At the XX session of the eighth convocation of the East Kazakhstan regional maslikhat, regional akim Nurymbet Saktaganov gave a detailed report on the implementation of the regional development plan and the regional budget for 2024. The given data show significant achievements of the economy, improvement of the quality of life and growth of budget revenues.
2024 was an important period in the economic development of the region. The volume of investments attracted to the East Kazakhstan region increased by 116% and amounted to 770 billion tenge. Growth in industry was 103%, in agriculture - 109%. The agricultural output of the region reached 459 billion tenge. Positive dynamics are also observed in the construction sector: volumes increased by 114%, 400,000 square meters of housing were commissioned.
— Features of our region are as follows: 40% of our economy is industry, and more than 70% of manufacturing industry belongs to "Kazzinc" company. In the event of changes in the world economy, only one enterprise can seriously damage the economy of the region. This is an unfavorable situation, that is why we are actively working on diversification of our economy, - said the akim of the region.
Among the major investment projects, we can mention the reconstruction of the production facilities of "VOSTOKMASHZAVOD" and the construction of a gold mining plant in the Samar district. In the coming years, it is planned to implement several projects with the participation of foreign investors, which will create new jobs and improve infrastructure. Special attention is paid to the agricultural sector. In 2024, 22 billion tenge were invested in the implementation of 15 projects in the agro-industrial complex, including the construction of modern dairy farms. The introduction of new technologies in irrigation and agricultural machinery contributes to increasing the efficiency of agriculture. Within the framework of the "Village Savings" program, projects aimed at increasing the income of rural residents are receiving active support. This year, 4.5 billion tenge were allocated for the implementation of agricultural initiatives. In addition, 11 billion tenge have been allocated under the simplified lending program for agro-industrial projects, which will allow financing of 8 large projects.
Significant changes are also taking place in the social sphere. In 2024, several large educational facilities, including new schools and kindergartens, were built and put into operation. 160 satellite Starlink terminals have been installed, and access to Internet education has improved in educational organizations in the region.
The health care sector continues to develop: new hospitals and medical institutions are being built in the region, and modern medical technologies are being introduced. It is planned to complete the construction of the Hematology Center and several new clinics in 2024. Tourism is an important part of the development of the region. Construction projects of ski resorts and tourist bases are being implemented in East Kazakhstan region. The development of ski tourism with an emphasis on ecological and historical routes is planned in the Ridder and Katonkaragay districts.
In addition, transport infrastructure projects are actively developing: new bridges, roads and airports are being built, which will make the East Kazakhstan region an important transport hub between Kazakhstan and China.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/972693?lang=kk