A delegation from Tajikistan consisting of obstetricians, gynecologists and chief doctors of maternity hospitals got acquainted with the best practices of Kazakhstani specialists in the field of medical care for pregnant women, maternity hospitals and newborns.During the trip to Almaty, Turkestan, Shymkent, foreign specialists studied the procedure for providing medical care at the outpatient and inpatient levels, assessed the level of qualification and technical equipment of maternity care organizations.The delegation was particularly interested in the principle of organizing medical care at the PHC level, the route of pregnant women, patronage monitoring at the sites, and maintaining a register in information systems.Following the results of the trip, representatives of Tajikistan offered cooperation in the field of maternity care, in terms of training their specialists - obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists and geneticists on the basis of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to apply the implemented methods in the health care system of their country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/900010

On December 9, Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai, after a meeting with the population of Zhanaozen, held a reception of citizens on red-handed issues. The majority of citizens raised issues of housing and employment, including employment in the oil and gas industry.One of the townspeople who came to the reception, a disabled person of the second group, said that he needed housing. Taking into account the situation of the resident, he was offered a place in the hostel. Other citizens who also came with a housing issue were explained how to get housing through participation in government programs, and given the necessary consultations.The appeals of citizens with disabilities who came to the reception were not ignored. One of them complained that the ramps in the city did not meet the requirements. In order to solve this problem, the governor of the region instructed the city administration to create favorable conditions in public places for people with disabilities before the Amal Meiram holiday.Another resident, wheelchair-bound, asked for financial help to expand his pet food business. Nurdaulet Kilybai advised the citizen to prepare a business plan and receive financial support under government programs. And he obliged responsible enterprises to provide comprehensive assistance to the citizen.In addition, a group of citizens came who asked to recognize their housing as emergency. The governor of the region instructed the heads of responsible departments to urgently study the condition of housing and take measures to recognize it as an emergency or determine the need for repair.It should be noted that about 200 residents came to the personal reception of the akim of the region, held in Zhanaozen, for personal issues.Residents raised various topics such as labor disputes, entrepreneurship, agriculture, healthcare, education development, gas and land issues. Within the framework of the law, appropriate decisions were made on each issue and specific tasks were set.The press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/900098

The consumer price index for the region, which characterizes the level of inflation, for November 2024 compared to the previous month amounted to 101,1%. Consumer price index for the region for November 2024 as a percentage November 2024 toJanuary- November 2024,to January- November 2023October 2024December 2023All products and services101,1108108,7Food products100,7105,3106,3Non-food products100,8107,8106,8Paid services101,8112114,7 Among food products, in November 2024, compared with October 2024, an increased in prices for fructs and vegetables by 4,7% (onions–by 6,9%, white cabbage–by 6,4%, potatoes–by 1,2%, pears–by 0,9%, beets, apple–by 0,1%), eggs of the 1st category–by 4%, oils and fats–by 1,3% (sunflower oil–by 2,1%, butter unsalted–by 1,3%), tea–by 1,2%, cottage cheese 5-9%–by 0,7%, alcoholic beverages–by 0,4%, premium wheat flour, beef meat, lamb meat, semolina, fish and seafood–by 0,1%.Carrot became cheaper–by 4,3%, sugar granulated–by 1,9%, pasta products–by 0,7%, oatmeal–by 0,5%, rice–by 0,3%.Of non-food products increased the price of diesel fuel by 10,6%, liquefied gas (in cylinders)–by 2,4%, solid fuel–by 1,2%, clothing and footwear–by 0,9%, detergents and cleaning products, materials for maintenance and repair of residential premises–by 0,4%, pharmaceutical products–by 0,3%, personal goods–by 0,2%, gasoline–by 0,1%.For paid services, increased tariffs for central heating–by 17,2%, housing rental–by 4,8%, hairdressing and personal care services–by 3,3%, catering service–by 1,7%, outpatient services–by 0,7%, passenger transport services–by 0,3%. Methodological explanationsThe consumer price index (CPI), which characterizes the level of inflation, shows the change in prices for goods and services purchased by the population for personal consumption. The set of goods and services includes 508 items. Prices are registered using a selective network of trade and service enterprises of various forms of ownership in the regional center and a certain circle of cities and district centers. The system of weights used for aggregation in terms of their expenses is calculated on the basis of household survey materials for the previous year. Since January 2022, when building the CPI, the share of food products is 40,7%, non–food products – 30,2%, paid services–29,1%. www.stat.gov.kz/region/abay/spreadsheets/price statistics/ Performer:Ernarova A.EТеl. +7 7222 362725Head of the price statistics Division:Shakshanova G.T.Теl. +7 (7222) 362725Address:180000, c.Semeyst. Mangilik el, 25 © Bureau of National statistics Agencies for Strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/900194

In this issue, we talked with First Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Bolat Bekniyaz about the One Water Summit in Riyadh. The summit was chaired by Kazakhstan and France with the support of the World Bank and Saudi Arabia.On the sidelines of the summit, Kazakhstan and France signed an agreement on joint work to preserve Lake Balkhash.Also, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation signed a memorandum with the World Bank on the implementation of the second stage of the project for the conservation of the Northern Aral Sea and the restoration of the ecosystem of the Southern Aral Sea. Bolat Bekniyaz talks about this in more detail.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/899988

The Government discussed the modernization of five major transport and logistics hubs At a Government meeting, Vice Minister of Transport Maksat Kaliakparov reported on measures to modernize transport infrastructure, develop international corridors and simplify customs procedures. He said that as part of the development of the Caspian hub, work is underway to modernize the seaports of Aktau and Kuryk. A project for the construction of a container hub has been launched in the port of Aktau. The completion of the work is scheduled for the end of next year. Its implementation will increase the port's capacity to 250 thousand. DFE per year. As for the Kuryk port, a new grain terminal with a capacity of 1 million tons per year has been launched this year. Work has begun on the implementation of the cargo and passenger airport project at the Khorgos hub by the Kazakh-German joint venture SKYHANSA LLP. It is planned to create an aviation cargo hub, including a cargo terminal with a storage facility, a fuel storage facility, an aviation technical center for aircraft maintenance and a cargo airline on the territory of the Khorgos FEZ. To increase the capacity, it is planned to modernize the Altynkol station. Similar work is also planned to be carried out in the Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex, which is located on the border with Kyrgyzstan. While the Eurasia Cross-Border Trade Center and the Central Asia International Center for Industrial Cooperation are expected to repair the Yuzhnoye- Fedorovka highways (144 km) and build the Darbaz- Maktaaral railway line (152 km), which will increase capacity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/899595

On December 10, 2024, an amazing event was held in Petropavlovsk, organized within the framework of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan" initiated by the Head of State. The city library named after G. Musrepov hosted a master class on creating New Year's crafts from environmental materials, where children and adults could learn how to create original decorations using natural resources.The event, called "Ecoboom: DIY Crafts for the New Year", has become a real celebration of creativity and environmental awareness. The participants of the master class learned how to create New Year's deer from cones and matches, as well as make paper snowmen and other decorations using environmentally friendly materials.The master classes not only helped children develop their creative abilities, but also became an important step in forming a careful attitude towards nature. Natural materials such as cones, twigs and paper became the basis for beautiful New Year's crafts, which not only pleased the eye, but also served as a reminder of the importance of environmental protection."It is important to transfer our experience and knowledge to young people, especially in the field of nature conservation. We, veterans, teach young people to appreciate what surrounds us, and we do this through such events. The exchange of experience between generations helps to preserve important traditions and forms a sense of responsibility for the future of our planet in children," Imangali Tatvaev, Deputy of the City Council of Veterans, shared.The event brought together children from the Sunny House Foundation, including children with disabilities, as well as members of the Veterans Council and volunteers of the Youth Resource Center. The meeting became important for strengthening the connection between generations: children learned from veterans how to appreciate and preserve nature, and the older generation passed on their knowledge and experience to the younger ones.The event also highlighted the importance of inclusion, as children with disabilities could create together with other participants, creating unusual and beautiful crafts. Professional mentors and specialists helped each participant to find their own approach to creating environmentally friendly Christmas decorations."For me, this is a unique opportunity to work with children who have special educational needs, but who are nevertheless full of enthusiasm and creativity. I see how they learn to interact with nature and with each other. This helps not only to develop their skills, but also to increase their self-confidence. The event teaches children important environmental principles that they can apply in their lives," said Tatiana Dell, founder of the Sunny House Public Foundation for Children and Adults with Down Syndrome.The master class became not only a platform for creativity, but also an important lesson in environmental awareness aimed at drawing attention to environmental problems and teaching children practical steps to preserve nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/900061

The Ministry of Internal Affairs hosted the republican amateur art competition "Mindet. Erlik. Abyroy".The event was attended by representatives of various departments of the department.— The competition is traditionally held for the 14th time. 139 winners of the regional stages will perform in this hall today. The most talented employees of the internal affairs bodies gathered on this stage," said Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Aidar Saitbekov.The main theme of the competition was the unity of the people of Kazakhstan, love for the Motherland, family traditions and values. The jury members evaluated the participants according to several criteria: artistry, bearing, the ability to stay on stage and the emotional component of the performance.The Grand Prix went to the DP group of the North Kazakhstan region. According to the drill song, the first place was taken by the DP team of the Almaty region, the second place was taken by the DP of the East Kazakhstan Region, and the third place was taken by the DP of the city of Almaty.Among the soloists, the first place was taken by an employee of the Akmola region DP Bekzat Zhumaev, the second place went to Gaukhar Tolykbaeva from the Almaty Academy, the third was Sherkhan Toleukhanov from the Karaganda region Police Department.Among the vocal groups, the places were distributed as follows: the winner of the I degree — DP of Zhambyl region, the winner of the II degree – DP of East Kazakhstan region, the winner of the III degree – DP of Kostanay region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/899856

From 10 to 12 December 2024, Astana hosts the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) national seminar on introduction to management systems for a Nuclear Power Program. This seminar was organized by the Ministry of energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with "Kazakhstan nuclear power plants" LLP with the involvement of international experts in the field of nuclear energy as speakers.During the seminar, the main approaches to the creation and implementation of management systems for the safe and effective development of nuclear energy were presented. International experts shared their experience in implementing modern IAEA standards and noted the importance of integrating the principles of safety, quality and sustainability into the management process. Particular attention was paid to the formation of a safety culture based on the best World practices, taking into account Kazakhstan's plans for the construction of the country's first nuclear power plant and the transition to low-carbon energy.Kazakhstani specialists had a valuable opportunity to study the best international approaches and discuss their adaptation to national conditions. The participants noted the importance of such events for the training of qualified personnel and the successful implementation of the program for the development of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan.The organization of the seminar was another step in strengthening Kazakhstan's cooperation with the IAEA, Kazakhstan's commitment to international standards, the desire to reduce the carbon footprint and switch to environmentally friendly energy sources. The Ministry of energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and "Kazakhstan nuclear power plants" LLP expressed their gratitude to international partners for their assistance in training Kazakhstani specialists and plan to continue active interaction within the framework of future educational initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/899851

The end of the second quarter is approaching. Winter holidays in Kazakhstani schools will last 10 calendar days – from December 30, 2024 to January 8, 2025 inclusive. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For the effective and safe conduct and personal development of schoolchildren during the winter holidays, an action plan has been developed within the framework of the Birtutas Tarbieh program. School event plans include educational, sports, cultural and creative activities:• within the framework of the project "Okuga kustar mektep" — an intra-school event "Kysta kitap okimyz, zhadymyzga tokimyz";• Theater festivals and productions;• workshops on making Christmas decorations;• Safety lessons;• educational excursions to museums, scientific centers and historical monuments;• sports games, ice skating, skiing;• charity events and others. Ensuring the safety of children remains one of the main priorities. In this regard, special attention is paid to the prevention of traffic accidents involving children, compliance with internal regulations in schools, security measures on the street, fire safety at home and cybersecurity. It should be noted that these activities are sent to educational organizations as methodological recommendations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/899518

Corruption remains one of the most acute problems threatening the sustainable development of society. This phenomenon destroys the foundations of democracy, undermines citizens' trust in the state, slows down economic development and increases social inequality. Effective anti-corruption requires a systematic approach, consolidation of efforts of all sectors of society and the introduction of comprehensive preventive measures.Projects and programs aimed at the formation of an anti-corruption culture are being actively implemented in the Abai region. Special attention is paid to work with young people, which is the foundation of the future society. Thus, within the framework of the Sanaly Urpak forum, training programs are organized that educate the younger generation in a conscious rejection of corruption. Additionally, explanatory work is carried out among government officials, students and business representatives aimed at increasing legal literacy and awareness.Modern technologies have become an important tool in the fight against corruption. For example, digital platforms such as e-Otinish are being actively introduced in Kazakhstan, which ensure transparency and eliminate the need for personal interaction with government agencies. These initiatives are supported by the implementation of the "Listening State" policy aimed at strengthening trust between the government and citizens through open dialogue and accessibility of information.Public organizations and interagency cooperation play a key role in preventing corruption. An interdepartmental Anti-Corruption Commission has been established in the region, including representatives of government authorities, the non-governmental sector, the media and the public council. This approach ensures a comprehensive consideration of issues and the involvement of civil society in solving urgent problems.Special attention is paid to anti-corruption initiatives on the ground. So, in September 2024, meetings of members of the Mobile Group with the population were held in the city of Kurchatov, as well as in Beskaragai, Ayagoz and Urzhar districts. The group included representatives of the Department of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Abai region, the regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the departments of police, education and health, as well as business representatives. As part of the events, citizens could receive consultations and ask questions directly.On October 18, 2024, an intellectual game was held among students, organized by the public association "Center for Independent Studies" with the support of the Department of Internal Policy of the Abai region. The forum was attended by teams from 9 universities of the country. The participants took an educational route from the city of Semey to the Memorial Complex "Abai Shakarim", where they performed tasks related to Abai's work and the basics of anti-corruption behavior. The game aroused wide interest among students, who suggested making it an annual tradition.Corruption prevention is a systematic work aimed at strengthening trust in the state, fostering honesty and justice as key social values. Only through joint efforts is it possible to build a transparent, fair and sustainable society free from corruption.Akim of the region Abai Nurlan UrankhaevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/899636

This year, the acreage in Borodulikha district reached 356,716 hectares, which is 400 hectares more than a year earlier. Over the past three years, the acreage has increased by 34 thousand hectares, of which 20.7 thousand hectares are spring sowing.Since the beginning of 2024, the volume of gross agricultural output has amounted to 44.6 billion tenge. The main contribution was provided by crop production — 32.1 billion tenge (65%), while livestock production brought 12.4 billion tenge (35%).A noticeable increase is also observed in the number of livestock. The number of cattle increased to 29,321 heads (+22.5%), and small cattle — to 33,374 heads (+28.1%).To date, 403 agricultural producers are actively working in the region, making a significant contribution to strengthening the region's economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/899654

In 9 months of 2024, the number of domestic tourists increased by 562 thousand, reaching 6 million people.The influx of foreign visitors amounted to 11.5 million people, which is almost twice as much as in the same period in 2023. Of these, 969 thousand foreign tourists stayed at the accommodation facilities.These indicators indicate the effectiveness of the measures taken and the growing interest in Kazakhstan as a tourist destination.The economic indicators of the industry also show significant growth.The total income of the accommodation facilities increased by 27%, amounting to 224 billion tenge.The number of accommodation facilities increased by 306 units, to 4,315, and their capacity increased by 18 thousand beds, reaching 226 thousand.This allows Kazakhstan to significantly increase its readiness to receive both domestic and international tourists.Investments in the tourism industry continue to grow rapidly. In 10 months of 2024, their volume increased by 33.6%, amounting to 668.1 billion tenge. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/898663

This year, the volume of approved applications for state support has increased 3 times. In 2024 alone, 2.1 billion tenge was approved for 37 tourist facilities and 6 tour buses.By the end of 2024, it is planned to complete 119 investment projects with a total value of 120.4 billion tenge, which will create 1,319 jobs. Among the key initiatives:construction of the Medina Palace Hotel in Turkestan;modernization of the sanatorium "Aksu-Zhabagly" with the addition of new hotel facilities.Special attention is paid to the development of agrotourism, which will provide additional employment for 10 thousand rural residents through the creation of glamping and guest houses. It is planned to update the hotel classification system and expand the powers of local executive bodies to develop infrastructure in the territories of national parks.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/898665

An expanded staff meeting was held in the capital under the chairmanship of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov. The event was attended by heads and representatives of subordinate organizations of the Ministry, as well as regional departments of physical culture and sports, to sum up the results of 2024.At the meeting, heads and representatives of regional sports departments presented reports on the development of sports infrastructure, physical culture and sports in their regions, as well as on attracting young people to sports. The current state of sports in the regions, accumulated problems were openly discussed and ways to solve them were proposed.The Minister stressed the importance of sport in the life of society, its impact on people's health and quality of life. He noted the need for an open discussion of specific measures aimed at overcoming obstacles in the development of the sports industry.The meeting also raised issues of sports infrastructure development, including increasing the number of sports grounds in rural areas, as well as the construction of new sports facilities using the mechanism of public-private partnership. In addition, proposals were made to train specialists in the sports field, improve their skills and strengthen measures to support athletes.Erbol Myrzabosynov discussed in detail the state of sports in the regions and outlined concrete steps for its further development. The Minister stressed the need to implement state programs, coordinate the work of regional administrations and increase the number of sports events at the local level in order to achieve high results in the sports industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/899323

During the forum, participants from China shared their impressions of Kazakhstan. They noted the rich culture, unique natural beauty and hospitality of the Kazakh people.The Forum emphasized the importance of tourism as an important bridge for strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two countries, opening up new prospects for mutual cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/899713

Today, on the day of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we note the importance of protecting and promoting the rights and freedoms of everyone.The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan strives to strengthen the rule of law, ensure equality before justice and protect the rights of our citizens. We continue to actively work on improving legislation and implementing international human rights standards.On this special day, let us remember that human rights are the foundation of a just, peaceful and prosperous society.Your rights are our priority!Together we are building a strong and fair Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/899783

On December 8, the lighting of the access road to the village of Kyzylsuat was completed. At the expense of the fourth level of the budget, 35 poles with lamps were installed, which made it possible to illuminate the entrance part of the 1.2 km long road. 10 million tenge was allocated for this project. The work was carried out by the contracting organization Metal Energy LLP.The new lighting system will not only improve visibility at night, but also emphasize the appearance of the settlement. Also, for additional security in the village of Kyzylsuat, the installation of video surveillance cameras in the amount of 22 units is underway, of which 3 cameras have already been installed on the entrance part of the road.Earlier, 99 poles with lamps were installed in the Kyzyzsuat rural district on road sections with a total length of 3.5 km in the villages of Shubar, Akkayyn and Kyzylsuat.In addition, a mobile operator base station was installed in the rural district. The launch of the equipment will improve the quality of cellular communication and increase the data transfer rate.These projects are aimed at improving safety, improving the living conditions of local residents and creating a more comfortable infrastructure. The implemented initiatives improve the overall standard of living in the region and make the Tselinograd district more aesthetic and comfortable to live in. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/899367

Inga Dmitrieva, a resident of the village of Zhaltyr in the Astrakhan region, became a vivid example of how government support and personal initiative can change lives.A mother of many children, she used the right to receive a grant and completed training under the Bastau Business program. She mastered the basics of entrepreneurship, developed a business plan and defended her project "Farm of the Future". "My idea is aimed at the production of natural dairy products using modern technologies and increasing the availability of fresh and high-quality products," says Inga Dmitrieva.Serikbol Avdikerim, a resident of the village of Astrakhan, also completed training under this program and received state support in the form of a grant to implement his business project. His project is dedicated to the production of fast food in rural areas. He purchased the necessary equipment and started selling the goods.In total, 40 people have been trained in the basics of entrepreneurship under the Bastau Business program in the district, this year 7 grants have been issued for the implementation of business ideas. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/899577

On December 9, 2024, with the participation of representatives of the territorial departments of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the police and local executive bodies, the issues of organizing anti-terrorist protection were clarified for the staff of the ADK River shopping mall.The following information was provided during the event:- requirements for the organization of anti-terrorist protection of objects vulnerable to terrorism approved by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 6, 2021 No. 305;- instructions on the organization of anti-terrorist protection of objects of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, vulnerable to terrorism, and objects of domestic trade, vulnerable to terrorism, approved by Order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 5, 2023 No. 366-NK;- signs of standard and improvised explosive devices and the algorithm of actions when they are detected;- a scheme for notifying on-duty services in order to minimize and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- the inevitability of punishment for deliberately false messages;- rules for the establishment and payment of remuneration for information that helped to prevent or suppress an act of terrorism. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/899466

A conference on "The responsibility of religious leaders in the fight against global challenges" was held in Iran. The event was organized by the Center for Dialogue of Religions and Cultures of the Islamic Republic of Iran in cooperation with the Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Experts in the field of religious studies from the two countries discussed the importance of the potential of religious leaders in solving modern social problems. The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The speakers stressed that the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which is taking place in Kazakhstan, plays an important role in bringing religious leaders closer together in key areas of global development, strengthening peace and harmony between countries and peoples.Within the framework of the conference, representatives of the Kazakh delegation held a meeting with the Head of the Organization for Culture and Islamic Relations under the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.In addition, members of the Kazakh delegation visited the University of Tehran, where they met with the teaching staff and students. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/899697