The population of the Abai region as of April 1, 2025 amounted to 601.4 thousand people, including urban – 374.4 thousand (62.3%), rural – 227.0 thousand (37.7%) people. Compared to the beginning of 2025, the population decreased by 1.4 thousand people or 0.2%.Natural population movementIn general, in the Abai region in January-March 2025, the natural population growth amounted to 684 people compared to January-March 2024 (972 people) decreased by 29.6%. The total natural growth rate per 1000 population was 4.62 people.According to the information contained in the civil status records submitted by the RAGS bodies, the number of births in January-March 2025 amounted to 1926 people, which is 17.0% less than in the corresponding period of 2024 (2320 people). The total fertility rate per 1000 people was 13.02 births.In the period under review, the number of deaths amounted to 1242 people, which is 7.9% less than in January- March 2024 (1348 people). The overall mortality rate was 8.40 deaths per 1000 people.In January- March 2025, 15 deceased infants under the age of 1 year were registered in the region and compared to the corresponding period of 2024 (21 deceased infants) decreased by 28,6%. The infant mortality rate was 7.79 cases per 1000 births.Population migrationAs a result of processing the information provided by the migration service authorities, in 1-quarter 2025, the number of arrivals in the region amounted to - 3199 people, the number of departures from the region – 5292 people. As a result of external and internal migrations, there was a decrease of -2093 people.The main external   migration exchange  takes place with the CIS  countries. The share of arrivals from the CIS countries was 14 people or 87,5%,  28 people or 84,8 % of the total number of migrants left.  The main part of arrivals and departures from the region falls on the Russian   Federation . 14  people arrived, 28  people  left.There was a negative balance with non-CIS countries, 2 people arrived in the region, 5 people left, a positive balance with the People's Republic of China.The number of migrants by interregional movements, 3183 people arrived,  5259  left, the negative balance is 2076 people._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Methodological explanationsThe natural growth rate is the difference between the total fertility and mortality rates.The total fertility rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of childbearing in relation to the entire population. Represents the ratio of the total number of live births during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The total mortality rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of mortality of the population. Represents the ratio of the total number of deaths during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The infant mortality rate is an indicator that determines the mortality rate of children under the age of one year. It is calculated by the ratio of the number of deaths under the age of 1 to the number of live births. The infant mortality rate is calculated per 1,000 live births.Population migration -   the   movement  of people (migrants) across the borders of certain regions with a change of residence.Migrant - a person who commits a migration with change of residence.Number of arrivals -    the   number of people who have entered into the region because of its limits during the reporting period.Number of departures - the number of people who left the region outside of its boundaries during the reporting period. www.stat.gov.kz / Official statistics / By industry / Demographic statistics Head of the  Division of social and demographic statistics:S.KondratyevaТеl. +7 (7222) 36 25 49 Address:180000, c.Semeyst.Mangilik el, 25 © Agency for Strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bureau of National statisticsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/996778?lang=kk

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On May 29, 2025, a panel session titled “Intellectual Property in the Age of AI and Creative Industries: Challenges and Opportunities” will be held in the city of Astana within the framework of the Astana International Forum.The official opening of the forum will be held under the leadership of the Head of State – Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev.The Astana International Forum brings together leading global experts, including representatives of international organizations and academic institutions, to develop practical solutions to pressing global challenges.Speakers of the panel session include:Yerlan Zhaksylykuly Sarsembayev, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan;Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization;Mohamed Datuk Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri, Deputy President of the Senate of the Parliament of Malaysia;Grigory Petrovich Ivliev, President of the Eurasian Patent Office;Bakyt Turlykhanuly Sultanov, Member of the Board (Minister) for Economy and Financial Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission;and other distinguished guests.To participate in the forum, please register at: www.astanainternationalforum.orgContact information:Press Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of KazakhstanPhone: +7 (7172) 74-06-21Mail: a.lurova@adilet.gov.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/996698?lang=kk

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In the 6th Youth Sports Games of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Edige Emberdi from the capital became the silver medalist, reports the official website of the capital's administration.The 6th Youth Sports Games in weightlifting have started in Almaty. 212 athletes from 17 regions of the country are taking part in this large-scale competition held once in four years.Yedige Emberdy, who defended the honor of Astana, competed in the weight category up to 81 kg and won the silver medal after lifting 334 kg (149+185) in the double competition.Another athlete from the capital will compete in the Youth Sports Games. will continue until March.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/950406

The Minister of Emergencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan Major General Chingys Harnov visited the west of the country and checked the preparedness of the region for spring floods. The minister familiarized himself with measures aimed at preventing floods, such as snow removal, drilling the water surface to release ice, ice cutting and cutting reeds. All of these measures are aimed at lowering the water level and reducing the risk of flooding."Preparation for the period of flooding requires maximum mobilization and coordination of actions of all services to ensure the safety of the population," the minister noted during his working visit. During the meeting, the importance of interaction between various state and local structures was emphasized for the effective solution of the problems. He visited the protection engineering constructions designed to protect settlements from the threat of floods, such as areas near the Zhaiyk River and summer cottages in the city of Ural. Special attention was paid to the dam in the village of Podstepnoe, Terekti district, where geoframes and concrete slopes were used to strengthen the structures. Cleaning of river channels, strengthening of protective dams, control of snow cover and water level continues in the regions. Special attention is paid to preventive measures to reduce the risk of flooding and protect settlements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/951695

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as with the financial support of the Global Environmental Fund, has started implementing a project on the development of sustainability of agricultural production and preservation of ecosystems in North Kazakhstan. Among them are desertification, salinization, erosion, wear and tear from long-term land use and other factors.The Government of Kazakhstan is improving the legislation to solve these problems. The issues of land degradation are included in the Land and Environmental Codes, as well as in the draft law "On Soil Protection" aimed at land protection and restoration."According to the concept of development of the AOC, special attention will be paid to increasing labor productivity, increasing productivity, providing agricultural machinery and seeds, increasing the share of processed products and solving export problems until 2030. In addition, measures to reduce the amount of eroded land in agricultural areas are being considered," noted Yermek Kenjekhanuly, the Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Within the joint project of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and UNDP, sustainable land use methods and practices will be tested in Akmola, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions."In order to combat land degradation, comprehensive territorial planning is needed to ensure the balance of economic development and preservation of natural resources," said UNDP. Permanent representative in Kazakhstan Katarzhina Vaviernia.In the framework of the project, it is planned to introduce agro-ecological incentives and financial instruments to support sustainable production of agricultural products, important production-transmission chains, restoration of pastures and optimization of territorial planning.The project is aimed at restoring Kazakhstan's land resources, developing sustainable agriculture and ensuring long-term environmental stability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/952045

Training will take place on March 6-7, 2025. Civil protection services of the region and interested bodies have the task of working out actions during emergency situations in the spring period due to floods.The headquarters to ensure the management and interaction of civil protection services during emergency rescue operations was urgently placed in the crisis center of SKO TZD. During the exercise, the warning system was checked in the region and the preparedness of the emergency response team was reviewed. The practical part of the exercise was held in Samar district. According to a premeditated incident, due to a malfunction of the sluice in the Laily reservoir, there was a flood through the platinum, the village of Samar was threatened with flooding. The "112" service started receiving calls from residents about the flooding of the yard area and farm buildings.Police crews arrive at the emergency station, they inform residents about the upcoming evacuation with the help of a loudspeaker.The rescuers of the emergency department of the SKO transport citizens to a safe area with high-speed equipment, and the equipment of the transport service is also mobilized for evacuation. Citizens will be transported to reception points for the affected population, where the medical service will carry out an examination. Meals and provision of citizens with goods of first necessity were organized. Psychologists of TJD provide assistance to the affected population. The public order service provided security and safety at the places where the victims were accommodated.Transports domestic animals from the flood zone to safe places.Utility services disconnect power lines, carry out embankment strengthening works, laying bags. Special equipment transports water from the reservoir to the Eshkebay reservoir. On the second day of the training, the loading of engineering equipment, which will be sent to help victims in other regions of the country, will be processed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/952249

On the occasion of International Women's Day, 21 specialists in the water sector were awarded state and departmental awards.The head of state Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev presented the Order of Honor to Tileukul Abdiraymova, engineer of the production department "Kazsushar" branch of Zhambyl region. awarded the "Kurmet" order to Tatiana Avdeeva, engineer-hydrologist of the Pavlodar operation department of the canal branch. Tsoi Roza, Chief Economist of the Kazakh Research Institute of Water Management, was awarded the Order of Honor. Aliya Kulzhabaeva, the head of the production department of the "Ontuskauzsu" branch of the "Kazsushar" enterprise, and Svetlana Tumenova, the head of the laboratory of the "Kamen" production site of the West Kazakhstan branch, were awarded the medal "For meritorious service". She was awarded with a certificate of honor and a letter of gratitude.About two and a half thousand women work in the water sector in Kazakhstan. Among them, 2,258 people work at the enterprise "Kazsushar", 142 specialists work in the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and Committees, and 119 women work in basin inspections. I thank you for your hard and honest work. I wish you great success, great health and happiness both in your career and in your personal life. The common goal of preserving and protecting the country's water resources cannot be achieved without your knowledge, experience, and efforts. May you bloom like a flower on this beautiful day. May warmth and love nestle in the family, and may your loved ones always be with you," said Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/953193

With the support of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the reservoirs "Baydibek ata" and "Karakuys" are being built in the Turkestan regionThe reconstruction of the Aktobe reservoir has been completedThe construction of 4 new reservoirs will begin this year. Akmola, Kalguty (Zhambyl Oblast), Karaozek (Kyzylorda Oblast) and Bolshoi Ozen (WKO)The construction of the Pokatilov Reservoir in Zhetysu Oblast is being worked out at the expense of private investmentDesign and estimate documentation is being developed for the construction of 12 water reservoirs in 6 oblasts (Akmola, WKO, Zhetysu, Turkestan, Aktobe, ШКО)By the end of the year, 12 projects on the construction of a group water pipeline will be completed. As a result, 153 villages with 423,000 inhabitants will be provided with quality drinking water and 52 settlements will be connected to the centralized water supply systemThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working on the possibility of building a group water pipeline from the "Kokzhide" underground water site in Aktobe region to the settlements of Atyrau and Mangistau regionsThe work of replacing 19 water pump units and electrical equipment of the canal named after K. Satbaev has begun. A contract was signed for the supply of 17 transformers, 9 units of aggregating equipment were purchased74 hydrotechnical facilities were repaired as part of flood preparationIn 2024, a multi-factor study was conducted on 84 hydraulic facilities. This year, 105 communal and 29 republican facilities will be studiedLast year, sprinkler and drip irrigation, laser leveling were used on 158 thousand hectares of land. This made it possible to save up to 30% of waterIn 2024, the Ministry identified 268 facts of illegal water use. Violators were brought to justiceLast year, 66 events were held on transboundary water issues. This year, 48 joint commission meetings are plannedThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working to increase the wages of water specialists up to 50%. The department intends to match the salary of watermen to the salary level of employees of the electric and heat energy industries.In order to update the material and technical base of "Kazsushar" branches, 150 units of special equipment were purchased. the project of setting up an automated water accounting system is being implementedIn addition, design and estimate documentation is being developed for the automation of 16 main and inter-farm canals with a total length of more than 2600 km. It is planned to automate the main canal of Kyzylkum in the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/952984

In Kokshetau, a republican field meeting of the coordination council on improving delivery services was held under the chairmanship of Yerzhan Nurlybayev, the vice minister of health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Altynai Amrenova, the deputy akim of Akmola region. He noted that in 2024, 90 units of equipment were purchased for maternity hospitals in the region. In August 2024, the "One-day clinic" project was launched, where pregnant women can undergo all types of prenatal diagnostics and receive quick and accurate test results in one day on the basis of the "one-stop" principle. In the past period, 1867 pregnant women were examined by obstetrician-gynecologists.A draft plan for reducing maternal mortality for 2025-2026 was developed to ensure a comprehensive approach to obstetric care. It aims not only to recruit specialists and purchase new equipment, but also to continuously improve professional qualifications in obstetrics on organ preservation operations.Erzhan Nurlybayev noted that women's health is the health of the nation, from human resources to technical resources should be directed to solving the problems of maintaining and improving women's health, as well as preventive measures.The visiting specialists asked questions about the quality of medical care provided to pregnant women in medical organizations. The state of ensuring infectious safety, as well as the role of the republican center in reducing maternal mortality, were discussed.Today, 7,300 Akmola women are expecting a baby.During his visit to Kokshetau, the Vice-Minister of Health visited the perinatal center and got acquainted with the services of the "One Day Clinic" consultative-diagnostic department; resuscitation and neonatal pathology departments, as well as the operation of the case center. The main attention was paid to the need to improve this monitoring system, which allows to reduce risks and increase the satisfaction of the population with the timely and qualitative amount of medical care. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/953560

The court declared the transfer of the plot of land to private ownership illegal and returned it to the state.The plot of land was planned to be acquired for state needs as part of the reconstruction of the oil refinery. However, an unplanned inspection of the Department of Land Resources Management of Shymkent City of the Land Management Committee of the RK Land Management Center found that the plot of land was transferred to private ownership in violation of Article 48 of the Land Code of the RK. According to this article, the transfer of land plots by the state should be carried out only on a competitive basis, that is, through auctions and contests.In this case, the land plot was given without passing the necessary procedures, which is a direct violation of the legislation.The department's demand was satisfied by the specialized interdistrict economic court of Shymkent. The decision entered into legal force.Thanks to the temporarily adopted measures, it was possible not only to restore legality, but also to prevent unreasonable expenses from the state budget in the amount of 164.2 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/954021

I sincerely congratulate you on the bright spring holiday - Amal Day!Korusu Day is a holiday that glorifies centuries-old traditions of our people, heralds prosperity and unity, kindness and goodness. On this day, people show kindness to each other, show respect to the elders and respect the younger ones.Almaty region is a harmonious and rich region. May the peace and unity in our common home continue to strengthen and bring blessings and wealth to every family!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/956741

Within the framework of the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan declaring 2025 as the year of working professions, the Ministry of Emergencies continues to train military personnel in the necessary professions. Military unit 28237 named after Baurzhan Momyshuly, On the basis of the memorandum made between the Zhabaev Vocational College and the Interschool Educational-Industrial Combine, conscripts will be trained in such specialties as cooks, car mechanics, locksmiths, hairdressers, gas welders, electricians. After completing their conscript service, conscripts will receive a certificate of qualification, which will allow them to confidently build their careers and adapt to the requirements of the current labor market. we teach basic knowledge and skills. This is an important contribution to their professional formation and successful life after the army," noted the Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Chingys Harnov. The initiative of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Kazakhstan is aimed at supporting young people and increasing the prestige of working professions, creating conditions for their further professional growth and self-realization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/956550

Shanyrak Day was celebrated as part of the ten days of the nationwide Nauryznama. The holiday was aimed at promoting family traditions and values. On this day, the regional perinatal center held a special event called "Giving cradles", where ten new-born babies were presented with cradles embossed with national patterns. The head of the Health Department, Yerlan Sultangereev, congratulated the mothers who had babies on the eve of the holiday and expressed his warm wishes. "Today we celebrate a special day of warmth, care and respect for our ancient traditions. It would not be an exaggeration to say that we took care of the baby and revived one of the national values ​​that are of particular importance to its health and well-being through the "Cradle" campaign. Based on that, the focus is on newborns and their mothers who have just started their life. A cradle is not just a tool, but a symbol of peace, comfort and well-being in every home and family. May your children grow up healthy, happy and full of love. Don't let the smile of a baby leave your homes, and let the traditions continue from generation to generation," said Yerlan Sultangereev.Director of the branch of the Academy of Public Administration in the region Saida Saduakasova and poetess Zhuldyz Kozhabekova also expressed their best wishes to mothers. They emphasized that the tradition of "cradling" is not just a ritual, but an expression of care for the child's health and the mother's peace of mind. It should be noted that fifteen children were born in the region on the night of March 15-16. Babies and mothers are healthy. Among the happy mothers is 28-year-old Aisara Karamyrza. She gave birth to her third child at five o'clock in the morning on March 16."I have a son and a daughter, and today I became the mother of another hero. Both my eldest grew up in a crib, and I personally think it's the right thing to do. Lying in a crib is very comfortable and warm for a baby. I am very grateful for such a valuable gift," he shared his joy. Young mother Inzhu Zholdybayovna gave birth to her first daughter Safura. "Thanks to the doctors and midwives, everything went well. It would be great to receive a gift like this for the birth of my first baby. This is a sign of care and support, and I am happy that this beautiful tradition will continue in our family," said Inzhu.In addition to congratulations, young mothers were told more about the benefits of ancient traditions in terms of health and education. Organizers expressed confidence that "Besik Tartu" will become a good tradition that will promote the unity, warmth and care of the people. Shanyrak Day holiday was another reminder of the importance of family values, respect for ancestral heritage and careful attention to traditions. After all, a strong family is a strong foundation for future generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/957733

As part of flood preparation, Kazakhstan and Russia have started exchanging daily information on all transboundary rivers between the two countries. Data exchange will continue until the end of the flood period.Since the beginning of the year, two meetings of the Kazakhstan-Russia joint working group on interaction during the flood period have been held. At the meeting, the parties exchanged data on the established and planned operating modes of reservoirs, as well as shared forecasts on water flow to reservoirs and the expected water level in transboundary rivers. Free capacities are provided in water reservoirs to receive and safely transfer flood water. 240 kilometers of the river channel, including the Irtysh and Zhaiky, passing through the territory of the Russian Federation, have been cleaned," said the Vice-Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurlan Aldamzharov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/959147

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As of May 1, 2025, since February 1, 2024, 97,615 applications have been executed (transferred to authorized operators for crediting to applicants' bank accounts) for an amount of over USD 11.49 million. Of these, 56,937 applications for an amount of over USD 6.70 million have been executed for the purpose of improving housing conditions, and 40,678 applications for an amount of approximately USD 4.79 million have been executed for paying for education. Let us remind you that the recipient of target savings (TS) has the right to use the entire amount or part of it, the remainder of the unused amount remains in the target savings account (TSA).The most popular sub-goals for using funds to improve housing were: replenishment of a contribution to housing construction savings for further accumulation (55,539 applications were completed for a total of approximately 6.55 million US dollars), making a down payment to obtain a mortgage loan for the purchase of housing - 442 applications for a total of approximately 49.94 thousand US dollars, and the purchase of housing in civil transactions (final settlement) - 370 applications for a total of more than 38.57 thousand US dollars.The most popular sub-goals in terms of paying for education were: payment for educational services of educational organizations located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (35,617 applications were completed for a total of approximately 4.24 million US dollars), replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an agreement on an educational savings deposit (3,789 applications were completed for a total of over 412.21 thousand US dollars), payment for educational services of foreign educational organizations in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (1,067 applications were completed for a total of over 114.96 thousand US dollars). Detailed information on payments of targeted savings for the purpose of improving housing conditions and (or) paying for education by authorized operators and regions can be found on the website enpf.kz. Let us remind you that according to the program "National Fund for Children", 50% of the investment income of the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan is distributed once a year among children who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who were born in 2006 and later. For 2023, all recipients of the TS were credited with 100.52 US dollars, for 2024 - 129.38 US dollars. Children who received their first funds from the National Fund in 2023, with the exception of persons born in 2006, were credited with investment income in the amount of 3.04 US dollars this year. As a result, the target savings of a child born in 2006 amount to 100.52 US dollars, and those born in 2007 – 232.94 US dollars.Adult citizens must independently obtain information about their TS through their personal account on the Internet resources of the UAPF or e-government, and then contact an authorized operator to open a bank account in US dollars and submit an online application for payment of TS to improve housing conditions and (or) pay for education. You can familiarize yourself with the terms of the program, get instructions, and answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz and on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФ YouTube channel. We also note that a video instruction on the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program, the algorithm of actions before and after the child reaches adulthood is posted on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФ YouTube channel at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQNAxfskX8. 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/992303?lang=kk