Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/901256

Farmers who use water-saving technologies pay less for irrigation water. When using water-saving systems, the amount of water subsidies has been increased to 85%."This measure is aimed at stimulating farmers to more actively implement water-saving technologies. The introduction of modern irrigation systems will save about 20-30% of water and will contribute to an increase in the country's acreage to 1.3 million hectares in 2030," said Berikbol Mandibayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water–Saving Technologies.Recall that the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has developed a Roadmap for water conservation for 2024-2026. The document provides for measures to improve water legislation, digitalize the water industry, introduce modern water metering systems and modern water-saving technologies.Also this year, subsidies for farmers' costs for infrastructure supply, purchase and installation of water-saving systems were increased from 50% to 80%.Specific instructions on the introduction of water-saving technologies have been given to the regional akimats. Master plans have been approved and prepared until 2030 for the implementation of such systems on acreage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/901225

On the eve of Independence Day, a 120-seat school was opened in the village of Mynaral, Moyinkum district, Zhambyl region.The old school in the village, which was put into operation in 1972, was recognized as an emergency. In accordance with the instruction of Akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev, construction of a new building was started in November last year.Currently, 34 teachers teach 168 students at the new K.Kasimov school. The new building has 13 classrooms, computer, language, multimedia classrooms, 2 laboratories and 2 workshops, a gym, an assembly hall, a library, and a dining room.- The classrooms in our new school are spacious and bright. Now we have modern equipment for conducting various experiments. It remains for us to study diligently and justify the trust placed in us," says Aisana Kanagat, a 5th grade student.It should be noted that 36 educational facilities (for 10,600 places) are under construction in Zhambyl region. To date, 13 facilities have been put into operation, including three schools built within the framework of the National project "Comfortable School". 2 more facilities will be commissioned by the end of the year.As a result, the problems of 7 schools with a shortage of student places, 3 three-shift, 3 dilapidated, 2 emergency schools will be solved.Also this year, nine schools and a technical creativity center were overhauled.In general, 3.1 billion tenge was allocated for the modernization of schools (1.9 billion tenge - to provide 215 schools with modification rooms and 1.2 billion tenge - to ensure the safety of educational facilities).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/901070

The final meeting of the Athletics Federation of Kazakhstan for 2024 was held with the participation of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov. The event was attended by the President of the Athletics Federation, Danial Akhmetov, heads of regional federations, athletes and representatives of the Federation.At the meeting, Danial Akhmetov presented a report on the work done by the Federation, noting a number of important achievements. Among them are the high results and victories of Kazakhstani athletes at international competitions, as well as new initiatives aimed at the development of athletics.During the meeting, Danial Akhmetov announced the early termination of his powers and proposed the candidacy of the famous track and field athlete, Olympic champion in London, Olga Rypakova for the post of president of the Federation. The participants of the meeting, including the heads of regional federations and the sports community, unanimously supported her candidacy.Minister Erbol Myrzabosynov thanked Danial Akhmetov for his fruitful work as President of the Federation and wished success to Olga Rypakova in her new position."Athletics is one of the most popular sports in our country. Today, more than 360 thousand of our compatriots are professionally engaged in this sport. Therefore, we must take athletics to a new level and strengthen its popularity in the international arena. At today's meeting, important changes have taken place in the work of the Federation. Danial Akhmetov, who headed the Federation for several years, is completing his term of office. I thank him for his significant contribution to the development of sports. Under the leadership of Danial Kenzhetayuly, our athletes have achieved outstanding success in international competitions. Olympic champion Olga Rypakova now holds the position of President of the Federation. Olga Sergeevna has made a huge contribution to the development of Russian athletics. We are confident that she will continue to promote athletics in our country to new heights," said Erbol Myrzabosynov.At the end of the meeting, the Minister instructed Olga Rypakova to pay special attention to the development of international cooperation in athletics, the training of athletes and reserves.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/900642

A regular meeting of the commission under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the appointment of heads of regional sports departments was held. Candidates for the position of head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the North Kazakhstan region were considered at the meeting.In particular, Adil Makenov, director of the Yesil-SK Volleyball Club, and Karlygash Ramazanova, Deputy Director of the Center for National and Equestrian Sports, were proposed for this position.During the meeting, the commission members asked questions about the candidates' professional experience, their plans for the development of sports in the region, as well as the level of knowledge in the field of sports science and management.Candidates are nominated by local executive bodies, but the appointment is carried out only after a positive conclusion of the commission established under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/900679

A reporting conference of the Weightlifting Federation was held with the participation of Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov. During the conference, plans and strategies for the development of the federation for the coming period were discussed.Secretary General of the Kazakhstan Weightlifting Federation Madina Astamirova presented a report on the work done, noting a number of important achievements in the industry. She spoke about the victories of Kazakhstani athletes in the international arena, about the training of athletes, as well as about initiatives aimed at improving sports infrastructure.At the conference, the president of the Kazakhstan Weightlifting Federation, Zhanat Tusipbekov, announced the early termination of his powers and proposed the candidacy of Haji Hajiyev for the post of president of the federation. The participants of the conference, including the leadership of regional federations and the sports community, unanimously supported the candidacy of Haji Hajiyev.Minister Erbol Myrzabosynov thanked Zhanat Tusipbekov for his fruitful work as President of the Weightlifting Federation, which he headed for almost ten years, and wished good luck to the new president Haji Hajiyev."Weightlifting in our country is widely popular among the population. Kazakhstani athletes, achieving significant success in the international arena, make a significant contribution to the development and popularization of this sport. The sporting achievements of our national team in international arenas demonstrate the high potential of our athletes and the stable development of weightlifting in the country. On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, I express my sincere gratitude to Zhanat Tusipbekov for his invaluable contribution to the development of weightlifting in Kazakhstan. For more than ten years of his leadership, our athletes have achieved many outstanding successes. I also wish success to Haji Hajiyev, who was elected president of the Weightlifting Federation. I am sure that he will be able to return this sport to its former heights, and the tradition of comprehensive support for athletes will continue. Through joint efforts, we will reach new heights," said Erbol Myrzabosynov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/901211

A training course on combating domestic violence is being held for Kazakhstani specialists in the city of Landau (Germany). The initiator of the exchange of experience was the OSCE Program Office in Astana jointly with the representative office of the Foundation. Friedrich Ebert in Kazakhstan.The Kazakh delegation includes representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.They are trained in the methods of interaction between state and non-state structures, as well as the principles of interdepartmental interaction in the field of combating domestic violence.Also, foreign experts share with them effective practices and experience of working with the German ODARA domestic violence risk assessment system, widely used by advanced countries. This prevention system has been implemented in a pilot mode in several regions of Kazakhstan. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/900576

The 14th International Sports Film Festival in Iran has become an important milestone for Kazakh cinema. Ernar Nurgaliyev was recognized as the winner in the nomination "Best Director", and Erik Zholzhaksynov was awarded for "Best Supporting Actor"."Alga" is a film about the strength of the spirit, brotherly love and the pursuit of a dream, despite all the trials that life throws at them. The film was shot with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Cinema Support Center. The producer is Maxim Akbarov, the director is Ernar Nurgaliyev. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/900676

A solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of the Tauelsizdik Urpaktary grant competition, established on behalf of the Head of State, and the laureates of the Daryn State Youth Award took place in Astana today.Among the current winners of the Daryn Award are laureates of competitions and festivals, prize–winners and winners of sports competitions, public figures and activists.The professional jury selected the winners in the following categories: "Literature", "Science", "Design and Fine Arts", "Journalism", "Classical Music", "Creative Initiatives", "Sports", "Theater and Cinema", "Variety" and "Folk Art".Congratulating the winners, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva noted that a progressive and talented generation is growing in the country, which is united by common principles and aspirations."You are the hope and support of the people. The President of the country, addressing you, identifies three main guidelines for the younger generation – the pursuit of knowledge, hard work and patriotism. These are the three pillars on which a strong and successful nation is based. That is, it is you who determine the future of the nation, and therefore the Head of State places such high hopes on you. For its part, the state fully supports and will support young people," the Minister noted.The winners of the Tauelsizdik Urpaktary grants were 30 young Kazakhstanis whose projects were recognized as the best. These are initiatives in the fields of culture, science, media, information technology, and business. This year, a new direction was also added – "Volunteering"."This grant was established on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan. Therefore, the awards you have received today are a great responsibility. I wish you to always be on top!", – said Aida Balayeva. In her speech, the Minister also reminded the youth of the key values that are the main guidelines for our nation."At the National Kurultai this year, the President highlighted several important values: independence and patriotism, unity and solidarity, justice and responsibility, law and order, diligence and professionalism, creativity and innovation. Adherence to the values outlined by the Head of State has a positive effect on the development of youth and the change of public consciousness," the Minister noted.It should be noted that each winner of the Tauelsizdik Urpaktary competition was allocated 3 million tenge in prize money. This year, 1,284 applications were received, of which 897 were accepted.20 winners of the state youth award were awarded the title of "Laureate of the State Youth Award "Daryn", presented with commemorative statuettes and a monetary reward. For fruitful scientific, creative, social activities, as well as for high sporting achievements, the state youth prize "Daryn" was awarded in 2024: in the nomination "Science"The boy Fyodor Igorevich– Head of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Production Technologies, Associate Professor at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityMoldabekova Aisulu Tursynbayevna– Head of the laboratory "Zertteu LAB" RSE "Institute of Economics"according to the nomination "Bandstand"Hirold Muratbek– artist-soloist of the department of "Pop Vocals" of the State Academic Philharmonic named after E. Rakhmadiev of the Akimat of Astana cityBolat Sadraddin Galimzhanuly– Kazakhstani pop singerin the nomination "Classical music"Alish Bibarys Saukenuly– Master's student of the Vocal Art Department of the Kazakh National University of ArtsIzmailova Karina Nulanovna– Lecturer at the Kazakh National University of Artsin the nomination "Folk art"Watkan Shattyk– artist of the KGKP "Theater of traditional Art "Alatau" of the Department of Culture of the Akimat of AlmatyZhamenkeev Yerzhan Yerbolatovich– Associate Professor of the Dombra Department of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatoryin the nomination "Design and fine Arts"Usembekov Bakytzhan Abilmazhitovich– jeweler of OUL and IP "Union of artisans of Kazakhstan"Sataev Nurlan Kalenovich– Lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts of the Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenovin the category "Journalism"Zhumabai Nazerke Rymbekkyzy– correspondent of the republican newspaper "Egemen Kazakhstan"Kosanbayev Ualikhan Spabekovich– sports commentator of the QAZSPORT TV channelin the nomination "Creative initiative"Zhusipkaliev Dulat Nurbergenovich– head of the KSU "Information, Analytical and Resource Center for Youth Work in the city of Uralsk", the volunteer movement "Oral Zhastary"Gulzira Nurzhanovna Atabayeva– Chairman of the Keleshek Youth Council at the Territorial Association of Trade Unions of the Pavlodar regionin the nomination "Sport"Nahuatbek Akmaral Maratkyzy– Kazakhstani athlete, champion of the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris Degtyarov David Mamievich– Kazakhstani athlete, champion of the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris in the nomination "Literature"Alikozha Bauyrzhan Omaruly– Doctoral student of the Faculty of Journalism at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityZhaksylyk Alikhan Nurbergenuly– writer, member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstanin the nomination "Theater and cinema"Omarov Adilet Kalikhanuly– Head of the Film Production Department of the National Academy of Sciences "State Support Center for National Cinema"Yeszhan Aset Nurakimuly– artist of the KGKP "Theater of traditional Art "Alatau" of the Department of Culture of the Akimat of Almaty The winners of the "Tauelsizdik urpaktary" grant in 2024 were: The direction of "SCIENCE"Beknazarov Kanat IsatayulyDuysen Ayim NurgeldikyzyKalmenov Ermuhamed TynysbekulyOrmantayeva Anar SakenkyzySagitzhanov Birlik Mayronovich The direction of "CULTURE"Aubakirova Anel GalymzhanovnaGuimarat Ernazar GabitovichMaratova Anel KayyrlyzySadenov Tanat SerikuliSharip Arshat Yertisuly The direction of "INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY"Amanzhol Olzhas KuandykulyMaslov Alexander SergeevichMomunov Bakhyt KairatovichRakhmetulaev Ansar KairatovichTuleshev Rayymbek Bakytzhanovich BUSINESS directionAlzhanov Yerken BolatovichKabden Rustam AmansayfullahlyPen Sergey VitalievichTastemirov Kazybek AsylbekovichKarakozhaeva Aliya Muratbekkyzy The MEDIA directionBerdaliev Yerkebulan MeirambekovichKuandykova Marzhan AidoldanovnaMirkhaidarova Asem SabyrovnaUltanbayeva Asem BegdalykyzyShomanov Asanali Maratuly The direction of "VOLUNTEERING"Askanbayev Darkhan SungatulyAida Bazarbaevna MeiramovaSarbasova Zamira BoranbaykyzySolovyova Olga AndreevnaToleukhan Aslan AzamatovichSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/901198

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov held a meeting with residents of the regional center, and also organized a personal reception of citizens. Such meetings are an important part of his work aimed at solving current issues and developing the region.During the dialogue with residents, key topics were discussed:• providing housing for socially vulnerable groups of the population, including creating conditions for people with limited mobility to play sports;• landscaping of courtyards and city streets, building modern playgrounds and sports grounds, improving road infrastructure;• supporting small and medium-sized businesses, creating new jobs and attracting investment in the region's economy.The Akim emphasized that all citizens' requests are taken under personal control, and specific steps will be taken to resolve each of the issues."Such meetings give us the opportunity to hear people's needs and organize further work so that it brings real results. I thank the residents of Kostanay for their activity, trust and constructive proposals. Joint work is the basis for the successful development of our region," Kumar Aksakalov noted.Dialogue with the population remains one of the priorities in the work of the regional leadership, which contributes to the prompt resolution of problems and strengthening the trust of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/900994

The results of the audit of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the subsidy system in agriculture were heard today at the Plenary session of the Mazhilis of the Parliament.The effectiveness of subsidies in the agro-industrial complex is evidenced by the following indicators: recipients of subsidies in crop production in 2023 harvested 18.5 c/ha, when the national average yield was at the level of 10 c/ha. In 2024, it will be 25-30 kg/ha, which is also higher than the national average.Poultry and livestock enterprises are also demonstrating steady growth in production volumes. So, in 5 years, the poultry industry has increased the availability of poultry meat from 55% to 73%. Only in the period 2022-2023 the increase in production amounted to 16%. These are very good indicators. For example, Aytas holding has increased production volumes 5.5 times in 5 years, reaching 160 thousand tons of products per year. Aulie Ata Phoenix LLP has doubled production volumes in 3 years: from 5 to 10 thousand tons per year. In dairy production, average milk yields in modern MTFs have reached 7800 liters per year per 1 feed cow, and the leaders milk 11 thousand liters each, which meets all international standards. Although in 2021, the average yield in agricultural enterprises was 4,400 liters per year.For comparison, in 2014, the level of equipment upgrade was only 2%, 5,000 cars were purchased per year, and now at the end of the year this figure was 5.5%, farmers purchased 22 thousand units of modern equipment.It should be noted that in the agricultural sector there are 14 areas of subsidization, 90 thousand registered users, 224 thousand applications are received per year. Given these scales, errors and errors are not excluded. However, the Audit revealed financial irregularities in the amount of 2 billion tenge, which is 0.2% of the amount of 943 billion tenge covered by the audit. This indicates the overall normal functioning of the system.By the end of 2023, the domestic market is 100% or more secured for 10 commodity items, including wheat flour, salt, bread, rice, pasta, sunflower oil, potatoes, lamb, beef and carrots.The security of 14 food products is 80% or more, including chicken eggs, cucumbers, horse meat, tomatoes, milk, buckwheat groats, cabbage, pepper, pork, onions, beets, fermented dairy products, butter and apples.In 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture has taken a number of measures to increase the effectiveness of subsidies. So, in 2024, out of 450 billion tenge of subsidies, 50% are directed to financial instruments, mainly to reduce the cost of interest rates on loans and leasing. Their final recipients are second–tier banks and financial institutions. Changes have been made so that farmers receive a cheaper loan at a net 5%.This practice will continue – in working capital for processing, animal husbandry, as well as long-term money for investment purposes. The task is to provide the industry with resources. Counter-obligations have also been introduced in the form of an increase in the gross output of agricultural producers. The Ministry takes into account all the data based on the results of the review of the recommendation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/900580

During the analyzed period 2022-2023, the audit managed to cover 943 billion tenge, while financial violations were detected in the amount of 2 billion tenge, which is 0.2% of the total amount. This indicates the overall normal functioning of the system. Funds for financial violations have been restored.Regarding the conclusion of the VAP on the inefficiency of 142 billion tenge of subsidies in the agro-industrial complex, we inform you that these funds were spent mainly on subsidizing the reduction in the cost of poultry meat production, subsidizing breeding work with KPC and MPC breeding stock and subsidizing insurance, which have proven their effectiveness.In particular, on poultry meat: the auditors conclude that there is no economic effect of 34 billion tenge of subsidies allocated in 2022-2023 in the form of reducing the cost of products for the buyer and meeting the needs of the domestic market.However, subsidies are given to reduce the cost of poultry meat production, that is, to increase competitiveness in the market occupied by imported suppliers. The presence of domestic producers in all retail chains and markets indicates an increasing share of Kazakhstani production and the effectiveness of subsidies. In 5 years, it was possible to reduce import dependence by 18%, the self-sufficiency of the domestic market is 73% by the end of 2023, and production growth in just one year (2022-2023) amounted to 16%. Moreover, Kazakhstanis began to consume less frozen chicken meat and more fresh chilled poultry meat. This year (according to the results of 9 months), Kazakhstan imported 10 thousand tons less poultry meat, and exported 10 thousand tons more. This indicates the progressive development of the industry and the strengthening of food security in Kazakhstan.On breeding and breeding work with breeding stock of cattle and cattle: this type of subsidies over the years has led to an increase in the average live weight of livestock. For example, the average live weight of cattle is 380-400 kg, and in organized farms receiving subsidies it reaches 500+ kg. Before the introduction of subsidies, this figure was 240-260 kg, that is, the increase is obvious.Over the years, this subsidy has created demand for breeding stock, that is, it provided an incentive for the development of an entire production chain in meat farming. Moreover, subsidies for breeding and breeding work are the most widespread type of state support, which is received by more than 20 thousand mainly small farms, the total amount of state support amounted to 66 billion tenge in 2022-2023.Subsidies for insurance in the agricultural sector were called ineffective, since budget funds were in the account, and there is also a balance in the account. However, insurance subsidies are based on the principle of cost co-financing, not reimbursement. Therefore, the money must be in accounts and insurance companies are guided by them. Previously allocated funds (balances) were fully utilized in 2024. According to statistics, in 2024, about 0.5 million hectares were insured, while applications from farmers were 3 times more or 1.5 million hectares. In 2025, 10 billion tenge will be required to subsidize insurance premiums, which will provide insurance coverage for 20% of the total area of cultivated land.Farmers who receive subsidies, also called "non-existent", are enterprises whose economic activity does not relate to entrepreneurial activity in the field of agriculture. According to the Rules of Subsidization, there is no requirement at the direction of the OKED. One of the main conditions for obtaining subsidies in the field of crop production is the availability of an agricultural land plot. That is, the presence of a land plot for agricultural purposes confirms that the agricultural enterprise has the right to engage in agricultural activities on these lands.In cases where the absence of an agricultural land plot is imputed (for 40 subjects whose land plots do not belong to agricultural purposes), the information is not confirmed during reconciliation. According to the updated data of the Land Management Committee, agricultural land plots with the intended purpose "for farming" or "for commercial agriculture" are registered for the persons indicated in the audit report.The subsidy mechanism in the agro-industrial complex is based on the principle of cost recovery. That is, the farmer first bears the costs, and then receives compensation in the form of subsidies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/900903

Today, Astana hosted the presentation of a new regional tuberculosis control program in Central Asia with the participation of Vice Minister of Health Yerzhan Nurlybayev and U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum.A new regional five-year project, which is being launched with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to reduce the burden of tuberculosis, especially drug-resistant tuberculosis, in the Central Asian region (CAR).In his welcoming speech, the Vice Minister expressed gratitude to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for many years of fruitful cooperation in the fight against tuberculosis."Thanks to the constant support from international partners and donors, new technologies for early diagnosis, effective treatment, prevention of tuberculosis and tuberculosis infection are being introduced in Kazakhstan, recommended by WHO, based on the best international practices, with a high degree of evidence, which are subsequently provided with full funding from budget funds," E.Nurlybayev said.As a result of joining efforts in the eradication of tuberculosis, the introduction of modern standards of treatment and diagnosis in Kazakhstan over the past 20 years, certain successes have been achieved. Thus, over the past 20 years, the incidence rate of this infection has been reduced by 4.6 times, and mortality by 18.7 times.According to Daniel Rosenblum, USAID has been cooperating with the National Tuberculosis Control Program in Kazakhstan for almost three decades and supports its common goals to reduce the burden of tuberculosis and improve the well-being of Kazakhstani families.He noted that Kazakhstan and all Central Asian countries have made incredible progress in the fight against tuberculosis through improved diagnosis, treatment and financing.The project presentation event was attended by government officials, representatives of the Ministries of Health of Central Asia, National Tuberculosis Control Programs (NPTs), international partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership, USAID country missions, bilateral projects of USAID and civil society organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/901120

Representatives of civil society, non-governmental organizations, as well as public councils of the city and the region took part in the dialogue platform. During the seminar, the participants exchanged views on the further development of the sphere of civil society and discussed the pressing problems existing in the field.Deputy Akim of the region Abai Zhasulan Sarsebayev noted the special importance of the regularity of such meetings."It is gratifying that we are meeting in this format. We have worked together with almost every one of you many times. I hope that today's seminar will help us solve current problems through joint constructive dialogue. Our citizens have always been distinguished by their active citizenship. I think that on today's platform, with your ideas and initiatives, we will develop new directions for joint work and exchange of views," the deputy akim of the region stressed.Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Society Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Eldar Saparov said that public councils are acquiring new functions and expanding their powers."The main task of public councils is to listen to the opinion of the population and not only voice it, but also offer possible solutions to problems. As you know, there is a law on public control in the country. This is another function assigned to public councils. I would like to note that the work with the public in the Abai region has been set at a good level," Eldar Saparov said.The head of the Department of Internal Policy of the region, Abai Aidar Sadyrbayev, stressed that members of public councils – both in the region and in cities and districts – perform an important function on the path of formation and strengthening of civil society."In addition to the social burden that each member of the public council carries with honor, there are other important areas that I would like to focus on: issues of gender equality, interethnic and interfaith harmony, education of the younger generation. All this lies in the concept of the development of civil society. We face large-scale tasks. A lot has already been done, but more needs to be done. I think that the Abai region will prove itself in this and will be in the forefront, since the first active NGOs started working in our region, the first social movements were also formed here," concluded Aidar Sadyrbayev.In addition, during the seminar, letters of thanks were awarded to representatives of public councils who distinguished themselves by putting forward the most productive ideas and creative projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/901205

The Asian Boxing Championship ended in Thailand today.In the competition, where the strongest athletes gathered, our countryman Yerasyl Zhakpekov, competing in the weight category up to 80 kg, won a bronze medal. Earlier, in May, Yerasyl became the Asian champion among athletes under the age of 21, winning a gold medal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/901206

On December 10-11, 2024, the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was held in Amman, Jordan, under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Baibazarov N.S.The meeting was attended by a delegation of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the leadership of Vice Minister of Energy Zhamauov A.Zh.The parties discussed a wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation, including the energy sector, and expressed their intention to strengthen cooperation in the field of renewable energy sources.The parties welcomed the plans to sign the following memoranda of understanding:between the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission on cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of nuclear energy;between Kazatomprom JSC and Jordan Uranium Mining Company Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO).In addition, an agreement was reached on the exchange of information and experience in the field of hydrogen energy and energy transition.This meeting confirmed the desire of both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors, which will contribute to the implementation of joint projects in the field of sustainable energy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/900826

On December 11, 2024, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Ilyas held a meeting with the population of Ulytau region, during which he spoke about the current situation in the fuel and energy complex of the region, and also got acquainted with the progress of gasification of the city of Zhezkazgan.According to the regional gasification scheme of the Ulytau region, 9 settlements are planned to be gasified by 2030 (Zhezkazgan, Atasu, Zhairem, Karazhal, Kengir, Satpayev, Ulytau, Zhezdy, Karsakbai).This will make it possible to convert a number of industrial and municipal facilities to natural gas, as well as use it for heating and cooking in the residential sector, which will significantly improve the fuel and energy balance and the environmental situation in certain districts and the region as a whole.The gasification of the city of Zhezkazgan consists of 3 queues and 7 launch complexes, the project cost is 14.3 billion tenge. The length is 199.8 km. This year, 2 stages have been completed and put into operation. Currently, 1,493 houses are connected to gas, and 1,705 houses have received technical specifications.Positive conclusions of the state expertise of the PSD on gasification of the city of Karazhal, the village of Zhairem and the village of Kengir have been developed and received."The implementation of the regional gasification scheme of the region will not only significantly improve the quality of life of the population, but also create favorable conditions for the socio-economic development of the entire region," Vice Minister B. Ilyas said at a meeting with the population of the Ulytau region.Bakytzhan Ilyas also noted the active development of energy production using renewable energy technologies.Today, there is one operating SES facility with a capacity of 10 MW in the Ulytau region, and it is also planned to implement a 100 MW WPP project.During the meeting with the population of the region, citizens could ask questions of interest to the Vice Minister and receive detailed and complete answers to them.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/901109

Today, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mansur Oshurbayev held a meeting with local residents and representatives of non-profit organizations in Zhambyl region. The meeting discussed issues of the ecological state of the region and measures taken to improve it. One of the key topics was the introduction of an automated monitoring system at industrial enterprises. In the region, such systems have already been installed at 5 large facilities (Zhambyl GRES, Taraz branch of Kazphosphate LLP, NDFZ Phosphorous Plant LLP, Taraz Metallurgical Plant LLP and Zhambyl Cement Production Company LLP). Two of them (JSC Zhambyl GRES named after T.I. Baturov, LLP Kazphosphate Mineral Fertilizers Taraz branch) have already started transmitting data to the Ministry of Ecology, and the rest are at the stage of commissioning. Special attention was paid to reforestation projects. As part of the implementation of the President's instructions on the creation of forest crops, 25.9 million seedlings were planted in Zhambyl region, which is part of a large-scale program to plant 2 billion trees throughout the country. The Vice Minister also noted the importance of the transition of industrial enterprises to the best available technologies (BAT). Starting from January 1, 2025, enterprises of the first hazard category will be required to implement BAT within the framework of a comprehensive environmental permit, which will significantly reduce harmful emissions and approach international environmental standards. In the Zhambyl region, the Taraz branch of Mineral Fertilizers Kazphosphate LLP should install BAT within the established time frame.The problems of waste management were also discussed. At the moment, waste management programs have been approved only in 3 out of 11 cities and districts of Zhambyl region. In the first half of 2024, 31.3 thousand tons of solid household waste were generated in the region, of which 20% were recycled. There is also the problem of unauthorized landfills. This year, 319 illegal landfills were identified in the region, of which 252 were eliminated. Fines in the amount of 359.97 thousand tenge were imposed on 12 akims of districts and rural districts for the untimely liquidation of unauthorized landfills.It was also emphasized that within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program, a telegram chatbot was launched, allowing citizens to report environmental problems. Since its launch, 259 appeals have been received from residents of Zhambyl region, of which 225 have already been reviewed and resolved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/901169

The branch of Kazvodkhoz in the Karaganda region has completed the repair of concrete slopes, building up and strengthening the upper slope of the earthen dam of the Zhartas reservoir. The cleaning of the reservoir bowl from silt and vegetation has also been completed. The work carried out will increase the safety and reliability of facilities, as well as provide protection from flood waters.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/901045

THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SESSION ON SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR WAS HELD IN PETROPAVLOVSKThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC "Science Foundation" and Kozybayev University organized a scientific and technological session on the development of enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of Northern and Central Kazakhstan.This year's seventh scientific and technological session brought together regional agricultural scientists, experts, representatives of agricultural enterprises, partners from Germany and China at Kozybayev University to solve key tasks and introduce innovations in the agro-industry."Scientific and technological sessions, held on behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan O.A.Bektenov, given at the Higher Scientific and Technical Commission, are a strategic tool for achieving several key goals of national importance. Firstly, they help to develop new mechanisms for the formation of priority areas for the development of scientific and technical activities. Secondly, scientific and technological sessions make it possible to effectively address specific requests and needs of the real economy, creating a platform where scientists and production workers work together to create innovative solutions. Of particular importance is that such a format of interaction improves cooperation between science and business, contributing to the promotion of commercialization projects for the production of new, export-oriented products. This is exactly the result that is necessary to strengthen the competitiveness of the Kazakh economy in the international arena," said Darkhan Ahmed-Zaki, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.It was also noted that the North Kazakhstan region has potential and the university is its scientific and academic center."This is a very important event for us, given the industry specifics of the region. The Ministry has taken the initiative to bring together science, production workers and experts. First of all, this is necessary, because now technologies are rapidly developing in agriculture. There are many enterprises that want to improve their technologies, productivity, and form organic approaches to farming. Undoubtedly, this cannot be done without science and new breakthrough research. Therefore, today's task is to identify the problems of those companies that are directly involved in the production of agricultural products and find a solution together with scientists. We are very grateful that scientists from China, the USA, and Germany are present here today, among others. This is a productive platform for joint networking, discussions and getting a good result," said Chairman of the Board -Rector Yerbol Isakaev.Representatives of relevant Ministries and institutions also took part in the discussion and decision–making - Darkhan Ahmed-Zaki, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gauez Nurmukhambetov, Akim of the North Kazakhstan region, Erbol Taszhurekov, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Kintal Islamov, Chairman of the Board of JSC Atameken Agro, Olga Hunger, Area Director Eastern Europe, Head of the German-Kazakh Agrarian and Political Dialogue Project (APD, Ministry of Agriculture of Germany), Jiang Zhongliang, Professor, College of Animal Husbandry and Technology, Northwestern University of Agriculture and Forestry (PRC).Following the results of the scientific and technological session, the main problems were formulated, key areas for innovation and improvement in the field of agro-industrial complex were identified, and priority scientific and technical tasks and topics of future research were identified, which will be recommended in the future for commercialization. These include solving problems in the agricultural sector: water resources and irrigation systems; continuous soil analysis and analysis of factors for improving grain cultivation; automation of grain storage and management at forage bases and optimization of feed preparation processes using AI; breeding and seed production; administration in the field of agriculture.Also, the participants of the event visited the production sites of the dairy plant KT "Zenchenko and K", LLP "AVAGRO", LLP "Rainbow".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/900574