Kalkamanov Saken Amangeldiyevich graduated from the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, as well as the Eurasian Humanitarian Institute. His total work experience is more than 26 years - he began his career in 1997. He has experience in management positions in state and quasi-state institutions, having served at various stages as Head of the Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy Akim of the Turkestan region, Deputy Chairman of the Board of KazMunayGas EP JSC and KazAgro National Management Holding JSC, KazAgroMarketing JSC, as well as Managing Director of Zhasyl Damu JSC, in the latter institution he headed the Greenhouses and Climate Change block, including: greenhouse gas inventory; emissions trading system; Modeling climate policy and international cooperation.Under his leadership, the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) was developed and presented to the international community, through which our country was recognized as a Central Asian leader in implementing the Climate Goals set out in the Paris Agreement at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29, Baku).In addition, Saken Amangeldiuly developed a number of amendments to the "Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan", which will allow in the future to improve the emissions trading system and begin the implementation of offset projects in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Saken Kalkamanov was awarded the "Eren Enbegi Ushin" medal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/940532

On February 18, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with Zhasyl Damu JSC, held an online meeting with the participation of more than 60 business entities engaged in waste collection, transportation and recycling on the clarification of the proposed amendments to the Rules for transferring money from producers and the operator of extended obligations of producers (importers) to its bank account. The expanded obligations of importers, producers (importers) to organize the collection, transportation, preparation for reuse, sorting, processing, recycling, neutralization and (or) disposal of waste arise after the loss of consumer properties of the product (goods) used by the payment method approved by the Order of the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 332 dated November 27, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the “EcoQolday” Regulation).The proposed amendments to the “EcoQolday” Regulation were developed taking into account the analysis of the operation of the “EcoQolday” system based on the results of 2024, as well as the applications of waste collectors, transporters and recyclers.During the meeting, the Director of the Waste Management Department R.K. Tukenov and the Deputy Chairman of the Board of “Zhasyl Damu” JSC, Member of the Board N.K. Kabdoldanov spoke in detail about the current work and planned changes to the EcoQolday rules. The adoption of the proposed amendments to the “EcoQolday” rules will contribute to optimizing the process of working with waste for business entities.For example, the amendments to the “EcoQolday” rules, as mentioned by the representative of the authorized body, include:- allowing the transportation of waste by rail;- allowing waste-generating organizations to participate in the “EcoQolday” system on general terms;- the possibility of granting one recycler the right to recycle several types of waste;- eliminating waste recycling standards.Also, during the meeting, it was announced that the “EcoQolday” mobile application will be launched, which will simplify the process of transferring secondary raw materials for individuals and legal entities, as well as provide additional support to the waste recycling industry in the country.After explaining the proposed amendments, representatives of business entities asked questions of interest to them and received detailed explanations.In the near future, the draft amendments to the “EcoQolday” rules will be submitted for approval and further approval in accordance with the procedure provided for by law. will be sent to interested parties.Today, contracts have been concluded with 60 companies in the "EcoQolday" system, including 35 assemblers, 17 recyclers and 8 full-cycle enterprises.In 2024, 20.1 thousand tons of waste (paper - 17.1 thousand tons, glass - 1.4 thousand tons, plastic - 1.6 thousand tons) were collected through the "EcoQolday" system. Business entities have begun to receive payments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/940814

As part of his official visit to the People's Republic of China, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev visited the Beijing Urban Planning Center - a unique institution that demonstrates the principles of modern urban planning and urban development.Yerbolat Dossayev got acquainted with the issues of ecology, urban planning, and the main aspects of the Beijing Master Plan for 2016-2035, which reflects a systematic approach to the development of urban areas and their integration into a single agglomeration.The Almaty Mayor noted the similarity of new approaches to the development of Almaty and Beijing in the area of ​​polycentric development. In the Chinese capital, polycentrics are called New Town. Such approaches allow distributing the load between the center, districts, and agglomeration, ensuring comfortable living, balanced development of infrastructure, and maintaining ecological balance.“The Beijing Urban Planning Center is not just an exhibition, it is a living reflection of how the city is developing in accordance with global processes. "We are interested in applying the best practices and ideas in Almaty, ensuring the sustainable development of our city," Yerbolat Dossaev noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939919

As part of his working visit to the PRC, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev met with the leadership of the Chinese company Inspur Group, a leader in the development of cloud computing, big data and intelligent solutions. During the talks, the parties discussed cooperation opportunities in the field of digitalization of urban infrastructure, implementation of advanced IT solutions and intelligent management of the transport system.As part of the partnership, Inspur Group plans to implement a number of initiatives in Almaty. In particular, the creation of a command center for transport management, the supply of server equipment and digital solutions, and the introduction of an intelligent transport system (ITS) in Almaty are aimed at increasing the efficiency of traffic coordination in the city. In addition, the company is considering the possibility of opening a research center in Almaty for the development of transport technologies, emergency response, water resources protection, healthcare and intelligent terminal solutions.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to further develop cooperation and partnership in order to improve the quality of city services and improve traffic flow management in Almaty.Reference:Inspur Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of server equipment, cloud platforms and software solutions. It covers 40% of the domestic market in China and is involved in the development of "smart cities", traffic management, tax control and digital education technologies in more than 120 countries. Today, two companies supplying Inspur equipment operate in Kazakhstan. It is planned to open a service center for conducting research in the Central Asian region. It is also planned to work with local partners to build a factory for the production of LED/LCD displays, charging stations, and other technological solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939928

The issue of expanding air traffic between Almaty and major cities in China, as well as strengthening tourism and business ties, was discussed during a meeting between Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev and Chairman of Air China Limited, President of China National Aviation Holding Company, Mr. Ma Zhongxian. This event took place in Beijing as part of Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev's working visit to the People's Republic of China.The main result of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum on facilitating the opening of flights between the Almaty Akim and China's national air carrier Air China.The parties, emphasizing the importance of economic growth and cultural exchange between the two countries, considered the possibility of launching an additional Almaty-Beijing flight and a new Almaty-Chengdu flight in order to increase passenger traffic and simplify logistics for tourists from Kazakhstan and China.“The signed memorandum is an important step in the development of Almaty's international transport links. China is one of the main target markets for the development of Almaty's tourism. 2024 was declared the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China, and this year is the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan. Last year, more than 95.3 thousand tourists from China visited Almaty, which showed an increase of 54%. We believe that the rapid development of tourist flows will continue within the framework of the agreement signed,” said Yerbolat Dossayev. “The award “The Most Promising New Destination of 2025” by the Chinese agency Tongcheng Travel indicates the recognition of Almaty’s tourism potential and the increased interest of Chinese tourists in the region. In general, about 2 million tourists visited Almaty in 2024, including more than 600 thousand foreign tourists. In 2025, 2.3 million tourists, including 700 thousand foreign tourists, are expected to arrive,” said Yerbolat Dossayev.In turn, Mr. Ma Zhongxian, President of China National Aviation Holding Company, expressed gratitude for the meeting and expressed his intention for fruitful cooperation in the future. "Almaty is the cultural, business and tourist center of Kazakhstan, as well as an important link connecting Europe and Asia. As the main "air gateway" of Kazakhstan, Almaty is the starting point for trips across Central Asia," he said.The additional flight on the Almaty-Beijing route and the new flight on the Almaty-Chengdu route are planned to be launched in June 2024. Currently, preparatory work is underway together with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The relevant routes will be opened after the allocation of flight rights.The additional flight "Almaty-Beijing" and the new flight "Almaty-Chengdu" are planned to be launched in June this year. Currently, preparatory work is underway, the relevant routes will be opened after the allocation of flight rights.It should be noted that Almaty, as the largest city in Kazakhstan, is actively modernizing its transport infrastructure. In 2024, the construction of a new international airport terminal will be completed, increasing its capacity to 14 million passengers per year.Reference:Air China is China's leading air carrier and a member of the global aviation alliance Star Alliance. The Beijing airport has a fleet of 952 aircraft, of which 535 belong to Air China. Currently, direct flights from Almaty to the following cities in China are open: Beijing - 53 flights per month (Air Astana - 22, China Southern Airlines - 31), Urumqi - 61 flights per month (Air Astana - 17, China Southern Airlines - 44), Xi'an - 9 flights per month (China Southern Airlines), Hangzhou - 18 flights per month (Loong Air), Sanya - 9 flights per month (Air Astana).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939941

Today, the III Caspian Economic Forum, which brought together delegations from the five Caspian littoral states - Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan, began its work in Tehran. The main topics discussed were transport cooperation, ecology, healthcare, tourism, transit transportation, trade relations and the development of interaction in the banking sector.At the fourth thematic session entitled "Environmental, Healthcare and Tourism Cooperation of the Caspian Littoral States", Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh.Sh. Aliyev made a report.In his speech, he noted that strong cooperation has been established between the countries of the Caspian region in the field of environmental protection, where one of the important environmental issues on the agenda is preventing the shallowing of the Caspian Sea.“However, in recent years, climate change has become more pronounced in our region, creating serious problems for the environment, economy, and social well-being. "Solving this requires joint action by all countries located on the shores of the Caspian Sea," the vice minister added.In addition, as you know, the level of the Caspian Sea is subject to long-term, interannual and seasonal changes.For example, since 2006, the level of the Caspian Sea has been decreasing - currently it has decreased by 1.9 meters.Kazakhstan supported the initiative of the Azerbaijani side to establish a working group to study the decrease in the level of the Caspian Sea within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).As part of this initiative, an ecological sensitivity map was developed last year in the protected area of ​​​​the Kazakhstani sector of the Caspian Sea, which is an important tool for planning measures to prevent and eliminate oil spills, as well as developing strategies for preserving biodiversity in the region.In addition, the Kazakh Research Institute of the Caspian Sea was established to study the environmental problems of the Caspian Sea."In this regard, we We are interested in strengthening Caspian scientific and research cooperation through the creation of a Caspian network of research institutes. It is necessary to strengthen the joint work of our scientists,” said Zhomart Shiyapuly. He also expressed gratitude to the Iranian side for organizing, holding and warmly welcoming today’s event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/939830

For the convenience of passengers and due to the increase in passenger traffic, two additional electric trains have been launched into the Almaty metro network. This allowed reducing the train travel interval during morning and evening rush hours to 3 minutes and 6 seconds.The change is aimed at making passenger travel more comfortable and reducing the load on trains during rush hours. Currently, the parallel operation of 13 trains allows reducing the waiting time of passengers on the platform and preventing crowding.Metro specialists are constantly monitoring the passenger flow and promptly making the necessary changes to the train schedule.Almaty Metro Press ServiceSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/938807

The final Cup of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the national championship will be held in Almaty from February 17 to 21, 2025 on the territory of the Medeu high-mountain sports complex. Leading athletes of Kazakhstan will participate in the competition. Dear visitors! On February 17, 18, 20 and 21, the 1st session of mass skating (10:00–12:30) and the 2nd session (13:30–16:30) will be temporarily suspended. On February 19, only the 1st session of mass skating (10:00–12:30) will not be held. Competition program: •February 17-18 – Individual competitions: 500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m, 3000 m / 5000 m•February 20-21 – Team competitions: team sprint, team run, gender run, mass start We invite you to support the athletes and witness the special moments of the competition! For more information, contact: +7 778 873 7971, Medeu Metro Press ServiceE-mail: dss3041@mail.ru Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/938808

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Казахстан и Венгрия обсудили перспективные направления сотрудничества в сельском хозяйстве17 февраля вице-премьер – министр национальной экономики Казахстана Серик Жумангарин встретился с министром внешних экономических связей и иностранных дел Венгрии Петером Сийяарто.Как отметил на встрече вице-премьер, Венгрия является надежным и стратегическим партнером Казахстана. Наши страны тесно связывают прочная экономическая основа, общие исторические и культурные взаимоотношения.- Венгрия является важным торгово-экономическим партнером Казахстана в ЕС. В прошлом году товарооборот между нашими странами увеличился на 4,4%, достигнув почти 200 млн долларов США. Сегодня, наряду с наращиванием объемов поставляемых товаров, мы заинтересованы в диверсификации линейки экспортируемой продукции и взаимных проектах, - обратился Серик Жумангарин к венгерской стороне. В контексте расширения сотрудничества казахстанская сторона предложила несколько направлений в сельском хозяйстве. Казахстан уже зарекомендовал себя на международных рынках и располагает большими возможностями для производства и экспорта качественной, экологически чистой сельскохозяйственной продукции. В частности, в совместном производстве семян и гибридов венгерской селекции. Это позволит не только снизить их стоимость и повысить доступность для фермеров, но и создать условия для выхода продукции на рынки соседних стран.Также вице-премьер предложил венгерской стороне рассмотреть проекты в сферах глубокой переработки молока, молочного скотоводства, птицеводства и пчеловодства. Что касается последнего, то казахстанским пчеловодам очень интересен венгерский опыт по повышению узнаваемости и популяризации продукции пчеловодства для выхода на экспортные рынки.Стороны также обсудили сотрудничество в банковской сфере, возобновляемой энергетике, проектах машиностроения и других.По итогам встречи Серик Жумангарин пригласил Петера Сийяарто принять участие в Международном форуме Астана, который состоится 29-30 мая 2025 года.Справочно:За 2024 год товарооборот между Казахстаном и Венгрией составил 195,8 млн долл. США (рост на 4,4% в сравнении с 2023 г.). Экспорт вырос на 12,3% и достиг $5,3 млн. Основными товарами экспорта из Казахстана в Венгрию являются шкурки, перья, пух, полимеры пропилена, компрессоры, вентиляторы и т.д. Импорт вырос на 4,2% и составил $190,5 млн. Основными товарами импорта в Казахстан из Венгрии являются лекарственные средства, машины и механизмы для уборки и обмолота сельскохозяйственных культур.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/940176

The owners of the Almaty hippodrome must present its development program by the end of March. The mayor announced this during a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district.According to the city akim, negotiations have been underway with the owners of the hippodrome since last year. They must present a development program by the end of March, which, first of all, will require significant funds. However, Yerbolat Dossayev noted that the intended purpose of the hippodrome will remain unchanged.“If the owners do not carry out renovation work, we will look for a new investor or the city may take on this responsibility, but this is a very expensive project. We will try to determine the future of the Almaty hippodrome by the summer,” said Yerbolat Dossayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937913

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to develop the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) until 2035, in line with the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The development of NDC 3.0 is a crucial step towards sustainable development and achieving national climate goals.Today, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan held a meeting with representatives of international organizations and the expert community to discuss key aspects of shaping NDC 3.0. The discussion was attended by representatives of NDCP, UNDP, UNITAR, UNICEF, FAO, GIZ, and CCAС, who will provide expert and technical support in drafting the document.The meeting focused on integrating international experience, coordinating actions between national and international experts, and implementing modern analytical tools. Specifically, the development of NDC 3.0 will be based on the LEAP (Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System) model, which will enable a detailed analysis of Kazakhstan’s low-carbon development scenarios and the formulation of the most effective measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The Ministry emphasized that the development process of NDC 3.0 will be carried out in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including government agencies, the business community, the scientific sector, and civil society. This approach will ensure transparency and alignment with national sustainable development priorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/938815

During a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about the development of social infrastructure.According to the city mayor, in order to reduce the shortage of student places, taking into account the growth of the district's population, work is being systematically carried out on the construction and reconstruction of schools and kindergartens.It should be noted that today the district lacks 3.3 thousand student places. To solve this problem, an additional building for 200 places was built for school No. 103 in September 2024.As part of the “Cozy School” national project, the construction of a new school for 1,200 places continues on Boraldai Street. Its opening is scheduled for September 2025,” said Yerbolat Dossaev.In addition, the development of a technical specifications for the construction of an additional building for 280 places for school No. 43 began in July 2024. After receiving the results of the state expertise, construction work will begin in August this year. The facility is planned to be completed in July 2026.The construction of an additional building for 300 places for school No. 112 was previously suspended due to the failure of “SheberBuild” LLP to fulfill its contractual obligations. In March 2024, a new contractor was identified and construction resumed. The completion of the additional construction is planned before the start of the new academic year.After the completion of the additional building, the reconstruction of the main school building will begin.Thanks to the measures being taken, the transition of Almaty schools to a single-shift education system continues. In the next academic year, 43 out of more than 200 state schools will switch to a single-shift education system (an increase of 12.5% ​​to 18.4%).Special attention is paid to the development of school infrastructure. Last year, 168 new-type subject classrooms were purchased for 89 schools, which increased the share of modernly equipped classrooms to 86.3%.In addition, in order to reduce the shortage of places in preschool organizations in the Zhetysu district, a new kindergarten for 160 places was opened last year in the Ainabulak microdistrict. In August of this year, work will begin on the reconstruction of the building of kindergarten No. 163 for 380 places and the reconstruction of the building purchased for a kindergarten for 280 places at Ratushny Street, 139.Construction and installation work will be completed in the second quarter of 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937903

During a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district, Almaty akim Yerbolat Dossaev discussed the modernization of road and transport infrastructure and spoke about the work to improve the quality of passenger transportation.The mayor said that last year, 29 streets in the district, totaling 21 km, underwent moderate repair, and this year, 19 km of roads on 36 streets are planned to be repaired.In addition, as part of the current repair, 30 thousand sq. m. of road surface was renewed in 2024, and another 35 thousand sq. m. of roads will be repaired this year. Last year, as a result of the construction of a 34 km ditch system, all areas at risk of flooding in the district were eliminated.“Last year, an inspection of the bridge over the Esentai River on Zholymbet Street revealed severe damage to concrete structures and cracks in the supports. In just 6 months, a new bridge was built, and the width of the road was expanded from 8 meters to 14 meters. The construction of the roadbed at the intersection of Seifullin Avenue and Zhansugurov Street will be completed in June 2025. "This will increase the capacity of the transport hub by 20% and significantly improve the connectivity of the Zhetysu district with other parts," said Yerbolat Dossaev.During the meeting, the Almaty akim outlined the work being done to improve the district's public transport services. Last year, the number of buses in the city increased from 1,509 to 1,740, which allowed opening 11 new routes and strengthening 44 existing ones.In general, this year it is planned to purchase another 800 new buses in order to increase the accessibility of city public transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937906

Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev reported on the results and plans for the development of engineering infrastructure in the Zhetysu district during a meeting with the population.Active work continues on the reconstruction and construction of new networks in Almaty to ensure high-quality engineering infrastructure. In 2024, 47 km of water supply (28 km) and sewage (19 km) networks were built in the Zhetysu district, which will provide access to centralized networks for 3.8 thousand subscribers on 36 streets. By the end of this year, it is planned to complete the construction of another 131 km of water supply and drainage networks, including 60 km of water and 71 km of drainage, on 55 streets.The mayor noted that special attention is paid to improving the infrastructure on streets where old engineering networks, built by residents themselves in an economic way, have been used for more than 30 years. For example, in June 2025, the implementation of a project to build a new 25 km of water supply and drainage networks covering more than 4 thousand subscribers will begin on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bRyskulov - Tatibekov - Raiymbek - Suyunbay streets. Completion of the work is planned for August 2026.Work is also underway to upgrade heat supply networks. In 2024, the renovation of 11.3 km of heat networks was completed on Ainabulak 2-3, Kokmaysa st. and Brodsky, Makarenko, Ryskulov streets. The plan for 2025 includes the reconstruction of 1 km of heating networks in Ainabulak-1, the work will begin after the heating season ends in May and will be completed by September 2025.In general, in Almaty, on the instructions of the city akim Yerbolat Dossaev, it is planned to build 260 km of new construction and modernize 87 km of existing water supply and drainage networks in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937907

During a meeting with residents of Zhetysu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about systematic work on the development of public health care and improvement of social infrastructure.In 2024, two new medical institutions will be opened in Zhetysu district to ensure access to quality medical services: a family medical outpatient clinic in Kemel village, with a capacity of 200 visitors, and a clinic in the village of Rukumshy for 240 visitors.In addition, in April 2025, it is planned to open three clinics after major repairs: clinics No. 21 for 200 visitors on Nusupbekov Street, 300 visitors on Omarov Street, and 230 visitors. All these facilities will be equipped with modern equipment, which will allow to improve the quality of medical services in the district.In January of this year, the “Happy Family” family support center, equipped with modern equipment, was opened after modernization.It should be noted that the gradual development of social infrastructure increases the quality of medical services received by the population, creates comfortable conditions and improves the quality of life of city residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937908

Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossaev told the public about the work being carried out to modernize power lines and outdoor lighting in the Zhetysu district during a meeting.Today, 85% of the district's power lines are worn out, which periodically leads to emergency shutdowns. To improve power supply in the district, in 2024, work was completed on the construction of 66 km of new power lines along Kemel street and Palladin-Pavlodar-Boraldai-Kozhamiyarov streets.In December 2024, reconstruction of 4 km of power lines and construction of the Kirpichnaya substation began. The work will be completed in August 2026.In June of this year, it is expected that the state expert examination will be issued for the construction of a 1.2 km power supply line for a residential building at 65a Ryskulov Avenue.In addition, work continues to provide the district with high-quality outdoor lighting. In 2024 alone, 36.7 km of cable lines were replaced and 4,500 new lighting points were installed, which allowed 87% of the district's streets to be illuminated.In 2025, it is planned to install 337 new lighting poles, replace 26 km of old cable lines and install 1,097 new LED lights.It should be noted that this year in Almaty it is planned to illuminate 600 previously unlit areas of the city, install 4,500 lighting points and modernize 800 SHUNOs, as well as continue the construction of 136 km of networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937909

During a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district, the city akim Yerbolat Dossaev told about the work that will be carried out to prevent the risk of landslides in the Zhetysu district of Almaty.It should be noted that in February last year, on the instructions of the Almaty akim, a working group was created to study potentially dangerous areas throughout the city. For example, 2 areas were identified in the Zhetysu district along Shelikhov and Volochaevskaya streets, where in October 2024, work began to strengthen the slope by building retaining walls at the expense of funds from the local budget reserve. The work will be completed by the end of March 2025."In order to prevent an emergency situation caused by the landslide hazard of the upper part of the slope where the Kemel cemetery is located, the Esentai River channel has shifted by 4 m towards the cemetery over the past 2 years, in connection with which the development of design and estimate documentation for strengthening the slope will begin in March of this year. Construction work is planned to begin in August 2025," the Almaty mayor said.To ensure public safety, last year, 31 "Sergek" hardware and software complexes were installed in the district - these are 171 cameras and 692 video surveillance cameras. This year, it is planned to install about 300 new video cameras. There are a total of 1,641 "Sergek" agricultural and industrial complexes in Almaty - 9,152 video cameras.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937910

Two new park zones will appear in Almaty. Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev announced this during a meeting with residents of Zhetysu district."In June 2025, work will begin on improving the 12-hectare waterfront in the Kemel microdistrict, and in September this year, a project to improve the 10-hectare park zone in the Ainabulak microdistrict will be launched," said Yerbolat Dossayev.It should be noted that in 2024, 3 new park-coastal zones with a total area of ​​24.6 hectares were created in Zhetysu district along the Esentai River in the Kokmaysa and Kokzhiek microdistricts and on Kedrovaya Street.In addition, the Almaty Mayor outlined his plans for implementing the "Budget with People's Participation" program. This year, 30 projects will be implemented. This is the improvement of 22 public spaces, 4 courtyards and 4 other infrastructure facilities.“This year, 30 projects were selected from more than 1,200 proposals within the framework of the “Participatory Budget” program. I would like to especially note that the largest number of applications in our city under this program came from residents of the Zhetysu district. I sincerely thank you for this,” the akim said.The head of the megalopolis noted that this year the district has received an additional 1.9 billion tenge in funding, within the framework of which 34 courtyards in the Kulager district will be renovated. 3.9 km of pedestrian zones along Makatayev and Suyunbay streets have been improved, 300 lighting poles have been restored, more than 6 thousand square meters of areas will be planted with flowers, and the facades of 9 buildings will be architecturally illuminated.Over three years, 938 projects worth 39.1 billion tenge have been implemented in Almaty under the Participatory Budget program. On the instructions of Yerbolat Dossayev, 17.1 billion tenge were allocated for these purposes in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937912

This was stated by Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev during a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district, answering a question about the quality of services provided by city transport.“Improving the quality of service in public transport is one of the main issues. We are working in this direction on a regular basis with both private carriers and Almatyelectrotrans. There are positive changes, we can see this in the structure of applications at Open Almaty. The city's rolling stock has been updated, but there are questions about drivers," said Yerbolat Dossaev.The mayor of the megalopolis noted that today the issue of providing enterprises with the regulatory requirements for the number of drivers and their shifts has not been fully resolved, and this work is related to revitalizing it."We have once again increased the salaries of drivers and intend to continue this so that the work of a public transport driver becomes prestigious. I also instructed colleges to work out the issue of training drivers, including in terms of the culture of communication with passengers. Those who have completed advanced training courses will receive a salary bonus. We will focus on improving the quality of work through material incentives, and some of these issues will be implemented by the end of the year," the mayor of Almaty noted.It should be noted that this year 10 rest areas equipped with rest rooms for the driver staff will be built in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937914