In general, the republican budget's expenditures on the social and labor sphere in 2025 are provided for in the amount of more than 6 trillion 108 billion tenge, which is 14%, or 748.7 billion tenge more than the expenditures of 2024.97.9% of the planned expenditures, or 5 trillion 982 billion, will be allocated to social payments to citizens. Of these, 4 trillion 262 billion tenge is provided for pension provision, which will cover about 2.5 million pensioners (with an increase in the number of 77.8 thousand), 1 trillion 720 billion tenge – for the payment of all benefits, which will cover about 2.3 million people.The remaining funds will be used to implement measures to promote employment, provide people with disabilities with technical means and rehabilitation services, increase salaries for civil servants, etc.As previously reported, 41 types of social benefits, including basic and solidarity pensions, are currently being paid from the republican budget. In 2024, 5 trillion 261 billion tenge was allocated for the payment of benefits and pensions for 4.5 million people, including 2.4 million pensioners and 2.1 million recipients of state benefits.All obligations assumed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan on social benefits have been fulfilled in a timely manner and in full.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/912910

In pursuance of the instructions of the Head of State, voiced in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan dated September 1, 2021, "Unity of the people and systemic reforms are the solid foundation of the country's prosperity," this year a phased increase in salaries of certain categories of civil servants continued by an average of 20%. The salary increase will affect about 600,000 civil servants working in such specialties as accountants, economists, lawyers, archivists, librarians, museologists, foresters, technical staff and others.Thus, in the period from 2022 to 2025, the salaries of certain categories of civil servants will increase by 2 times.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/913437

Since January 1, 2025, Kazakhstan has introduced licensing of special social services (hereinafter referred to as SSS) in the field of social protection of the population. This will create conditions for improving the quality of their provision and reducing the number of violations in this area.The introduction of licensing is one of the stages of modernization of the system of provision of special social services and is aimed at: improving the quality of services provided; ensuring the safety and protection of the rights of service recipients; establishing uniform standards for organizations providing SSAS.Organizations of all forms of ownership that provide special social services are subject to licensing.One of the main conditions for obtaining a license are defined as: the presence of a building suitable for the provision of SSU that meets sanitary standards and fire safety regulations; the availability of the necessary material and technical base and staff; ensuring accessibility of the building for low-mobility groups of the population, and others.Since October 2024, the territorial departments of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan have been conducting a pre-license analysis, together with local executive authorities and NGOs, issues of preparation for licensing of all organizations providing SSAS have been worked out.The license application is submitted through the Social Services Portal (aleumet.egov.kz ).Licensing will create conditions for improving the quality of special social services provided and the effectiveness of social rehabilitation for people with disabilities and other categories of service recipients, as well as help reduce the number of violations in this area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/913617

As of today, 6 patients remain under treatment at the Mangystau regional Multidisciplinary Hospital, four of them in the intensive care unit, two in the traumatology department. There was no deterioration in the condition, one patient was removed from vasopressors and one patient's dose of tonics was reduced from 3 to 1.The issues of transportation of 3 victims are being worked out with the health authorities of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, of which 2 are transportable, 1 is in serious condition, on a ventilator.It is planned to hold a consultation with doctors on the evacuation of two patients from the Republic of Azerbaijan and assess their readiness for transportation.Recall that of the 29 injured in the crash of a passenger plane near the airport in Aktau, 27 were taken to the Mangystau regional hospital.The patients were admitted with various injuries, mainly multiple injuries, such as closed craniocerebral trauma, concussion, closed chest injuries, and traumatic shock.Within 10 minutes of the shipwreck, 22 emergency medical teams from the Mangystau region and 6 teams from the Disaster Medicine Center were already on site to provide first aid to the victims.Thanks to the timely hospitalization of the injured in Aktau hospitals, qualified triage and the provision of full medical and diagnostic care in the first critical hours, it was possible to save the lives of 29 people.It is also important that ordinary people, our compatriots from different regions, did not remain indifferent and immediately responded to the disaster.In two days, more than 1.5 thousand people donated 800 liters of blood in blood centers throughout the republic. In Aktau itself, 490 people came to donation centers, in Astana – more than 600 people donated blood, in Shymkent – 125, Aktobe – 109, Zhetysu – 49, Karaganda – 40, East Kazakhstan Region – 34 and other regions there were caring people.The Ministry of Health would like to thank all citizens who helped our health workers and participated in blood donation for the victims of the tragic accident. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/911303

Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova summed up the results of the department's work in 2024 and congratulated Kazakhstanis on the upcoming 2025, wishing all citizens health, happiness, well-being, and happiness.Dear Kazakhstanis! At the same time, the outgoing year was full of challenges and new opportunities for deep transformations for the healthcare system of Kazakhstan.On behalf of the Head of State, a number of important legislative acts were initiated in 2024, and practical steps were taken to improve the accessibility and quality of medical care for every citizen of the country.The Ministry has developed a draft law on the formation of a single package of medical care, ensuring the financial stability of the system and increasing the responsibility of local executive bodies for participation in the health insurance system for certain categories of socially vulnerable segments of the population.At the initiative of the Ministry of Health, cancer screenings will be available in the GOBMP package starting in 2025, and work is currently underway to amend the Code on Public Health and the Healthcare System.Starting in 2026, it is planned to provide free consultative and diagnostic assistance for suspected 13 socially significant diseases, so our citizens will be able to undergo free diagnostics and timely identify pathologies, which will improve their health and overall quality of life.In order to improve the quality and accessibility of medical care to the population at the primary level, the requirements for polyclinic organizations have been increased. self-registration to specialized specialists has been organized, planned receptions are being implemented.The frequency, volume and frequency of dynamic monitoring have been optimized, as well as the list of diagnostic services, which includes tests with high evidence-based effectiveness. The patient's route has been improved, indicating the regulation of the stages and volumes of research.A unified list of advisory and diagnostic services has been standardized in preparation for routine hospitalization, with a reduction in required laboratory tests by 42 units, and the validity period of research results has been extended from 14 days to 6 months.Since March, the One-Day Clinic project has been implemented, allowing for innovative methods of prenatal diagnosis for pregnant women and timely identification of the risk of having a child with pathology.To date, the maternal mortality rate has been reduced by 32% compared to the same period last year.As part of the President's Address, measures have been taken to improve the quality of medical education and introduce a system of differentiated grants, depending on the level of the educational process, to address the shortage of qualified medical personnel.As part of improving the effectiveness of the healthcare personnel policy, the Head of State signed a law in April this year that provides for the establishment of monetary payments in the amount of 100 minimum wages or 8.5 million tenge to in-demand medical workers employed in rural regions, it is also aimed at improving the status of a medical worker and the prestige of the medical profession.The healthcare system is not only the most important sector that ensures the well—being of the nation, but also the basis for the sustainable development of the country.Our goal is to implement comprehensive changes that will make healthcare affordable, efficient and of high quality for every citizen of Kazakhstan.Dear Kazakhstanis, I sincerely congratulate you on the upcoming year 2025!For every family, the New Year is a special holiday, which is associated with hopes for good changes, positive events, and the implementation of planned plans!I would like to thank all our medical staff for their tireless work for the benefit of strengthening the health of the nation!I wish all Kazakhstanis good health, prosperity, and happiness in every home!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/912662

During the New Year holidays, a significant event took place in the Almaty Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital — 21 children were born. This joyful moment was not only a reason for a festive mood, but also an example of successful medical support for a difficult pregnancy.Special attention should be paid to one family, which on the first morning of the new year became parents of twins born at 37 weeks. The twins' mother had serious medical diagnoses: a double scar on the uterus and chronic arterial hypertension. These factors increase the risks during pregnancy and childbirth, but thanks to the professionalism of doctors and modern methods of health monitoring, it was possible to ensure the safety of both mothers and newborns."The clinic's medical staff conducted careful monitoring of the woman's condition throughout her pregnancy. The specialists used an individual approach to the management of childbirth, taking into account the existing risks and difficult conditions, which became the key to a successful outcome," said Gulzhakhan Zhumadullayeva, director of the maternity hospital of the AMKB."Such a large number of healthy newborns during the New Year holidays inspires and pleases not only parents, but also the entire medical staff of the hospital. This event reminded everyone of the miracles that can happen even in challenging conditions. Every newborn is a hope for a bright future and a new stage in the life of parents," added hospital director Elmira Berikova.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/912965

As part of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", 361 primary health care facilities were completed and put into operation in 2024.Among the leaders in the implementation of the national project this year: the North Kazakhstan region, where all 38 facilities were built, the Turkestan region, where all 49 facilities were built, the Kostanay region, where all 19 primary care buildings were also built, the Abai region, where 62 of the planned 65 facilities were commissioned, and only 2 remained to be completed in the Zhambyl region. medical facilities.In 2023, the construction of 99 primary health care facilities was completed in rural areas.As part of the national project, it is planned to build a total of 655 primary health care facilities in rural settlements, it includes the construction of 257 first-aid posts, 238 medical clinics, 160 outpatient clinics.In order to increase the timeliness of emergency medical care to the rural population, it is planned to modernize 32 modern multidisciplinary central district hospitals.The national project for the renovation of rural hospital infrastructure, implemented on behalf of the Head of State, aims to improve the health of rural residents.The construction of the missing primary health care facilities, equipped with modern equipment, will improve the availability and quality of medical services in rural areas, including preventive examinations, screenings, maternity and child care, follow-up of dispensary patients, outpatient rehabilitation and other types of medical care.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/912970

During the New Year holidays, 63 people, including 20 children, suffered from the use of pyrotechnic devices. Of these, 12 were hospitalized, including 5 children, and 51 patients, including 15 children, are undergoing outpatient treatment, according to the Health Departments of regions and cities of republican significance and the capital.By region, 19 people were injured in Almaty, 11 in Zhambyl region, 6 in Karaganda, Mangystau, Kostanay regions and Shymkent, 2 in Aktobe region, 2 in Akmola, Kyzylorda, Atyrau and East Kazakhstan, West Kazakhstan, Almaty and Abai regions. 1 appeal.All the victims were diagnosed with eye injuries, corneal burns, burns and hand injuries. One patient was injured in the anterior abdominal wall, his condition is moderate, stable, and he is receiving hospital treatment.All victims receive full medical care.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/912971

In connection with the latest media reports on the worldwide spread of metapneumovirus ((HMPV), which refers to acute respiratory viral infections, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports the following.Human metapneumovirus is one of the classic viruses that have been circulating in many countries for decades. Strains of this virus have been identified in Kazakhstan, along with other types of infections that are actively circulating in space during the seasonal increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza.According to the Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Committee, 8,360 samples have been examined for non-influenza viruses in the republic since the beginning of the epidemic season.Of these, 1,866 (22%) positive samples were detected, including the most widespread rhinovirus – 680 samples or 36.4%, followed by MS virus – 433 (23.2%), adenovirus – 226 (12.1%), coronavirus – 206 (11.1%), parainfluenza – 178 (9.5%), bokavirus – 113 (6.1%), and last of all metapneumovirus – 30 (1.6%),Metapneumovirus is transmitted mainly by airborne droplets and, to a lesser extent, by household contact. The main symptoms of infection are cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, fever, and headache. There is no specific treatment, but symptomatic treatment is used.Currently, in Kazakhstan, as well as all over the world, there is a seasonal increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza.Since the beginning of the current epidemic season, since October 1 of this year, 2,002,335 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and 941 cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza have been registered in the republic, of which 910 cases of influenza type A(H1N1), 1 case - A(H3N2) and 30 cases of influenza B.The Ministry of Health urges the population to follow preventive measures and limit contact in crowded areas, especially for the most vulnerable patients with chronic diseases.Measures for the prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections:limit visits to crowded places, especially enclosed spaces;regularly ventilate the premises;use antiseptics or disinfectant wipes to treat your hands.;limit contact with sick people and ensure their isolation;if symptoms of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections appear, leave children at home and do not send them to organized groups (preschool organizations, schools).if signs of illness appear, seek medical help in a timely manner.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/913071

In Kazakhstan, by the end of 2024, over 3.4 million residents received inpatient treatment, which is 87,000 more cases than last year, the press service of the Ministry of Health reports based on data from medical information systems.Of the total number of patients treated, 1 million patients received medical care within the framework of the volume guaranteed by the state, 2.4 million cases were treated in the CSHI system, with an increase of 76 thousand cases compared to 2023.928,000 operations were performed at the inpatient level, which also exceeds last year's figure by 3.8% or 35,000 cases.Since the beginning of the year, Kazakhstanis have received over 1 million expensive examinations, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which were provided through the compulsory social health insurance (CSHI) system.Of the 500,000 patients who received these services, 45,000 were tested for suspected cancer.MRI and CT are important diagnostic methods that help identify various diseases and pathologies at an early stage, as well as assess the condition of organs and tissues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/913358

The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs about the accreditation of associations of private business entities.The process is carried out in accordance with paragraph 4 of the Rules for Accreditation, including the form of the accreditation certificate, the grounds and procedure for revoking the accreditation of associations of private business entities and other non-profit organizations, approved by Order No. 127 of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 29, 2023.The accreditation of associations of private business entities is carried out in accordance with the Rules. To obtain accreditation, the applicant submits the following documents:1) An application for accreditation by private business entities and other non-profit organizations in accordance with Annex 2 to these Rules;2) electronic copies of the constituent documents and documents confirming the state (accounting) registration (re-registration) of a legal entity, branch (representative office) in Kazakh and Russian languages;3) a list of members of the association and/or organization, indicating the business identification number.Documents for accreditation are accepted in the e-Otinish application in electronic form from January 6 to January 20, 2025, phone numbers for inquiries +7 (7172) 983-261.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/913858

Today, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov took part in the ceremonial launch of water pipes in several rural settlements. This is an important step in fulfilling the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide 100% of the rural population with high-quality drinking water by 2025.In 2024, 20.2 billion tenge was allocated for the implementation of 77 water supply projects in the region. Thanks to this, 50 villages have been provided with high-quality water, including 15 villages with centralized water supply and 41 villages through block modules and distribution points for imported water.Construction of water pipes in five settlements has been completed in Kostanay region this year.:Alexandrovka,Moscow,Sadovoe,Enbek,Talapker.As a result, more than 4,500 people gained access to centralized water supply for the first time.Water pipes have also been opened in:the village of Boskol, Karabalyk district,the villages of Atayevka and Bestobe in the Kamystinsky district.The overall effect of the commissioning of these facilities is to provide high—quality drinking water to more than 3,000 people.Kumar Aksakalov noted that work in this direction will continue. Next year, it is planned to connect the villages of Oktyabrskoye and Konstantinovka to the centralized water supply system in Kostanay region. The construction of water pipes in Nechayevka and Ryspaev will also be completed, and construction of a new water supply system will begin in the village of Limannoye."The launch of new water pipes is a significant event for residents, because water in every home is a step towards a comfortable and decent life. We are creating conditions that promote the development of rural areas so that people can stay in their native villages," the head of the region emphasized.At the end of the event, Kumar Irgebayevich congratulated the residents on the upcoming New Year, wishing everyone health, peace and prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/911713

Since the beginning of the year, the average price index for socially important food products has been 1.3%, which is the lowest in the last 10 years. Such data were announced on December 29, at a meeting on price stabilization for socially important goods chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.The products for which there has been a positive trend in price reduction since the beginning of the year include: buckwheat groats (-35.0%), carrots (-9.2%), rice (-8.2%), flour (-6.6%), sugar (-3.3%), cabbage (-0.8%) and sunflower oil (-0.4%).Four regions have performed their work as productively as possible this year and show a negative price index since the beginning of the year: Turkestan region (-2.8%), Ulytau region (-2.8%), Astana city (-1.5%) and Kyzylorda region (-0.6%). As noted by First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aizhan Bizhanova, since the transfer of competence on state price control to the Ministry, the use of administrative practice has increased 5 times compared to last year. State control has been strengthened and the activities of the regional commissions have been improved through the analysis of electronic invoices."More than 1,400 meetings of the regional commission were held, 1,441 violations were identified, 9.2 thousand chains were analyzed, and more than 3,700 risks of violations were identified. Starting from January 1, 2025, work is planned to tighten liability for exceeding the trade allowance in the Administrative Code. This tightening involves replacing the warning with an administrative fine from 5 to 150 MCI, depending on the category of subjects. The bill was supported by deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Senate," the First Vice Minister noted.Vegetables from stabilization funds are also being distributed in the regions. According to information from Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov, of the formed amount of 159.6 thousand tons, 19.5 thousand tons of vegetables have been sold today and the remainder is 140 thousand tons. 10.8 thousand tons of potatoes, 2.9 thousand tons of carrots, 3.2 thousand tons of onions and 2.5 thousand tons of cabbage were sold.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/911588

The year 2024 was a time of significant economic growth for Kazakhstan, despite external challenges and an unstable geopolitical situation. This became possible thanks to systematic measures to support the economy, the active development of domestic trade and exports, as well as the improvement of trade infrastructure.Trade growth, measured by the physical volume index (IFO), was 8.2% compared to 2023. The domestic trade turnover increased by 13.4%, reaching 61 trillion tenge, and the country's foreign trade turnover amounted to $116 billion. The growth of e–commerce was particularly impressive - by 5 times to 2.44 trillion tenge (starting in 2022). The share of online commerce in total retail trade was 14% in 2024.One of the priorities was to ensure the stabilization of prices for socially important goods. The measures taken have made it possible to keep their growth at just 1% per year, which is the lowest rate in the last 10 years. This year, for the first time, state support measures were provided to domestic trade entities to stimulate the development of a modern trade infrastructure in the country. This additionally provides domestic producers with up to 50% access to retail shelves.Trade continues to occupy a key place in the country's economy, with the second largest contribution to GDP at 16.2%. In his Message, the Head of State set tasks for the Ministry of Trade and Integration to strengthen economic stability and develop bold approaches in trade policy. Among the significant steps is the adoption of a new law "On Stock Trading", which eliminates the appearance of pocket exchanges and prevents the use of trading platforms to avoid government procurement. This will create a transparent market system controlled by antimonopoly authorities.In addition, an Export Credit Agency was established, operating on a one-stop-shop basis and providing all necessary support measures for non-commodity exports, including insurance and guarantee of export transactions, as well as pre-export and trade financing. The amount of support provided by the Agency in 2024 exceeded 340 billion tenge, and the total economic effect is estimated at 1.7 trillion tenge.The foreign trade infrastructure is actively developing to promote domestic goods on international markets. The partner office in Chengdu, the representative office in Urumqi and the national pavilion center "Jiangsu - Central Asia" in Nanjing have already started their work. Areas have also been provided in the pilot zone of regional trade and economic cooperation "China-SCO" in Shandong Province. A trade pavilion for Kazakh products has opened in Uzbekistan on the territory of the Termez International Trade Center. Kazakhstan has also opened sales offices in the UAE, China, Turkey, India and Iran, where sales agents have been appointed. The Qazaq Trade House operates in Dubai. Thanks to these measures, the volume of non-primary exports of goods and services increased by 10.4% to $32 billion by the end of 2024. The Ministry of Trade and Integration is actively working to identify and limit low-quality and unsafe products. In 2024, more than 600 thousand tons of livestock products were checked, more than 1 thousand transport units were returned, and import bans on nine types of products were imposed, and 25 anti-dumping measures were applied against imports.In September 2024, Kazakhstan presented for the first time a Review of Trade Policy within the framework of the World Trade Organization. The international community highly appreciated Kazakhstan's efforts to diversify its economy, simplify trade procedures and increase transparency, recognizing the country as a reliable and predictable partner.In 2025, the Ministry will focus on implementing a set of measures to whitewash trade, expand modern formats and modernize trading platforms, digitalize and develop e-commerce. These measures will help strengthen the position of domestic trade, ensuring its compliance with international standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/912562

The Committee of Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved the standard ST RK 3988-2024 "Catering services. Delivery of catering products according to consumer orders. General Requirements", which will enter into force on January 1, 2025. The standard was developed by the Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Metrology."The application of this standard will ensure transparency and unification of requirements in the market for the delivery of public catering products, increase consumer confidence in the services provided and help strengthen the food security system in the Republic of Kazakhstan," said Zhanna Yesenbekova, Chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology.For example, according to the standard, couriers must have a personal medical record of the established sample with a note on passing medical examinations, undergo professional hygiene training, and must be guided by generally accepted norms and rules of conduct.In addition, when delivering catering products to consumers at the location specified in the order and at the pick-up points, it should be possible to check the products for external damage to the packaging during transportation.The adopted standard is designed to improve the quality of food delivery services by restaurants, cafes, logistics companies and couriers. It should be noted that the standard is voluntary.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/913945

Starting from January 1, 2025, Aldazharov Aitmukhamed Turarbekovich became the General Director of the QazTrade Trade Policy Development Center JSC.He was born in 1972 in the Almaty region.He graduated from the Kazakh State Academy of Management and the International Academy of Business. In his career, he held senior positions in various quasi-public sector companies and was a member of the Board of Directors of QazTrade JSC. Prior to his appointment, he was the head of the QazExportPromotion Corporate Fund.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/913968

The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs about the key indicators in the field of subsoil use for 11 months of the current year.This year, 19 deposits have been sold through an auction. The subscription bonus of auctions amounted to about 5.3 billion tenge.Recall that in November 2024, an auction was announced for 25 fields. The auction will be held on January 29, 2025 on a Single Subsurface Use Platform. e-qazyna.kz .Since January 2024, a full transition to KAZRC standards on TPI has been carried out. The transition to international standards for reporting on resources and reserves of solid minerals (CRIRSCO) will increase the investment potential of Kazakhstan.In addition, a single subsurface Use Platform has been created for the automation of subsurface use and geology. minerals.e-qazyna.kz . A digitized process has been implemented on a single platform from the investor's application to obtaining a license. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/912801

In 2024, the Institute of Electric Power Industry Development and Energy Conservation JSC, a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, demonstrated significant progress in implementing measures to improve the energy efficiency of the country's economy. 31 projects were included in the Energy Efficiency Map for the year. The total investment amounted to 20.6 billion tenge, and the expected savings amounted to 0.62 billion tenge per year.The economic effect is confirmed by the high return on investment: 54 tenge of investments were attracted for 1 tenge of budget funds. In total, 275 projects with a total cost of 138.23 billion tenge are being implemented under the Map, with annual savings of 9.7 billion tenge. Of these, 116 projects are implemented through the mechanisms of energy service contracts (ESCOs) and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The expected savings on these projects amount to 5.09 billion tenge per year.Special attention is paid to the development of a new cluster of small and medium-sized businesses, including energy service companies, suppliers and distributors, which contributes to the formation of the energy services market. Due to the implementation of these projects, tax revenues to the budget amounted to 2.5 billion tenge due to VAT.An important area of work remains the formation of a Register of domestic manufacturers and suppliers of energy-saving materials and technologies. In 2024, new companies entered the register, increasing the total number of participants to 84 manufacturers. This contributes to the integration of domestic technologies and materials into projects, stimulating the development of national industrial potential.Thus, the institute's activities demonstrate a systematic approach to improving energy efficiency, ensuring the sustainable development of the economy of Kazakhstan. The successful implementation of the plans, the attraction of private investment and the development of market clusters confirm the effectiveness of government policy in this area. In the future, special attention will be paid to increasing the number of projects implemented through ESCO and PPP, expanding the Register of domestic producers and creating conditions for attracting additional investments in energy conservation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/912812

Kazakhstan's investment projects planned for 2025 lay the foundation for a new stage of the country's economic growth. These projects will not only improve the current economic situation, but also implement the country's long-term development strategy. Through the implementation of 190 projects, more than 20,000 new jobs will be created, and the diversification and export potential of Kazakhstan's economy will increase.The main direction of Kazakhstan's economic development is to attract investments in the manufacturing industry. This will reduce the country's dependence on raw materials, technological modernization and increase domestic production. A large proportion of the projects implemented in this context are aimed at developing the manufacturing sector in Kazakhstan. Investment initiatives also contribute to strengthening economic development in the regions and increasing jobs.The main directions of investment projects and important projectsThe investment projects being implemented in Kazakhstan in 2025 cover a large industry. But the most significant projects are planned in the production of vehicles, household appliances and metallurgy. These projects will not only meet the needs of the domestic market, but will also have an impact on increasing the country's export potential.Production of motor vehicles - in 2025, a project for the construction of a multi-brand plant for the production of passenger cars by the Astana-Motors motor company will be launched in Almaty. It is planned that the production capacity of this plant will be 90,000 vehicles per year, while about 2,200 new jobs will be created. The introduction of production for several brands of passenger cars will give a great impetus to increasing export opportunities, as well as the development of the automotive industry in Kazakhstan.An important event will be the opening of the KIA Qazaqstan plant in Kostanay region. This plant will produce 70,000 KIA vehicles per year and create 1,500 new jobs. This project will help develop the machine-building industry and increase Kazakhstan's competitiveness in the automotive market.One of the new projects in the field of household appliances production in Kazakhstan is "ALMATY TURMYSTYQ TEHNIKA ZAVODY". A factory for the production of household appliances will be built in the Almaty region, with an annual production volume of 750,000 units. This project will also create 1,200 new jobs and increase the share of household appliance production in Kazakhstan. The increase in production capacity will ensure the country's domestic market and increase export opportunities.In Shymkent, as part of the QazAlPack project, it is planned to modernize the production facilities of the aluminum bag manufacturing plant. This project will help boost Kazakhstan's industrial potential by creating 112 jobs and introducing new technologies and products.And in Atyrau region, according to the Texoltrans project, a factory for the production of freight wagons will be built. If the project is implemented, 180 jobs will be created. In addition, the Kazpoligraf project will be launched in the Abai region for the production of cardboard packages for liquid products. This project will not only meet the needs of the domestic market, but will also contribute to the growth of demand for cardboard packaging.Regional development and investmentsThe scale of projects implemented in each region of Kazakhstan varies significantly. Most of the investment projects are being implemented in the Turkestan region and the city of Almaty. 15 projects will be launched in Turkestan region, and 14 in Almaty. This has a great impact on the economic development of the regions and allows them to create new jobs.In addition, Kostanay and Karaganda regions are the leaders in terms of investments. These areas plan to implement important projects in the manufacturing industry and mechanical engineering. The projects implemented in these regions are aimed at increasing industrial production and production capacity, which, in turn, contributes to strengthening the national economy of Kazakhstan.Thus, in 2025, the largest part of the planned investments will be directed to the manufacturing industry. An influx of investments in this industry in the amount of 1,200.7 billion tenge is expected, which will create 19,640 new jobs. This contributes to the development of the production sector.The machine-building industry of Kazakhstan is also in the spotlight. More than 7,8 thousand jobs will be created in this area. Mechanical engineering is one of the most important sectors of Kazakhstan's economy. Investments in this area will help to increase the capacity of domestic production, introduce new technologies and increase the competitiveness of the country.The ferrous metallurgy industry also occupies a prominent place. 256 billion tenge has been invested in this industry, which contributes to an increase in production capacity, the creation of new jobs and an increase in the share of metallurgical products in the domestic market. The industrial potential of Kazakhstan will also grow in the development of this sector.Economic efficiency and impactAs a result of the projects reaching full capacity, the total production volume will amount to 2.2 trillion tenge. Of these, 0.8 trillion tenge will be allocated for export. This will increase Kazakhstan's influence on the international market and enhance its competitiveness in foreign trade.In addition, it is expected that the volume of import substitution through planned projects will amount to 1.4 trillion tenge. This step will strengthen the country's domestic production and reduce dependence on imports. Import substitution will increase the productivity of Kazakhstan's industries and ensure the competitiveness of the national economy.The investment projects being implemented in Kazakhstan in 2025 are important initiatives aimed at diversifying the country's economy, increasing export potential and creating new jobs. As a result of these projects, Kazakhstan will become a competitive country in the global market. New technologies in the economy, the creation of new industries and jobs create great opportunities for the long-term development of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/913308

In 2024, QazIndustry approved applications from enterprises for reimbursement of part of the costs aimed at increasing labor productivity in the amount of 1.2 billion tenge. This is reported by the Directorate of business Promotion of the Kazakhstan Center for Industry and Export."1.2 billion tenge is aimed at reimbursing the costs of enterprises aimed at increasing labor productivity, which implies improving technological processes, improving production efficiency, introducing digital technologies, increasing the competence of employees, and purchasing technological equipment," the report says.The most active in terms of submitting applications for these types of costs were representatives of the industry of the cities of Almaty, Astana and Shymkent and the Almaty region, and in the sectoral context - enterprises of mechanical engineering, agriculture, light and metallurgical industries. Applications for 20.6 million tenge were approved for the promotion of products and services to the domestic market (confirmation of conformity of goods, product evaluation, inspection audit and control, registration of certificates, and so on).According to the results of last year, QazIndustry, in addition to telephone consultations, held over 70 events in the format of Open Days and initiative meetings with representatives of enterprises to explain government incentive measures.A lot of work was carried out by representatives of the CCIE in the regions. In 2024, experts visited 112 enterprises in the country.QazIndustry reimburses up to 50% of the costs of enterprises related to the improvement of technological processes, modernization of production facilities and product promotion.The terms of cost recovery can be found in the "Business Promotion" option on the main page of the website or on Open Days (every Tuesday and Thursday) at the office at 17 Kabanbai Batyr Avenue, Block E, Astana.Phone number for inquiries: +7 (7172) 79 33 99 ( ext. 444). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/913432