The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating (EDR) of Almaty Social Entrepreneurship Corporation JSC ("Almaty SEC") at "BBB-" in foreign and national currencies with a "Stable" outlook.The "BBB-" rating, which belongs to the investment grade category, reflects the Company's sufficient level of creditworthiness and low expectations for credit risks.The rating affirmation reflects Fitch's opinion that the probability of emergency support for Almaty SEC from the city is "very high", given the key role of the corporation in the socio-economic development of the metropolis. In the medium term, the rating agency does not expect these relationships to change.SEC "Almaty" remains a major city development institution that implements priority socially significant and investment projects for the city, including financing local micro, small and medium-sized businesses, renovation of old housing, development of the industrial zone, as well as stabilizing prices for socially significant food products.Fitch notes that there are no similar organizations capable of performing the functions of SEC "Almaty", which increases the strategic importance of the corporation for the City.Currently, SEC "Almaty" remains the only social and entrepreneurial corporation in Kazakhstan with an international credit rating.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948131

A large-scale city campaign “Almaty is our common home” will be held in Almaty from March 1 to April 1 within the framework of the “Clean Kazakhstan” republican program. This campaign is aimed at modernizing and improving the city’s infrastructure, increasing environmental culture, and attracting residents to the development of the city.“Dear residents! “Almaty is our common home,” and every home should be clean and comfortable. I urge each of you not to leave garbage behind, to take care of nature, and to maintain cleanliness. Join our campaign! Let our city be an example for everyone! Thank you for your care and love for Almaty!” – said the Deputy Mayor of Almaty, Alisher Abdykadyrov.The “Almaty is our common home” campaign covers all districts of the city. Every Almaty resident and guest of the city can participate in various events, such as challenges, competitions, eco-quests and flash mobs.In addition, environmental campaigns will be held during the campaign. These include plogging, which combines running and garbage collection, the “Kind Cap” initiative to collect plastic caps among school and kindergarten students, the “Turn Waste into Art” competition aimed at creating works of art from waste, Plastic Reboot, which is aimed at recycling plastic bottles, collecting expired medicines and many other events.“We are continuing the environmental initiatives launched last year and are striving to make our city even cleaner and more comfortable. In 2024, new development rules were approved in Almaty, and a system of development passports was introduced for more than 6,000 business entities. Currently, 4,918 passports have been issued, which is 82% of the plan. "Documentation will allow us to clarify responsibility for adjacent territories, including building facades, sidewalks, green areas and other facilities," said Deputy Mayor of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov.The campaign is divided into four thematic weeks:* "Clean Streets" (March 1–9) - cleaning of bus stops and road signs, installation of garbage bins, improvement of highways.* "Clean Parks, Squares and Mountains" (March 10–16) - holding Sabbaths in natural areas and garbage collection activities.* "Clean Yards" (March 17–23) - "Best Utility Worker" competition, painting of fences and landscaping elements, children's and sports grounds (March 20–29).* "Our City is Our Pride" (March 24–April 1) - improvement of monuments and mass tree planting.As part of the campaign, the city's infrastructure will be completely put in order, 4 thousand It is planned to clean up more than 12,000 yards, hold Sabbath cleaning in 445 parks and squares, clean river banks, install up to 12,000 anti-vandal garbage bins, demolish more than 600 illegally erected objects, and plant 5,000 trees and shrubs.Detailed information will be published on the Almaty.kz website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948576

Deputy Mayor of Almaty Alisher Abdykadyrov addressed the residents before the start of the city-wide campaign "Almaty is our common home" within the framework of the republican program "Clean Kazakhstan". He called on all Almaty residents to actively participate in the campaign and further beautify and green the city."Dear Almaty residents! Nauryz has long been a time of renewal. On the eve of the great holiday of the nation, our people, along with the renewal of nature, have been engaged in cleaning up and beautifying the environment. This good tradition continues to this day. From March 1, we will start the campaign "Almaty is our common home". I invite you all to actively participate in this important cause. It is in our hands to make Almaty the most beautiful and green city," said the deputy mayor.A. According to Abdykadyrov, the campaign will take place from March 1 to April 1 and is divided into 4 main stages.The first stage is “Clean Streets”: cleaning stops, traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, road signs, lighting fixtures, as well as installing new garbage bins in public places. The second stage is “Clean Parks and Squares”: garbage collection in parks, squares and riverbanks with the participation of residents and volunteers.The third stage is “Clean Yards”: holding local Sabbaths in yards, painting children's and sports grounds, and landscaping elements.The fourth and final stage is “Our City is Our Pride”: putting historical monuments and cultural objects in order, mass tree planting and landscaping of the city.“Dear residents! “Almaty is our common home,” and every home should be clean and comfortable. I urge each of you not to leave behind garbage, to take care of nature and to maintain cleanliness. Take part in our campaign! Let our city be an example for everyone! Thank you for your care and love for Almaty! ”, – concluded Alisher Abdykadyrov.It should be noted that all news related to the “Almaty is our common home” campaign will be published on the Almaty.kz website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948603

From March 1 to April 1, a large-scale campaign “Almaty is our common home” will be held in Almaty as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” program. One of the goals of the campaign is to increase environmental culture and form a careful attitude towards the environment among city residents.The campaign will be held over four thematic weeks, which are:* “Clean streets” (March 1-9) - cleaning of bus stops, road signs, installation of garbage bins, improvement of highways;* “Clean parks, squares and mountains” (March 10-16) - Saturdays and garbage collection in natural areas;* “Clean yards” (March 17-23) - cleaning and painting of yard areas, children's and sports grounds, landscaping elements, landscaping, “Best yard/yard sweeper/yard garden” competitions;* “Our city is our pride” (March 24-April 1) improvement of monuments and mass planting of trees.“Continuing the environmental initiatives started last year, together we will make our city clean and comfortable "We are trying to do this. In 2024, new rules for landscaping were approved in Almaty, within the framework of which a system of landscaping passports was introduced for more than 6 thousand business facilities. To date, 4918 passports have been issued, which is 82% of the planned one. Passporting will allow us to establish responsibility for adjacent territories, including facades, sidewalks, green areas and other objects," said Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov.As part of the campaign, it is planned to dismantle more than 600 illegal non-stationary commercial facilities (SESN), install 12 thousand anti-vandal urns by April 1, improve more than 4020 courtyards, clean up 445 parks and flower beds, banks of rivers and lakes, and plant 5 thousand trees and shrubs."Dear residents! "Almaty is our common home," and every home should be clean and comfortable. I urge each of you to clean up the garbage, protect nature and maintain cleanliness. Join our campaign! Let our city be an example for everyone! Thank you for your care and love for Almaty! ", - Deputy Akim of Almaty Alisher Abdykadyrov thus called on Almaty residents to actively participate in cleaning the city.All detailed information will be published on the Almaty.kz website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948616

The Department of Emergency Situations of the Turkestan region, together with the Department of Education, held the grand opening of the first cadet class "Young Rescuers" at the "Green School" innovation school located in the Kaynarbulak rural district of the Sairam district. The new cadet class demonstrates the growing interest of students in the rescue profession, which is based on the principles of working professions. The program pays special attention to teaching children the rules of behavior in emergency situations, which lays the foundation for a safe and responsible approach to life from a young age. Young cadets undergo line training, learn the basics of safety, and actively participate in internal and departmental events. Employees of the Emergency Situations Department systematically work with the younger generation, imparting not only knowledge, but also vital skills necessary for the correct response to emergency situations. The opening of the class was an important stage in the development of cadet programs aimed at educating citizens capable of responding promptly and professionally in emergency situations. Competitions were held among the "Young Rescuers" cadet classes, giving children the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in realistic situations. "The opening of the cadet class is an important step in forming a new generation of citizens ready to respond quickly in emergency situations. By teaching children the basics of safety, we are creating a solid foundation for protecting our society,” said Askar Tuleshev, head of the regional Emergency Situations Department. Thus, the regional Emergency Situations Department confirms its commitment to working with children and youth, forming a new generation of specialists ready to protect the lives and health of citizens in any situation. Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin congratulated Ali Javad Al-Eid on his appointment as head of the IMF mission on January 28, 2025, noting that Kazakhstan always highly appreciates the IMF’s expert opinions and recommendations, which have become an indispensable resource for shaping the country’s economic policy and making important strategic decisions.“Kazakhstan has been successfully cooperating with the Fund for more than 30 years and has received special support. "Our long-term partnership with the IMF is very important for ensuring economic stability and ensuring high-quality and sustainable growth of the Kazakh economy," Serik Zhumangarin noted. The participants of the meeting noted the positive results of projects aimed at implementing structural reforms, improving tax and budgetary policy, and developing the national financial market. It was noted that the experience and recommendations of the IMF were taken into account during the implementation of these projects. The significant contribution of the IMF Regional Center for Capacity Development for the Caucasus, Central Asia and Mongolia, which has been operating in Almaty since 2021, to strengthening regional cooperation was also noted.In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Head of Mission discussed the state's plans for financing the real sector of the economy, implementing budget and tax reform, as well as other aspects of interaction. We hereby inform citizens that the draft Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 29, 2020 No. 69" "On Approval of the Rules for the Provision of State Services on Executive Procedure Issues" has been posted for public discussion on the "Electronic Government Portal" in the "Open Government" - "Open NCA" section. Public discussion from February 27 to March 17, 2025 passes(https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15466071)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/947794

During a meeting with residents of the Medeu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about the development of road and transport infrastructure.The city mayor announced that 26 streets with a length of 23 km will be repaired in 2024. This year, another 23.7 km of roads on 25 streets are planned for medium repair.To improve the quality of the street-road network in the Medeu district, 64 thousand square meters of road surface were restored last year, 14.3 km of sidewalks and 10 km of drainage networks were built on 30 streets. This year, a number of additional works are planned, including the repair of 73 thousand square meters of road surface, the construction of more than 36 km of new sidewalks on 9 streets, and the construction of about 5 km of drainage networks on 18 streets.During the meeting, the mayor of Almaty also reported on the work being carried out to improve the quality of public transport services in the district. In 2024, the rolling stock was increased by 300 units to 1,569 buses, which allowed organizing 8 new routes and updating and strengthening 42 existing routes. In May 2025, the rolling stock will be increased by another 44 buses on 13 routes.In general, in Almaty, in 2025, it is planned to purchase another 800 new buses, with further distribution by city districts, in order to increase the accessibility and development of public transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947461

The results of the socio-economic development of the Medeu district of Almaty for the past year show positive dynamics. This was announced by the mayor of the metropolis, Yerbolat Dossayev, during a meeting with residents of the district.According to the mayor, the number of operating business entities increased by 5.2% to 46.2 thousand. The volume of retail trade increased by 5% to 1.4 trillion tenge, and the construction sector increased by 38.7% to 101 billion tenge.The tourism sector is also actively developing. Over 430 thousand tourists visited the Medeu district in the first 9 months of 2024, including 99,290 foreign guests. This is 6% more than in the same period in 2023, and the number of foreign tourists increased by 10%.These indicators contributed to an increase in tax revenues in the Medeu district by 18.7%, to 443.1 billion tenge, as well as the creation of 8 thousand new permanent jobs.Thanks to active economic development, the district budget increased by 32% in 2024, reaching 36.1 billion tenge, and in 2025 by another 6.4%, amounting to 38.4 billion tenge.The main areas of work of the city and district akimats will be the further modernization of engineering and social infrastructure, as well as the active development of a comfortable urban environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947495

The Almaty Tourism Bureau, together with Mastercard, conducted a detailed analysis of the path taken by travelers arriving in the city and conducted a study of the flow of tourists in Almaty. The analysis covers the main stages of travel – planning, booking, accommodation and relaxation.According to Tourism Insights (Mastercard), Almaty remains the main tourist center of Kazakhstan, accounting for 29.7% of travel search queries in Central Asia, which is 2 percentage points higher than the previous indicator. The growth can be seen in the increase in air travel: the number of flights to Almaty increased by traditional airlines (+24.7%) and low-cost airlines (+44.5%). The share of repeat visitors increased by 78.6%, reaching 25%, and the search time for tickets in advance, especially before major events, increased by 24%, up to 40 days in advance.The number of passengers booking flights to Almaty increased by 1.5 times, which is due to the increase in affordable flights. China stands out among the top 10 countries – in the first half of 2024, the number of bookings from this country increased by 6 times, reaching 25.2 thousand tickets. The largest number of bookings was made from Turkey, which is related to the closeness of business ties with Kazakhstan.Tourists coming to Almaty prefer active holidays: 54% choose nature tours and excursions, 44% choose jeep tours. Gastronomy, shopping and entertainment are highly rated, with 70% expressing positive opinions. The share of positive opinions about family tourism has increased by 12%. Business expenses have tripled due to increased activity, investments and international forums.The Almaty Tourism Bureau noted that Almaty's plan to become a tourist hub is being implemented in this way. The increase in the number of transit passengers through the city's airport indicates its growing role on international routes. The study showed that Almaty remains a popular destination for vacations and business trips, and the city's tourism sector is developing rapidly.The full report is at link.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/946425

On February 26, precipitation in the form of rain is expected in Almaty in the morning, changing to wet snow in the evening, which will end early on February 27, with the air temperature at night dropping to -3...-5 degrees of frost, and +1...+3 degrees of heat during the day.In this regard, the city's public utilities will be switched to work in an enhanced mode, and around-the-clock duty of drivers, machine operators and road workers will be organized at production bases. In order to prevent ice phenomena in the areas before the onset of snowfall, 204 sand spreaders will be on duty. It is planned to treat the main highways with liquid reagents in advance before snowfall. It is planned to involve 624 units of special equipment and 1,380 road workers around the clock.In addition, 46 operational brigades will be deployed to patrol the condition of the road surface to prevent and remove ice on dangerous sections of roads, on descents, ascents, and exits from intersections. A 24-hour duty will be organized in the district akimats to monitor the work process.Due to the expected icing on the carriageway of roads and ice on sidewalks, we ask drivers and pedestrians to take precautions. We advise drivers to reduce speed, increase the distance between cars, and avoid sharp maneuvers.People with little driving experience should abandon driving and switch to public transport. Pedestrians should take precautions when walking on sidewalks due to the formation of ice.Dear city residents! Be careful on the streets, do not risk your life.Department of Communal Infrastructure DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/945369

Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин провел заседание штаба по обеспечению экономического роста, посвященное потенциалу нефтегазовой отрасли в текущем году и инвестиционно-экономическому развитию Мангистауской области.При реальном росте ВВП в 2024 году в размере 4,8% таргет на 2025 – 7%. Это очень высокий, но достижимый при своевременной реализации инвестиционных проектов реального сектора экономики показатель. Как озвучил вице-министр энергетики Ерлан Аккенженов, нефтепереработка по итогам января составила 1,53 млн тонн, или 104% в сравнении с январем прошлого года. Этот показатель опережает и план на первый месяц 2025 года на 0,6%.В целом доля нефтепереработки в структуре ВВП Казахстана составляет менее 1% (за 2023 год – 0,8%, за 9 месяцев 2024 г. – 0,6%). В то же время сфера нефтепереработки – это производство продуктов с высокой добавленной стоимостью. Отмечено, что после завершения реализации проекта расширения ТОО СП «CaspiBitum», которое ожидается в конце мая 2025 года, его мощность переработки увеличится с 1 млн тонн до 1,5 млн тонн. Итого совокупный объем перерабатывающих мощностей в 2026 году вырастет с 18 млн до 18,5 млн тонн в Казахстане.Вице-премьер выслушал проблемные вопросы с загрузкой крупных перерабатывающих заводов и мини НПЗ.«При отсутствии каких-либо серьезных внешних факторов у нефперерабатывающей отрасли есть хорошие шансы увеличить свою долю вклада в ВВП Казахстана в этом году», — отметил Серик Жумангарин.Отдельно были рассмотрены составляющие индекса таргетируемого физического роста Мангистауской области. При задаче роста на этот год в 7% по итогам января отмечается низкое выполнение показателей по сельскому и рыбному хозяйству (87,5% при плане в 101%) и торговле (102% вместо целевых 105,4%). Вице-премьер поручил обеспечить выполнение поставленных планов в ближайшие месяцы. С учетом весомой доли торговли в ВВП страны (19% в 2024 г.) одно из ближайших заседаний штаба будет посвящено торговле и транспорту со складированием.Также на заседании штаба рассмотрели и разобрали причины низкого освоения средств на бюджетно-инвестиционные проекты региона. Вице-премьер поручил изучить все проекты, нуждающиеся в срочном финансировании, через призму их влияния на увеличение вклада в реальный сектор экономики.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/949358

Министерство национальной экономики внедряет новые правила и критерии отбора независимых директоров (независимых членов) для советов директоров и наблюдательных советов акционерных обществ и товариществ с ограниченной ответственностью с 100%-м участием государства, за исключением Фонда национального благосостояния.Эти изменения направлены на повышение качества корпоративного управления и обеспечение независимости в принятии решений на уровне государственных компаний. Особое внимание будет уделено обеспечению гендерного баланса в составах советов, что будет способствовать более разнообразному и качественному процессу принятия решений.Согласно новым правилам, кандидаты на должность независимого директора должны соответствовать четким квалификационным требованиям, включающим как профессиональные навыки и опыт, так и личные качества. Система отбора будет прозрачной и направлена на привлечение высококвалифицированных специалистов. Кроме того, внедрение обязательного планирования преемственности в советах директоров и наблюдательных советах будет способствовать долгосрочному укреплению лидерства и эффективному принятию решений.С целью упрощения процесса подбора кандидатов, будет создан Реестр независимых директоров, который позволит уполномоченным органам иметь доступ к квалифицированным кандидатам. Отбор кандидатов, включенных в реестр, будет осуществляться через конкурсы, организуемые уполномоченным органом. Все кандидаты должны пройти строгую квалификационную оценку и собеседование с комиссией.Для обеспечения беспристрастности и профессионализма в процессе отбора кандидатов состав комиссии будет включать представителей государственных органов, а также экспертов и представителей общественных организаций, занимающихся вопросами корпоративного управления.Важной рекомендацией в рамках новых правил является обеспечение доли женщин не менее 30% в составах советов директоров и наблюдательных советов. Это способствует улучшению гендерного баланса и созданию более разнообразных мнений при принятии ключевых решений.Эти нововведения направлены на достижение ряда целей, таких как повышение прозрачности и объективности процесса отбора, а также усиление независимости и эффективности работы органов управления. Они также будут способствовать привлечению высококвалифицированных специалистов с опытом и экспертными знаниями, усилению корпоративного управления и улучшению репутации компаний с государственным участием.Проект размещен на интернет портале открытых нормативно-правовых актов и будет доступен для обсуждения до 17 марта 2025 года.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/947772

A round table on the development of rural areas, including border villages, was held under the leadership of Serik Egizbayev, Chairman of the Committee on Agrarian Issues of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Mazhilis Albert Rau, deputies, representatives of relevant ministries and national companies.Vice Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Omarbekov made a report and presented current measures and new approaches to the integrated development of rural areas. According to him, as of January 1, 2025, there are 6,147 rural settlements in Kazakhstan with a population of 7.5 million.Currently, on the instructions of the Head of Government, the Ministry of National Economy has begun developing a concept of regional policy until 2030. In order to improve new approaches, a project office for regional policy has been created, - said Bauyrzhan Omarbekov.Particular attention is paid to the development of infrastructure. In 2024, the provision of basic services reached 64%, and 701 billion tenge was allocated for the modernization of villages within the framework of the "Village is the cradle of the nation" project. 6.6 thousand infrastructure projects, including housing and communal services, social and transport facilities, have been implemented.The importance of developing border areas to ensure the protection of state borders was noted. 14 regions in Kazakhstan have borders with neighboring states, and 66 border districts are home to 1,383 rural settlements, two mono-industry towns and eight small towns. As part of supporting rural entrepreneurship, 17 thousand microloans were provided for more than 100 billion tenge under the "Rural Trust" project, which allowed for the creation of 17 thousand jobs.The introduction of wage supplements and special norms for calculating seniority for residents of remote border areas is being considered. The measures taken are aimed at the comprehensive development of rural areas, job creation, infrastructure improvement, and improving the quality of life of the rural population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/943146

On the instructions of the Head of State on diversifying the economy and attracting investments to the economy, the Government, through financial development institutions, will launch a large-scale campaign to support investment projects in the processing industry and large businesses of SMEs, including light industry, chemical industry, production of food products and building materials, mechanical engineering, freight transportation, key projects, infrastructure and cluster projects that create an eco-environment for the development of SMEs.In 2025, Baiterek National Management Holding JSC will allocate 8 trillion tenge to support entrepreneurship, the development of housing construction and the implementation of key national and investment projects, with a further increase in the volume of financing to 10 trillion tenge by 2027. As part of the large-scale financing, new support mechanisms aimed at developing business and export opportunities will be launched, and financing and social initiative tools will be expanded. Among them:Two guarantee funds will be created to support SMEs and large businessesThe Damu guarantee fund will be created in 2025 to support SMEs. To this end, the functions of "Development" will be supplemented with new tasks, the product line of the guarantee instrument will be expanded, the amount of guarantees offered will be increased, and the list of economic sectors (ES) subject to guarantee will be expanded. It is planned to issue guarantees for new products on the principles of non-returnability and unconditionality. The creation of the Guarantee Fund will reduce the burden on the state budget by attracting funds from additional sources of financing, increase the coverage of business entities with support measures in the form of guarantees, and allow banks to effectively attract liquidity to economic circulation.The launch of the Guarantee Fund will allow increasing the guarantee portfolio to 1 trillion tenge by 2028 (+148% compared to 2023) and supporting more than 50 thousand projects annually (in 2023, 8,212 projects were supported through the guarantee instrument).In 2025, the Damu Fund will support at least 30 thousand SME projects worth 1.7 trillion tenge.Baiterek's Guarantee Fund for Large Businesses will solve the problem of sufficient collateral for large and strategically important projects.When financing a project, a loan from second-tier banks and/or DBK may amount to 80% of the project cost. The guarantee will be provided for an amount of up to 30% of the project cost, resolving the issues of sufficient collateral.The amount of financing for Baiterek is 7.3 trillion tenge, of which 3.7 trillion tenge is provided for 2025. The holding company's guarantee may reach 2.2 trillion tenge or 30%, of which up to 1.1 trillion tenge is provided for 2025. At the same time, 50% is the guarantee of a future business partner. Baiterek may enter the capital of the project, and then the entrepreneur's personal participation may be less than 20%. Thus, the problem of lack of collateral in large projects is being solved.Guarantees will be provided for projects worth 7 billion tenge to finance large business entities.For second-tier banks, this will allow to ensure an increase in lending volumes and a reduction in lending risks when the collateral volume is insufficient.The provision of guarantees is planned for the manufacturing industry sectors. The irrevocability of guarantees is designed to increase the interest of banks, and the payment of guarantees for business entities is designed to strengthen the responsibility of entrepreneurs.Corporate/project financing - Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (DBK) will be reoriented exclusively to the development of large industrial and infrastructure projects. The holding's subsidiary, Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC (QIC), focuses on developing private equity as a full-fledged partner in the implementation of projects, offering entrepreneurs equity financing opportunities and taking into account the requirements of state policy and investment obligations of business.Expanding exports - as part of the strategy for developing foreign markets, it is planned to develop a trade fund and special tools to support exports. The activities of the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan JSC in insurance, reinsurance, guarantee instruments and composite services have been expanded, which will allow Kazakhstani companies to enter new markets with competitive products.In addition, Baiterek Holding, together with second-tier banks and international financial institutions, is ready to finance infrastructure programs aimed at supporting the economic development of the country and supporting the production of domestic goods, which are given priority by the state, including.Financing housing and communal services infrastructure (national project)Within the framework of the national project "Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors", in order to timely resolve issues related to reducing the wear and tear of engineering networks in the housing and communal services sector, a large-scale modernization of outdated infrastructure is planned with a total investment volume of more than 13 trillion tenge, of which 4.7 trillion tenge belongs to the Holding.Within the framework of the modernization and construction of energy and utilities infrastructure, work is being carried out to increase the share of domestic value added. This approach will not only increase internal competitiveness, but also create new jobs, reduce import dependence, and strengthen the position of "local" enterprises in the market as a whole.Before the start of the active period of modernization and construction, it is planned to carry out comprehensive work to inform domestic producers about the large-scale program of infrastructure modernization.About 4.9 trillion tenge will be needed to produce domestic products.In addition, the Government will announce "investment orders" in certain sectors in order to develop certain sectors - IT, logistics, tourism, light industry, chemical industry, food products, construction materials production, and mechanical engineering. Interested parties should contact the Department of Economic Sector Development of the Ministry of National Economy, the "Damu" Fund, and the "Baiterek" holding.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/943209

Для развития инвестиционных проектов в сфере аграрного сектора в 2025 году через Аграрную кредитную корпорацию (АКК) и КазАгроФинанс будет направлено финансирование в сумме порядка 1,5 трлн тенге. Средства будут направлены на проведение весенне-полевых и уборочных работ, реализацию инвестиционных проектов, закуп основных и пополнение оборотных средств, лизинг сельхозтехники.При кредитовании проектов приоритет будет отдаваться следующим направлениям:Переработка сельхозпродукции и производство продуктов питания (приоритет на социально значимые продукты питания)Развитие орошения (дождевальные установки, ирригационные сооружения, капельное орошение)Промышленные теплицы (снижение сезонных колебаний цен на овощи)Развитие инфраструктуры (упаковка, хранение, транспортировка)Развитие кормопроизводства в промышленном масштабе.Кредитование инвестиционных проектов будет сфокусировано на решении задач по увеличению инвестиций в АПК, развитию внутреннего производства для уменьшения импорта продовольственной инфляции и устойчивому обеспечению внутреннего рынка отечественной продукцией, а также реализации экспортного потенциала.Для увеличения охвата проектов будут расширены лимиты кредитования проектов через АКК с 7 до 15 млрд тенге, распространено действие Гарантийного фонда Байтерека, гарантий Даму на крупные долгосрочные проекты АКК, расширен мандат Экспортно-Кредитного Агентства Казахстана на поддержку экспорта сельхозпродукции.В рамках лизинговых программ КазАгроФинанс приоритетная поддержка будет оказана отечественной сельхозтехнике, что позволит расширить мультипликативный эффект данной меры поддержки фермеров на промышленные предприятия.Кроме того, Холдинг «Байтерек» формирует пул птицефабрик, а также продолжает расширять экспортные возможности для сельхозпроизводителей. Ведутся переговоры с Малайзией по освоению новых рынков сбыта, а также созданию нового торгового фонда, который позволит увеличить объем экспорта зерна до 200 млн долларов США. В долгосрочной перспективе планируется нарастить этот показатель до 1 млрд долларов США.Экспортная экспансия и новые рынкиВ рамках экспортной стратегии расширяются инструменты страхования, перестрахования и гарантий для отечественных производителей. Важной задачей становится выход на новые рынки и предоставление комплексных решений для казахстанского экспорта.В этой связи, «Байтерек» запускает торговый фонд и формирует пул экспортоориентированных проектов, включая развитие птицеводческих предприятий и растениеводства.Ключевые направления экспорта:Консолидация крупных производителей и трейдеров продукции растениеводства (зерновые, масличные и бобовые культуры) для расширения экспортных каналов.Создание стабильных экспортных цепочек поставок и расширение географии экспорта (КНР, Центральная Азия, ЕС).Снижение спекулятивных факторов в ценообразовании и стабилизация рынка.Партнерство с крупными зарубежными покупателями (COFCO и другие).Инвестиционная поддержка и привлечение частного сектора к торговой деятельности.Улучшение условий для агропроизводителей по транспортно-логистическим услугам.В перспективе – трансформация фонда в Food Security Fund с более широким мандатом для обеспечения продовольственной безопасности в странах КОВА и Ближнего Востока.Инструменты поддержки экспорта через АО «Экспортно-кредитное агентство Казахстана» включают:гарантии,перестрахование,композитные услуги.Эти меры позволят вывести казахстанскую продукцию на новые рынки и укрепить позиции отечественных производителей. ЭКА будет работать как с банками второго уровня, так и с другими финансовыми институтами внутри группы «Байтерек», при этом инструменты поддержки предоставляются в обмен на обязательства бизнеса по локализации, индустриализации и привлечению инвесторов.Развитие жилищного строительстваВажным направлением работы станет реализация проектов по обеспечению жильем в моногородах, малых и областных центрах. Это не только улучшит жилищные условия населения, но и создаст стимулы для удержания кадров на местах, особенно в рамках объявленного Года рабочих профессий. В 2025 году по поручению Премьер-министра РК Олжаса Бектенова запущена новая ипотечная программа «Наурыз жұмыскер», ориентированная на специалистов рабочих профессий: промышленность, энергетика, транспорт, сельское хозяйство и водные ресурсы.Основные параметры программы:2 440 займов на сумму 72 млрд тенге;Запуск приема заявок – 17 марта 2025 года;Включение «Наурыз жұмыскер» в программу «Наурыз», расширяя доступ к льготной ипотеке.Холдинг «Байтерек» активно привлекает местных партнеров к реализации программ по обеспечению жильем, в том числе через механизмы АО «Казахстанская жилищная компания». Совместные проекты помогут не только решить жилищные вопросы, но и удержать квалифицированные кадры в регионах.Эти инициативы обеспечат сбалансированное развитие экономики и создание устойчивой финансовой системы, соответствующей стратегическим приоритетам Казахстана.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/943344

Постановлением Правительства Республики Казахстан Амрин Азамат Кеменгерович назначен на должность первого вице-министра национальной экономики Республики Казахстан. Об этом сообщает пресс-служба Правительства.Родился в 1973 году в Северо-Казахстанской области. Окончил Акмолинский сельскохозяйственный институт, Северо-Казахстанский государственный университет имени М. Козыбаева.Трудовую деятельность начал в 1989 году рабочим в Корнеевском совхозе.С 1997 года по 2008 год работал на различных должностях в Налоговом комитете Северо-Казахстанской области.2008–2011 гг. — аким района Шал акына СКО. 2011–2012 гг. — менеджер крестьянского хозяйства «Амрин К.К.».2013–2020 гг. — заместитель директора, директор Департамента налоговой и таможенной политики Министерства национальной экономики РК.С 2020 г. по настоящее время — вице-министр национальной экономики РК.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/943628

The main factors supporting the country's rating remain strong fiscal and external balances, which provide sufficient reserves for potential external risks.Agency experts predict that the country's liquid external assets will significantly exceed external debt.S&P noted that the planned growth in oil production and the expansion of capacities at the Tengiz oil field will have a positive impact on economic growth.The publication noted that Kazakhstan's medium-term fiscal trajectory will depend on compliance with fiscal rules. It is expected that expanding the tax base and limiting additional transfers from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan will allow reducing the budget deficit.S&P also noted the resilience of Kazakhstan's banking sector to geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. According to experts, second-tier banks have sufficient capital reserves and stable liquidity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/943794

The results of the work of the Almaty Daryny Center for 2024 were announced in Almaty. This was announced by the center's director Gulnur Karimgazhi at a press conference of the Almaty regional communications service."During the year, the center organized more than 200 intellectual Olympiads and competitions, in which more than 250 thousand students participated. In 2024, 894 Almaty students participated in 32 international Olympiads and competitions, 604 of whom became winners and prize-winners," the speaker said.According to him, 4 Almaty students performed as part of the Kazakhstan national team at international Olympiads, all of whom won silver medals. And at the republican competitions, the city team won 63 medals and was awarded the title of "Best Olympic Team - 2024".Almaty students are achieving high achievements not only at the Olympiads, but also in the field of robotics. In 2024, the city team entered the top 10 at the championship held in Dallas, USA. In addition, Almaty residents have become world champions three times in Geneva (2022), Singapore (2023) and Athens (2024).“We are the Uly Dala team from Gymnasium No. 140! Our journey in robotics began in 2022 with the First Lego League tournament, and over time we moved to the First Tech Challenge level. Now we are actively preparing for competitions and devoting all our free time to improving strategies, developing mechanisms and programming,” said team member Aikhanym Shamshadin.Smail Daryn, captain of the “Sana Team” team, also shared his achievements: “We have been engaged in robotics for more than two years. During this time, we have visited countries such as Australia, Cyprus, India and Kyrgyzstan, and have received prestigious awards representing Kazakhstan. Now we are preparing for the world competitions in Houston and hope to show high results. "It should be noted that Almaty will host the largest robotics championship in Central Asia - the Almaty Tech Cup, dedicated to water resources. The winners will have the opportunity to represent Kazakhstan on the international stage. Today, an expert meeting in the "Think Tank" format on urban planning and industrial policy issues was held at Almaty Management University (AlmaU). The event was organized as part of the visit of the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev to the university. The meeting was moderated by Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Zhannat Dubirova and President of AlmaU Asylbek Kozhakhmetov.The discussion was attended by leading specialists in the field of urban planning, territorial development, infrastructure and legal regulation, as well as representatives of the business community and educational institutions. The discussion focused on finding solutions for the sustainable development of the construction industry in Kazakhstan.The reason for choosing AlmaU as a platform for expert meetings is that the University is not only an initiator of dialogue on key issues of sustainable development, but also an educational institution that actively introduces advanced approaches to education, entrepreneurship and management. For many years, AlmaU has been creating an ecosystem of knowledge and innovation, uniting the best specialists and practitioners in order to develop strategies aimed at developing territories, modernizing infrastructure and improving the quality of the urban environment.During the meeting, Marat Myrzakhmet, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Scientific Director of the MKB Program, made a report on the topic "Development of a Strategy for Accelerated Technological Diversification of Kazakhstan and a New Industrial Policy" and Askhat Saduov, General Director of the Almatygenplan Research Institute, who presented the strategy and best world practices in urban development. The head of the Research Institute drew attention to the importance of introducing innovative and sustainable approaches to the development of Kazakhstani cities. In his speech, he proposed new solutions for the harmonious integration of infrastructure facilities and residential areas, as well as the need to adapt global trends to the unique characteristics and needs of Kazakhstani megacities.During the discussion, the participants considered the main challenges facing the construction industry and urban planning in Kazakhstan.Based on the results of the Think Tank, the participants of the event developed recommendations for the coordination of regulatory legal acts in the field of industrial policy and urban planning, proposed measures to improve interaction with the expert community, and discussed ways to increase the effectiveness of legal and economic mechanisms in construction and territorial planning.The Think Tank expert meeting was an important step in promoting the sustainable development and modernization of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, as well as in solving urgent problems in the construction industry. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/943514

During a briefing at the Central Communications Service, Vice-Ministers Zh. Aliyev and N. Sharbiev reported on the results of the activities of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024. According to Zh. Aliyev: “According to the results of 2024, a 6% reduction in harmful emissions was achieved among category I facilities of the 50 largest industrial enterprises in the country. In the future, with the introduction of the EPC, a further reduction in emissions is expected due to the transition to integrated environmental permits.He also spoke about the progress of the implementation of Roadmaps for the integrated solution of environmental problems of the regions, the installation of automated systems for monitoring emissions into the environment (ASM), climate policy issues, the results of inspections for compliance with environmental legislation, the programs for the modernization of the Eco-Farm and the disposal of obsolete vehicles and self-propelled agricultural machinery (VEH and VESSH), as well as the holding of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign, etc.Vice Minister N. Sharbiev in his report invited the participants of the event to contribute 2 billion to the country's forest resources. The meeting discussed the implementation of the Head of State's instructions on tree planting, as well as planting green flags on the Aral Sea dry basin (ODAM), providing planting material for the coming year, protecting forests from fires, equipping nature protection institutions with technical equipment, installing early fire detection systems, developing ecological tourism, and resettling and protecting animals. The speakers also spoke about their plans for the upcoming period and answered questions from media representatives. The city stage of the "Best School Parliament" competition was held in Astana, in which 39 school, lyceum and gymnasium leaders participated, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. The important event aimed at developing students' leadership, social and management skills is being held with the support of the capital's Department of Education. The participants will present their organizations' leading projects on improving the environment and using resource- and energy-saving technologies. The competition consisted of four stages: introducing the school parliament, defending the best project of the year, presenting cases of “Ideas without Borders” and completing the creative task “Creative Management”.One of the participating teams was school-gymnasium No. 31, led by 11th grade student Aldiyar Aisin. He says that their school parliament is actively involved in charity events, pays special attention to helping children who are brought up in orphanages. The parliament also organizes intellectual games aimed at improving students' knowledge of the history of Kazakhstan, English and Russian, which contributes to successful preparation for the UNT.Teachers note and support their students' desire for self-development and social activity.“Members of the school parliament acquire valuable skills that will help them in the future. "In the last year alone, they have held more than 100 different events," says Aigul Sakenova, a teacher at school-gymnasium No. 75.According to the results of the competition, the winners will have the right to represent the capital at the republican stage, which will be held in Kyzylorda in March. This competition is becoming an important platform for revealing the potential of schoolchildren, demonstrating their initiative and leadership qualities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/943730

Today, an expanded board meeting of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources was held.The results of the work of the sectors supervised by the ministry over the past year and future plans were discussed.The board meeting was attended by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, R. Sklyar, deputies of Parliament, representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Government Office, state bodies, regional akimats, members of the Public Council of the Ministry and organizations affiliated with the Ministry participated.The results of the Ministry's work in 2024 were noted at the meeting of the Board: the Concept of the transition to a "green economy" was updated by the Presidential Decree, the action plan for its implementation was approved by the Government Resolution, 103 events were considered in 9 areas of the Green Economy.The Government Resolution approved the Concept of the Development of Ecological Culture "Clean Kazakhstan" for 2024-2029.Last year, support was strengthened to ensure financing of environmental projects.120 billion tenge was allocated through the Industrial Development Fund for the implementation of environmental projects aimed at improving the state of the environment in the manufacturing industry. More than tenge were allocated.The “EcoQoldau” program, designed to pay special enterprises engaged in waste collection and processing, was relaunched.The modernization of the machinery and tractor fleet of forestry institutions continued.In 2023-2024, about 68 billion tenge will be spent on the purchase of about 2 thousand units of machinery and 4 thousand units of equipment. tenge was allocated.It is worth noting that such a large-scale modernization is being carried out for the first time in the years of independence.The Ministry also faces important tasks in 2025.Firstly, the President's "Clean Kazakhstan" initiative is receiving high support from the people of Kazakhstan.This year, the "TazaLike" festival is planned to be held in Astana to solemnly celebrate the results of 2024.Secondly, taking into account the shortcomings of last year, the implementation of investment projects in the field of solid waste management will be strengthened.In order to expedite the implementation of investment projects for deep wood processing and increase their investment attractiveness, a procedure for concluding contracts with investors without an auction was adopted at the meeting of the Investment Headquarters held in January of this year.Another important direction is the preservation of rare and endangered animals.Last year, projects for the reintroduction of the Turanian tiger and Przewalski's horse were launched. Also, ecological corridors for the free movement of deer on the border with the Russian Federation and the formation of migration routes are underway.Introducing an early detection system on the territory of 24 state forest owners, starting work on scaling up the cultivation of planting material with a closed root system, completing the purchase of firefighting equipment under leasing financing, purchasing timber harvesting equipment for the Semey Forest Reserve, starting work on opening a regional education center for forestry workers on the basis of the Akkol forestry, opening a branch of the Kazakh Scientific Institute of Forestry in the city of Kyzylorda, continuing work on the creation and expansion of specially protected natural areas, expanding 3 specially protected areas by 648 thousand hectares.Also, jointly with "Zhasyl Damu" JSC, continuing the implementation of the "Clean Tourism" project in 6 national parks, automating checkpoints in 6 specially protected natural areas, and eliminating cash payments.The next important issue is improving legislation in the areas monitored by the Ministry. Currently, the Majilis is considering large-scale amendments initiated by the deputies of the Parliament and the Government.After the end of the session of the Board, a briefing was held for the media at the Central Communications Service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/943749

On February 28, 2025, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Nysanbayev will hold a meeting with residents of Akmola region.📍 The place and time of the meeting will be announced later.📩 You can ask your questions and suggestions during the meeting with the minister or send them via the following communication channels:📱 WhatsApp: 8 (701) 100-44-66📧 Email: s.koblashov@ecogeo.gov.kz📌 Registration for a personal reception is open until February 25, 2025 (inclusive). To register, please call 8 (701) 100-44-66.We invite all citizens to actively participate and ask their questions to the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/942502