A district-wide cleaning campaign was organized in Sozak as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign. All institutions and residents of the district actively participated in the good event and supported the cleaning campaign.During the campaign, parks, internal streets, and various areas near the village were completely cleaned of household waste. In addition, special equipment was used to clean and beautify streets and sidewalks.- Cleaning campaigns are being carried out systematically in our district. Since the start of the republican eco-campaign, cleaning campaigns have been held several times in all settlements. Now parks, streets, and public places have become clean. I believe this is the community's commitment to cleanliness, - said Galymzhan Erlanov, a resident of the district.More than 5,000 district residents and 29 vehicles were involved in the campaign, organized as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program. As a result, 40 kilometers of streets and 22 kilometers of sidewalks were cleaned, and more than 140 tons of garbage were removed.Regional Communications Service of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/943826

Today, a city-wide cleaning event was held in Turkestan within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program. The event was organized with the aim of improving the ecological situation of the city, developing active civic positions of residents and forming a culture of environmental protection.Cleaning work in the city began at 9:00 in the morning, and 1100 people and 28 special equipment from city residents and various organizations were involved in it. During the weekend, the streets of the city, public places, and suburban areas were cleaned of garbage. At the moment, a Saturday cleaning is taking place along 45 streets in the Shaugar residential area.- Keeping our yard and village clean is the duty of every resident. If every yard is clean, the village will be clean. And if the village is clean, the district will be clean. I urge the residents of the district to maintain cleanliness, which is a guarantee of health, - said Shaugar resident Fatima Kudaibergenova.This initiative is aimed not only at cleaning the city's surroundings, but also at raising the environmental awareness of residents. In the future, cleaning work will be organized in the city as usual.Regional Communications Service of Turkestan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/943827

All employees of institutions, residents and young people actively participated in the cleaning event organized in Kentau.During the event, about 300 people cleaned the streets and ditches of garbage. 6 vehicles were used to transport the collected garbage and cut trees. As a result, 20 tons of garbage were collected and taken to the landfill.- Maintaining the cleanliness of the city begins with cleaning the foundations of each residential building from ash and garbage. The event is not limited to just one-day cleaning, but calls on society to be considerate of the environment and keep our native land clean and beautiful,-said city resident Zhanna Kazybekova.The mayor of the city, Zhandos Tasov, had instructed to carry out cleaning work regularly. During the approved task, residents are being explained the measures for maintaining the courtyards of multi-storey buildings. In addition, the need to increase activity in maintaining the cleanliness of the city is being taken into account.Regional Communications Service of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/943828

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

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

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

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

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

The Main Military Medical Directorate has prepared a draft order of the head of the defense department “On amendments to the Order of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 22, 2020 No. 722 “On approval of the requirements for the health of persons for service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, other troops and military formations”.The draft regulatory legal act is being developed in connection with the introduction of reserve service as an additional method of staffing the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.This document provides for changes in the requirements for the health of citizens when entering military service in the reserve, as well as military personnel serving in the reserve.The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense is available on the “e-government” portal Until March 11 of this year, you can familiarize yourself with the "Open NPA" section at this link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15457346.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/943801

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On the occasion of awarding the honorary title to war veteran Abdigali Kaimoldin, Colonel Ruslan Omarov, head of the regional Department of Defense Affairs, and Kenzhebay Berdykenov, chairman of the veterans' organization in Semey, visited the old man's house.The guests talked with the veteran, asked about his well-being, and presented him with the "Honored Veteran of Semey" badge. The new badge found its place among the many awards on the front-line soldier's costume.To congratulate the veteran, the military orchestra of the Semey branch of the National Military Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan arrived and entertained Abdigali Kaimoldin and his loved ones with melodies from the war years.In turn, the veteran thanked the guests and wished them well-being and a peaceful sky.As a reminder, Abdigali Kaimoldin was born in 1921 in the village of Uzynbulak, Abraly district, Semey region. In 1941, he was drafted into the army and fought on the Stalingrad, First Ukrainian, and Third Baltic fronts. He was demobilized in June 1946. On June 30, 2025, he will turn 104 years old.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/943817

On February 21, 2025, the XII annual conference "Kazmunaigazservice-2025" was held in Atyrau, where issues of development of the oil and gas and petrochemical industries were discussed.The conference was attended by representatives of domestic businesses and foreign companies from Qatar and Russia, more than 150 companies in total.During the event, K. Arymbek made a report, within the framework of which he reported on the work of the Ministry of Energy on the development of domestic value, including changes made to the regulatory framework aimed at supporting local manufacturers.He also informed about measures to attract Kazakhstani producers and suppliers of works (services) to procurement by TCO, KPO and NCOC operators, including the program for the development of domestic value in goods, works and services, aimed at fixing specific indicators and facilitating the availability of domestic oil and gas equipment manufacturers, as well as reviewing tender procedures.Following the results of the conference, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the "Situational Analysis Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan" JSC and the Union of Oil Service Companies of Kazakhstan (KazService) aimed at joint participation in the implementation of projects in the field of development and provision of high-tech products and services for industrial enterprises of the energy sector of our country.The work of the Ministry of Energy in this direction will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/943651

Today, for the first time in Astana, two rare intrauterine operations were performed at the University Medical Center as part of the "Fetal Medicine" project, launched a year ago at the initiative of the Ministry of Health and the AYALA Charity Foundation.Invited Russian experts - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Ultrasound and Functional Diagnostics Kirill Kostyukov and Candidate of Medical Sciences, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Specialist in Pregnancy Pathology of the National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V. I. Kulakov Victoria Sakalo (Moscow, Russia) together with the UMC team with jewelry precision performed the correction of complications of monochorionic multiple pregnancy: feto-fetal transfusion syndrome and reverse arterial perfusion syndrome.According to experts, monochorionic twins are formed from one egg. These children are genetically identical, they are very similar, but complications of such pregnancies are twice as common as in dichorionic twins.Pathologies in such pregnancies are often associated with vascular abnormalities in the development of the fetus, there are combined vessels, uneven blood supply, which significantly increases the risk of an unfavorable outcome.Due to the introduction of prenatal diagnostics in obstetric practice in Kazakhstan, today there is sufficient experience in early preclinical detection of such intrauterine pathologies.The first day of the master class on fetal medicine was attended by freelance chief specialists in prenatal ultrasound diagnostics from all regions of the country, as well as heads of regional fetal preservation centers.In total, during the year of operation of the fetal surgery program in Kazakhstan, 35 intrauterine operations were successfully performed, which allowed saving the lives of 32 future babies.In the coming years, it is planned to expand the program, including about 150 fetal operations annually in the leading medical centers of the country. Now this is done only by specialists from the Almaty Children's Cardiac Surgery Center and the capital's Mother and Child Center.In addition, "One-day clinics" have been opened in 15 perinatal centers to increase the availability of diagnostics of congenital malformations. More than 30 thousand pregnant women have undergone comprehensive examinations there, which helped to identify pathologies early and prevent the birth of children with malformations incompatible with life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/943821

During a working trip to the Shalkar district, the regional akim inspected the construction of a physical education and health complex in the district center.The construction of the sports facility began in 2023. However, later the contractor applied for amendments to the project. In the competition, which was re-announced in January of this year, Tunay Stroy Project LLP was recognized as the winner. The contractor plans to commission the fitness and health complex by the end of the year.The future sports complex will have a 6-lane indoor swimming pool 1.5 meters wide and 25 meters long, as well as sections for various sports. Thanks to the new sports facility, modern conditions will be created for local residents to play sports and improve their health.Askhat Shakharov warned the contractor that he would not further adjust the cost estimate of the project. The complex must be commissioned within the specified time.A new building for the V. Tsekhanovich Sports School will also be built in Shalkar. The regional akim visited the site where the facility will be erected.Children's and Youth Sports School No. 1 named after Vladimir Tsekhanovich is a training ground for personnel. It has educated several generations of famous athletes in boxing, judo and Greco-Roman wrestling.Currently, 750 children from Shalkar are involved in sports at BZHSM No. 1. The building of the 58-year-old school is dilapidated. In this regard, a decision was made to build a new two-story building for the sports school instead of the old adapted building."The old school building had only two wrestling mats. We have provided for three mats in the new one. In addition, separate halls for girls will be provided. There will be a field with stands that will allow holding competitions at the republican level. We have also included playgrounds for football and volleyball in the project. The new building will be equipped with a modern gym, and an administrative building for coaches and school employees is provided," said Daulet Daribayev, director of the BZHSM."The school has educated famous athletes who have made the region famous in the international arena. I am confident that the Tsekhanovich Sports School will continue its work as before and will train new generations of outstanding athletes. We will support the development of sports in our region and create conditions for the education of future champions," said the regional akim.After viewing the land plot on which the facility will be built and familiarizing ourselves with the project, the akim instructed the contractor to perform the work qualitatively and complete the facility on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943800

Nicosia, February 21, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Cyprus, Nikolay Zhumakanov, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.During the meeting, the President of Cyprus warmly welcomed the Ambassador, conveyed his best wishes to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and drew attention to the dynamic development of bilateral relations. He noted that Kazakhstan is an important partner in the Central Asian region and expressed confidence in further deepening cooperation.The Cypriot leader drew special attention to the recent decision to open embassies in the capitals of the two countries, noting that this step will be an important element in strengthening diplomatic ties, expanding political dialogue and economic interaction. The President expressed confidence that the presence of diplomatic missions in both countries will create new opportunities for the implementation of joint projects and the advancement of the bilateral agenda.During the conversation, the prospects for the development of cooperation in the fields of trade, transport, digitalization and tourism were discussed. The President of Cyprus confirmed his country's intention to actively interact with Kazakhstan not only in a bilateral format, but also within the framework of international and regional organizations.In turn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, N. Christodoulides, thanked for the warm welcome and expressed confidence that his diplomatic mission would contribute to the further strengthening of friendly relations. He assured that he would do his utmost to promote mutually beneficial initiatives, attract investments and intensify bilateral dialogue.At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation and expand partnership in the interests of the peoples of Kazakhstan and Cyprus.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/943708

A comprehensive work is underway to build and modernize water supply networks in the Abay region. According to the deputy akim of the region, Dmitry Garikov, it is planned to bring the indicator of providing the population with high-quality drinking water to 100% through the implementation of new projects."Today, one of the main tasks is to fully provide the region's residents with clean drinking water. For this purpose, 26 projects are being implemented, 15 of which are continuing from last year, and 11 are new facilities. 2.7 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican and local budgets for these works, and an additional 4.4 billion tenge is needed. Relevant applications for the allocation of funds have been submitted,” said Dimitriy Garikov.The deputy akim also noted that work on the renovation of existing water pipelines is also in full swing.“Currently, 14 projects are being implemented to reconstruct old water pipelines, and documents for 22 more projects have been prepared. 8.6 billion tenge are allocated for the implementation of four projects, and about 23 billion tenge are needed for new projects,” he said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/943799

Kazakhstan continues to expand its international digital partnerships, enhancing collaboration with key global partners. As part of a working visit to Jordan, the Minister of Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiyev, participated in the General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) - a leading international platform uniting countries in the field of digital cooperation. His participation reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to global digital transformation and innovation-driven economic growth.During the visit, high-level meetings were held with the digital ministers of Jordan, Pakistan, Oman, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in digitalization, supporting IT startups, and integrating advanced technologies that drive economic growth and innovation.A key outcome of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Jordan, laying the foundation for strategic collaboration in information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, e-government, smart cities, and startup ecosystem development.During a bilateral meeting between Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev, and Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sami Issa Eid Summirat, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to knowledge exchange and joint initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and digital transformation in both countries.Additionally, Minister Madiyev met with Jordan’s Prime Minister, where discussions centered on the prospects of digital partnership and strengthening economic cooperation. Both Kazakhstan and Jordan expressed readiness to actively develop bilateral relations, create favorable conditions for technological progress, and implement digital solutions that will contribute to sustainable economic growth.Kazakhstan remains dedicated to expanding international cooperation in digital development, fostering innovation, and creating an environment conducive to technological progress. The agreements reached during this visit mark an important step toward a more interconnected and digitally advanced future for both nations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/943582

On February 21, a preliminary public hearing was held in the city of Zhanaozen on the construction of tourist facilities in Bozzhyra. The event was attended by veterans, civil society representatives, members of the public council, maslikhat deputies, nature lovers and experts. At an expanded meeting of the Government, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to turn such attractions of the country as Bozzhyra into a center of tourism by attracting private investors. In this regard, domestic investors intend to build a visitor center and tourist facilities in Bozzhyra at their own expense, which will be able to receive 30-40 thousand tourists a year. The new project was developed by a domestic company with world-class experience in the construction of visitor centers in tourist areas such as Charyn, Kolsai, and Ayusai. According to the authors of the project, the center will be built taking into account all environmental requirements and the principles of sustainable tourism. The construction of the center is planned to be completed by the end of 2026. The center will be built from lightweight prefabricated structures that do not require a deep foundation. The building will be located at a height of 400 to 1000 mm, depending on the terrain of the site. The issues of water, electricity supply, and waste treatment have been resolved in a way that will cause the least harm to the environment. Bio-purification systems for wastewater treatment, separate collection of garbage, and solar power are provided. The project will include glamping sites decorated in Kazakh style in the upper part of the gorge, a museum, viewing platforms, and a teahouse. The modern visitor center will become a point of interest for tourists, contribute to the development of ecological tourism and ensure the preservation of natural heritage. According to the authors of the project, the goal of the visitor center is to lead travelers to the world of nomadic civilization, while preserving the natural landscape and cultural heritage, and to promote the history and traditions of the Kazakh people. Similar tourist facilities will also be built below Bozhyra. An ethno-village-style tourist town, eco-glamping and other tourist facilities are planned to be built here. A road will be built to the tourist facility and electricity will be installed. If this project is successfully implemented, 70 new permanent jobs will be created. An opportunity will be created for residents of nearby settlements to sell agricultural products and handicrafts. The participants who came to the public hearing expressed their support for the President's initiative to develop tourism. - I am an oilman. It is not known how long the oil future will last. Therefore, we need to develop other sectors of the economy, tourism, as much as possible. There is a great opportunity for this in Mangystau. The President also talks about it a lot. Of course, we fully support the direction of the Head of State, - said D. Izimov. And Orazgali Kaspayev, a resident of Zhanaozen, is confident that new projects will allow local residents to engage in business and earn money. - Today's Bozhyra issue has finally been resolved. But not only Bozhyra, but in my opinion, hotels should also be built in Ayrakty, Zhygylgan, Tuzbayir, and Torysh. Where are we inferior to Georgia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan? We certainly support it, - said the city resident. A member of the Oil Workers' Union, Sabit Tokenov, said that he was glad that the Bozhyra project, which was started several years ago and left unfinished, was resumed. - We should not stop now. Ultimately, tourism will undoubtedly be the main part of Mangystau's economy. We need to train our future youth in such specialties as tourism, biotechnology, nuclear power, artificial intelligence, and digitalization, - said the trade union member. According to the results of the meeting, the project was supported. Press service of the akim of ZhanaozenSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/943657

In accordance with the instructions of the regional akim, a working group has been created in the Turkestan region to conduct extensive explanatory work on state support programs for entrepreneurship in districts and cities.The working group is composed of employees of the Regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry, the Department of Agriculture, the management of the Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund, Ontustik AIO LLP, and Yrys MFI LLP.The main goal is to conduct explanatory work on measures to support entrepreneurs in the districts.Currently, explanatory work has been carried out in Maktaaral, Zhetysai, Shardara, Keles, Saryagash, Kazygurt, Sauran, Ordabasy, Otrar districts and the cities of Turkestan, Kentau, and Arys. There, residents of the district asked their questions to the responsible specialists and received rational answers, and state programs and financial support mechanisms for the development of entrepreneurship were presented.Explanatory work will also be carried out in the remaining districts and cities.Support measures provided to entrepreneurs:State grants and subsidies - the opportunity to receive non-refundable funds for young and newly-starting entrepreneurs.Provision of preferential loans - obtaining loans at low interest rates within the framework of the "Business Roadmap - 2025" and "Economy of Simple Things" programs.Provision of guarantees and financial support - obtaining a loan guarantee through the "Damu" fund.Training in the basics of entrepreneurship - obtaining knowledge on creating a business plan and effectively running a business through the "Bastau Business" project.Infrastructural support - the opportunity to work in industrial zones and industrial parks on preferential terms.Export support - assistance in entering foreign markets and reducing logistics costs subsidies.During the meeting, entrepreneurs raised their topical issues in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, trade and services and received specific answers from industry experts. In particular, the topics of developing agricultural cooperatives, participating in government orders and registering land plots were hotly discussed.Such meetings are important for entrepreneurs and farmers in developing their businesses. Representatives of the board noted that work on promoting entrepreneurship in the region will continue in the future.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/943569