Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Oshurbbayev held a meeting with ADB representatives as part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) advisory mission to Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the main aspects of cooperation within the framework of the Glaciers to Farms (G2F) project were discussed.Recall that at COP29, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, the Asian Development Bank, the Green Climate Fund, signed a Declaration on Partnership on Glaciers and Transboundary Cooperation.For example, on January 30-31, 2025, a seminar will be held in Astana to discuss financing mechanisms, criteria for selecting priority investments, and the introduction of innovative approaches to natural resource management. Representatives of government agencies, international organizations, scientific groups and other stakeholders are expected to participate.The seminar will provide a platform for participants to exchange experiences, discuss innovative solutions and develop joint actions aimed at improving environmental sustainability. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/926191

The first meeting of the Joint Committee of the JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism) between Kazakhstan and Japan was held today. This historic event is an important milestone in the development of bilateral cooperation against climate change.The meeting was attended by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nysanbayev, as well as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yasumasa Iijima, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakayev.The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is an instrument provided for in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which is aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and promoting sustainable development through the exchange of advanced technologies and joint projects.In 2023, Kazakhstan and Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the JCM, which opened up new opportunities for Kazakhstani enterprises to attract investments and introduce modern Japanese technologies.The meeting presented the main results of preparations for the implementation of the JCM, including:• Approval of the Co-Chairs of the JCM Joint Committee,• Approval of the Rules and Guidelines,• Approval of the Secretariat and Observers of the JCM Joint Committee.The participants also discussed promising projects in the field of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the procedure for issuing carbon credits within the framework of the JCM mechanism.The Joint Committee confirmed its readiness to further cooperate and implement projects. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/926218

An expanded meeting of the Government was held under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported to the Head of State on the main results of the Government's work in 2024.The Prime Minister informed the President about the growth rate of the Kazakh economy. Last year, this indicator amounted to 4.8%. High momentum was achieved in agriculture - 13.7%, in construction - 13.1%, in trade - 9.1%, in transport - 8.5%. The volume of the manufacturing industry increased by 5.9%. At the same time, the most rapid growth in the last 10 years was recorded in the agricultural sector and the manufacturing sector.In addition, oil production decreased by 2.4 million tons, which had a negative impact on the growth rate of GDP. This was largely due to the country's commitments within OPEC+ and major overhauls at large fields.Behind the statistical indicators of economic growth by sector, there are real results. For example, 29 large factories have been built in Kazakhstan, including cast iron in the Kostanay region; tungsten and thermal insulation materials in the Almaty region, precious metals processing in Shymkent; cathode copper, automobile tires and household appliances in the Karaganda region, and other enterprises. The launch of modern production in the city of Saran allowed it to move out of the category of mono-cities.Agricultural producers harvested more than 26 million tons of grain and more than 3 million tons of oilseeds in 2024. 4 million tons of grain were exported. Farmers were fully provided with irrigation water. At the same time, 2 billion 600 million m3 of water was released into the Aral Sea, which is significantly higher than in previous years. The modernization of 80 water channels with a total length of more than 400 kilometers has been completed. The area of ​​crops covered by water-saving technologies has increased by 1.5 times and amounted to 470 thousand hectares.There are also tangible results in the construction sector. In particular, for the first time in the country, 19 million square meters of housing were built. 397 healthcare facilities and 298 educational facilities were built. 40 student dormitories for 11 thousand places were put into operation. 12 thousand kilometers of highways and 2.8 thousand kilometers of railways were repaired. 3 new terminals were put into operation at the airports of Almaty, Kyzylorda and Shymkent. In general, last year the volume of cargo transportation increased by 10% and reached about 1 billion tons.Special attention was paid to the housing and communal services sector. Last year, more than 300 thousand additional people were provided with gas, and more than 200 thousand people were connected to the central water system. 542 kilometers of heating networks and 55 heat sources were modernized, and 6.5 thousand kilometers of engineering networks were repaired. Additional sources of electricity generation with a total capacity of more than 700 MW were put into operation.The Investment Headquarters quickly resolved pending issues on 115 projects worth a total of $50 billion. Despite bureaucratic problems, decisions are being made that will allow the timely launch of projects necessary for our country. The Investment Headquarters is developing legislative amendments based on specific cases to improve the business climate. Currently, work is underway on 97 amendments.In general, according to the results of last year by region, the highest economic growth was recorded in North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Turkestan, Kyzylorda regions and the cities of Astana and Shymkent. Low dynamics of key indicators was formed in Ulytau, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Zhambyl regions.“The government continues to implement the strategic objectives set out in the pre-election platform, addresses and other program documents of the Head of State. Ensuring high-quality economic growth and improving the well-being of our citizens remain our priorities,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.primeminister.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925927

On the Karaganda-Astana highway, as on other republican expressways, road signs will be installed that change the permitted speed in adverse weather conditions. According to the new rules, in case of poor visibility or icy conditions, drivers are required to reduce the speed to 60 kilometers per hour.This measure is aimed at reducing the risk of road accidents and preventing emergency situations.- A special speed regime will be introduced on roads of republican significance in adverse weather conditions, - noted the deputy head of the administrative police department, Lieutenant Colonel Elzhas Zhartybayev. - The speed regime and average speed will be combined with surveillance cameras to record speed limit violations.Under normal conditions, the maximum speed on the highway in good weather conditions remains the same - 140 km/h.As for the average speed, the police department explained that it is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time interval. On straight sections of the road, the increase in this indicator will be recorded by automatic registration systems. They are currently installed on 13 highways of the republic in a test mode. Fines for violation of the rules range from 5 to 40 MCI.So far, such violations have not been registered in the region, because the necessary equipment has not yet been installed.What else you need to know about the changes in the legislation was reported at a briefing held at the Regional Communications Service. The classification of administrative responsibility for amateurs has changed.- Article 592 of the Road Traffic Code has been supplemented with paragraphs 3-1 and 5, - Elzhas Zhartybayev clarified. - If earlier the maximum speed limit was 40 km/h and above, and there was only one fine for it, now a driver who increased the speed in the range of 40–60 km/h will pay 20 MCI (78,640 tenge). And for exceeding 60 kilometers per hour, the law provides for a fine of 40 MCI (157,280 tenge). If this amount is exceeded again, the fine will increase to 60 MCI (235,920 tenge).This innovation was introduced taking into account the analysis of road accidents, where every third person dies due to speeding on suburban roads.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/926028

In the Saran reservoir in the Abay district, measures were taken to prevent fish mortality: holes were drilled, reed mats were laid, and water was aerated using pumps to provide oxygen to the reservoir. More than 20 people participated in the work, as well as five units of equipment.In winter, insufficient oxygen and light enter the water from a thick layer of ice and snow, so the risk of fish mortality is high. To prevent this, specialists from the Nura-Sarysu Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspectorate, together with the Karaganda region's Department of Natural Resources and Nature Management, are constantly carrying out fish rescue operations.Measures to prevent fish mortality will continue in other reservoirs of the region until the end of March.There are a total of 179 local and two republican reservoirs in the Karaganda region. Of these, 104 reservoirs are assigned to nature users, who independently carry out preventive work. The remaining 75 reservoirs are included in the reserve fund, which is supervised by department specialists and fishery inspectors.According to information from the Nura-Sarysu Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspectorate Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/926104

An expanded meeting of the Government was held under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, members of the Government, the Chairman of the National Bank, akims of the regions and the cities of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, heads of central state bodies and national companies.During the meeting, the Head of State outlined the main areas of the Government's work. In particular, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focused on specific tasks and plans for diversifying the economy, raising infrastructure development to a new level, comprehensively introducing digital technology, developing energy and creating a nuclear cluster, increasing the potential of the agro-industrial complex, reforming tax and budget policy, providing financial sources for important projects, as well as regulating social support, and further developing the healthcare, education and science sectors.According to the President, the entire state apparatus must work effectively to implement the tasks set.– There are many challenges in the new era. To overcome it, we need an appropriate strategy. I have already spoken about the specific direction of reforms and ways to implement them. The government must make complex decisions to save the country's economy from stagnation and ensure sustainable development, and most importantly, implement them. This is the work of highly qualified civil servants who are ready to take responsibility. If we look at world experience, the effectiveness of the state apparatus is clearly visible in such difficult times. The government, no matter how difficult it is, must move to massive savings and spend budget funds only on solving the most urgent problems. It is time to step up. We need to stop unnecessary spending and pull ourselves together, - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.At the meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported on the socio-economic development of the country in the past period and the Government's plans for this year. Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented the principles for reforming the country's fiscal system, that is, the tax and budget sectors. The Chairman of the National Bank Timur Suleimenov spoke on issues related to monetary policy. Nurlan Zhakypov, Chairman of the Board of the Samruk-Kazyna Fund, reported on the activities of the Fund.In addition, the Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek, the Akim of Shymkent Gabit Syzdykbekov, and the Akim of Kyzylorda Region Nurlybek Nalibayev made reports.akorda.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/926210

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Kasym-Jomart Tokayev:"Today, at an expanded meeting of the Government, we will address very relevant issues. The reason is well known to all of us. The world is currently undergoing fundamental changes. It is clear that global processes, first of all, will affect the economic situation in our country.The era of mass digitalization, that is, a new technological stage, has begun. The whole world lives in completely different conditions. We must be ready for it. We must keep up with the new technological situation. This is a very important factor that will increase the competitiveness of our country and pave the way for its sustainable development.We will first assess the effectiveness of the work of the government and akims based on economic development indicators and the quality of life of citizens. What was the result of this work last year? Have the main tasks been accomplished? Today, we will focus on these questions and discuss urgent issues that need to be resolved in the near future."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/925941

President:"Although the situation abroad is difficult, there are good results in our country. The country's economy is growing. But there are still many unresolved problems.The main problem today is the following. Tariff disputes and sanctions confrontations in the world economy have become the norm. The consequences of this process can be devastating.Climate-related positions are also undergoing major changes. In such a situation, it will be necessary to reconsider the methods of developing "green energy". On the one hand, the demand for traditional energy sources will remain. On the other hand, this will lead to instability in the prices of oil, gas and coal.Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have become widely used in the financial sector. The development of artificial intelligence has come to the fore, and in connection with this, competition between technologically advanced giants will intensify. There are many challenges of the new era. We need an appropriate strategy to overcome them" Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/925954

President:“Now let’s focus on the transport and logistics infrastructure. Transit is our huge advantage in international competition for freight transportation. We must use it fully and effectively.It is necessary to accelerate the development of the railway corridor passing through Kazakhstan. This project will be a key part of the Trans-Caspian route. A number of important projects in this direction are currently being implemented. We must take precautions and continue the work without stopping.I instruct to begin construction of a new railway in the “Moyintsy – Kyzylzhar” direction. It is also necessary to modernize the busiest sections of the railway from Kyzylzhar station to the port of Aktau.It is also necessary to expand the “Altynkol – Zhetygen” railway. This will significantly increase the potential of the transport corridor between China and Central Asia. In addition, it is important to complete the projects for digitizing railway transport in a timely manner. It is necessary to pay special attention to the development of multimodal transport hubs. This will create an opportunity to integrate all types of transport. "Large-scale work should be carried out in this direction this year and next year."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/926039

The head of state declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions". Various activities are being carried out in the capital in this direction. For example, there is a partnership "ASTANA Yutaria LTD" engaged in garment production located in Industrial Park No. 1 near Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The garment company is capable of producing 200 thousand pieces of clothing for each profession per year."In addition to classic office models, we sew work clothes for management and workers in production on the occasion of the "Year of Working Professions". More specifically, we have special collections for miners, oil and gas and railway workers, and welders. Some of them are produced in both summer and winter versions," said Dinaysha Bektibaeva, head of the company's production department."The industrial park is the main production site of the capital, which allows you to produce your own products, create permanent jobs, and attract private investment in the development of the city. "The investment portfolio of industrial facilities of Industrial Park No. 1 includes about 121 projects. Of these, 67 projects are fully operational, creating more than 5,347 jobs," says Gulnar Igembayeva, Deputy General Director for Technology and Development. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925597

Snow removal work continues in the capital. Public utilities are working around the clock, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the morning of January 28, 2,603 ​​road workers and 1,647 special equipment were mobilized to clear snow in the capital.On the night of January 28, public utilities removed about 50 thousand cubic meters of snow from the city with 3,809 heavy truck flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 4.18 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city to landfills with 329,238 heavy truck flights.First of all, according to the rules, places with the highest traffic intensity are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925637

Working young people living in rented housing without the right to purchase in Astana today have the opportunity to participate in the "Youth of the Capital" program, the official website of the city akimat reports.As part of this innovation, age restrictions and requirements for professions have been removed for young people living in rented housing without the right to purchase, and tenants will be evicted after the lease term, that is, 5 years."Now the main condition for them is confirmation of solvency through the bank. If income is insufficient, you can attract joint borrowers. If the main employer in the category of working young people does not have a stable income (for example, on maternity leave or unemployed), the participation of the spouse (if any) is allowed when applying for a loan," the Astana Housing Center reports.Since January 23, employees of "Family Bank" JSC have been advising young people whose lease agreement for housing without the right to purchase expires in March 2025 and conducting a preliminary check of their solvency at the capital's Housing Center. The implementation of the program for this category of youth and further processing of loans under the "Yelorda Zhastary" program will be carried out in the Housing Center of Astana and branches of "Otbasy Bank" JSC in the first decade of February of this year.The requirements of the "Yelorda Zhastary" program for other categories of residents of the capital, depending on the field of activity, will remain unchanged. Young employees of state bodies and private organizations in Astana will be involved in the program.Under the "Yelorda Zhastary" program, young people will be provided with a preferential loan for housing at an annual interest rate of 5 percent. The loan amount, regardless of the term of accumulation, is up to 18 million tenge, subject to the accumulation of a down payment of 10% of the market value of the housing. The loan term is up to 19 years. Young people can purchase an apartment both at the primary and on the market.This year, citizens whose lease terms expire in 2025 will be eligible for the "Yelorda Zhastary" preferential lending program. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925827

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the monument to the Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova in the capital, the official website of the Astana akimat reported.This is the beginning of the events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory. First, wreaths were laid at the monument to the Kazakh hero Aliya Moldagulova, and then the military and the public observed a minute of silence in memory of the soldiers who died in the terrible war.Major General Alsai Zhumanov, who participated in the event, noted that the entire population, along with the soldiers, rallied and helped to achieve victory.“Today’s gathering is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Aliya Moldagulova. I believe that such events will help teach the next generation to respect our heroes and not forget our history,” said the representative of the Department of Defense of Astana, Colonel Gani Artykov, in the reserve. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925900

The capital city experiences heavy snowfall in winter. It is difficult for elderly people living in their homes on such days. To help them, employees of the Emergency Situations Department, together with the Sarayshyk District Akimat, held a snow-clearing event for pensioners as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” campaign, the official website of the capital’s Akimat reports.The organizers of the event visited elderly residents of the Sarayshyk District and cleared their yards.“Today, as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” campaign, the elderly were helped by clearing the yards along Shcherbakty Street. I urge our colleagues from other departments to join the campaign and support elderly citizens,” said Manas Kadyrbayev, deputy chief of fire department No. 23.A resident of the district expressed gratitude to the employees who helped with the snow-clearing. Snow-clearing is not an easy task for elderly people, so they are always happy to receive such help.Recall that in Astana, the “Clean Kazakhstan. A large-scale eco-campaign "Astana - a model of cleanliness and order" is underway. Youth activists, non-governmental organizations, cultural and sports figures are supporting those in need during inclement weather, distributing hot tea and baursak, and shoveling snow. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925901

Under the agreement between Astana and Seoul, about 100 students have mastered the intricacies of working professions, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.It should be noted that in 2004, a memorandum was signed on the internship of students of the capital's universities and colleges at the Institute of Technology and Education in Seoul, Korea.There, young specialists from our country receive training in the specialties of automatic mechanics, welders, cooks, tailors, and hairdressers, and increase their experience.Over the past 20 years, about 100 students from other countries have crossed the border, mastered the intricacies of working professions in Korea, and received special certificates of completion of the internship.Thanks to the influence of this cooperation, Kazakhstani youth have become excellent specialists, and thanks to the experience they have gained, they are opening and expanding their businesses in our country.The last time, in 2024, three students from a college in our city received training in the "Hairdresser" specialty. Currently, they are working in this field in our country and turning their experience into a source of income.Students are trained in Korea under this program on a competitive basis through interviews. The commission selects worthy participants for this program. The main criteria for competitive selection are fluency in English and Korean, and a desire to work in the chosen specialty in the future.It should be noted that the Seoul City Department of Education provides interns with round-trip tickets, training (textbooks, materials, excursions), accommodation, meals, medical care, and insurance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/926071

At the initiative of the Astana City Department of Education, an online meeting on security was held in private and public educational institutions of the city, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The meeting was attended by the first heads of educational institutions, deputy head of the department M. Kairbayeva, as well as representatives of the Police Department, the Emergency Situations Department and the Astana Department of the National Security Committee.Ensuring the safety of students at the required level includes a system of measures taken by authorized bodies.The meeting considered important issues related to ensuring security in various areas:* First actions in the event of a terrorist threat and measures to prevent terrorism;* Explanations on anti-terrorism protection passports;* Obviously false information about an act of terrorism, Article 273 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;* Issues of ensuring fire safety in educational institutions;* Issues of children's safety on water bodies in winter.As well as measures to improve and strengthen security were discussed, and recommendations for further actions were developed.In order to increase the level of security at educational facilities, the Department will constantly carry out activities aimed at improving and strengthening security in this area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/926120

This year has been declared the Year of Working Professions in our country. On this occasion, a job fair was held in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.A job fair was organized by the Almaty district akimat at the Al-Farabi Palace of Students. More than 2,000 vacancies were offered at the fair from 90 organizations in various fields."We are organizing such a fair today in order to eliminate unemployment in society. Right now, industrial enterprises, service companies and educational institutions are presenting their offers here.In addition, representatives of the Joltap program, the Department of Employment and Social Protection, and financial organizations provided information about employment opportunities and social support measures. The fair will continue in the future," said Aibyn Aidynovich, head of the internal policy department of the Almaty district akimat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/926128

"The next urgent issue is tourism. Tourism should be a sector that gives a new impetus to economic growth. We are lagging behind in this direction, and work is progressing slowly.There are beautiful places in every region of our country. Tourists from abroad and within the country want to visit our unique reserves. But we do not have enough conditions for the development of active and large-scale tourism. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately begin work on building the necessary infrastructure, attracting private investors.We should not be led by those who oppose any initiative to strengthen the investment potential of the tourism industry. You know, such a situation happened in Mangistau with the famous Bozzhyra.The government and local authorities should take more bold measures to improve the business climate. It is not for nothing that I put the issue of attracting investment to the economy at the top of the list. This is also of great strategic importance. The future of our economy and the place of our country on the world map depend, first of all, on this"t.me/aqorda_resmiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/926353

As part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program, environmental activities continue in the Akmola region.Ecological issues were discussed at the Kamenka village agrotechnical college.On January 28, a round table entitled "Eco-consciousness - the path to the prosperity of the country!" was held at the Kamenka village agrotechnical college in the Sandyktau district. Representatives of the akimat, maslikhat, experts, students, pupils and media representatives took part in it.Deputy akim of the district Saule Zhaiilganova noted the importance of forming environmental awareness among young people. College director Konstantin Kudin spoke about the role of educational institutions in this process, and senior master Igor Prichipeev shared the experience of the "Green Country" labor team.Students presented their environmental initiatives: cartoons, presentations and projects aimed at protecting nature. So, students from the Belgorod school spoke about the campaign "Feed the Birds in Winter", and Arina Kim, a student from the village of Lesnoye, presented the project "Let's Save the Planet Together".During the meeting, the participants discussed the problems of environmental pollution, the initiatives of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program, and the importance of volunteering. Many students expressed their readiness to join environmental projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/926360