Minister of labor and social protection of the population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev during a working trip to Akmola region got acquainted with the work of the machine-building plant of JSC "Tynys", on the basis of which for the first time in the country it is planned to establish the production of wheelchairs with electric drive for persons with disabilities.The relevant agreement was previously concluded between the Ministry and the enterprise in order to improve the quality of rehabilitation services and meet the needs of persons with disabilities.Berdibek Saparbayev stressed that at the enlarged meeting of the government, the President of the country instructed to provide citizens with disabilities with all the necessary technical means and rehabilitation services, to increase the share of Kazakhstan content."Our duty is to provide people with disabilities with the necessary means and rehabilitation services. At the same time they should be of high quality and easy to use. If these samples are well established, will meet all the requirements and wishes, we will consider the issue of providing persons with disabilities with electric wheels in terms of the state order. Why do we need to import technical equipment, if we can establish the production of quality products in Kazakhstan," Saparbayev stressed.The first prototypes of wheelchairs with electric drive were handed to Dinara Aliyeva and Erlan Esken to disabled people of the first group since childhood."The new wheelchair is very comfortable. I've been dreaming about this one for a long time. Now with its help I will be able to move independently," Dinara Aliyeva said.According to the Director of the plant Kairat Kalmanbaev, domestic products are not inferior in quality to foreign analogues. In case of successful tests, the company intends to establish mass production of electric wheelchairs.The Ministry in the pilot mode in Aktobe region implemented a portal of social services, which will allow persons with disabilities independently choose the means and services of rehabilitation.The main scope of activities of the plant JSC "Tynys" – is production of components and assemblies for aircraft. The company manufactures heat transfer equipment, aircraft fire extinguishers, temperature detectors, valves, solenoids, thermostats, electronic control units, and ammunition for the security agencies, including flak jackets, shields, etc.In addition, the Minister visited Makinsk of Bulandinsky district, where he got acquainted with the work of the employment center.Today, there are 243 families recipients of addressed social assistance in the district, which is three times more than last year.The Minister noted the need to strengthen the coverage of citizens by active measures to promote employment, including recipients of ASA."In the region there are 9800 able-bodied citizens receiving ASA, of which only 10 percent fall under active measures to promote employment. Here you need to strengthen the work," Saparbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20630?lang=kk

The Ministry of labor and social protection of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports that the competition is continued for the election of members of the Public Council on social and labor issues to replace the retired members until July 11, 2019 inclusive.The requirements and the list of documents for participation in the competition are available in the "Public Council" section of the website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20600?lang=kk

In the exhibition complex "Korme" in the framework of the social project "Asyl Ana" 4-6 July for the first time in the country is a mega-festival "Korpe Fest" dedicated to the Day of the capital.Berdibek Saparbayev and Altai Kulginov took part in the event organized by the Ministry of labor and social protection of the population and akimat of the city.The festival includes free training lessons for women with many children on sewing and applied arts, as well as an exhibition where participants who have passed training seminars will present their works.The winners of the exhibition were awarded with diplomas, sewing machines and other valuable prizes.By the way, she has had master classes well-known ethno-designer, producing items of folk art and handicrafts in ethnic style, laureate of the prize of the President of RK "Altyn Sapa", Yrza Tursynzada."Mothers with many children should follow the example of successful women of the country who opened their business and made it not only a source of income, but also a matter of life. After all, this allows not only to improve the quality of life, but also to create jobs for other women," Berdibek Saparbayev said in his welcoming speech.The Minister noted that within the framework of the state program of development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship "Enbek" now large-scale villagers are provided with grants for new business ideas in the amount of up to 505 thousand KZT."For example, a large family can use the money to purchase a sewing machine and the necessary materials and organize at home sewing of bed linen, national clothes and other products," the Minister said.Also, for large families, persons with disabilities and young people, a quota for 5 thousand preferential microcredits is provided. As a result, this year 15 thousand large families will have the opportunity to do their own business and increase their incomes.Master classes organized within the framework of the mega-festival are part of the social project "Asyl Ana". Its goal is to train mothers with many children, to attract them to small and medium-sized businesses through the development of the national brand. The complex of activities includes training seminars, classes in sewing and applied arts, organization of exhibitions, master classes for doing business through social networks.In general, the project "Asyl Ana" provides for the creation of a support center for mothers with many children, providing legal and psychological advice, rehabilitation assistance.This social project helps to reveal the potential of large and poor women to conduct their own business, to develop their capabilities, as well as to promote national handicraft.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20592?lang=kk

On Thursday, June 26, Minister of labor and social protection of population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Berdybek Saparbayev held a reception of citizens on personal issues.8 people made an appointment to the head of the department.Among those who came to personally ask issues to the Minister are citizens of Nur-Sultan, East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan and Almaty regions.In their appeals, citizens voiced issues and suggestions on medical and social expertise, the appointment of address social assistance, housing issues of large and low-income families, assistance in employment, the procedure for calculating pensions, benefits, providing for disabled people.Minister listened carefully to all the requests and proposals of the applicants, gave explanations and instructed the relevant departments to assist in resolving issues within the competence of the Department within the framework of the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20546?lang=kk

Ministry of labor and social protection of population of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports on the launch of a new electronic state service: "Issuance of information on the status and movement of social contributions to the participant of the compulsory social insurance system".This document reflects information from the payer, the NJSC SC "Government for citizens" and the NJSC "Social medical insurance fund" on the completeness and timeliness of the transfer and enrollment of social contributions and social payments, as well as the order of appointment and receipt of social payments.This state service is provided through the electronic government portal egov.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20543?lang=kk

On Monday, June 24, Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Berdibek Saparbayev spoke about measures on promoting productive employment, which is one of the priority directions of the department activity."Providing employment directly affects the income of citizens and improving the quality of life of the unemployed and unproductive workers. Strengthening this work will help to reduce the number of low-income families and citizens who will find jobs and provide for themselves and their families on their own. For this purpose, we are implementing the State program "Enbek", - the Head of the Ministry of labor  said during the reporting meeting with the population.According to its data, last year in terms of the program 628 thousand people were covered by active measures on promoting employment, among which 497 thousand people were employed, including 380 thousand for permanent jobs. More than 14 thousand Kazakhstan citizens received preferential micro-loans, of which about 10 thousand unemployed people opened their own business for the first time.Another additional effect of micro-loaning is the creation new jobs. More than 12 thousand jobs have been created by the recipients of micro-loans.This year, on behalf of the Elbasy, the program was supplemented by an integrated national plan "Zhastar – el tiregi", in terms of which projects "Zhas maman" and "Zhas kasipker" aimed at strengthening measures of supporting youth employment has been implemented.So, for three years 200 thousand young specialists will be trained in 100 most popular professions on the basis of 200 modernized educational institutions."The plan of coverage of youth practice has been expanded. In 2019, we will send an additional 10,000 people, which will allow to cover the employment of 25,000 young people. Within three years, at least 60 thousand young people will learn the basics of entrepreneurship "Bastau Business",-  the Minister added.In terms of the implementation of social measures of the Elbasy "Aleumettik kamkorlyk" the measures on promoting employment of large families are expanded. Now, villagers with many children will be provided with state grants for new business ideas in the amount of 505 thousand tenge.For example, a large family can use received money to purchase a sewing machine and the necessary materials, and to organize the sewing of bed linen, national clothes and other products at home.Also, for mothers with many children, persons with disabilities and young people, a quota to receive 5 thousand preferential micro-loans is provided. As a result, this year 15 thousand large families will have the opportunity to do their own business and increase incomes.In addition, the work on short-term training of these categories of citizens in popular professions and employment in social jobs at home has begun.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20415?lang=kk

On June 13-14, 2019, first Vice-Minister of labor and social protection of RK Yerzhan Zhilkibayev visited the North Kazakhstan region with a working trip. He had been in Akzhar, Taiynsha, Akkaiyn districts, district named after M. Zhumabayev and Petropavlovsk.In particular, the first Deputy head of the department got acquainted with the construction of 52 houses for immigrants coming from the labor-surplus regions in the framework of the pilot project included in the Comprehensive development plan of the North Kazakhstan region for 2019-2021.In addition, Yerzhan Zhilkibayev met and talked with individual entrepreneurs who took courses "Bastau business" and received preferential loans for the development of their own business under the State program for the development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship "Enbek".During the visit to the Employment centers, the Vice-Minister paid special attention to the quality and timely provision of state support measures, met with mothers with many children, recipients of address social assistance and immigrants from labor-surplus regions.In Petropavlovsk Y. Zhilkibaev got acquainted with the work of the Population employment center, visited a dormitory for the labor of young people, built under the Program "Employment road map 2020", a garment factory, the production facilities of "Raduga" LLP, which already employs participants of short term courses under the State program "Enbek".During the meetings with the population, the first Deputy Minister informed North Kazakhstan citizens about the work carried out by the department in the field of creating new jobs and increasing employment, as well as support for low-income families and persons with disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20332?lang=kk

On Wednesday, June 12, the Minister of labor and social protection of population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev held a regular meeting of the working group on increasing incomes and improving the quality of life.The meeting was attended by the heads of the ministries of health care, justice, education and science, culture and sports, agriculture, finance, internal affairs, national economy, industry and infrastructure development, as well as representatives of public associations, large families and initiative groups.Participants of the working group considered a number of problematic issues and proposals raised by large families, families raising children with disabilities and other socially vulnerable categories of citizens.Heads of state bodies spoke in detail about the implementation of state support measures aimed at supporting low-income families. There were also voiced initiative proposals, which will be provided with answers and explanations after further consideration.The working group on increasing incomes and improving the quality of life of the population will continue its work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20292?lang=kk

On Wednesday, June 12, Minister of labor and social protection of population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev presented at the plenary session in the Mazhylis of the Parliament of RK draft Laws "On compulsory social insurance" and "On amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of compulsory social insurance". The draft laws were developed on behalf of the First President of RK – Elbasy and are aimed at strengthening the relationship between work experience and the amount of payments in the system of compulsory social insurance, as well as ensuring from 2020 the growth of social payments for disability, loss of breadwinner and loss of work by an average of 30%.In particular, it is planned to revise the coefficient of experience in the system for recipients whose experience exceeds 5 years, which is used in determining the size of the three types of social benefits. To date, the maximum value of this coefficient is 1.0 for citizens with experience of participation from 5 years and above. It is proposed to increase the coefficient by 2% for each full year over 5 years of experience in the system.In order to increase the level of social protection of persons with disabilities, it is proposed to determine the amount of social benefits for disability based on the actual established medical and social examination of the degree of disability (from 30% to 100%).In order to increase the social security of families without a breadwinner, it is proposed to increase the amount of social benefits by increasing the dependency ratios.In addition, the draft Law provides for an increase in the income replacement rate from 30% to 40% for recipients of social benefits for loss of work, as well as an increase in the duration of social benefits from 4 to 6 months, depending on the experience of participation in the system.At the same time, in order to prevent a gap between the amount of social payments of new and established recipients, it is proposed to carry out a one-time recalculation of the amount of social payments with the use of new parameters for the recipients of social payments for disability and loss of breadwinner on January 1, 2020.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20277?lang=kk

Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan, Berdibek Saparbayev, on Wednesday, June 5, met with former UNICEF representative in Kazakhstan Yuri Oksamitniy, and Arthur van Disen, replaced him in this post.Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the results of cooperation in the field of promotion and protection of children's rights in Kazakhstan, as well as further prospects for cooperation in the implementation of sustainable development goals.Minister of labor thanked Yuri Oksamitniy for effective cooperation, said a long-term successful history of cooperation of UNICEF with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and presented him the breastplate "Aleumettik-enbek salasynyn uzdigi ("Excellent pupil in social and labor sphere")."As You know, from the first days of Independence of our country, the social policy of the First President - Elbasy is aimed at improving the welfare and quality of life of Kazakhstan. Having extensive experience in the post-soviet countries, You provide significant support in this area. I especially want to note the successful work in teaching our social workers an effective system of work with low-income citizens," B. Saparbayev said.In turn, Yuri Oksamitniy voiced a number of areas that need further constructive cooperation of the parties. At the same time, he called the work in the social sphere particularly difficult."It's a lot of hard work. However, today the impressive results of our joint work in this area are of great interest in other countries of Central Asia," he said.Welcoming the new representative of Arthur van Disen, the Minister outlined the priorities of cooperation in the sphere of development of social assistance policies, social support for persons with disabilities, social services, immigration processes, etc.In turn, Arthur van Disen expressed confidence that in the future he will make efforts to strengthen the achieved results and further progress in solving the tasks.Arthur van Disen was appointed representative of UNICEF in the Republic of Kazakhstan on June 1 this year. Previously, he was a Regional adviser on social policy in the Middle East and North Africa (2015-2019).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20206?lang=kk

Ministry of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan has developed a list of 100 in demand service and industrial professions on the basis of the priorities of state programs and the forecast of personnel needs until 2025.List of professions drawn up in the framework of execution of the order of Elbasy on development of the program "Zhas maman". It includes 35 popular professions, which require higher education and 65, which require technical and vocational education, which also included 10 new professions, includingIT – specialists, 3D modeling and augmented reality engineers, inter-machine learning systems, renewable energy sources, additive manufacturing technologies, architects and infrastructure designers of "smart" urban planning, unmanned aircraft systems and graphic and multimedia designers who are in demand during the automation of production.Selection of professions is based on the use of three parameters.The first parameter takes into account the main priorities of strategic, state and sectoral programs implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Including the Strategic development plan of RK until 2025, the State program of industrial and innovative development of RK, the State program "Digital Kazakhstan", the program of development of transport infrastructure "Nurly Zhol", construction "Nurly Zher", manufacturing industry in the framework of the "Economy of simple things" and others.Within the second parameter, more than three hundred industrial and service professions were identified out of about 1,300 professions represented in the labor market of RK, in accordance with the National classification of occupations.The third parameter was based on the results of the forecast of personnel needs until 2025 of the Ministry of labor, as well as the analysis of about 700 questionnaires of employers, interviewed by the joint efforts of the Ministry of education and science of RK, "Atameken" NCE and educational institutions. List of in demand service and industrial professions will be the basis for the modernization of MES of RK 200 educational institutions under the program "Zhas maman". Computer hardware engineers and Electronics engineers3D modeling and augmented reality engineersAdditive manufacturing technologies engineersInter-machine learning systems engineersSoftware architects and System analystsDevelopers and Testers of software, Web and multimedia applicationsDatabase administrators and analystsNetwork, system and server administratorsTelecommunications and broadcasting engineersProduction Process engineers and their AssistantsMechanical engineers and their AssistantsChemical engineers and their AssistantsElectrical engineers and Energy engineersRenewable energy engineersGeologistsMining engineers, Metallurgists, Petroleum engineers and their AssistantsCivil engineers and their AssistantsSurveyors and Cartographers, Cadastre and land management engineersIndustrial and construction InspectorsArchitects of buildings and structuresDesigners of clothing, consumer goods and industrial productsUrban plannersGraphic and multimedia DesignersArchitects and infrastructure designers of "smart" urban planningIndustrial safety, health and safety engineersLogistics professional specialistsAgents customs clearance and forwarding of cargo and goodsEcologists, Lean manufacturing and environmental engineers and their AssistantsSupervisors (Foremen) over BuildersConcrete finishers, Polishers, Formwork, Cementators and other Concrete workersBuilding PaintersPlasterersCarpenters and JoinersMasonsStone processors and StonemasonsWorkers on maintenance of buildings and constructions and cleaning of facadesOperators of equipment for processing of chemical raw materials and production of chemical productsFitter and facing workersRoofersFlooring and TilingBuilders and installersPlumbers and PipefittersInstallers, Assemblers and Manufacturers of metal structuresOperators of cranes, lifts, forklifts and other lifting equipmentOperators of concrete pumps, concrete mixers and equipment for the production of cement, stone and other mineral materialsMolders and TapersCabinetmakers and furniture MakersInterior designers and decoratorsOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers infrastructure of "smart home"Locksmiths of agricultural machineryLocksmiths of industrial equipmentTractor operators, Operators of combine and other agricultural equipmentAuto (moto-) Locksmiths and RepairersManufacturers of meat and fish semi-finished products, food and SlaughterersSeamstresses and EmbroiderersManufacturers of patterns and CuttersBakers and ConfectionersButter makers, Cheesemakers and other Manufacturers of dairy productsChefs and CooksSupervisors (Foremen) over the Workers making food from raw materials of agriculture and fisheryOperators of equipment for the production of pharmaceutical and hygienic productsOperators of crude oil and natural gas production equipmentElectriciansElectromechanicsSupervisors (Foremen) on the Operators of industrial stationary equipmentOperators of drilling rigs (Drillers)Operators of boilers, steam engines and boiler plantsOperators of oil, gas treatment and processing plantsBroadcasting techniciansAudio-video Operators and EditorsOperators of laundry machines, dry cleaning and equipment for the production of textile, fur and leather productsInstallers and Repairers for telecommunicationsElectronic equipment assemblersOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of Inter-machine interaction systemsOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of additive manufacturing infrastructurePolishers, Grinders and tool SharpenersMechanics and Installers of air conditioners and refrigeration unitsSupervisors (Foremen) over Workers on metalworking, Locksmiths and Repairers on service of the equipmentLocksmiths and Repairers of rolling stockOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of unmanned aircraft systemsWelders and CuttersLocksmiths and Repairers of aircraftMiners, Coal minersMining machine operatorsWorkers in geological exploration and topographic and geodetic worksPumping unit operatorsOperators of bulldozers, earth moving, trenching and tunneling machinesElectriciansElectrical techniciansOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of renewable energy systems and networksOperators of equipment for processing and enrichment of ores and rocksMetal annealing, melting and casting equipment operatorsInstallers, Fitters, Locksmiths and Repairers of electronic equipmentSupervisors (Foremen) over Assemblers and Testers of mechanical, electrical and electronic productsMetal processing equipment operatorsMechanical techniciansComputer hardware techniciansComputer techniciansDesigners of clothing, consumer goods and industrial products, handicraft business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20048?lang=kk

A meeting on issues of address social assistance was held in the Ministry of labor and social protection of population under the chairmanship of Berdibek Saparbayev. It was attended by the heads and representatives of the Supreme court, Ministries of justice, internal affairs, agriculture, finance, national economy, digital development, defense and aerospace industries."President of the country K. K. Tokayev set a task for the Government and the Presidential Administration to accelerate digitalization to stop fraud. Our task is to organize the coordinated work of all interested state bodies in the shortest possible time to comply with the full law in the appointment of address social assistance," Saparbayev said.Participants of the meeting discussed topical issues of appointment and payment of address social assistance to low-income citizens, including ensuring the reliability of the data of applicants for benefits, updating and further integration of databases of state bodies, expanding communication channels in rural areas, as well as preventing fictitious divorces. As a result of the meeting, a number of specific proposals aimed at eliminating fraudulent actions in the design of the ASA were developed.In addition, employees of the central office of the Ministry of labor headed by Deputy Ministers will travel to the regions to monitor compliance with the law of all procedures on sites.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20042?lang=kk

"Samruk-Kazyna" SWF JSC and the Ministry of labor and social protection of population of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a unique memorandum on the implementation of social initiatives. The Memorandum was signed by Chairman of the Board of the Fund Akhmetzhan Yessimov and Minister of labor and social protection of population Berdibek Saparbayev.Within the framework of the Memorandum, cooperation will be carried out to create favorable conditions for children from low-income and large families, from families in difficult life situations, elderly citizens, disabled people, veterans, minors and young people.In particular, the parties will carry out treatment abroad for at least 100 children with incurable diseases in Kazakhstan, provide non-drug correction of autism for at least 100 children, medical rehabilitation for at least 1,500 children with a diagnosis of "infant cerebral palsy", medical care for at least 60,000 residents of remote settlements.At the same time, the development of yard clubs for health promotion and development of creative abilities of at least 1,500 children will be continued, sightseeing tours will be organized in Kazakhstan for 600 children from remote villages and stations, social and household assistance and free travel on all railway communications of Kazakhstan and the Commonwealth of Independent States for at least 1,400 veterans of the Great patriotic war and home front workers, at least 40 universal sports and children's playgrounds will be provided.At the same time, it is planned to provide at least 30 travel grants for the participation of children and adolescents under the age of 18 in intellectual, creative and sports competitions. It is planned to attract, select and develop at least 30 talented graduates who are able to solve various industry problems.In addition, work will continue to attract and select candidates for internships in projects of digitalization of the manufacturing industry, aimed at developing the practical experience of at least 60 graduates with subsequent employment.The Memorandum also provides for the development of social entrepreneurship by providing financial and non-financial support to initiatives of at least 50 non-profit organizations and support to organizations of disabled producers of the country through the purchase of goods under the approved Rules."Signing takes place within the framework of the Program by Elbasy "Society of well-being: 10 goals of the decade", aimed at supporting and developing a proactive social policy. The Memorandum will allow us to combine our efforts for the further effective development of the social sphere, improving the level and quality of life of certain categories of citizens, the implementation of social initiatives", - said the Chairman of the Board of "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC Akhmetzhan Yessimov.In turn, Berdibek Saparbayev noted that joint activities in this direction will open new opportunities for effective solution of social problems."The problems of socially vulnerable segments of the population, in particular, the provision of housing for large and low-income families, orphans, today remain one of the most acute problems of society, requiring joint action of the state and business. In this regard, as part of the instructions of the First President of RK, the Ministry is actively working on the development and support of social responsibility of business. Last year alone, more than 700 memoranda totaling about 90 billion KZT were signed. We believe that today's Memorandum will be a good example for other companies and enterprises of Kazakhstan," the head of the Ministry of labor concluded.The sole operator of charitable activities of the group of companies serves as the Fund for the development of social projects of "Samruk-Kazyna Trust". Since the beginning of 2019, the Fund has been implementing 15 social projects from the entire group of companies of the Fund aimed at solving socially important issues for the population, totaling 4.8 billion KZT. Free courses of rehabilitation for 1170 children with a diagnosis of "infant cerebral palsy" were organized. More than 9,000 school-age children attend educational clubs and sports clubs free of charge and take part in sports competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19962?lang=kk

Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Berdibek Saparbayev held a number of bilateral meetings at the International conference organized in honor of the 100th anniversary of the International labor organization (ILO), which was held within the framework of the XII Astana economic forum.Thus, during the meeting with the Minister of employment and labor relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sherzod Kudbiyev, a Joint action plan ("Road map") on the implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on labor activity and protection of the rights of migrant workers for the period from 2019 to 2020 was signed.This intergovernmental agreement was signed by the heads of departments on April 15, 2019 in Tashkent during the state visit of the President of RK K. K. Tokayev to the Republic of Uzbekistan.Signing of the road map will contribute to further strengthening of cooperation between countries in the field of regulation of the labor migration process.Under the intergovernmental agreement, migrant workers have the right to rest, to receive a guaranteed amount of free medical care for acute diseases that pose a danger to others in accordance with the legislation of the host state and the terms of the employment contract. Wages and other working conditions of migrant workers are regulated by an employment contract with the employer in accordance with the legislation of the host state.Following the meeting, the Ministers noted that they highly appreciate the business and friendly contacts established between the departments and expressed their readiness for further cooperation within the framework of the signed international document.In addition, B. Saparbayev held a meeting with the Director of the Department of membership services and communication development of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) of the UN Graham Minton. The parties discussed topical issues of cooperation. During the meeting, the Minister stressed the importance of cooperation with the ISSA and the interest in further enhancing cooperation in priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19873?lang=kk

On Monday, May 6, the Minister of labor and social protection of the population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev met with representatives of public associations.The meeting was organized as part of the development of the National plan to ensure the rights and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities until 2025, as well as the development of social entrepreneurship, which is of particular relevance in the framework of social support for large and low-income families.It was attended by the Chairman of the association of business women in Aktobe region Kulshat Masalimova, Director of the Center for Social Entrepreneurship of Almaty Management University (AlmaU) (Almaty) Nurzhan Alzhanova, head of the social workshop "GreenTAL" (Nur-Sultan) Emin Askerov, as well as representatives of socially responsible enterprises of Aktobe region.Opening the meeting, the head of department Berdibek Saparbayev stressed the relevance and importance of such meetings in the framework of the work to improve the welfare of citizens and stressed the significant contribution of businessmen of Aktobe region in the development of social entrepreneurship.Participants of the meeting shared the results of the International forum of social entrepreneurship in Aktobe region, which brought together more than 1,200 participants and more than 12 international experts; acquainted with the project "Mother - entrepreneur", organized by "Atameken" NCE, in which rural women, mothers with many children and parents of children with disabilities were trained; they told about the experience of social entrepreneurship of the state of Israel, where a group of  entrepreneurs of Aktobe region went for training following the results of the international forum within the framework of the signed memorandums of cooperation."For today we form a National plan to ensure the rights and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities until 2025 and all proposals and successful projects that provide additional measures to support people with disabilities need to be systematized for their subsequent scaling up throughout the country," Saparbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19813?lang=kk

Minister of labor and social protection of the population of Kazakhstan Berdibek Saparbayev and akim of Nur-Sultan Bakhyt Sultanov, on Thursday, May 2, held a meeting with low-income and large families of Almaty district of the capital.The meeting was also attended by Vice-Ministers of healthcare L. Aktaeva, education and science E. Sukhanberdieva, Chairman of the Committee on affairs of construction and HCS of MIID RK M. Zhaiymbetov.Head of the Ministry of labor recalled that in the framework of the initiatives of the First President - Elbasy "Aleumettik kamkorlyk" since June 1 this year the salary of 1.1 million civil servants will increase to 30 percent. Since July 1, the benefits for caring for a disabled child will be increased, as well as the benefit for a person caring for a disabled person of group 1 since childhood. As a result, the amount of benefits for 100 thousand citizens will be increased from 31 183 KZT to 41 578 KZT.Since April 1, the reception of documents is held for the provision of Address social assistance in the new format, which this year is planned to cover more than 830 thousand people. In particular, the number of ASA recipients in Almaty district will increase from 2028 to 2954 people. In general, about 7 thousand people will be the recipients of the updated ASA in Nur-Sultan.The procedure for assigning ASA is simplified through the optimization of the requested documents. Thus, all the necessary documents are requested through the information systems of state bodies. In case of lack of information in information systems, specialists of employment centers or rural akimats issue requests to the relevant state bodies.In particular, as of May 1, the system "E-halyk" received 847 applications for ASA residents of Almaty district, 467 families have already received social assistance, in addition, 112 families were made automatic recalculation of cash payments.Also, active work is carried out in the regions on the formation of electronic social cards. They will include an assessment of the needs, social and living conditions of each family.At the same time, changes are made to the State program of development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship "Enbek". So, to ensure employment and income growth, villagers with many children will be provided with irrevocable state grants for new business ideas in the amount of 505 thousand KZT. Also this year, 5 thousand microcredits will be directed to the development of entrepreneurship among mothers with many children and persons with disabilities in rural areas.In addition, short-term training in popular professions will be organized for large low-income rural families. For certain types of work, social jobs will be created at home with wage subsidies.The Ministry has also developed a single package of social assistance and services that will be provided to low-income families by local executive bodies. The social package includes 11 measures of social support and social services at the expense of the local executive body.B. Saparbayev noted that an important issue is the provision of housing for large and low-income families. In addition to the existing state housing programs, active work on attracting business to social projects is carried out in Kazakhstan."Issuance of apartments began this month. Our goal only from the budget in May should be given to large families at least 1316 apartments, 249 have already been issued. Now this work is actively carried out. Meetings with entrepreneurs, heads of enterprises are also held," the head of the Ministry of labor said.The participants of the meeting answered all the questions of capital residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19802?lang=kk

On April 26 this year, the Government delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister of RK G. Abdykalikova continued to explain the main directions of the new social measures of Elbasy "Aleumettik kamkorlyk" in Almaty. In the first half of the day, Deputy Prime Minister G. Abdykalikova, Minister of labor and social protection of population B. Saparbayev, akim of the city B. Baibek held a meeting on the implementation of Road maps "Bakytty otbasy" and "Belsendi uzak omir".On behalf of the First President of RK - Elbasy N. Nazarbayev, a new social policy is being implemented in the country. The key task is to improve the quality of life and well-being of our citizens.Today, the Road maps "Bakytty otbasy" and "Belsendi uzak omir" are being actively implemented in the city to support mothers with many children and the elderly. Road map involving 13 measures was approved. Center "Bakytty otbasy" opens, the work of which will be built on the principle of "one window". Lawyers, psychologists, coaches, etc. will work here. Charity fund "Bakytty otbasy" was created, which at the expense of patrons and the public has collected more than 131 million KZT. Financial assistance was provided to more than 1 thousand families.Almaty was the first in the country to launch a preferential housing program "Bakytty otbasy". In May, it is planned to provide housing for 30 families. The amount of existing social payments has been increased. In particular, from 10 MCI (25 250 KZT) to 20 MCI (50 500 KZT) one-time social assistance to citizens in difficult situations was increased. This measure will affect more than 10 thousand families.In addition, G. Abdykalikova and B. Saparbayev held a meeting with akims of districts, heads of large enterprises, business structures and trade union organizations, where they discussed issues of social partnership.Since 2015, more than 40 projects worth 25.7 billion KZT have been implemented in the city within the framework of social responsibility of business. To date, 32 projects worth 21.6 billion KZT have been implemented. 7 kindergartens, 1 polyclinic, medical and obstetric point etc. were built.At a meeting with mothers with many children, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the state is taking measures aimed at providing social support to low-income categories of citizens. Since 1 April this year, the criterion for providing address social assistance has been increased to 70% of the subsistence minimum and is 20 789 KZT, from May this year the allocation of rental housing will begin, and from 1 June this year the salary of low-paid workers in the public sector will be increased. In addition, measures will be taken to improve the quality of education and health services. Also, the members of the working group informed about the innovations that are being implemented in the framework of the new social policy.In addition, during a visit to the hostel of the National medical university. S. D. Asfendiyarova Deputy Prime Minister acquainted with the implementation of the order of the First President in the framework of the "Five social initiatives of Elbasy".At the end of the working trip, G. Abdykalikova held a meeting with the rectors of universities, during which information about the implementation of the third initiative to improve the living conditions of students was heard, topical issues of higher education were discussed.To implement the initiatives the city continues to work on the construction of student hostels. There are 39 Universities, which train 149 thousand people, including more than 92 thousand nonresident students. Total - 95 dormitories, which are home to 30 thousand (33%) students.In 2018, 3 dormitories for 1200 places were put into operation at the expense of own funds of Universities. In 2019, it is also planned to complete 5 dormitories for 2,340 places at their own expense.Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister G. Abdykalikova gave a number of specific instructions to the heads of state bodies, rectors of higher educational institutions to ensure timely and high-quality introduction of dormitories, to take the necessary measures to create favorable conditions for students.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19791?lang=kk

The Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Berdybek Saparbayev visited the "social town" of charity fund "Munaima" in Kaskelen.Fund "Munaima" started in 2007 in Almaty region. One of the successful projects of the fund was the opening of a "social town" where low-income citizens can settle, learn new specialties, work in production and get help in starting own business. Coordinator of the fund "Munaima" Merkhan Abilov stressed that a prerequisite is the training of the specialty with subsequent employment. Participation in the project lasts a year - the first 6 months lasts training and work in the "social town", during the subsequent time is assisted in the development of a business plan to start own business. In order to implement the business idea, the Fund doubles the capital earned by the participant in the first six months.B. Saparbayev inspected the production facilities where the project participants work, their living conditions and visited a kindergarten on the territory of the town.The Minister gave a positive assessment of the work of the fund. Noting that such social projects of private business should be distributed throughout Kazakhstan.Since 2016, about 500 families have become participants of the project. At the moment, 120 people live in the "social town".  There is a possibility to accommodate up to 350 people. A similar project is planned to be implemented in Nur-Sultan with the support of akimat of the capital.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19789?lang=kk

Deputy Prime Minister Gulshara Abdykalikova held a visiting meeting of the Republican tripartite commission with the participation of members of the commission, akims of cities, districts, "Atameken" NCE, heads of large companies, business structures and trade union organizations. The issues of social and labor relations, social partnership, protection of labor rights of workers, implementation of the Road map on the recommendations of the International labor organization on application of the Convention №87 "On freedom of association and protection of the right to form trade unions" were discussed at the meeting.Opening the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the current model of social partnership is based on the equal distribution of responsibility between the state, employers and employees. At the same time, one of the main tasks in the sphere of social partnership is to prevent the emergence of social and labor conflicts. Therefore, all participants in the social partnership need to take special control of preventing the growth of industrial injuries, wage arrears, strengthening the monitoring of social tension in the regions, etc."Today the main task is to prevent labor disputes. All cases of social tension arise as a result of labor conflicts. Their reason - wage arrears, decline. A republican Road map has been developed to create safe working conditions. It is necessary to accept the same maps in the regions. It is necessary to continue work on social responsibility of business", Minister of labor and social protection of RK Berdibek Saparbayev said at the meeting.G. Abdykalikova urged for the development of all forms of social partnership, strengthening responsibility for the implementation of obligations under industry agreements and collective agreements. She added that active work in this direction should be carried out at the regional level."All participants of the social partnership need to take special control over the monitoring of social tension in the regions, preventing wage arrears, reducing industrial injuries," the Deputy Prime Minister said.For the purpose of introduction of modern system of management of professional risks on April 1 this year 2231 the enterprise introduced standards on safety and labor protection. More than 184.9 thousand employers increased the wages of 963 thousand low-paid workers. As a result, their wages increased by 33% (from 43 thousand to 57.5 thousand KZT). In total, 98.7 thousand collective agreements have been signed in the country, including 95.1% of large and medium-sized enterprises have collective agreements.Further, in the House of culture of Abai, Deputy Prime Minister and members of the working group met with mothers with many children, low-income families, labor veterans, disabled people, teachers, doctors, public representatives.In her speech, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the priorities of the new social policy are to increase the incomes of the poor segment of the population, solve housing issues, improve the quality of educational and medical services, comprehensive development of the regions. At the same time, she stressed that the main task is to provide people with work, and social assistance will be provided to all those who, for objective reasons, can not work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19672?lang=kk

On July 23, 2017, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Colombia celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.On this day in 1992, two states exchanged notes on the establishment of diplomatic relations, which opened a new page in the history of bilateral cooperation. Over the past quarter of a century, Kazakhstan-Colombian partnership demonstrates a good development momentum and is being replenished with new content. Two countries develop their bilateral cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual respect.Kazakhstan and Colombia share common positions on a number of important international issues, jointly strive for peace, security, stability and prosperity, while maintaining close ties within the United Nations and other multilateral frameworks. Kazakhstan supports the implementation of the Peace Agreement reached between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – the People's Army (FARC), commends the efforts aimed at ending hostilities, and the promotion of a lasting peace for the benefit of all Colombians. Colombia highly appreciates the contribution of Kazakhstan in the field of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and disarmament.Colombia appreciates Kazakhstan´s contribution in international issues related to peace and security as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018. In this context, Colombia expresses its gratitude for the support it has received regarding the Resolutions of the UN Security Council to reinforce implementation of the Colombian Peace Agreement.Kazakhstan and Colombia are committed to expanding trade and economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. For this purpose, the countries intend to actively strengthen the dialogue through the mechanism of political consultations, which have been conducted regularly since 2012.The organization of six-month Spanish language courses for employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and students of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan since 2015 is a successful example of cooperation in the cultural sphere. Since 2013 citizens of Kazakhstan have been exempt from visa requirements for entering Colombia.Kazakhstan and Colombia cooperate in the field of international security and fight against drug trafficking. Under the agreement to share experience representatives of Kazakhstan law enforcement agencies visited Bogota in 2013 and 2015, while Colombian colleagues visited Astana in 2014.Kazakhstan and Colombia intend to further expand cooperation on a wide range of issues, strengthen friendship, and achieve even greater success for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries and work closely together to ensure peace, stability and security.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/19668?lang=kk