Bratislava, January 28, 2025 – A formal ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace, where the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhanna Saginova, presented credentials to the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini.During the conversation held as part of the ceremony, the parties noted the friendly nature of relations between the two countries and emphasized the importance of maintaining a consistent course aimed at strengthening political dialogue, trade and economic cooperation, and cultural and humanitarian ties.In conclusion, President Pellegrini wished the Ambassador success in her diplomatic mission and conveyed his best wishes to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/927525

Astana, January 29, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received the Managing Director of “Gateway Ventures C.A.” company Ayothi Daniel Gunaseelan.The parties discussed key aspects of long-term cooperation and prospects for further strengthening of partnership relations. Special attention was paid to investment projects in Kazakhstan.The head of the company shared plans to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan, including the construction of a plant for the production of equipment for the oil, gas and mining industries in our country.One of the key aspects of successful cooperation is also investment in educational projects. Today, Gateway Ventures C.A. has built three international schools in Kazakhstan.At the end of the conversation was expressed readiness to provide the necessary assistance in the realization of further investment activities of the company.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/927270

Astana, January 29, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Kazakhstan Mohammed Al-Ariki. At the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of Kazakh-Emirati cooperation, in particular, the rapid development of trade, economic and investment ties. The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the UAE is one of Kazakhstan's key partners in the Middle East and noted the trustful dialogue established between the heads of state.The interlocutors positively assessed the results of the recent working visit. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the UAE to participate in the "Sustainable Development Week" in Abu Dhabi. and expansion of transport and logistics cooperation. In this context, the increase in passenger traffic between the countries and the increase in the number of tourist trips were noted with satisfaction.In addition, the interlocutors discussed the global agenda and agreed to continue active work within international organizations. .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/927285

In 2025, ambitious goals and objectives are set for the development of key sectors, including the economy, entrepreneurship, industrial infrastructure and tourism. In 2025, the region's own revenues are expected to reach 580.2 billion tenge, which is 11.5% more than the actual figure for 2024. The main part of the revenues will be tax revenues of 562.2 billion tenge (+14.4%).Although non-tax revenues decreased to 3.8 billion tenge due to the lack of one-time revenues last year, a significant increase in income from the sale of capital is expected - up to 14.2 billion tenge. This is due to the sale of housing and land plots on credit.To achieve 6% economic growth, the volume of gross regional product will be increased to 6 trillion 407 billion tenge. The main sectors provide the following indicators:Industrial production: 2.2 trillion tenge (+7.5%).Trade: 2.0 trillion tenge (+7.4%).Agriculture: 741.5 billion tenge (+4.5%).Construction works: 483 billion tenge (+10%).It is planned to commission 787.5 thousand square meters of housing, which will significantly increase the affordability of housing for the population.In 2025, 28 large projects with a total value of 359.2 billion tenge are expected to be launched. Among them are Shin Line LLP, GalanzBottlers JSC, LC Waikiki and other companies.41 investment projects worth 3.3 trillion tenge are being implemented, which will create more than 7.5 thousand jobs. Among the largest projects are initiatives by Mars, Carlsberg, Hyundai Green and Fufeng Group.The construction of 22 facilities with an investment of 210.4 billion tenge is planned in industrial zones. 5 projects are being implemented in the Kairat industrial zone, including factories for the production of liquid glass, polyethylene pipes and dry building mixtures.Special attention is paid to the development of the Almaty mountain cluster, including the Ili-Alatau National Natural Park and the Zailiysky and Kungei-Alatau ranges.As part of the comprehensive tourism development plan for 2025–2032, it is planned to build 100 km of highways, 80 km of bicycle paths and 170 km of pedestrian routes.One of the main projects is the expansion of the year-round resort "Oi-Qaragai". By 2028, its area will increase from 105 hectares to 1,000 hectares, and the number of tourists will increase to 900,000 people per year.To achieve the goals set in 2025, all heads of departments, district and city akims must work together. We are confident that the implementation of the planned tasks will ensure the sustainable growth of the region and improve the quality of life of residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/927289

In order to improve the quality of special social services (hereinafter referred to as SSS) provided by organizations, a register of specialists providing SSS (hereinafter referred to as the register) was introduced in Kazakhstan from January 1, 2025.The register is an electronic list of specialists registered on the Social Services Portal, which contains complete information about the social worker: personal data, education, information on advanced training, information on passing certification, work experience, etc.The register allows you to effectively form a list of all specialists providing special social services, improve access to information about social workers, and improve the quality of services provided.As of the results of 2024, a total of 502 state organizations and 122 NGOs provide special social services in Kazakhstan, taking into account 1023 facility divisions. These include specialized social service centers, day care centers, rehabilitation centers and home social assistance units, temporary shelters and crisis centers.Social workers currently provide 8 types of services: social and household, social and psychological, social and pedagogical, social and legal, social and economic, social and cultural, social and labor and social and medical services.Social workers are assigned according to an individual rehabilitation program, taking into account the age and health status of their recipients, as well as their living conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/926323

From January 1, 2025, individuals who receive income under civil law contracts (hereinafter referred to as CLC) concluded with tax agents, the purpose of which is the performance of work or the provision of services, will be subject to mandatory social insurance. The innovation will allow strengthening the social protection of this category of citizens. These individuals can receive social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the State Social Insurance Fund) upon the occurrence of 5 types of social risks.For individuals receiving income under the terms of the Social Insurance Fund, the payers of social contributions are tax agents determined by the tax legislation that make payments of social contributions to the Social Insurance Fund.The rate of social contributions is set at 5% of the object of calculation of social contributions.For these employees, the object of calculation of social contributions is the amount of income received under the Social Insurance Fund, excluding income for which social contributions are not paid to the Social Insurance Fund.At the same time, the monthly object of calculation of social contributions from one payer should not exceed 7 minimum wages (hereinafter referred to as the minimum wage).If the object of calculation of social contributions from one payer in a calendar month is less than the minimum wage, then social contributions are calculated and paid based on the minimum wage.If an individual has a single-payer contract In the case of income from performing work (providing services) under two or more social security schemes, the minimum and maximum objects of calculation of social contributions apply to the total income received from one payer.Payers calculate (withhold) and transfer social contributions for individuals receiving income under civil law contracts no later than the 25th day of the month following the month in which the income was received.Thus, individuals working under civil law contracts can receive social payments from the Social Security Fund in the event of 5 types of social risks:- loss of work;- loss of working capacity;- loss of breadwinner;- loss of income due to pregnancy and childbirth or adoption of a newborn child (children);- loss of income due to caring for a child until he or she is one and a half years old.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/926610

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As of the end of 2024, state social protection inspectors in all regions of Kazakhstan conducted 2,695 inspections, of which 741 were within the framework of preventive control, 751 were unscheduled, and 1,203 were at the request of the prosecutor's office.According to the results of the inspections, 1,087 orders were issued to eliminate the violations identified, and 973 administrative penalties were imposed in the form of fines totaling more than 230.3 million tenge.Under state control: akimats - 178, departments and administrations of local executive bodies - 112, state institutions - 117, kindergartens - 470, schools - 805, colleges, lyceums - 145, hospitals, clinics - 89, special social service centers - 101, rehabilitation centers - 11, shops - 22, shopping malls - 39, PCs - 50, houses of culture – 12, archives, museums – 13, banks – 12, cafes, restaurants, hotels – 33, notaries – 4, sanatoriums – 8, branches of Kazpost JSC – 9, police stations – 8, dentistry – 4, bus fleet, bus/railway stations, airports – 9, libraries – 4, BZHSM, sports schools – 16 and others.For example, the Atyrau Oblast Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection conducted an unscheduled inspection of a restaurant based on the application of a public association of people with disabilities for the fact of lack of accessibility for people with disabilities. According to the results of the inspection, the subject was brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine, and an instruction was issued to eliminate violations.At the same time, Kazakhstanis are observing positive changes in the adaptation of social infrastructure for people with disabilities.“Access to services for citizens with disabilities in our city is much better than before. For example, tactile indicators and mnemonics have been installed in the branch of Halyk Bank in Atyrau, the entrance doors have been widened, and obstacles have been removed. In addition, you can enter the building and receive services without any obstacles, because a very convenient ramp has been installed here,” noted Kenzhebay Muratov, a resident of Atyrau with a second group of disabilities.Let us recall that since the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan came into force on July 1, 2023, the institution of state social protection inspectors has been introduced in our country. Their competence includes monitoring compliance with legislation in the field of social protection of people with disabilities, the provision of special social services, and social security.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/925399

Astana, January 27, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu received the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan Bakhtiyor Ibragimov.During the meeting, topical issues of interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the political, trade-economic, water-energy and transit-transport spheres were discussed.Special attention was paid to the implementation of agreements reached at a high level as a result of the working visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Khiva in April last year and the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Astana in August.M. Nurtileu noted Kazakhstan's interest in further expanding comprehensive cooperation with Uzbekistan in the spirit of friendship, strategic partnership and alliance.In this context, the heads of the two states agreed to increase trade turnover to 10 billion US dollars in the coming years in the fields of trade, industry, transport, agriculture, digitalization, space The importance of searching for new ways to deepen cooperative ties was noted.In turn, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan reported on Tashkent's firm position on further strengthening allied relations with Kazakhstan.During the meeting, an exchange of views was held on topical issues of the international agenda. Readiness to continue mutual support within multilateral structures and promote the sustainable development of the Central Asian region was expressed.The schedule of upcoming high-level and high-level events was considered.At the end of the conversation, B. Ibragimov expressed gratitude for the meeting and assured that he would make every effort to comprehensively deepen Uzbek-Kazakh cooperation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/925536

According to the State Labor Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2024, 1,408 workers suffered from industrial accidents, 202 of whom died. At the same time, according to the results of 2024, industrial injuries decreased by 4.5% compared to 2023.According to the results of 2024, the industrial injury coefficient (accident frequency per 1,000 workers) was 0.20.The highest level of injuries remains in the industrial regions of the republic. For example, in the Karaganda region - 159 people, in the East Kazakhstan region - 124 people, in the Pavlodar region - 112 people, in the Abai region - 101 people, in the Kostanay region - 91 people, were injured. Also, 116 people were injured in Almaty.The largest number of victims by economic sector was in the mining and metallurgical complex industries - 18.3% and in the construction sector - 10.1%.The main reasons for the occurrence of accidents: inadequate organization of work in production (35.5%); gross negligence of the victim himself (31%); violation of traffic rules (8.2%); violation of labor safety and labor protection rules (7.6%).Creating safe working conditions and reducing industrial injuries is one of the main tasks of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry).Over the past five years, as a result of comprehensive measures taken by state bodies and employers in the field of labor protection, the level of industrial injuries has decreased by 6.3%.In order to prevent and prevent violations, 3,262 enterprises of the country have introduced safety and labor protection standards.Since 2019, the Ministry has been actively working to improve the concept of "Zero Injury - Vision Zero". Today, 605 enterprises have joined it.Work continues on the introduction of a vertical control model at construction sites, which provides for the responsibility and control of the general contractor over all subcontractors on labor safety issues at the site. This control model has been introduced by 318 enterprises in the republic.In addition, the “Online Labor Consultant” electronic service has been launched, which allows employers to self-check compliance with labor protection requirements. Since the service was launched, 42,985 employers have used it.The Concept of Safe Labor of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2030 is being implemented, which provides for 4 main areas. This includes modernizing the national labor protection system based on a risk-oriented approach, providing economic incentives for measures to reduce risks in the workplace, developing professional competencies and scientific potential, as well as increasing the effectiveness of control and monitoring in the field of labor protection. The implementation of the concept will contribute to reducing the level of industrial injuries and occupational diseases.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/924686

During the visit, the regional akim visited several settlements in the district and got acquainted with the implementation of social and infrastructure projects.The regional head, who visited the village of Tuzdybastau, saw the construction work of a 1,500-seat school and paid special attention to the condition of the educational facility. The akim noted the need to create the most comfortable conditions for schoolchildren.In addition, Marat Sultangaziev visited the village of Besagash and supervised the construction of a water supply system. He emphasized the strategic importance of this facility and instructed to strictly monitor the quality of construction and complete the work within the specified time.As a result of the working trip, the regional akim ordered to take specific measures to address social issues in the Talgar district. He also noted that work aimed at improving the quality of life of residents would continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/925280

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As of the end of 2024, the number of recipients of social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the SSF) due to job loss amounted to 293.6 thousand people, while last year 258.6 thousand people were granted payments for the first time. The total amount of payments amounted to 88.3 billion tenge.In accordance with the current legislation, dismissed employees receive social payments for job loss for a period of 1 to 6 months, depending on their length of participation in the compulsory social insurance system and their income over the last 24 months. Payment is made at the expense of the Social Insurance Fund in the amount of up to 45% of lost income.To assign a payment, a dismissed employee must:- log in to the eGov.kz portal;- select the “Register job seekers” service in the “Job placement and employment” section;- order an online service, fill in all the fields, sign it with an electronic signature and send an application;- within one day, the career center (hereinafter referred to as the MO) at your place of residence will offer vacancies;- if a job is not found, you will be remotely assigned the status of unemployed within 3 working days (if necessary, an employee of the MO will contact you to collect additional information);This service can also be obtained online through the Electronic Labor Exchange (enbek.kz).When there is information about registering as unemployed, the information system of the Ministry of Labor proactively sends a message to the mobile phone from the Social Insurance Fund to agree to the provision of services for assigning a payment Sends an SMS message. If you agree, you must respond to the SMS message. The payment will be assigned automatically.Remember that the social payment paid in case of loss of employment at the expense of the Social Insurance Fund is made regardless of the reasons for leaving work and is intended to support the unemployed person during the period when he is looking for a job.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922872

In 2024, pensions in the amount of 3 trillion 752.1 billion tenge were paid from the republican budget, of which 1 trillion 182.3 billion tenge were spent on the payment of basic pensions, and 2 trillion 569.8 billion tenge on the payment of solidarity pensions.As of January 1, 2025, the number of pensioners was 2 million 451 thousand people.The average amount of the total pension in December 2024 was 131,356 tenge, of which the solidarity pension was 88,819 tenge, and the basic pension was 42,537 tenge.As previously reported, on January 1, 2025, the amount of the basic pension payment was increased by 6.5%, and the solidarity pension by 8.5%, i.e., exceeding the inflation rate by 2%.In addition, by order of the Head of State Starting from 2023, over a period of five years, the minimum basic pension will be gradually increased annually to 70% of the minimum subsistence level, and the maximum - to 120%. For example, from January 1, 2025, the minimum amount of the basic pension was increased from 65% to 70% of the minimum subsistence level, which is 32,360 tenge, and its maximum amount was increased from 105 to 110% of the minimum subsistence level, amounting to 50,851 tenge. We remind you that from July 1, 2018, the state basic pension payment will be assigned individually to each recipient, taking into account the length of service in the pension system. At the same time, as of January 1, 1998, the period of work in the solidarity system, as well as the periods of payment of mandatory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as the MPP), will be included in the length of service in the pension system. is added.If a citizen has 10 years or less of service in the pension system, or none at all, the basic pension is equal to 70% of the subsistence minimum, and then its amount increases by 2% for each year exceeding 10 years. And if your service is 20 years, the basic pension is 90% of the subsistence minimum. If the length of service is 30 years or more, the maximum subsistence level is set at 110%.If mandatory pension contributions are transferred to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund several times during one month, the period of participation in the accumulation system is one month.Thus, the more regularly and fully mandatory pension contributions are transferred, the higher the amount of basic pension payments upon reaching retirement age.In turn, the amount of pension payments depending on the age of a citizen depends on the length of service as of January 1, 1998 (at least 6 months are required) and the average monthly income in the period before retirement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/920523

In 2024, 613.1 billion tenge was spent from the republican budget to pay state social benefits (hereinafter referred to as SSB) for disability and loss of a breadwinner. In addition, social payments for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner in the amount of approximately 80.3 billion tenge were made from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the MSIF).As of the results of 2024, the number of MSIF recipients for disability was approximately 552.3 thousand people, and for loss of a breadwinner - approximately 193.9 thousand people.The amount of state social benefits for disability depends on the group and cause of disability, as well as the amount of the minimum subsistence level established by the Law "On the Republican Budget" for the relevant financial year.The amount of state social benefits for loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of people dependent on the deceased breadwinner, the causes of death and the minimum subsistence level.In addition, social payments are made from the MSIF in case of social risks to participants in the mandatory social insurance system. In 2024, 102.3 thousand people received social benefits for loss of working capacity, and about 67.9 thousand families received social benefits for loss of a breadwinner.The amount of payments is individual and depends on: average monthly income for which social contributions were made to the Social Insurance Institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the last 2 years, coefficients for loss of working capacity, number of dependents, length of participation in the compulsory social insurance system, and income replacement.These payments are made in addition to similar benefits paid from the republican budget.From January 1, 2025, the amount of state social benefits for disability and loss of a breadwinner increased by 6.5% due to the increase in the minimum subsistence level. By decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the amount of social benefits paid from the Social Insurance Fund for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner has also increased by 6.5%. Thus, the amount of social insurance for disability due to a general illness is 101,702 tenge for group 1, 81,362 tenge for group 2, and 55,474 tenge for group 3. As of January 1, 2025, the average amount of social benefits for loss of working capacity is 60,407 tenge, and for loss of a breadwinner is 64,772 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/921390

The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Svetlana Zhakupova held a personal reception at the Citizens' Reception Center and considered the issues of 3 people from different regions of the country.She conveyed to the Minister her questions on the issues of employment of people with disabilities and improving their quality of life.Svetlana Zhakupova listened to the requests and suggestions of citizens and answered their questions in detail. She took the issues that required additional time for consideration under her personal control and instructed the relevant departments of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide assistance in resolving them within the framework of their competence in accordance with the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/921820

In 2024, 648.8 thousand people were covered by state benefits, as well as payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the SSF) for childbirth and care of a child until the child reaches 1.5 years of age, totaling 895.3 billion tenge.In 2024, 378.1 thousand people received benefits for childbirth from the republican budget in the amount of 64 billion tenge. Citizens of our country who have children born, adopted, or under guardianship, relatives, as well as foreigners permanently residing in Kazakhstan, can apply for this benefit.In the event that the person caring for the child is not a participant in the compulsory social insurance system, persons (families) with children born, adopted, or under guardianship, and stepchildren, if they are not included in the family of another parent, have the right to receive benefits for child care. During the reporting period, 126.3 thousand people received child care benefits for children up to 1.5 years of age in the amount of 41.6 billion tenge.The amount of state benefits for childbirth and child care is determined by the law on the republican budget, depending on the monthly calculation index (hereinafter referred to as the MCI) approved for the relevant financial year. From the beginning of 2025, the amount of state benefits has been indexed by 6.5%.The amount of the benefit for childbirth:- for the first, second, third child - 38.0 MCI or 149,416 tenge;- for the fourth and subsequent children - 63.0 MCI or 247,716 tenge.The benefit for the care of the child until he reaches 1.5 years of age is paid monthly in the following amounts:- for the first child - 5.76 MCI or 22,648 tenge;- for the second child - 6.81 MCI or 26,777 tenge;- for the third child - 7.85 MCI or 30,866 tenge;- for the fourth and subsequent children - 8.90 MCI or 34,995 tenge.In addition, working citizens are entitled to a monthly allowance for pregnancy and childbirth, care of a newborn child (children) In case of loss of income due to adoption, the social payment from the Social Insurance Institution is assigned for all days of leave granted for pregnancy and childbirth.The amount of the payment depends on the average monthly income for which social transfers were made to the Social Insurance Institution during the last 12 months prior to the issuance of the temporary disability certificate for pregnancy and childbirth and the number of days of disability.In 2024, 245.7 thousand people received this lump-sum payment for a total amount of 385.6 billion tenge, which is 11% more than in 2023. The average amount of the assigned payment was 1,621,299 tenge.Also, in case of loss of income from the Social Insurance Institution due to the care of a child until he or she reaches the age of one and a half, a monthly social payment is assigned to the participant of the social insurance system from the date of birth of the child. The amount of the payment is 40% of the average monthly income for which social transfers to the Social Insurance Fund were made in the last 2 years. In the case of the birth of two or more children, the payment is assigned separately for each child.In 2024, this payment was assigned to 276.8 thousand people, the average monthly payment was 86,758 tenge. Payments were made in the amount of 404.1 billion tenge, which is 1.4 times more than the amount paid in 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922009

In 2024, an average of 818.1 thousand families were covered by state benefits for large families and awarded mothers for a total amount of 546.3 billion tenge, including: benefits for large families for 579.5 thousand families in the amount of 474.1 billion tenge; The awarded mother's allowance was paid to 238.5 thousand people in the amount of 72.1 billion tenge.Families with 4 or more minor children living together or full-time students under the age of 23 can apply for the state allowance for large families, regardless of their income.The amount of the payment is calculated based on the number of children and in 2025:- for families with 4 children - 16.03 MCI or 63,030 tenge;- for 5 children - 20.04 MCI or 78,798 tenge;- for 6 children - 24.05 MCI or 94,565 tenge;- for 7 children - 28.06 MCI or 110,332 tenge;- for families with 8 or more children - 4 MCI or 15,728 tenge for each child paid.The allowance for the awarded mother is awarded to mothers who have been awarded the "Altyn Alka", "Kumis Alka" medals or have previously received the title of "Batyr Ana", and have been awarded the "Ana Danky" orders of the 1st and 2nd degree.The allowance for the awarded mother is paid monthly in the following amounts:For mothers awarded the "Kumis Alka" medal - 6.40 MCI or 25,165 tenge;For mothers awarded the "Altyn Alka" medal or have previously received the title of "Batyr Ana", and have been awarded the "Ana Danky" orders of the 1st and 2nd degree - 7.40 MCI or 29,097 tenge.We note that from January 1, 2025, the amount of state benefits granted to families with children has increased by 6.5%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922014

The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Svetlana Zhakupova, held a video conference with the Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan - Director of the National Agency for Social Protection under the President, Mansurbek Olloerov. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of developing cooperation in the social sphere.At the beginning of the meeting, Svetlana Zhakupova thanked Mansurbek Olloerov for such a meeting and introduced the main measures being implemented by the Ministry.In particular, the Head of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection informed about the Social Code, adopted in 2023, which establishes the basic social rights of citizens from birth to old age. One of its main innovations is the introduction of a digital family card. It provides an integrated platform that informs citizens about relevant state support measures, as well as allows state bodies to analyze data for effective planning of the socio-economic development of regions.“The digital family card is aimed at supporting Kazakhstani families and improving their well-being. It also helps state bodies develop forecasts and programs for social development, which will contribute to improving the planning of tasks and directions of social policy,” Svetlana Zhakypova noted.The minister also spoke about the concept of inclusive policy for 2025-2030, within the framework of which it is envisaged to transition from the medical-social model of disability to the social-legal protection model. New approaches to the assignment of targeted social assistance and the transformation of the social service system were also proposed. Particular attention was paid to the introduction of licensing of organizations providing specialized social services and increasing the qualification requirements for social workers.In turn, Mansurbek Olloerov highly appreciated the work of Kazakhstan in the social sphere, noting the success of the implemented projects. He expressed interest in exchanging experience in these areas and suggested considering the possibility of joint work. She also invited the Kazakh delegation to Uzbekistan to discuss further steps to strengthen cooperation.At the end of the meeting, the Head of the OSCE supported the mentioned initiatives and noted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties in the field of social protection of the population. Svetlana Zhakupova expressed Kazakhstan's readiness to share its experience and develop fruitful cooperation on all projects of interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922735

Ұлы Отан соғысындағы Жеңістің 80 жылдығын мерекелеу аясында ҰОС ардагерлеріне 5 млн теңге көлемінде біржолғы материалдық көмек төлеу жоспарлануда.Қазіргі жағдай бойынша. Ағымдағы жылдың 20 қаңтары. Қазақстанда 120 Ұлы Отан соғысының (бұдан әрі – ҰОС) ардагері, сондай-ақ Ұлы Отан соғысындағы Жеңіске үлес қосқан 42 545 азамат тұрады. Олардың ішінде: қоршауда қалған Ленинград тұрғындары – 67 адам; концлагерьлердің бұрынғы кәмелетке толмаған тұтқындары – 139 адам; Ұлы Отан соғысы жылдарында алған жарақаты, контузиясы, зақымдануы немесе сырқаттануы салдарынан мүгедек болған қайтыс болған адамның жұбайлары – 743 адам; Ұлы Отан соғысында қаза тапқан (қайтыс болған, хабарсыз кеткен) жауынгерлердің жесірлері – 2 адам; тыл еңбеккерлері – 41 594 адам.Ардагерлер мен тыл еңбеккерлеріне қамқорлық көрсету, олардың өмір сүру сапасын арттыру – мемлекеттің әлеуметтік саясатының басты басымдылықтарының бірі. Қарт адамдарды әлеуметтік қорғау шаралары орталық деңгейде де, жергілікті деңгейде де жүзеге асырылуда.Біріншіден, зейнетақы мен басқа да әлеуметтік төлемдердің мөлшері жыл сайын артып келеді. 19 санаттағы азаматтарға (соғысқа қатысушылар, тыл еңбеккерлері, ақталған азаматтар және т.б.) басқа әлеуметтік төлемдерге қарамастан арнаулы мемлекеттік жәрдемақы төленеді.2025 жылғы 1 қаңтардағы жағдай бойынша алынған ай сайынғы әлеуметтік төлемдердің жалпы сомасы, ҰОС қатысушыларының зейнетақысын есепке алғанда 262 334 теңгені және Ұлы Отан соғысы жылдарында алған жарақаты, контузиясы, зақымдануы немесе ауруына байланысты мүгедектерге 279 330 теңгені құрады.Екіншіден, ардагерлерге қосымша әлеуметтік қолдау шаралары қарастырылған. . Олардың барлығының әскери қызметшілерге қатысты құқықтары мен кепілдіктері бар. Олар салық жеңілдіктерін пайдаланады, Астана және Алматы қалаларындағы мамандандырылған ауруханаларда білікті медициналық көмек алып, санаторий-курорттық емделуде.Үшіншіден, жыл сайынғы біржолғы материалдық көмекті төлеу дәстүрге айналды.Биылғы жылы жергілікті мәліметтер бойынша. Жеңіс күнінің 80 жылдығын мерекелеуге орай облыстардың, астананың және республикалық маңызы бар қалалардың атқарушы органдарына Ұлы Отан соғысының 120 ардагеріне 5 миллион теңгеден біржолғы материалдық көмек көрсетіледі. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/923751