Вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Кудайбергенов и Управляющий директор департамента финансирования и развития МСБ Европейского банка реконструкции и развития (ЕБРР) Жужанна Харгитай подписали межведомственное соглашение о сотрудничестве по реализации Программы деловых консультационных услуг для предприятий МСБ.В Казахстане реализован ряд успешных проектов при участии ЕБРР, которые способствовали развитию диверсифицированной, устойчивой и инклюзивной модели роста экономики страны.Документ охватывает вопросы дальнейшего развития предпринимательства в стране, в том числе за счет ряда мероприятий и инструментов поддержки, которые показали свою эффективность. Одними из основных целей программ ЕБРР является создание конкурентоспособного, диверсифицированного и инклюзивного частного сектора, а также создание рабочих мест и добавленной стоимости.Бауыржан Кудайбергенов подчеркнул, что в рамках соглашения основной упор сделан на конкурентоспособные предприятия среднего бизнеса, с целью вывести их на качественно более высокий уровень и повысить эффективность, результативность и конкурентоспособность.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/921326

Встреча с представителем ОЭСР Антонио Капобьянко и АЗРК состоялась в рамках рабочей миссии Организации экономического сотрудничества и развития в Казахстан для подготовки Второго обзора конкурентного законодательства и политики Казахстана. Как отметил на встрече заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин, на сегодня рекомендации ОЭСР, данные в рамках Первого обзора, реализованы на 80%.«Глава государства поставил перед нами цель привести экономическую политику Казахстана в соответствие с высокими стандартами ОЭСР, большую часть рекомендаций мы воплотили в действие. Сегодня мы готовы обсудить интересующие вас вопросы в рамках Второго обзора», — обратился вице-премьер к участникам встречи. Стороны обсудили недавние инициативы Казахстана в сфере развития конкуренции и либерализации экономики Казахстана. В частности, положительно отметив создание Национального офиса по приватизации при АЗРК и его планы по снижению государственного участия в предпринимательстве. Представители ОЭСР планируют провести еще ряд встреч с руководителями других государственных органов и международных организаций для сбора материала к подготовке Второго обзора конкурентного законодательства и политики Казахстана. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/922950

В г. Петропавловск состоялся круглый стол на тему «Развитие трудовых ресурсов в регионах Казахстана: современное состояние и перспективы», организованный Сенатом Парламента Республики Казахстан.В ходе круглого стола с докладом выступил вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Омарбеков, который представил актуальный анализ социально-экономического развития регионов за последние десять лет, таких как укрепление обрабатывающей промышленности на севере, рост сервисного сектора на юге и изменение вклада западных регионов. Также он озвучил новые подходы развития регионов, такие как стимулирование малого и среднего бизнеса, развитие сельхоз машиностроения и автомобилестроения, внедрение инноваций и переподготовка кадров.По словам Б.Омарбекова, за последние годы наблюдается значительное изменение экономической структуры регионов. В частности, северные области укрепили свои позиции благодаря развитию обрабатывающей промышленности и сельского хозяйства. Тем не менее, остаются вызовы, такие как демографический спад, диверсификация экономикии износ инфраструктуры. В связи с чем ключевые направления региональной политики, направленные на обеспечение баланса между экономическим и социальным развитием регионов, будут расширены и усилены.Кроме того, в настоящее время МНЭ разрабатывает Концепцию региональной политики до 2030 года, цель которой равномерное развитие инфраструктуры, улучшение качества жизни и создание новых возможностей для трудовых ресурсов.«Реализация региональной политики – это залог устойчивого развития всей страны. Министерство национальной экономики продолжает работать над внедрением новых подходов, направленных на поддержку трудовых ресурсов и повышение качества жизни населения», - заключил вице-министр.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/924301

According to Kazhydromet, 18 cm of snow fell in Almaty during the day, which is 31% of the January norm. 21 cm of snow was recorded on the Kamensk plateau, 12 cm on Medeu.573 units of special equipment, as well as 711 road workers, were involved in street cleaning at night. 203 dump trucks are involved in snow removal. As of the morning of January 23, 9,600 cubic meters of snow had been removed.Since the evening of January 22, 26 columns of vehicles have been shoveling snow, accompanied by patrol cars of the traffic police. After an intense snowfall that began at 23:30, repeated snow removal was organized from 4:00 a.m.During the day, 475 units of special equipment and 1,280 road workers are involved. With the use of 95 units of small-sized machinery, mechanized cleaning of sidewalks, public spaces and entrances to socially significant objects is carried out. Manual cleaning of public transport stops and above-ground crossings is also performed.The akimats of the districts have organized a round-the-clock duty to monitor the production of snow removal.Snowfall in Almaty began on the morning of January 22. According to the forecast of RSE Kazhydromet, today, January 23, from 16:00, light snow is expected at times until the end of the day. The air temperature during the day will be -5...-7 °C. January 24 partly cloudy with no precipitation. The air temperature will drop to -18... -20°C at night, and -12...-14°C during the day.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/923244

In Almaty, as part of the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan concept, initiated on behalf of the Head of State, a snow melting plant was opened for the first time in the country. A special feature of the project is the environmentally friendly snow melting technology used, which is a unique experience for Kazakhstan.The technology allows not only to reduce the cleaning time of the city during snowfalls, but also to minimize environmental damage to the environment. Previously, snow from the streets of the city, along with anti-icing materials, including salt solutions, got into the soil. Additional resources were spent on soil reclamation. As the head of the improvement department of the Municipal Infrastructure Development Department of Almaty, Bekezhan Almyrza, noted, the introduction of a snow melting point is a significant step in ensuring environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life in the metropolis. This solution significantly reduces the time and resources spent on snow removal outside the city, as well as reducing the negative impact on the environment.Teachers and students of the Kazakh Automobile and Road Institute (KazADI), with which the Mayor's Office of the city cooperates under a memorandum on personnel training, got acquainted with the work of the new point and innovative snow disposal technologies. The students got acquainted with the key stages of the work and innovative technologies.The snow collected from the streets of the city enters a special receiving structure for pre-sorting, then it is fed into melting plants. An important aspect is the fact that warm wastewater enters through the urban sewer network and passes through a pumping system, supplying the right amount of heat for melting. The installation capacity is up to 1,200 cubic meters of snow per day.The process of melting snow occurs under pressure, which allows you to speed up the process and ensure greater work efficiency. After the snow dissolves, the resulting meltwater is filtered from sand and other small particles, passing through several stages of purification. As a result, the meltwater is returned to the urban sewer network, which minimizes the burden on the environment and allows for the rational use of the city's resources.KazADI Rector Dauren Yesentai noted that for students of the department studying transport and environmental technologies, visiting the snow melting point has become informative and will be useful in the future."We were able to see how environmentally friendly technology is used in practice, which significantly reduces the negative impact on the environment. Such experience is invaluable, especially in a modern city, where environmental and infrastructure issues need to be addressed promptly. Students can rely on these technologies in their further studies and take them into account in the design of infrastructure facilities," the rector emphasized.1st-year student Sultan Sailaugazy, who is studying in the specialty "transport equipment and technologies", noted that the information received during the visit will help in the future to contribute to improving the environmental and infrastructural efficiency of the city. "We have studied the entire process, starting with the flow of water through the sewer network to the final filtration of meltwater. This not only helps to reduce the burden on city services, but also minimizes environmental risks. I am sure that this knowledge will be useful to me in the future when I work in the field of environmental management. I plan to use the knowledge I have gained to develop more effective solutions in the field of ecology and natural resource management," the student said.In turn, 1st-year student Bakytzhan Almabai, who is studying in the specialty "highway construction", noted that visiting the snow melting point was a real discovery for him."I learned how new technologies can affect the improvement of urban infrastructure. It is especially important that this project reduces the need to transport snow outside the city, which in turn helps to reduce transportation costs and emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. We will definitely use this knowledge in our professional activities and strive to develop more effective solutions for our city," the young man shared.It should be noted that snow is brought to the melting point from the territories of Auezovsky, Almalinsky and Bostandyk districts of Almaty. These areas face an acute problem of snow dumps, and heavy traffic makes it difficult to effectively remove snow from the main streets. Since the launch of the facility, 24.4 thousand cubic meters of snow have been melted.The creation of a snow melting point is a solution to urgent problems of snow disposal and an important step in the implementation of a broad environmental protection strategy within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/923334

In order to combat spontaneous trade and eliminate non–stationary commercial facilities illegally installed on the lands of the State Fund (hereinafter referred to as NTO) The Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments of the city of Almaty is planning a massive dismantling of the NTO from January 27 to February 17 this year.Special working commissions have been established in all districts of the city, which include representatives of government agencies, the Almaty Police Department, deputies of the Maslikhat, members of the Public Council and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken". The city Prosecutor's Office has also strengthened measures to ensure the legality of street trading.In the process of dismantling, disconnection from utility communication networks, electricity and water supply is provided. The city's police department, together with the akimats of the districts, will ensure public order and security at the site of the dismantling.To date, there are about 500 illegally installed NGOs in the city on the lands of the state fund. Demolition work has begun on them and the delivery of notices of the need for voluntary dismantling. The first more than 200 NTO owners have already received written warnings.Recall that in accordance with the Resolution of the Akimat of Almaty dated August 27, 2024 No. 3/469 "On the identification and approval of locations for non-stationary retail facilities in the territory of Almaty", 142 locations for 157 NTO have been approved in the city. Entrepreneurs who wish to continue operating in non-stationary retail facilities legally can contact the Trade Department of the Almaty Entrepreneurship and Investment Department at 390 21 30.In addition, efforts are being made in the city to reduce the level of spontaneous trade. According to the results of monitoring, 49 locations of mass concentrations of spontaneous trade were identified in the city (located in the vicinity of large markets, parks and squares), where over 1.2 thousand merchants are arbitrarily located. Administrative measures are applied to illegal spontaneous trade under articles 204 ("Trade in unidentified places") and 505 ("Violation of the rules of landscaping of cities and towns"). Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2024, more than 1,9 thousand subjects of spontaneous trade were brought to administrative responsibility during joint raids with the police.For reference:During the monitoring of complaints and appeals of residents on the E-government platform, Open Almaty and social networks conducted by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments of the city of Almaty, facts of violations by subjects of illegally established NTO Rules of landscaping, fire and sanitary standards, inconsistency of objects with the design code and aesthetic appearance of the city were revealed.It should be recalled that in accordance with the "Rules for the installation of non-stationary retail facilities in the territory of Almaty and in the suburban area", retail facilities must be installed on the basis of a land lease agreement. More information about the Rules can be found at the link https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V23R0001707 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/923737

According to Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov, municipal services of the city promptly started clearing streets, roads and sidewalks. Snow removal work will be carried out around the clock. View this post on Instagram A post by ALMATY ÁKIMDIGI (@akimat_almaty)"Today, from 9:00 a.m., snow began to fall in the city and in mountainous areas, which will last up to two days. The total precipitation is expected to be up to 20 mm. This is a significant amount, so we have a lot of work ahead of us. Since the morning, the municipal services have carried out a preliminary treatment of the streets with anti-icing agents to ensure the safety of movement. The main work will begin after the snow accumulates. We will start clearing the main and central streets, form snow banks and organize snow removal," said the Deputy akim of Almaty.Cleaning technology and forecastsAccording to Kazhydromet, on January 23 and 24 in Almaty, the air temperature is expected to drop to -15... -20 degrees. At the moment, the roads are being treated with anti-icing materials. 152 sand spreaders are involved. 950 tons of deicing materials and 60 m3 of liquid reagents were consumed. 46 operational teams are working on dangerous sections of roads, which patrol the condition of the road surface.General cleaning of main streets will take up to 3 days, and of streets of regional significance – up to 7 days."At the moment, more than 600 units of special equipment are working on the roads, about 1.5 thousand people are involved in the daytime. Work will continue at night, until the snow is completely removed from the city. We have organized a round—the-clock duty in the akimats of the districts to monitor the cleaning," Beibut Shakhanov added."We understand that the snowfall creates temporary inconveniences for the townspeople. We ask you to understand the work of public utilities and provide assistance: do not park cars at the roadsides so that the equipment can do its job unhindered," the deputy akim emphasized.To promptly resolve issues, residents can contact the district akimats using the following links to Telegram bots:1. Auezovsky - https://t.me/akimatAuezov1 2. Alatausky - https://t.me/akimat_alatau 3. Almalinsky - https://t.me/almalyaudany/1 4. Bostandyksky - https://t.me/bostandykaudanyy/1717 5. Zhetysusky - https://t.me/obzhetysu 6. Medeusky - https://t.me/medeu_audany 7. Nauryzbaysky - https://t.me/+jD3nmPVIVrw1YWQ6 8. Turksib - https://t.me/turksib_audany Forecast for January 23: snow at times, temperature at night -13...-15°C, daytime -7...-9°C.Forecast for January 24: partly cloudy, no precipitation. At night -18...-20°C, during the day -10...-12°C.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922591

Almaty showed dynamic socio-economic development in 2024. The city's short-term economic indicator exceeded the forecast growth rate of 5.5%, amounting to 8.3%. The growth drivers were an increase in the volume of transport services by 25.3%, construction by 17% and trade by 8.6%.In the first 9 months of 2024, the gross regional product of Almaty increased by 3.8% in real terms. By the end of 2024, the city's GRP growth is estimated at 5.8% -6%, and economic growth is projected to accelerate to 6.4% in 2025.Thanks to the dynamic growth of the city's economy, local budget revenues are increasing. In 2024, the budget of Almaty received 1,874 billion tenge of taxes and payments with an increase of 24%. The main revenues - about 70% - are provided through the development of SMEs.For 9 months of 2024, the incomes of Almaty residents averaged 335 thousand tenge with a real increase of 10.2%. The average monthly salary in real terms increased by 6.1% to 470 thousand tenge compared to the same period of the previous year.In 2024, 73.9 thousand jobs were created, of which 83.2% were permanent jobs (61.5 thousand). As a result, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024.Business and investment activity remains high.In 2024, investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% due to significant growth in investments in manufacturing (2.9 times growth), education (by 84.7%), transport (by 37.5%), healthcare (by 31.3%). About 90% are private investments, which grew by 6.2%.The favorable investment climate of the city is confirmed by its high credit rating. On December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed the independent credit rating of Almaty at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.The active development of small and medium-sized businesses continues, where more than 80% of permanent jobs have been created. In 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget for subsidizing, guaranteeing and lending, which allowed supporting 2507 new SME projects.The development of the manufacturing industry is one of the main priorities for diversifying the city's economy. 67 projects are being implemented in the Industrial Zone of Almaty, in which 485 billion tenge has been invested and 11.6 thousand jobs have been created. In 2025, it is planned to commission 15 projects worth 197 billion tenge, with the creation of 2,700 jobs. 13 projects worth 31 billion tenge are being implemented in the PIT FEZ with the creation of 220 jobs. Of these, 5 projects worth 10 billion tenge are planned to be commissioned this year with the creation of 361 jobs.According to the approved Master Plan until 2040, which provides for a decrease in building density and an increase in green areas, in 2024 there was a decrease in the volume of housing commissioned by 10.3% - 2.4 million square meters were commissioned. m versus 2.67 million sq . m . m in 2023.In general, all the parameters of economic growth and budget revenues set for 2024 have been met, and the dynamic development of socio-economic indicators will continue this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922831

Last year, 73.9 thousand jobs were created in Almaty. It is important to note that 61.5 thousand of them are permanent.The most important priority in the work of the Akimat of the city is to improve the well-being of Almaty residents. For 9 months of last year, taking into account current inflation, the average monthly salary in Almaty increased by 6.1% in real terms and amounted to 470 thousand tenge.Last year, 73.9 thousand jobs were created. 83.2% of the jobs created are permanent. As a result, the unemployment rate in Almaty dropped to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024.Manufacturing is a key factor in diversifying the urban economy. 67 projects worth 485 billion tenge are being implemented in the Industrial Zone of Almaty, where 11.6 thousand jobs have been created. In 2025, it is planned to launch 15 projects worth 197 billion tenge with the creation of 2.7 thousand jobs. 13 projects worth 31 billion tenge are being implemented in the PIT FEZ with the creation of 220 jobs. This year, 5 projects worth 10 billion tenge are expected to be commissioned, which will provide 361 jobs.Annual inflation is projected to slow down to 7.5% in the megacity in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922837

High business and investment activity remains in Almaty. Thanks to the measures taken, today Almaty is the country's main hub for investments in the non–resource sector.In 2024, Almaty attracted about 2 trillion tenge of investments in fixed assets. Investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% due to a significant increase in investments in manufacturing (2.9 times growth), education (by 84.7%), transport (by 37.5%), healthcare (by 31.3%).This growth dynamics indicates a qualitative change in the investment structure. About 90% are private investments, which grew by 6.2%.Taking into account the intensive development of the city's economy and significant growth in local budget revenues, on December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed Almaty's independent credit rating at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.In general, it is planned to attract 2.2 trillion tenge to the city's economy in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922841

In Almaty, in 2025, 71 billion tenge is planned to be allocated from the budget for the development of small and medium-sized businesses, including by increasing funding from the local budget 2.5 times to 52.6 billion tenge. This will support only 4 thousand projects, including 2 thousand new projects. This is reported by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments of the city of Almaty.Today, more than 85% of the total number of people employed in the city, or about 942 thousand Almaty residents, work in this field.It should be noted that Almaty plans to increase the contribution of small and medium-sized businesses to the economy from 60% in 2024 to 75% by 2030.In 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget to support 2.5 thousand new projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922845

In 2024, the budget of Almaty received 1,874 billion tenge of taxes and payments with an increase of 24%. At the same time, about 70% of revenues are provided through the development of SMEs. This is reported in the Almaty Finance Department, noting that local budget revenues show significant growth due to the dynamic growth of the city's economy.It should be noted that in December last year, the Maslikhat of the city approved the budget of Almaty for 2025-2027. For the first time in the history of our country, the Almaty city budget for the current year exceeded the mark of 2.2 trillion tenge. This is 2.1 times higher than at the beginning of 2022. The budget of the districts is also showing growth. Thus, taking into account the decentralization of functions, the budget of 8 districts of Almaty was approved in the amount of 293.6 billion tenge with an increase of 6 times by 2022.Since the beginning of 2023, the Akimat of Almaty has carried out extensive preparation of project documents for the implementation of major infrastructure projects. As a result, in 2025, the development budget increased 2.2 times to 458 billion tenge by 2022.According to the instruction of the Head of State on the progressive improvement of the well-being of citizens, the budget of Almaty retains its social orientation. This area accounts for more than 40%, or 894.3 billion tenge in 2025.It should be recalled that, taking into account the intensive development of the city's economy and a significant increase in local budget revenues, on December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed Almaty's independent credit rating at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922848

Applications for participation in the competition for the best New Year's decoration among small and medium-sized businesses were submitted by more than 60 business representatives, including food and non-food stores, catering and services.Recall that the competition was organized on New Year's Eve by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investment of the city of Almaty, the acceptance of applications lasted from December 26, 2024 to January 13, 2025.The competition committee included the heads of the Almaty City Entrepreneurship and Investment Department, members of the Public Council, the Association of the Kazakhstan Restaurateurs Club and the NGO "Independent Trade Union for the Protection of SMEs".The following participants were recognized as winners in four nominations:• "The best design of a grocery store" - "Turkish Delight Lotte" (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).• "The best design of a non-food store" - biobutyk "Telly" (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).• "The best design of an object in the field of catering" - Aurora cafe (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge);• "The best design of an object in the service sector" - Busy Bee beauty territory (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).The winner of the Grand Prix of the competition was the ABR restaurant chain (certificate in the amount of 2 million tenge).The prize fund is formed due to sponsorship."The competition showed high activity and interest among the entrepreneurs of our city. The business reacted to this initiative with great enthusiasm, and it was possible to create a special New Year's mood for residents and guests of the city. We thank all participants of the contest for their activity. Together we make our city even more beautiful and more comfortable," said Alisher Satybaldiev, Head of the Almaty Entrepreneurship and Investment Department, during the award ceremony.The organization of a contest for the best New Year's decoration among small and medium-sized businesses has a high social and cultural significance.Such initiatives have contributed to creating a festive atmosphere, improving urban aesthetics, strengthening a comfortable environment for residents and developing the tourist attractiveness of the metropolis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922242

The unique Next Generation Leaders Olympiad, organized by the city Career center to support young professionals, starts in Almaty. This project is aimed at creating a talent pool and reducing youth unemployment.The Olympiad includes three stages: online testing, a case championship, and a personal interview with a practical assignment. Young professionals learn how to write resumes, conduct a dialogue with employers, and demonstrate their professional skills.According to the head of the Department for work with employers at the City Career Center, Akarys Terebekov, the project has already covered 15 universities in the city, and it is expected that more than 70% of participants will be able to find a job after completing all stages."The Next Generation Leaders Olympiad is not just a competition, but a full-fledged platform for unlocking the potential of young people. We want every graduate to be confident in their future and to be able to find a decent job," said Terebekov.He added that these initiatives are part of a comprehensive youth support program aimed at creating new opportunities and reducing unemployment in Almaty.Applications for participation in the program will be accepted until January 26 inclusive. Registration takes place at this link: https://forms.gle/6gWS8TNY8dPaxb9x9 .For more information, please contact these numbers: Akarys - 8 (747) 963 31 35; 8 (708) 769-19-97 Rayhan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922247

The Department of Municipal Infrastructure Development of Almaty summed up the results of the additional stage of the Almaty Zhastary program, which took place from July 29 to August 7, 2024.On the platform www.almaty-zhastary2024.kz 2,757 participants received access to the editing of applications, of which 1,872 submitted documents in the following areas::- healthcare – 456,- education – 773,- culture – 95,- sport – 23,- Universities and research institutes – 196,- MASS media – 40,- social sphere – 75,- public utilities – 139,- working youth – 75.Following the review, 759 applications were approved in the following areas::- healthcare – 210,- education – 332,- culture – 24,- sport – 3,- universities and research institutes – 74,- MASS media – 22,- social sphere – 18,- public utilities – 56,- working youth – 20.Of these, 183 participants with the highest score will receive referrals to confirm their ability to pay.Participants who have received referrals must contact any Otbasy Bank service center within 15 business days. After successful confirmation of their ability to pay, they will be able to choose housing on the primary or secondary market within 45 calendar days.The remaining 576 participants are included in the reserve until the end of the confirmation period for the first applicants.The main reasons for the refusal of 1,113 applicants were the lack of necessary documents, including certificates of housing, pension payments, and others.Details are available on the website www.almaty-zhastary2024.kz . Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/akimat_almaty/reel/DFFIYU_TFZN/ Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921809

This year, on behalf of the mayor of Almaty, Yerbolat Dosayev, the number of community centers in Almaty will be increased to 16 - two in each district. In 2024, 8 such organizations were launched in the metropolis.This project is multifunctional. The community centers provide psychological and legal assistance to youth representatives, and provide consultations on employment, government programs, career guidance, financial literacy, and language courses. It also hosts educational and cultural events, dance halls, recording studios, and TikTok zones.Last year, over 1.7 thousand events were held in the megacity in the form of lectures, seminars, eco-actions, intellectual games, acoustic evenings, quizzes and quizzes, master classes, board games and sports tournaments with a total coverage of more than 380 thousand young people. Over 12 thousand people received consultations, of which 4.7 thousand were employed, 3.3 thousand were in short–term courses, and 2 thousand were with a psychologist and a lawyer. In total, over 112 thousand young people visited Almaty community centers in 2024.According to Bolat Kisambayev, a citizen of the city, he met active guys in community centers who jointly implement new and interesting ideas, startups, and find like-minded people. "This is a very cool initiative. We need to support young people. Such centers help not only to employ young people, but also to direct their energy in the right direction. I think that the focus should be on such relevant areas as IT technologies and artificial intelligence. Now the labor market is really changing, and Kazakhstanis need to keep up with the times. As far as I know, there are similar projects in the USA, Japan and other developed countries. I express my gratitude to the Mayor's office of the city for the opportunities provided to us," Bolat Kisambayev shared.According to volunteer Dilyaram Asanova, thanks to her participation in the activities of the city's community centers, she also made many new interesting and useful acquaintances. "These organizations allow us to unite the efforts of caring citizens. We took part in collecting humanitarian aid for flood victims, participated in the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan", spoke at various forums among bloggers, at the Birlik Sport Fest event, etc. The guys from community centers are always focused on positive results," the girl said.It should be recalled that 8 community centers in Almaty were launched last year within the framework of the "Program for the development of the city of Almaty until 2025 and medium-term prospects until 2030", with the support of the project office of the city akimat - one in each district.In addition, since last year, Kazakhstani-made fandomats have been installed in each community center – collection devices for plastic bottles and aluminum cans for their further processing. Thus, environmental values are being formed among the visitors of this youth space, and residents of community centers are actively joining the ranks of eco-rangers, supporting environmental protection activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921803

Since the night of January 22, snowfall is forecast in Almaty for two days, sometimes heavy. Ice is expected, and the air temperature will drop.:• On January 22, at night from -7 to -9 °C, during the day from 0 to -2 °C;• On January 23, at night from -15 to -17 °C, during the day from -5 to -7 °C.In this regard, the municipal services of the city are switching to an enhanced mode of operation. Round-the-clock duty is organized at the production bases. 204 sand spreaders will be on duty at their locations until the start of the snowfall.The main thoroughfares will be pre-treated with liquid reagents. It is planned to employ 624 units of special equipment and 1,380 road workers around the clock.In addition, for the timely prevention and elimination of snowfall on dangerous sections of roads, descents, ascents, exits from transport interchanges, work on patrolling the condition of the road surface by 47 operational teams will be intensified.Due to the predicted icing, snow rolls on the carriageway, and icy sidewalks, we ask motorists and pedestrians to take precautions. We recommend that drivers slow down, increase the distance between cars, and avoid sudden maneuvers.District akimats have established headquarters for round-the-clock monitoring of harvesting operations.Dear pedestrians!Be careful on sidewalks, avoid the proximity of multi-storey buildings because of the risk of snow and icicles falling from the roofs.Department of Municipal Infrastructure Development in AlmatySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921819

This time, a three-storey house on Chernovitskaya St., 10, was demolished. This is reported by the Office of Urban Planning Control of Almaty.The owner (an individual) started construction without having permits - APS, approval of the draft design, project expertise and notification of the start of construction and installation work.As a result of an unscheduled inspection, administrative measures were taken against the owner based on a resident's request.Later, according to the claim of the department, the decision of the Zhetysu District Court of Almaty dated September 7, 2023 on the demolition of an illegally erected three-story apartment building was issued.The dismantling of the facility is carried out by the owner voluntarily with the participation of bailiffs.As part of the order of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev to strengthen construction control, 63 illegal facilities, including the Mechta, KHAN and others residential complexes, have been completely or partially demolished since the beginning of 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921296

The Budget of Public Participation program is being successfully implemented in Almaty, which allows local residents to implement their ideas for updating urban infrastructure. Over three years, 938 projects worth 39.1 billion tenge have been implemented in the metropolis.The program "Budget of Public Participation" has become an effective tool for creating a comfortable urban environment, taking into account the wishes of citizens, and the Akimat of Almaty intends to support its development. The city's budget for 2025 provides 17.1 billion tenge for BNU projects.Thus, thanks to the BNU program, an abandoned wasteland in the Alatau district was transformed into a well-maintained park. Local residents, including the author of the project Gaukhar Sheralieva, actively cooperated with the akimat: sidewalks, arches, benches, as well as recreation areas with lanterns and parking appeared here. Trees and shrubs have also been planted in the park, which has changed the appearance of the area.In Nauryzbai district, local residents, together with the district akimat, transformed the territory of the Shugyla residential complex, creating an Arbat with playgrounds and workout areas, a basketball field, an amphitheater and a recreation area with benches and swings. The uniqueness of the space was emphasized by stylish lighting poles and objects of small architectural forms made in the same style.A number of projects have been implemented in the Auezovsky district. At the initiative of local residents, a courtyard in the 2nd microdistrict and an abandoned plot in the 1st microdistrict were landscaped. Trees and shrubs have been planted in public spaces, and automatic irrigation, lighting, and video surveillance systems have been installed."Many thanks to the authorities for their attention to our application. In a few months, this abandoned site has turned into a cozy park that pleases us every day," said resident Larisa Mirgalieva.The People's Participation Budget project helps to improve urban infrastructure and create a comfortable environment for all residents of Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921298

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded the Shapagat medal to Kanat Akhmetov, a driver of one of the city's bus routes, for his social and public activity and civic responsibility.The state award was presented by Deputy Akim of Almaty Askar Amrin. He noted that Kanat Akhmetov became the first representative of the labor professions to receive such an award in 2025, which was declared the Year of the Working Professions by the President."It is a great honor and a great responsibility for me to be awarded the state award. This is an additional incentive to work for the benefit of society, to be an example for colleagues and relatives. It is gratifying that the President pays attention to ordinary workers and recognizes their contribution to the development of the country," Kanat Akhmetov said.Earlier, the bus driver of the city route No. 66, Kanat Akhmetov, received a gift and gratitude on behalf of the mayor of the metropolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, for his attention to a passenger in a wheelchair.Kanat Akhmetov brings up four children, and has been working as a bus driver at Almatyelectrotrans for almost a year. A post on social media with a story about how he helped a passenger in a wheelchair get into a vehicle using the provided lift received a lot of warm responses from the townspeople.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921299