According to the Statistics Committee of the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan, in the third quarter of 2018, the nominal wage index compared to the corresponding quarter of last year was 109.3%, real - 103.1%.The real wage index is determined by dividing the nominal wage index by the consumer price index for goods and services. Both indices refer to the same time period.The list number of employees at enterprises and organizations (excluding small enterprises engaged in entrepreneurial activities) for the 3rd quarter of 2018 amounted to 3,755.5 thousand people, the actual number is 3,543 thousand people.The list number of employees - the number of persons accepted under an employment contract, regardless of the term of its conclusion, as well as people employed on a voluntary basis.The actual number of employees (accepted for calculating the average wage) is the number of employees on the payroll minus certain categories of workers who have a formal attachment to work (persons on maternity leave, child care, and others).The average monthly nominal wage per employee in Q3 2018 was 161,783 tenge (99.4% as a percentage of the previous quarter, 109.3% as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year).By region, the highest wages are paid in Atyrau region - 310,568 tenge, 273,160 tenge - in Mangystau, 240,683 tenge - in Astana.In Almaty, the average wage was 197,736 tenge, 155,796 - in WKR, 146,324 in Karaganda, 139,015 in Pavlodar, 137,526 in Aktobe, 135,841 in East Kazakhstan, 132,829 in Kyzylorda, 125,522 in Kostanay, 121,358 in Akmola , 113 716 in Shymkent, 113 660 in Almaty, 110 988 in Zhambyl, 110 853 in North Kazakhstan, 98 834 in Turkestan region.The average monthly nominal wage per employee is determined by dividing the amount of the accrued wage fund by the actual number of employees and the number of months in the reporting period.The top 10 spheres of activity in which they receive the maximum wage include: sea and coastal freight transport 683,234 tenge (100.8% from the previous quarter, 99% to the corresponding quarter of last year), employment 563,449 (109.4% -113.1%), water transport 560,818 (101.4% - 97.2%), activities of parent companies; management consulting 505,020 (108.2% -95.2%), compulsory social insurance activities 499,228 (112.4% -116.2%), pipeline transportation 472,658 (121.7% - 115 , 8%), passenger air transport 417 865 (96.8% - 114.8%), air transport 414 931 (97.1% - 114.5%), insurance, reinsurance and pension funds, except compulsory social insurance 378,930 (128.9% -160%), auxiliary activities in the provision of financial services and insurance 374,188 (86.9-136%).The top 10 areas of activity with the lowest wage include: buying and selling real estate 51,438 tenge (79.3% compared to the previous quarter, -), fishing and aquaculture 58,378 (104.6% to the previous quarter - 150% to the corresponding quarter last year), pre-school (pre-primary) education 62 373 (92.1% -101.1%), social services with the provision of accommodation 78 314 (97.6% -103.9%), primary education (first level) 80,381 (85.7% -113.2%), provision of social services without accommodation 80,899 (99.7% -101.3%), security and investigation activities 87 734 (105.2% -107.8%), education 97 482 (84.6% -107.9%), higher education 149 784 (90.6% -117.7%), veterinary activity 98 236 (108.8% -101.4%).Most of all, in the third quarter of 2018, wages increased by the corresponding quarter of last year in such areas as: the activities of tour operators, travel agents and other organizations providing services in the field of tourism - 162,838 tenge (99.2% -138.3%), support services for the provision of financial services and insurance 374,188 (86.9% -136%), repair of computers, personal and household goods 237,840 (105.8% - 128%), warehousing and storage of goods 130 530 (102, 4% -125.2%), administrative and support services 193,234 (107.8% -123.2%), river freight transport 149,737 (115.3% - 122.8%), higher education 149,784 (90.6% -117.7%), financial and insurance activities 317,413 (94.7% -116.4%), activities in the field of compulsory social insurance, 499,228 (112.4% -116.2%), state provision of services to the society as a whole 135,898 (99.8% - 115.9%).Most of all, in the third quarter, wages fell to the corresponding quarter of last year in such areas as: auxiliary educational services KZT 143,576 (114.9% -78.6%), advertising and market research 156,364 (95.6% -83%), activities in the field of administrative and managerial, economic and other support services 172,149 (116.9% -87.7%), the production of film, video, and television programs, phonograms and music recordings 149,444 (90, 6% - 87.8%), freight transport by road and transfer services zkam 226 959 (97.9% - 90.1%), the activities of head offices; management consulting 505,020 (108.2% -95.2%), computer programming, consulting and other related services 304,281 (102.2% -96%), water transport 560,818 (101.4% - 97, 2%), real estate transactions on a fee or contract basis 144,229 (116.3% -98%), sea and coastal freight transport 683,234 (100.8% - 99%).In terms of regions, the largest actual number of employees is in Almaty (467.2 thousand people), in the Karaganda region (321 thousand), East Kazakhstan region (283.5 thousand), in Astana (265.7 thousand), in Almaty region (225, 1 thousand), Turkestan region (207 thousand), Atyrau region (201.8 thousand), in the city of Shymkent (183.8 thousand people).The smallest - in NKR (114.9 thousand), WKR (133.4 thousand), in Kyzylorda region (145.7 thousand), Akmola (149.9 thousand), Mangystau (150 thousand), Zhambyl (158.9 thousand) , Kostanay (178.2 thousand), Aktobe (181.7 thousand), Pavlodar (190 thousand people).By type of economic activity, most of the workers work in education (952.7 thousand people, of which 710.4 thousand are women), 620.1 thousand - in industry (including 161.2 thousand women), 408.5 thousand in state management and defense, in compulsory social security (139.2 thousand women), 407.2 thousand in health care and social services (319.2 thousand women), 220.9 thousand in transport and warehousing (57.2 thousand women), 165.9 thousand - in construction (18.8 thousand women), 135 thousand in activities in the field of administrative and support services (26.3 thousand the same Shin).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/19086?lang=kk

The Forum was organized by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan in association with the Association “Kazakhstan Council of Foreign Investors” in the Republic of Kazakhstan (AKCFI).The Forum was attended by deputies of the Parliament, members of the Government, representatives of international organizations and consulting companies, international and Kazakhstan experts, major Kazakhstani employers and foreign investors.Delegates of the forum evaluated the scenarios of the impact of challenges in the global labor market on national markets, new forms of employment and adaptation of the social protection system. The issues of digitization of the labor market infrastructure and the transformation of the training system in the 4th Industrial Revolution were actively discussed. The themes of labor mobility and the inflow of foreign talents, the development of an active employment policy on the path to inclusion, as well as new tools to support target groups were also raised.During the Forum, representatives of international organizations reported on global trends bringing changes to labor markets. Experts with international experience told about the difference in the influence of global trends for developed and developing economies. Practitioners from developed and developing countries presented experiences and plans for managing changes in employment, education and ensuring adequate social protection.The forum also summed up the first stage of the project “Development of labor skills and stimulation of jobs”, implemented by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan with financial and technical support from the World Bank. The section participants discussed the impact of modern technologies on the demand for various work skills in the international and local context, the role of education in shaping the skills and competencies necessary in the 21st century, and also noted the importance of developing the National Qualifications System for improving and shaping the balance in the Kazakhstani labor market. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18958?lang=kk

Today, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a presentation of the National Resource Center for Social Work, created with the support of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in order to develop human resources, as well as improve the system of Kazakhstan social work.Opening the meeting, Madina Abylkasymova, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted that in light of the tasks voiced by the Head of State in the new Message to the people of Kazakhstan, solving social issues and social services is one of the important areas of state policy in Kazakhstan.“In accordance with international standards to improve the quality of life of Kazakhstan’s people, today our country sets itself the task of introducing new types of social services and improving their quality through the modernization of the social services system. In this regard, work has begun on the introduction of an integrated model for the provision of social services and social assistance, which envisages improving the mechanism for coordinating the activities of social workers in the education, health, social protection and other spheres, which will enable the provision of social services to needy citizens on the principle of "one window", said Madina Abylkasymova.Also in order to improve the quality of social services provided, an important aspect is to increase the level of knowledge and practical skills of social professionals.“Today, the social protection system of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan employs more than 10 thousand social workers who provide services to 116.8 thousand citizens who need special social services. In this regard, the center has been tasked with systematizing the standards of vocational training of social workers in the system of higher, secondary and pre-university education, as well as training and retraining of social workers at the central and regional levels, ”the head of the department noted. In addition, the presentation of the National Social Work Resource Center was attended by deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of state bodies, and leaders of public associations, who also noted the importance and necessity of intensifying work in this direction. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18706?lang=kk

This year, the contest was organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population and the Nur Otan Party.During the event, there was an exhibition of all projects participating in the competition, and the official award ceremony.The competition was held in such areas as equal opportunities, assistance in overcoming difficult life situations, the development of the volunteer movement in the social sphere, etc.The competition allowed to look at the existing problem situations in the country through the eyes of those people who need support. The participants were 318 authors of projects from all over the country, which is two times more than last year."The exhibition of the best social projects has become an annual tradition. This year it reached the national level. The number of projects has increased significantly. There are many more people who every day contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of people in difficult situations Within the framework of the new plan, we will try to switch to international standards for the quality of service provision, social support measures will be expanded, but without an active society, public organizations and each Khstanza we will not succeed "- said Madina Abylkasymova.According to the results of the competition one winner was determined, two winners were awarded second and third place. At the same time, by the decision of the commission, 5 special prizes and 3 prizes were established for the authors of the projects that received the most votes in online voting.First place was awarded to Rasim Temerbaev with the initiative "Free lunches for pensioners." The second places were given to the project of Kenzhebek Zhanabilov “Center for the Development of ART-therapy“ El-Nazy ”and the project of Nurbolat Karabasov“ Electrical installation - wheelchair-free life on a wheelchair ”.Two third places were taken by the projects of Saniya Arapova “Meikaton“ TOM: Kazakhstan ”and Marzhan Radiyeva“ Umіt saulesі ”.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18689?lang=kk

“All tours are important for us. Recently, the ballet company has performed for a month with great success in the cities of Europe, and there were full houses everywhere. Now Andris Liepa has invited us to perform one-act ballet Scheherazade in Moscow at a prestigious concert venue. This will be an important and significant performance for us, as the entire second part of the gala program is given to the Astana Opera. The Kremlin Palace stage will be adorned with colorful sets, which we will bring from Kazakhstan. I hope that the dancers will be able to present the ballet at a high level. I would like to thank Andris Marisovich for his regard and trust in us. In March, Kazakhstani viewers will have a chance to see this ballet at the Astana Opera,” Altynai Asylmuratova said.Traditionally, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Andris Liepa’s project “Autographs and Images” is held annually. The gala concert program includes fragments from the ballets Le Sacre du Printemps, Pétrouchka, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Le Talisman and others. However, the evening’s main event will be the showing of the captivating Eastern tale Scheherazade featuring Léon Bakst’s revived decorations and costumes.A young virtuoso, Principal Dancer of the Astana Opera, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bakhtiyar Adamzhan will perform the part of The Golden Slave. The ballet critics and audiences all over the world fully appreciated the “magnificent flights of the Astana Opera’s étoile, who retains exemplary academic form in the most incredible jumps”. The Principal Dancer has a superb performing technique and rare individual charisma, the artist is able to hold the viewers’ attention and lead them along. The opera house’s young promising Soloist Anastasia Zaklinskaya will perform the part of the exquisite Eastern beauty Zobeide. Dancers with excellent acting talent Zhanibek Imankulov and Ildar Shakirzyanov will present Shahryar and Shakhezman. Charismatic dancer Olzhas Makhanbetaliyev is in the role of the Chief Eunuch. Odalisques – Moldir Shakimova, Adelina Tulepova, Yerkezhan Zhunussova, Mariko Kitamura, Seika Tonosaki, Nazira Zayetova.Along with Kazakh dancers, a Principal of London’s Royal Ballet Vadim Muntagirov and Daria Klimentova, and other world ballet stars, including Yulia Makhalina (Mariinsky Theatre), Tatiana Melnik (The Hungarian National Ballet), Eleonora Sevenard (Bolshoi Theatre of Russia), Brooklyn Mack (Washington Ballet), Xander Parish (Mariinsky Theatre), Denis Rodkin (Bolshoi Theatre of Russia) and others, will take part in the gala concert.Let us remind that March 12, 2019 will mark the 130th anniversary of Vaclav Nizhinsky – the great dancer and choreographer of the early 20th century, the star of the Sergei Diaghilev’s “Russian Seasons”. He was one of the first male dancers in the world. His ballet parts overshadowed the glory of many ballerinas of the time. His plastique and artistic charisma brought him world fame.The Host and Director of the evening is People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Andris Liepa.The concert will be held in 2 parts with an intermission.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/18668?lang=kk

Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Madina Abylkasymova told about the introduction of the STP and its impact on the receipt of social payments by the population in cases of disability, loss of a breadwinner, loss of work, pregnancy and childbirth, care of the expert round table "What to expect from a single cumulative payment?" for a child up to one year.As the minister noted, the STP will ensure that the state receives payments for the loss of ability to work, for the loss of the bread-winner, and for the state at the basic level - this is a disability allowance, for the loss of the bread-winner (it is guaranteed to everyone), ie payments from the Social Security Fund come from above.In addition, there will be a right to social payments from the Social Security Fund for pregnancy and childbirth, child care for up to one year in excess of what they would receive from the state budget. So, for today from the state budget, the grant on the care of the child till 1 year is provided. In this case, payment for maternity will be carried out only by the Social Insurance Fund."According to our calculations, women will be able to receive payment on maternity pay in the amount of 124 732 KZT. Also, they will be able to receive payment for child care for up to a year. Thus, the woman who paid the STP will be able to claim payments from the Social Insurance Fund, "the minister said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18658?lang=kk

Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the population Madina Abylkasymova told about the advantages of introducing the Single Total Payment, which is supposed to be introduced from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 within the framework of the expert round table on the topic: "What to expect from a single aggregate payment?"In pursuance of the instructions of the Head of State, announced in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan, "New Opportunities for Development in the Context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution", in order to work out issues on the participation of the self-employed population in social security systems, and to ensure quality employment, a draft law "On Amendments and Additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the formalization of employment. "Within the framework of the draft law:1. Systemic measures to legalize the activities of the informal workers, through the implementation of the Single Total Payment.2. A single definition of "employed person", and "independent worker", as well as categories relating to the employed population.3. Unification of categories of payers in laws on social insurance, compulsory social health insurance, and pensions.One of the novelties of the bill is the introduction of the Single Comprehensive Payment (SCP) for informally employed:participate in the system of compulsory social health insurance and access to medical services that are unlimited in amount and type, with the right to choose a medical institution;participate in the funded pension system and receive a basic pension benefit, depending on the length of participation in the system;receive social benefits in cases of disability, loss of employment, loss of breadwinner, pregnancy, and childbirth, adoption or adoption of a child, care of a child under 1 year of age.M. Abylkasymova, speaking at the round table, noted that by paying this one-time payment - 2525 KZT and 1263 KZT in the village - the citizen first of all formalized his activity, i.e., he officially registered his activities. Secondly, it will begin to benefit from participation in three social security systems: KHI, basic social security, and compulsory social insurance, the pension system. In addition, the state policy on social support for self-employed citizens also includes a number of other areas."This is the work we are doing to ensure productive employment, training, microcrediting. We think, in aggregate, this will increase their level of social security and income," said M. Abylkasymova.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18647?lang=kk

In all regions of Kazakhstan, the competition to select the best social projects was completed. Out of 318 submitted applications following the results of regional competitions, 49 projects have been identified as winners, which will be presented in Astana at the republican exhibition "Best social projects in Kazakhstan".In total, from March 1 to June 30 this year. in the framework of the contest over three hundred authors have addressed, including:1. In the area of "Ensuring equal opportunities", 116 applications;2. In the field of "Assistance in overcoming difficult life situations" 60 applications were received;3. In the direction "Development of Volunteer Movement in the Social Sphere" 53 applications were received;4. In the direction "Assistance in the employment of citizens, including persons with disabilities" 47 applications were received;5. In the field of "Information promotion of solving social problems" 42 applications were received.The best work of the Republican stage will be determined by the competitive commission, whose members are currently studying the projects submitted from the regions. And the winners of the audience sympathy will be chosen as a result of the online voting conducted on the websites of the party "Nur Otan" and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan from August 22 to September 22 this year.It should be noted that in the current year the number of applications is twice as large as in the previous one. If 155 applications were submitted for participation in 2017, this year there are 318 of them. This indicates the increased attention of the public to social projects, as well as the expansion of the scope of participants due to active work on the ground.At the same time, the solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of the contest will be held in September this year. within the framework of the organized exhibition "The best social projects of Kazakhstan".The authors of the projects will be given the opportunity to present their works selected according to the results of the regional stage. We hope that among them there will be projects that will not only arouse lively interest but will further find their practical implementation with the support of state bodies, public associations and other interested persons.It should be noted that this contest is aimed at attracting the attention of civil society to solving the problems of citizens who find themselves in a difficult life situation, creating equal opportunities for life and developing their creative potential for them.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18530?lang=kk

August 10, on the basis of the Republican public reception of the party "Nur Otan" held a personal reception of citizens by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population M.E. Abylkasymova.The main questions asked by citizens during the reception were topics related to the appointment of the state basic pension, provision of sanatorium treatment, violation of labor rights, disability appointment and social assistance.Madina Abylkasymova, having listened to everyone who applied, gave corresponding instructions to the heads of the MLSP branches."The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population receives citizens every month. At the reception today, 17 people enrolled. In total, about 40 appeals are received daily to the Ministry. I note that we are working not only in written appeals, but also with appeals in social networks, "said Deputy Chairman of the Labor, Social Protection and Migration Committee of the department D. Sadvokasov.To ask questions personally to the Minister could not only residents of Astana, but also Almaty through video communication.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18499?lang=kk

This is a very important event for the young opera house, which has been writing its history for six years. Now the Chamber Hall repertoire has become even more diverse. Piccolo Chamber Theatre is a creative laboratory where students, recent graduates, young vocalists can hone their craft together with accomplished opera singers.There is a full house in the auditorium. Interesting action began to unfold under the house lights in an intimate chamber atmosphere. According to the plot, Giulia (Zhannat Baktay, Saltanat Akhmetova), ​​the ward of Dormont (Ramzat Balakishiyev, Ruslan Sovet), is already secretly married to Dorvil (Zhan Tapin, Damir Saduakhassov), who climbs up into his wife’s bedroom every night on a silken ladder. Dormont wants to marry his ward off to Blansac (Yevgeniy Chainikov). Giulia’s cousin Lucilla (Saltanat Muratbekova, Malika Minisini), in turn, is in love with Blansac. Upon hearing that Giulia was expecting her husband at night, the guileless servant Germano (Sundet Baigozhin), believing that it was Blansac, hurries to inform him that the silken ladder will be lowered down for him...Time and again, the heroes found themselves in comedic situations, to which the audience reacted very vividly, responding with laughter and rounds of applause. Talented young vocalists and the sought-after masters of the opera art not only conveyed the subtle vocal nuances of their parts, but, since this is a farce, simultaneously expressed various emotions using facial expressions, expressive gestures, and playful looks. The listeners were very excited, as the artists were in constant movement, running, hiding and appearing at the most unexpected moments. Italian Stage Director Ala Simonishvili’s flawless work was rather noteworthy: she has built the geography of the performance in such a way that every corner of the stage was filled with life, as if the action took place on a Venetian square.Zhannat Baktay and Saltanat Akhmetova interpreted the main character each in her own way, through the prism of their own personalities and life experience. Both artists showed excellent mastery of the Rossini style and exceptional acting skills on different premiere days. They used their fans deftly and moved around the stage gracefully. Zhan Tapin and Damir Saduakhassov successfully portrayed Giulia’s love interest in this production. The tenors’ vocals were at a high level, just as it was for the baritones Sundet Baigozhin and Yevgeniy Chainikov. The audience could enjoy the masterful performance of these artists on both premiere days. In addition to brilliant vocals, Sundet Baigozhin showed tremendous acting talent, his portrayal had special magnetism. Evgeniy Chainikov created an interpretation of both comedic and charming hero-lover. It is clear that the part of Dormont was easy for Ramzat Balakishiyev and Ruslan Sovet, both artists were settled into their characters well. Wonderful mezzo-soprano singers Saltanat Muratbekova and Malika Minisini performed the part of Lucilla, demonstrating excellent bel canto technique.Magnificent scenery was created by the Set and Costume Designer from Italy Manana Gunia. She made the costumes and sets in the style of the Venetian carnival, more precisely in vein of Commedia dell’Arte, with its famous characters Il Capitano, Il Dottore, Arlecchino and others. The artists looked extraordinary in these costumes. Such incredible exoticism with a bright palette of colours was perceived by the audience in the still rather cold capital with wonder and delight. The sets, costumes and video projections created the atmosphere of warm Italy in the mid-18th century.The music in this opera was strictly dependent on the text. The orchestra musicians’ performance under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Abzal Mukhitdinov was brilliantly virtuosic and, as the orchestra was not in the orchestra pit, but in the auditorium, in close proximity to the listeners, the audience could feel like participants in the performance.The premiere that took place within the Year of Youth with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan was a great success. The listeners gave the artists long deafening applause. Thus, the creative project Piccolo Chamber Theatre received positive feedback from high art connoisseurs, as well as leading media, which means that it will have a long and happy scenic life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/18371?lang=kk

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev visited the Akmola region as part of his working visit to familiarize himself with the implementation of the President's Addresses "Third Modernization of Kazakhstan: Global Competitiveness", "New Opportunities for Development in the Conditions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution" and "Five Social Initiatives" in the region.In the schedule of the working trip, the Prime Minister visited the industrial and technological park of agricultural and communal equipment LLP "Kazakhstan Agro Innovation Corporation", the city polyclinic number 1, the meat processing plant and the Specialized Service Center of the population, where he got acquainted with the methods of providing public services on the principle of "one window" and in general, with the implementation of the state program Digital Kazakhstan in the region.During the meeting with the company's assets and business, the results of the work on creating the necessary conditions for ensuring high-quality and sustainable growth of the economy in the conditions of a new global reality were considered. In particular, in such areas as the agro-industrial complex, attraction of investments, development of the basic sectors of the economy, mass entrepreneurship, technological modernization and implementation of the elements of Industry 4.0, digitalization, training and creation of new jobs, and further diversification of the economy.M. Abylkasymova, Minister of Labor and Social Protection, spoke on employment issues and creation of new jobs. She noted that the main tasks in the sphere of employment are currently the management of the flow of labor, the effective implementation of the Program for the Development of Productive Employment and Mass Entrepreneurship to provide employment for the unemployed and the unproductive self-employed, the modernization of the labor market infrastructure, the actualization and formalization of the status of the independently and informally employed population, as well as issues of social security and protection of labor rights of workers.In the context of the Akmola region, in the first quarter of 2018, the workforce was 429,000, of which 408,000 are employed, and the unemployed are 20,000. In the employment structure, 275 thousand employees (67%) and 133 thousand self-employed (23%). According to the level of remuneration of labor Akmola region lags behind the republican by 28%.Modernization of production is planned in 6 enterprises: JSC GMK Kazakhaltyn, JSC EPK Stepnogorsk, LLP Kokshetau Energo, JSC Tynys, LLP Agrofirma Rodina, LLP RG GOLD. They plan to redistribute employees within the company without releasing work resources.In order to manage the flow of labor, the akimat of the region today signed Road maps with all large enterprises, mainly mining, manufacturing, and trade.The main tool to promote employment Madina Abylkasymova called the Program for the Development of Productive Employment and Mass Entrepreneurship, for which in the Akmola region this year it was allocated 4.6 billion tenge. The target for coverage for this year is 20.6 thousand people.At the same time, 8,900 people have already become participants, of which 7,1 thousand people are employed, including 4,6 thousand people for permanent work. (51.6%).The small and medium-sized business sector accounts for a third (31.2% or 127.2 thousand people) of the employed region and has a great potential, so to increase the incomes and employment of the population, an important task is to stimulate the development of entrepreneurship. In this regard, this year, Akmola region for microcrediting the population, taking into account the implementation of the fourth social initiative put forward by the Head of State, allocated more than 4 billion tenge.Speaking about the modernization of labor market infrastructure, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population noted that in Akmola region all 19 employment centers are connected to the electronic labor exchange. However, not all of them fully use this system yet.Another issue that the minister touched upon in his speech was the actualization of the status of citizens. Since the beginning of the year, out of 125 thousand people without a status in the region, 42.7 thousand people (34%) have been updated today.With regard to the remaining persons without status, work continues on clarifying the places of their work, identifying employers, facilitating the conclusion of contracts and identifying violations of labor relations.Since January 1, 2018, on behalf of the Head of State, the introduction of targeted social assistance for a new format has been started. 457.8 million tenge is envisaged for implementation of the new format in the Akmola region this year.At the end of the speech, the minister appealed to Akimat of the Akmola region with a request to strengthen work on the listed tasks in order to provide the population with quality jobs, which in turn would raise the level of income and social protection of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18333?lang=kk

Within the framework of the working visit to Mangystau region, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev discussed the socio-economic development of the region with asset and public of Zhanaozen.Special attention was paid to the issues of employment, the introduction of a system of MSHI, vocational training and employment of young people.Vice-Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Altaev made a report on the assessment of the Road map on the flow of labor resources, the tasks of the region on productive employment, training for the new economy and labor mobility.According to the Vice-Minister, since 2001 the number of workers has doubled: from 146 to 292 thousand people. The number of employed increased from 131 to 277 thousand people. The share of the self-employed population decreased from 24 to 6%. "The Mangystau region is one of the five labor-surplus regions, from which resettlement to labor-deficit areas is carried out. This year, the number of migrations has more than doubled. In addition, it is planned to relocate 2,328 families (9,4 thousand people)" - said Nurzhan Altaev.At the same time, the Vice-Minister of the relevant Department called the educational composition of the employed region unique, and all because 72% of the employed in the region have technical and professional education. And this level is the highest among all regions (37% of Kazakhstan).At the same time, personnel with higher education of the region make up 26% of employees (39% of Kazakhstan). Personnel with school education make up 2% (23% of Kazakhstan). These are the minimum levels for all the region.In General, in the Mangystau region 3.3 billion tenge is provided for the Implementation of the program of development of productive employment.As of today, 7.6 thousand people have become its participants. Employed about 7,5 thousand persons, of them in permanent jobs - 3,7 thousand people (49,3%).In order to implement the fourth social initiative of the Head of state, the Mangystau region allocated an additional 1.3 billion tenge (total 2.0 billion tenge) to expand microcredit in rural areas and cities. In total, it is necessary to cover at least 422 people.During his speech, Vice-Minister N. Altaev noted the importance of updating the status of citizens.Thus, at the beginning of the year, the analysis of information systems revealed 72.5 thousand persons who are not available in databases. To date, the status of 24 thousand people (33%) has been updated."However, in the region there are still 39.8 thousand people without status. Therefore, it is important for akimats to actively work on their actualization and involvement in the program of productive employment", - concluded Nurzhan Altaev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18310?lang=kk

Nariman Mukushev was born in 1984 in the city of Satpayev, Karaganda region. In 2007 he graduated from the University. Suleyman Demirel, 2011 - International Academy of Business. On a specialty - the engineer-system technician, the master of business administration.He began his career in 2005.In 2005-2014 he worked as a specialist, leading specialist, head of the department, deputy head of the department, head of the department, director of the department of innovative technologies of JSC Kazkommertsbank.From 2014 to 2017 - Managing Director for Innovation and IT JSC Kazpost.From September 2017 to the present he held the position of managing director for the transformation of business and IT of Kazpost JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18308?lang=kk

On June 4, 2018, Minister of labor and social protection of Kazakhstan Madina Abylkasymova visited Geneva to participate in the 107th session of the International labor conference.The main theme of this year's Conference was equality between women and men in the workplace.In addition, among the issues discussed are the development of social dialogue between governments, workers and employers, the prevention of violence at work, cooperation in the implementation of sustainable development Goals, the abolition of a number of outdated ILO conventions and recommendations. The international labour conference is attended by a trilateral delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan consisting of representatives of the Ministry of labour and social protection, employers ' organizations and trade unions.During the visit of Minister Madina Abylkasymova, a number of bilateral meetings were organized, including with the Director General of ILO – guy Ryder, with the Deputy assistant to the us trade representative – Erland herfindal, the head of the us delegation - the Director of the international labour office of the Department of labor – Robert shepherd, with the Director of the workers ' Bureau-Ms. Maria-Elena Andre and the head of the Department of labor organizations S. Glovackas. Meeting with the ILO regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Heinz Koller, and Olga Kulaeva, head of the ILO sub-regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.Within the framework of these and other meetings, the issues of social insurance reform in Kazakhstan, the exchange of international experience and seminars, the results of the visit of the ILO mission to Kazakhstan and the implementation of the Roadmap, as well as the participation of trade unions and employers in the social partnership system were discussed.During the bilateral meeting with the Iranian Minister of labor in Geneva, Ali Rabia, possible areas of cooperation between the two countries were discussed, including within the framework of the Memorandum of understanding in 2016.By the way, on June 7, 2018, the conference will host the world summit of labor, which will discuss the importance of employment and decent work for peace and sustainable development. The conference will last until 8 June 2018. Kazakhstan has been a member of the International Labour Organization since 1992 and fulfills its obligations to the ILO in accordance with its standards and national practice.Over the years of joint work with the ILO Kazakhstan ratified 24 conventions (8 fundamental, 4 Directive, 12 out of 177 technical), the obligations of which are implemented in the legislation of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18302?lang=kk

A press conference was held in the Central Communications Service dedicated to the recalculation of the state basic pension payment as of July 1, 2018.The event was attended by Vice-Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.K. Zhakupova."The head of state in his message to the people of Kazakhstan from January 10, 2018, "New Opportunities for Development Under the Conditions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution," noted that from July 1, 2018, the basic pension will increase by an average of 1.8 times, depending on the length of service.The amount of the basic pension paid by the state from the budget to all citizens who have reached the retirement age will be tied to the length of service and duration of participation in the pension system.This change will affect all pensioners.All retired people, whose number today is more than 2 million people, will be automatically re-calculated the basic pension at a time.For first-time retirees, the amount of the basic pension will be established by a new method.The recalculation will be made without demanding additional documents, as there is information on the seniority in pension affairs, and the period for which mandatory pension contributions were made is available in the database on the transfer of mandatory pension contributions, "noted S. ZhakupovaSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18300?lang=kk

Today, on the day of memory of victims of political repression, the staff of the Ministry Of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by Vice-Minister S. Zhakupova visited the Museum and memorial complex "ALGERIA".Thus, during the visit, the staff of the Department laid a basket of flowers to the memorial, honored the memory of the victims of political repression with a minute of silence, and planted trees on the territory adjacent to the complex.It should be noted that in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "on the rehabilitation of victims of mass political repression", monetary compensation is paid to persons subjected to unjustified repression and rehabilitated persons.In total, for the period from 2003 to 2017, one-time monetary compensation from the Republican budget was paid in the amount of 2.9 billion tenge.In addition, victims of political repression, persons affected by political repression, persons with disabilities or pensioners, regardless of other types of social benefits, are paid a special state allowance.For the period from 2005 to 2017, the GSP from the national budget was paid in the amount of 8.9 billion tenge.The number of GSP recipients among the victims of mass political repressions and victims of political repressions as of May 1, 2017 amounted to 34 682 people.Also, according to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan rehabilitated citizens with disabilities or who are pensioners have a number of additional rights and benefits.At the same time, the local Executive bodies, by decision of local representative bodies, heads of organizations of public associations within their rights and competence, establish additional measures to provide material and other types of assistance at the expense of the relevant budgets.At the same time, the current legislation recognizes children of victims of political repression who were with their parents or their surrogates, as well as children of victims of political repression who have not reached the age of eighteen at the time of repression and as a result of its use left without parental care as victims of political repression.At the same time, a draft Law is currently under consideration by the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which provides for amendments to the treatment of children left without the care of one of the parents to those affected by political repression.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18297?lang=kk

ASTANA, August 21 – The official awarding ceremony for the winners of the Fourth International Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media Contest was held at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. The Ministry organized the contest in cooperation with Kazakhstan's Chief Editors' Club.Welcoming the winners, Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov stressed the important role of professional journalism in modern society. “It is a force that can change people's mindset and encourage them to take action" he said. The Ministry considers it a duty to encourage high quality, creativity, objectivity, and impartiality in journalism.Abdrakhmanov briefed the journalists on current political and economic reforms within Kazakhstan's Third Modernization framework, as well as the priorities outlined in the Modernization of National Identity program.Commenting on the growth of the contest, the Minister noted a significant increase in the number of applicants this year; the jury received 83 applications from 29 countries. Many of these focused on Astana EXPO 2017, confirming global media interest in the exhibition. This year, five winners were announced from among the contestants, one from each of the five geographies.Parvana Sultanova, a reporter at Azerbaijan's 1news.az news agency, was named the winner from the CIS and Baltics. Vocal Europe's Ilaria Capitanio, who hails from Italy, submitted the best application from Europe. Among the American authors, Thomas Taylor from Canada was announced as a winner for an article which appeared on Wildlives.co. Joel Lee, a reporter at The Korea Herald, was chosen as the winner from Asia, Australia, and Oceania. Udi Shaham from Israel was named the winner from the Middle East and Africa for an article published in The Jerusalem Post.In addition to diplomas and memorable souvenirs, the winners were awarded a trip to Astana, Almaty, and Burabai in Kazakhstan. During their visit, they will have the opportunity to visit EXPO 2017, cultural and historical sights, architectural pieces of modern Kazakhstan, as well as the country's magnificent nature.The ceremony was also attended by the President of Kazakhstan's Chief Editors' Club, Yerlan Bekkhozhin; representatives from the diplomatic corps; and contest partners, including the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy national railway company, the Astana EXPO 2017 national company, Kazakhstan's National Olympic Committee, LOT Polish Airlines, Rixos Borovoe and Ramada Plaza hotels, and the Argymak transportation company.LOT Polish Airlines spokesperson, Adrian Kubicki, noted the growing popularity of the direct Warsaw-Astana flight among Polish and European passengers. The flight was launched on the eve of EXPO 2017 in May. The growing attention of international media on Kazakhstan, including through similar competitions, adds to the country's reputation as an attractive tourist destination, he believes.The contest winners voiced their appreciation for organizing the contest and shared their expectations for the trip. Joel Lee, the winner from the Republic of Korea, said he would be visiting Kazakhstan for the second time and believes that “the biggest value of this country is its people".Heads and representatives of diplomatic missions from Azerbaijan, Canada, Italy, and the Republic of Korea Astana also congratulated the winners.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/18286?lang=kk

The head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a law amending the intellectual property sphere, Tengrinews.kz reports with reference to the press service of Akorda.As the report said :"The head of state signed the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan" On introducing changes and amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on improving the legislation in the field of intellectual property "aimed at improving legislation in the field of intellectual property," .As previously reported on the Senate website, the document provides for simplification of the procedure for registration of intellectual property, elimination of legal gaps, as well as the exclusion of norms that create administrative barriers in the field of copyright protection.In addition, instead of compensation for damage in violation of the rights to trademarks, an institution of compensation is introduced.It was proposed to determine the amount of compensation established by the court, which the rightholder is entitled to demand in exchange for compensation for damage in cases of violation of his rights, based on the nature of the violation, the market value of homogeneous goods.Also, the norm on the mandatory publication of applications for trademarks was considered from the moment they were received by the expert organization. Текст закона публикуется в печати.Read more:https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/nazarbaev-podpisal-popravki-voprosam-intellektualnoy-347024/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/18215?lang=kk

1.On the occasion of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, we reaffirm our commitment to realizing a world free of nuclear testing and renew our resolve to achieve the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).2.A historic decision to close the Semipalatinsk testing site, which was made by the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on 29 August 1991, sent a strong political message and contributed to the international efforts that led to the adoption of the CTBT in 1996. Over the years, Kazakhstan has provided strong support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and demonstrated determination to achieve the elimination of nuclear weapons. In 2008, the CTBTO held the first large-scale on-site inspection (OSI) integrated field exercise in Semipalatinsk.3.In addition, during the past two years, Kazakhstan, as a Co-coordinator of the Article XIV process alongside Japan, has led the global efforts to facilitate the entry into force of the Treaty.4.Kazakhstan, as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018, is tirelessly supporting international efforts aimed at strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime, and highlighting the danger that nuclear weapons pose to global peace and stability.5.As we gather to observe this International Day Against Nuclear Tests, it is important to remind ourselves that much has been accomplished. As of today, the CTBT has already achieved near universal adherence, with 183 States Signatories and 166 ratifying States. Its verification regime is approaching completion. The regime has already proven its resilience and effectiveness. We reaffirm our commitment to supporting this regime, which is crucial for enhancing international security and confidence-building.6.While we are proud of the many successes we have achieved, the Treaty has yet to enter into force. We call on all States Signatories to spare no effort to ensure that the nuclear test ban becomes legally binding international law by achieving the entry into force of the CTBT. We also call on all States to continue the moratoria on nuclear test explosions.7.We urge those States that have not yet signed or ratified the Treaty to do so without delay.We especially call on the remaining eight CTBT Annex 2 States, whose ratifications are needed for the Treaty's entry into force, to demonstrate leadership by taking this important step.8.At a time of heightened concerns over nuclear proliferation and nuclear tests, Kazakhstan and the CTBTO invite all States to take part in commemorating the International Day Against Nuclear Tests and advance the much needed entry into force of the CTBT.9.It is high time to bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into force. We owe it to ourselves, and to future generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/18156?lang=kk

In Aktobe on Friday, May 11, launched the first in Kazakhstan International Forum on Social Entrepreneurship "The partnership of government, business and NGOs in solving social problems."The two-day forum is attended by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Madina Abylkasymova, Vice-Minister of Religious Affairs and civil society Abzal Nukenov, member of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan, President of the NGO "Association of Business Women of Kazakhstan" Raushan Sarsembayeva, more than a thousand public figures and experts in the field of social entrepreneurship from Kazakhstan, Israel, Turkey, Poland, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and other countries.During the plenary session, participants will examine the international experience and discuss global trends in social entrepreneurship development. It is expected that the outcome of the Forum will adopt a resolution and signed a number of memoranda. In addition, the forum will be held roadshow of objects of social entrepreneurship Aktobe region, workshops are organized, meeting in B2B format, B2S.Akim of the region Berdybek Saparbayev, welcoming the participants of the forum, he said that the development of social entrepreneurship is one of the main directions of 5 social initiatives of the President. He noted that today it is impossible to solve all the social problems of the state and only the efforts of non-governmental organizations, should be actively included in the process of entrepreneurs. With this experience of Aktobe region shows that social entrepreneurship, solving important problems, gives business people the opportunity to earn, that is win-win all: the entrepreneur, the state and the population. This is evidenced by the fact that only in the region in 2017 with extrabudgetary funds implemented 73 social projects worth 29 bln. Tenge."We are working on the active development of entrepreneurship. Last year, the number of SMEs reached 52,000, helped by the strong support of the state. Entrepreneurs we are constantly focusing on socially responsible behavior, - said the head of the region. In his speech, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of Kazakhstan Madina Abylkasymova told about the implementation of the five social initiatives, dubbed by the Head of State, which is an important step for the further modernization of Kazakhstan's society, improving the quality of life of the population and to further support the growth of the economy.According to the minister, in the mass development of entrepreneurship among the self-employed and unemployed population it is the most efficient mechanism for providing concessional microcredits. On average, the issue of micro-credit allows you to create 5-10 new jobs. As a result of the President of the Fourth initiatives Thousands of people, mostly in rural areas, will open their own businesses."In 2018 the expansion of micro-credit in the approved budget provided 42 billion. Tenge, including the countryside 31 billion. KZT 11 billion. Tenge on cities and company towns.On behalf of the Head of State microcredit financing will be further increased to 20 billion. Tenge. As a result, the overall coverage of the micro-credit will be more than 14 thousand people, which is two times higher than the level of 2017 ", - the minister said.The Minister also noted that the initiative at the same time allows us to solve complex problems in enterprise development, job creation, income growth poorest categories of the population, as well as the formalization of the self-employed.Madina Abylkasymova also raised the issue of state support to ensure broad access to financial resources and the development of women's businesses, which are made through a unified business support and development of the program "Business Road Map 2020", as well as through the various programs of international financial institutions.In general, the Forum on Social Entrepreneurship "The partnership of government, business and NGOs in solving social problems" is intended to establish effective cooperation between government, business and non-governmental organizations in solving social problems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/18137?lang=kk