budget to finance the Almaty Zhastary housing program.This will allow, according to him, to provide an additional 80 mortgage loans for young citizens who work in social, law enforcement, municipal and other fields.It is also planned to allocate an additional 2.5 billion tenge from the local budget to improve the living conditions of 2,510 employees of the internal affairs bodies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893585

The Maslikhat of Almaty city has adopted the "Almaty City Housing Renovation Program until 2030", which aims to improve the living conditions of citizens, update the urban environment and prevent an increase in emergency housing stock.JSC "Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation of Almaty" (SEC) has been appointed as the administrator of the program, and the authorized organization is LLP "Enterprise of Capital Construction of the Akimat of Almaty" (PKS).The program covers dilapidated apartment buildings up to two floors built between 1930 and 1980, as well as individual residential buildings, industrial, commercial and other facilities requiring renovation of the territory and infrastructure. Its implementation will be carried out in accordance with the General Plan of Almaty until 2040, which provides for the development of residential areas taking into account the density of development, accessibility of social, engineering and transport infrastructure, as well as modern safety and aesthetic requirements.One of the key features of the new program was the introduction of mechanisms to protect the rights of homeowners and improve interaction with residents and the public.The list of objects of the renovation program is divided into three categories:Investment-unattractive (category 1):Objects located on red lines or intended for the construction of engineering infrastructure, social or other facilities.The purchase and demolition of such buildings will be carried out by the akimat of the city in accordance with the norms of land legislation.Investment-unattractive (category 2):Facilities intended for the construction of priority residential, social and commercial buildings for the city.The relocation of residents and the release of plots will provide a housing and communal services, it is assumed that the land will be sold to investors at market value.Investment-attractive (category 3):Facilities located within neighborhoods, polycenters, or industrial areas that require comprehensive renovation.The relocation of residents and the demolition of such facilities will be financed by investors.There are three compensation options for owners of dilapidated housing:A barter agreement: the exchange of old housing for a new one on the principle of "room for room", regardless of the number of residents.Transfer of ownership agreement: equivalent housing is provided after the completion of a new house. Prior to that, residents are provided with temporary housing.Purchase and sale agreement: purchase of housing at a market value determined by an independent appraisal company.Relocation and demolition of buildings will be carried out only with the consent of all owners. For citizens with special needs, conditions are provided for relocation to the ground floors or to houses equipped with elevators, ramps and barrier-free access. Primary attention is paid to the demolition of frame-reed houses and buildings located on tectonic faults, which will ensure the safety of residents of the metropolis.By 2030, it is planned to renovate at least 676 dilapidated houses, which will allow about 7,500 owners to move into modern well-maintained apartments.Within the framework of the program, a Renovation Office (project team) has been created, which coordinates the interaction of all participants in the renovation – from experts and public organizations to authorized government departments.The renovation program is one of the key elements of the strategic development plan for the city of Almaty, aimed at turning it into a comfortable, sustainable and innovative metropolis. The successful implementation of this Program will ensure the formation of a high-quality urban environment, improve the standard of living of citizens and create a favorable climate for attracting investors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893588

A round table dedicated to the development of horse breeding in Kazakhstan was held in Aktobe. The event was organized as part of the execution of the instruction of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the establishment of the Institute of Horse Breeding.The event was attended by Akim of Aktobe region Askhat Shakharov, Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin, deputies of the Mazhilis, leading scientists and specialists of the country."In accordance with the instruction of the President of Kazakhstan to improve the quality and number of horses, the Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Horse Breeding and Feed Production was established on the basis of an Experimental station in the Aktobe region. The financing and development of this institute is fully supported by the local executive body. Today we need to develop new solutions for the development of breeding horse breeding," said Akim of Aktobe region Askhat Shakharov.Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin stressed that horse breeding is one of the traditional and, in fact, national livestock industries for Kazakhstan. Natural conditions, extensive natural pastures, ancestral experience and modern scientific developments create favorable conditions for the further development of horse breeding. Today, the total number of horses in Kazakhstan is 4.1 million, and the potential for the development of this area is significant. At the same time, the number of breeding horses is 46 thousand heads, or just over one percent of the total livestock."As the Head of State noted, it is necessary to pay special attention to the breeding and breeding of purebred horses, thereby increasing the share of breeding stock. In general, 4.9 billion tenge has been allocated for subsidizing the industry over the past five years. This year, a special law was adopted on the conservation and reproduction of domestic horse breeds of riding and horse-drawn directions. The Government has already started implementing the law. Thus, new directions for the revival and restoration of the population of the Kostanay horse breed have been introduced into the current Rules of state Support. Their implementation will increase the number of this breed by 3-4 times," said Amangali Berdalin.A significant increase in the breeding stock of horses is one of the key tasks facing the horse breeding industry in Kazakhstan, and it cannot do without high-quality and extensive scientific support. An important step in this direction was the recognition of the Adai horse as an independent breed. Recall that as a result of the implementation of the relevant instruction of the Head of State, in December 2023, the Adai horse was officially recognized and entered into the register of breeding achievements of the country.During the event, it was also noted that two research programs aimed at improving Adai and Kostanay horses, as well as the development of productive horse breeding in such areas as jabe, Kushum and Mugalzhar, were launched within the framework of program-targeted financing for 2024-2026. About 1.5 billion tenge has been allocated from the state budget for these purposes.The main task of the new Institute of horse breeding and feed production is to conduct research to improve the breeding qualities of horses and actively promote domestic breeds on international markets. The Institute sets an ambitious goal - to increase the number of breeding horses by 6-7% over the next five years. In addition, in-depth training in horse breeding is planned at agricultural universities of the country.The issue of staff shortage has become one of the most discussed among the participants of the round table. A number of proposals were also voiced, including the creation of a permanent commission to conduct research in the regions, strengthening the work on training highly qualified personnel in universities, and establishing a continuity between generations of scientists involved in horse breeding.The participants of the round table expressed confidence that a systematic approach and the creation of a research institute will become a reliable foundation for the sustainable development of horse breeding in Kazakhstan. State support, as well as active cooperation with international partners, will not only achieve the set goals, but also bring domestic horse breeding to a new level, making it competitive on the world market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/893400

Semey International Airport expands opportunities for comfortable and safe passenger service. Thus, the airport's fleet has been replenished with a modern bus designed to carry 110 people."The bus also takes into account the needs of people with disabilities. Thus, we create conditions for their unhindered movement," said Gazizbek Samatov, Director of the airport.The new transport was purchased with the support of the akimat of the region and is designed for the prompt delivery of passengers from the terminal to the plane and back."The airport is a kind of gateway for guests arriving from afar. Our airport must meet all the requirements, especially to meet the needs of passengers. We are obliged to fulfill our obligations in order to create comfortable conditions for our fellow countrymen and passengers," the head of the region noted.By the end of December this year, it is planned to put into operation an ambulance elevator, which will provide convenient and safe ascent and descent of passengers with disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/892649

Under the chairmanship of Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhayev, a meeting was held on the implementation of the local budget plan, interaction with authorized bodies and solving tax administration tasks.The report was made by the head of the Department of State Revenue in the region Ruslan Daniyarov. He noted that for 11 months of 2024, the revenue plan for the local budget, set at 102.1 billion tenge, was exceeded by 6.5 billion tenge. The expected revenues will amount to KZT 108.6 billion, which corresponds to 106% of the execution. This is 22 billion tenge more than in the same period last year, showing an increase of 125%.The annual plan, approved at the level of 114.3 billion tenge, was increased to 127.4% during the year. Universal declaration is being actively introduced in the region, which contributes to increasing income transparency and combating the shadow economy. Special attention is paid to working with self-employed citizens, among whom such activities as housing rental, passenger transportation, event management and blogging are the most popular. However, a significant part of these citizens still remain outside the tax field, which limits the possibilities of replenishing the budget.There are 223 recreation centers and various business facilities on the coast of Lake Alakol. In 2023, revenues from these entities amounted to 160.5 million tenge, of which 89.3 million tenge accounted for recreation centers. In 2024, this amount is expected to increase to 210 million tenge. To improve the administration, in the summer of this year, a tour of the facilities was conducted, the rules for the use of KKM and POS terminals were explained, and inspections were organized. Within the framework of the Salyq Cashback project, which started in August, the number of stamped checks increased by 257%, which provided additional revenues in the amount of 1 billion tenge.Following the meeting, Nurlan Urankhayev instructed to develop a detailed Roadmap to improve the efficiency of tax administration in the region. Special attention will be paid to the control of business activities on the shore of Lake Alakol. It is also planned to create a working group, which will include representatives of executive bodies, tax structures and other interested parties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/892652

Deputy Akim of the region Abai Zhasulan Sarsebayev paid a working visit to Ayagoz district. During the trip, he got acquainted with the activities of key social facilities in the Ayagoz district.One of them was the KSU "Territorial Social Service Center of the Akimat of Ayagoz district", which provides assistance to various categories of the population. The center was founded in 1995 and is located in a building built in 1970, equipped with modern classrooms and equipment for the provision of eight types of social services. On the basis of the center, 50 recipients of services are served in a semi-stationary environment, and another 243 people receive support at home."It is important for us that all those who need help receive not only basic support, but also the opportunity for socialization and personal growth. That is why such institutions are key links in the social protection system of the region," Zhasulan Sarsebayev said.The deputy akim instructed to strengthen the material and technical base of the center, analyze current needs and prepare proposals for the development of specialized services for people with disabilities.Attention was also paid to the activities of the public association "Ayagoz Association of the Disabled", which since 2014 has been providing special social services to disabled people of groups 1 and 2 with neuropsychiatric diseases. Today, the building of the association needs major repairs. Zhasulan Sarsebayev gave instructions to speed up the process of approving the renovation of the building, work out the possibilities of additional financing and consider options for expanding jobs in labor workshops.The deputy akim also visited the district Children's and Youth sports school. The school has seven sports facilities on its balance sheet, including a modern gym and a rehabilitation center. It was instructed to intensify work on attracting children and youth to sports, as well as to develop proposals to expand the capacity of sports facilities. So, the issue of the construction of a FOK and a swimming pool was raised.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/892654

The results of the second stage of the project "1000 leaders of changes in education", aimed at selecting and training leaders of the new format, have been summarized. This year, 11 teachers from the Abai region received certificates. Now they can be appointed to positions without competition.The selection took place in five stages: testing of professional and managerial competencies, training, internship at leading schools in the country, final assessment and interview with the republican commission. All stages of selection and advanced training of candidates were organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.According to the results of all five stages, 376 candidates from all over the country joined the Republican Personnel Reserve. They were awarded certificates allowing appointment to positions without competition. It is expected that the new generation of managers will contribute to the solution of personnel issues, as well as lead new schools, including those under construction within the framework of the national project "Comfortable School".Last year, 15 teachers of the Abai region were included in the list of reservists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/892670

As part of a working trip to the Zharminsky district, Akim of the region Nurlan Urankhaev visited the Zharminsky Technological College and got acquainted with the current activities of the educational institution and the repair work carried out. In 2023, large-scale repairs were carried out at the college aimed at updating and improving the infrastructure of the educational institution.Among the completed works are the current repair of the heating main from the boiler room to the college building, repair of engineering networks of heat and water supply, as well as installation of new heating boilers. In addition, work was carried out on the repair of men's and women's dormitories, a workshop and a social housing. An important step was the purchase of new simulators for the educational process — an excavator simulator and a BelAZ simulator under a charity agreement with BGP LLP.In May 2024, on the basis of an agreement with BGP LLP, the college received a 2-simulator for the specialty "Open mining of mineral deposits". This equipment will provide students with practical training.The college building includes 28 classrooms, a dining room with 150 seats, a sports hall, a conference room, two dormitories with 60 seats, as well as a library."The Zharma College of Technology plays a key role in training qualified specialists for the region. We will continue to work on improving the learning environment and modernizing the infrastructure of the educational institution. It is important that our students receive an education that meets modern requirements and are ready for the challenges of the labor market," the governor of the region stressed.In 2024, ongoing repairs are continuing and workshops, garages, as well as the college grounds are being updated. In the coming years, it is planned to continue repairs, including improving conditions for low-mobility groups of the population and further updating educational and dormitory facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893103

Akim of the region Nurlan Urankhaev held a reporting meeting with the population of the Zharma district. At the meeting, he summed up the results of the work over 10 months, spoke about key projects in the economy and social sphere, and also listened to citizens' appeals."The main purpose of such meetings is to promptly resolve topical issues and maintain feedback, which is extremely important for us. At the last meeting with the residents of the district, more than 30 questions were asked. Some of them were answered directly during the event, and instructions were given to the relevant departments for the rest. The execution of these orders is under my personal control," the governor of the region said.Repair work continues in the region on key highways: Zharyk–Zhangyztobe and Auezov–Shar. The necessary funds have been allocated from the regional budget, and the issue of opening a bus route in the direction of Zhangyztobe–Kalbatau–Semey is also being resolved. It is planned to put into operation a sports module in the village of Auezov by the end of the year. Also, as part of the "Auyl – el besigi" program, a major renovation of the district House of Culture was carried out."Special attention is paid to the development of the city of Shar. A Roadmap for the development of the city until 2028 has been approved for an integrated approach. This year, 3.4 billion tenge has been allocated from the regional budget for the implementation of priority tasks. The main funds are aimed at performing average repairs of the road surface in the city, the purchase of 18 rental apartments for socially vulnerable segments of the population, improving urban infrastructure, subsidizing passenger rail transportation along the Semey–Shar route, strengthening the material and technical base and repairing five social infrastructure facilities. Shar is an important city for the region, and we are doing everything possible to ensure that its development proceeds dynamically and consistently," the governor of the region noted.395.7 million tenge was allocated to strengthen the material and technical base of the Zharminsky district hospital. A CT scanner worth 350 million tenge was purchased at the institution. Next year, the construction of a swimming pool will begin in the city of Shar, and a new stadium will appear in the village of Kalbatau.After the reporting meeting, a personal reception of citizens was held. Residents were given comprehensive answers to the questions raised.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893153

UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the section "Indicators - Investment activities".The total volume of pension assets as of November 1, 2024, managed by the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT21,564.51 billion. As of this date, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to KZT21,309.33 billion. The volume of pension assets formed by mandatory employer pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are in the trust management of the NBRK, is KZT194.23 billion.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to more than KZT60.95 billion. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by NBRK The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, VPC, as of November 1, 2024, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 41.96%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.10%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.46%, government securities of foreign states - 2.52%, deposits of the NBRK - 1.87%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.80%, IFOs - 1.65%.The investment portfolio by currencies in which the financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, VPC are denominated, as of November 1, 2024, looks like this: investments in national currency - 60.33%, in US dollars - 39.66%, in other currencies - 0.01% of the pension asset portfolio. From the analysis of the structure of the income received, it follows that income in the form of remuneration on securities, including on placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT 1,299.53 bln, from the market revaluation of securities - KZT 70.69 bln, from the revaluation of foreign currency - KZT 286.65 bln, from assets under external management - KZT 734.41 bln. Other income amounted to KZT 3.51 bln. As a result of investment activities, as well as due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates and changes in the market value of financial instruments, the amount of accrued investment income from the beginning of 2024 as of November 1 amounted to KZT 2.39 trillion. The return on UAPF pension assets distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries) from the beginning of 2024 as of November 1, 2024 amounted to 12.67%. The investment directions of ECPC as of November 1, 2024 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 78.98%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.58%, cash in investment accounts - 0.44%,The investment portfolio due to ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency.The accrued investment income for ECPC from the beginning of 2024 as of November 1 amounted to KZT 12.80 bln. ECPC yield - 11.00%. Recall that in the medium and long term, a positive real (exceeding accumulated inflation) return on pension savings is ensured.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK, indicating issuers, and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of UAPF. Information on the structure of the portfolio for pension assets formed through ECPC is also posted on the website enpf.kz.Investment Portfolio Managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is over KZT 60.95 bln.As of 01.11.2024, pension assets under trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to approximately KZT 9.98 bln.The company's main investments: Government Securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 30.74%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 22.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.79%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 8.51%, government securities of foreign states - 5.35%, Repo - 3.85% of the portfolio. It should be noted that 68.93% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 29.63% - in US dollars, 1.44% - in other currencies. As a result of investment activities, the accrued investment income for 10 months of 2024 amounted to 1.09 KZT bln. The return on pension assets is 12.72%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.11.2024, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to approximately KZT 4.48 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 20.35%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 16.52%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 13.45%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.99%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.25%, "reverse repo" (no more than 90 calendar days) - 8.52%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 7.38%.Investments in national currency amounted to 73.51% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 26.49%.As a result of investment activities, the amount of accrued investment income as of November 1, 2024 since the beginning of 2024 amounted toKZT 479.06 mln. Return on pension assets - 11.62%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.11.2024, UAPF pension assets under trust management of BCC Invest JSC amounted to 5.22 KZT bln.Main investment areas: bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 27.10%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.14%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.07%, repo - 11.20%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.92%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 7.90%, units (ETF on indices) - 5.25%.Investments in national currency amounted to 83.04% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 16.96%.As a result of investment activities, the accrued investment income for 10 months of 2024 amounted to KZT 547.76 mln. The return on pension assets is 11.68%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.11.2024, UAPF pension assets under trust management of Centras Securities JSC amounted to more than KZT 1.70 bln.21.31% were invested in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 19.57% in repo, 12.66% in corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 11.72% in bonds of quasi-public organizations, 10.24% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 10.18% in bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 5.69% in US government bonds.Investments in national currency amounted to 77.19% of the portfolio, 21.31% in US dollars, and 1.50% in Canadian dollars.As a result of investment activities and changes in the market value of financial instruments, the amount of accrued investment income as of November 1 since the beginning of 2024 amounted to KZT166.74 mln. The return on pension assets is 12.82%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of November 1, 2024, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Finance SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC amounted to approximately KZT 39.57 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 25.73%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 12.19%, bonds of quasi-government organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.06%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.80%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 9.99%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 8.50%, government securities of foreign states - 6.93%, "reverse repo" (no more than 90 calendar days) - 4.66%. 65.10% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, 34.90% in US dollars.As a result of investment activities, the accrued investment income as of November 1 since the beginning of 2024 amounted to KZT 3,946.37 mln.The return on pension assets is 12.28%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. Let us remind you that from July 1, 2023, investors can transfer no more than 50% of their pension savings to trust management through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold by investment portfolio managers (IPM), choosing such a company themselves. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings can transfer them to IPM in the amount of 100%. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893166

The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund provided over 36.5 million services to the population in the period from 01.01.2024 to 31.10.2024. Of these, over 18.4 million were provided electronically, and about 16.5 million automatically. Thus, the share of services provided in automatic, electronic and remote formats amounted to 97.3% of the total. More than 957 thousand services were provided in person, including about 924 thousand directly in the Fund's offices.In connection with the introduction of the employer’s compulsory pension contribution (ECPC) in Kazakhstan from January 1, 2024, as well as the expansion of the UAPF functionality for accounting and accrual of target requirements and target savings under the National Fund for Children program, the number of services provided automatically has increased. First of all, this is the opening of accounts (IPSA / NPSA / TSA) and cards for participants in target requirements. Let us recall that all pension accounts are opened in the UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Also, target requirements and target savings are automatically accrued to participants in the National Fund for Children program.In total, for the reporting period of 2024, the total number of individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) opened automatically for all types of pension contributions, including notional pension accounts (NPSA), opened as a result of the transfer of the ECPC by the employer), and target savings accounts (TSA, within the framework of the National Fund for Children program) exceeded 5.1 million.The most popular service is still obtaining a statement from an individual pension savings account, a notional pension savings account (NPSA), and a target savings account (TSA). Since the beginning of the year, more than 21.0 million statements have been issued from IPSA, NPSA, TSA, of which more than 16.7 million were issued electronically and more than 3.7 million were issued automatically.In addition to receiving a statement in their personal account on the website and in the mobile application, contributors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use such services as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of the availability of accounts, filing an application for the appointment of pension benefits in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 indefinitely or by voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of an application for benefit, transfer of part of the savings by the investment portfolio manager (IPM), forecast calculation of the future pension using a pension calculator, etc. 24/7 anywhere in the world. More than 171.4 thousand applications were accepted for changing the details for January-October 2024, of which more than 156.4 thousand were submitted to the Fund's offices.When applying for a particular service to UAPF specialists, contributors, as a rule, receive additional consultations and advice on the formation of savings. As part of the information and explanatory work, more than 35.3 thousand road presentations were held, which were attended by about 740.3 thousand people. 35.0 thousand materials on UAPF messages were posted in the media.The number of requests received from contributors and beneficiaries via feedback channels was about 528.5 thousand.We remind you that any company can apply for a presentation and consultations on the funded pension system with a visit to the office, for which you just need to call the call center at 1418 or contact through the Fund's website or mobile application.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsАpp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), the call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, X (Twitter), Telegram, Odnoklassniki. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893257

Under the chairmanship of Deputy akim of the Abai region Dimitri Garikov, a meeting was held with the participation of heads of the regional administration, departments and deputy mayors of cities and districts on the results of the development of the regional budget for 11 months of this year, the implementation of the revenue part, the conclusion of loan agreements.During the meeting, instructions were given to monitor the execution of the revenue side of the budget, the conclusion of loan agreements and the effective, complete and high-quality disbursement of funds from the regional budget in accordance with Article 104 of the Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893620

During the working trip, Zhasulan Sarsebayev got acquainted with the key social and cultural sites of the district, assessed their condition and discussed further development plans.Special attention was paid to the House of Culture in the village of Ekpin. The building with a total area of 594.1 square meters, with a construction volume of 3158.5 cubic meters, is an important platform for the development of folk art. Events are held here within the framework of national and state holidays, the state language policy is implemented and support is provided to young talents. The Aksuat House of Culture continues to implement the Cultural Heritage program, actively supporting young talents.The deputy akim visited the Y. Kabekov Secondary School. The educational institution, designed for 572 students, currently serves 354 students in grades 1-11 and 25 preschoolers. It has been established that the school building needs major repairs. In order to improve the safety of the school and the quality of the educational process, appropriate decisions are planned.An inspection of the Kozhagelda Batyr Secondary School was also carried out. Despite the designed capacity of 437 places, 849 students, including 91 preschoolers, study here. Specific proposals were considered to provide the necessary resources to improve the educational process. Also during the visit, special attention was paid to the infrastructure and educational and production base of the Aksuat College. A training workshop is being created here."It is necessary to work out the issue of optimizing the educational process and building additional academic buildings to create comfortable conditions for students," Zhasulan Sarsebayev instructed.The complex of the Marat Imashev Children's and youth sports school includes a swimming pool, a gym and a boxing gym. It is attended by 204 athletes under the guidance of 10 coaches. In total, 24 teachers work in the complex. The district has a branch of the Labor Mobility Center and a Center for the provision of special social services, with a total area of 210 square meters.meters. The staff consists of 23 people, including lawyers, consultants and a programmer.Employment measures were actively discussed. Currently, 402 unemployed people have been registered, of which 227 are covered by active employment measures. 580 people have been employed for open vacancies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893623

272 amendments have been made to the current code over the past 20 years. Amirkhan Kenshimov, an expert in the field of water management, expressed his opinion on the draft of the new Water Code. According to him, in the current code, many norms remained declarative, some are repeated or contradict each other."The 2003 Water Code was developed based on the water policy and economic conditions of that time. However, today, in the face of climate change, it no longer meets modern requirements. In the new version of the code, the norms were systematized, and emphasis was placed on the conservation and economy of water resources. For example, basin inspections are transferred not only the functions of state control, but also the powers of investigation. This will strengthen the fight against illegal use of water," said hydraulic engineer Amirkhan Kenshimov.The draft of the new Water Code, developed by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, was unanimously approved by the deputies of the Mazhilis at the first reading.The document pays special attention to adaptation to climate change and the implementation of water conservation principles. For the first time, the concept of "ecological runoff" is being introduced, which will protect water bodies from depletion and other negative consequences. They also introduced standards for the protection of small lakes, rivers, ponds, glaciers and wetlands.On behalf of the Head of state, measures to protect settlements and facilities from floods and meltwater were added to the draft code. In order to improve water resources management, the powers of state and local executive bodies, as well as local authorized bodies, have been clearly delineated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/892855

Kazakhstan has become an honorary guest of the 21st China International Agricultural Products Exhibition, which takes place from November 29 to December 1 in Guangzhou.More than 30 leading Kazakhstani enterprises engaged in the production of agricultural products have demonstrated the potential and capabilities of the Kazakh agro-industrial complex for international partners and investors."The national exposition of Kazakhstan at the Guangzhou exhibition is an important step towards strengthening our country's position in the international market of agricultural products and demonstrating its high quality standards.Today, companies whose products most vividly demonstrate the quality of agricultural products produced in Kazakhstan and its diversity presented their products here," Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhehanuly said at the opening of the pavilion.Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun visited the pavilion.The pavilion presents high-quality products made in KZ: safflower, sunflower, rapeseed oils, granulated feed, meat products, poultry products, flour, beverages, the domestic brand "aport", dry mare and camel milk, honey, ice cream and more.The visitors were particularly interested in products of deep grain processing, such as gluten, starch, bioethanol. These products are in demand and exported to India, the USA, Colombia, the CIS countries and the European Union.Also, within the framework of the exhibition, a forum was organized to promote the development of agriculture, at which topical issues of the agro-industrial complex were discussed with the participation of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China Han Jun, employees of the government of Guangzhou Province, experts and scientists, agricultural producers, representatives of financial and investment institutions.The Vice Minister noted that China is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the field of agriculture and the largest trading partner in the field of agro-industrial products. In 2023, the trade turnover of agro-industrial products with China increased by 1.7 times, exceeding $ 1.3 billion."Now food security is an urgent issue for the whole world, and Kazakhstan plays an important role in ensuring it. Over the past five years, exports of agricultural products have almost doubled, and we aim to bring it to $ 10 billion in the next five years. Our country holds a firm position among the world's top ten wheat exporters and is significantly strengthening its position in animal husbandry. The long-term agricultural policy implemented by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan creates favorable conditions for conducting agribusiness and provides support to the sector. Exporting high-quality livestock products, increasing the volume of production and processing of agricultural products remain a priority for us. We also continue to attract foreign direct investment and create joint ventures with an emphasis on mutually beneficial cooperation," he said.With the participation of Chinese investors, a number of significant projects have been successfully implemented in Kazakhstan, including the production of rapeseed oil in North Kazakhstan region, processing and production of camel and mare's milk powder in Turkestan. The issue of implementing 5 more investment projects worth about $ 700 million is being worked out.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/893063