Law and Order: Briefing on the Results of an External Analysis of Corruption Risks in Forestry and Tourism

Law and Order: Briefing on the Results of an External Analysis of Corruption Risks in Forestry and Tourism

15.04.2025 18:35:06 1608

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The message of the President on September 1, 2020 about planting 2 billion trees by 2025 is an important aspect. However, there are a number of problems on the way to achieving this goal, namely the lack of planting material and seedlings. It is necessary to organize additional procurement to ensure reforestation. This process involves transplanting seedlings from other regions, which inevitably leads to significant costs due to low survival. All this leads to an increase in budget costs.

35 recommendations were introduced based on the results of the external analysis of corruption risks in the field of specially protected natural areas. Currently, 3 of them have been implemented, the rest are in progress.

According to the results of the external analysis of corruption risks, the tourism industry in Pavlodar region has shown that despite the presence of tourist facilities and the potential for their development, this industry is insufficiently developed in the region. The region ranks 17th among regions of the country in terms of financing tourism. In the last five years, from 2020 to 2024, only 111 million tenge were allocated for the development of tourism. The main part of these funds was spent on activities such as festivals, exhibitions and expositions, which did not produce any real results.

Also, serious shortcomings were identified in the implementation of two programs: "Subsidy for the costs of maintaining sanitary and hygienic sites" and "Reimbursement of costs for the construction of service facilities along the road". regional program of tourism development for 2023-2028 is working in the region, it is being officially implemented, as it is mainly focused on projects initiated by private entrepreneurs.

For example, in February 2024, entrepreneurs submitted an application for reimbursement of expenses in the amount of 192 million tenge, which was approved by the commission. However, until today, payments have not been made, which causes fair dissatisfaction of the business.

In 2022, 7 million tenge were allocated for the creation of the "Irtys Bayan" tourist map, but the project was not accepted by any state institution. One of such violations is the short-term rental of plots of land from 1 to 3 months, which does not comply with the current legislation. Most of the entrepreneurs set up uncomplicated structures such as stalls and pavilions here, which creates difficulties in their removal after the lease term expires.

Also, during the process of privatization of the "Zhanbaki Channel" object, the current "JasybaiResort" committed violations, which led to a lawsuit, and the court's decision on June 7, 2023 invalidated the property alienation agreement.

It was placed on the balance sheet of the Bayanaul district administration.

The anti-corruption service continues to work actively to eliminate the risks of corruption in the main areas, including tourism.

We urge citizens not to be indifferent and to report corruption facts through the hotline 1424, the WhatsApp anti-corruption chat-bot 87770001424 and other electronic platforms. We invite you.

Active participation of citizens in public life is the basis for creating an honest, open and fair society. Call 1424 or Telegram-bot @antikorkz_bot urgently!

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/anticorruption-pavlodar/press/news/details/969053?lang=kk