Last Saturday, Qazaq IT Community day was held, dedicated to the Day of Digitalization of Kazakhstan. The event brought together more than 300 representatives of the IT sector, including talented Kazakh youth. The event was held in Almaty with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Akimat of Almaty, Association for Artificial Intelligence, WomenintechKazakhstan, GDG and WomenTechmakers.The main topics related to youth policy and digitalization were announced at the forum, as innovations and human capital determine the digital potential of Kazakhstan.• By 2029, we must train 1 million AI talents. This is possible thanks to the development of AI culture and infrastructure. This thesis was made by Kanysh Tuleushin, First Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry.• If we do not deal with AI regulation issues now, we will negotiate with it later. This thesis was shared by Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva.• Digital solutions for instant earthquake notification are being introduced for the safety of the city - this is relevant for Almaty. This was told by Olzhas Zhanabek, head of the Digitalization Department in Almaty. Venture investor Bakht Niyazov spoke about the importance of technological entrepreneurship.He also noted that the creation of such platforms as the Qazaq it community creates new opportunities for young people, and if today at least two startups appear out of all representatives, it will already be a big victory.• Mahmut Tomanov shared the results of the work of the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University and outlined the role of regional universities in the development of infrastructure for the development of artificial intelligence.• At a panel session on artificial intelligence, representatives of the association of the same name talked about projects, approaches and problems related to the development of AI in our country. For an effective dialogue between the state and business, the association itself was created. This was told by the deputy head of the association Anar Tuleubayeva.• At the session on cybersecurity and countering social engineering, Chairman of the Board of the State Customs Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Junisbek, as well as experts from TSARKA, QazTech, Bacotech, MSSP Global and other relevant companies announced the basic rules of behavior in social media, and what tools exist to ensure Internet security. Experts always put common sense and logical actions at the forefront in atypical situations on social networks.This year, the Qazaq IT community awarded the best projects and their creators in seven categories: Rising Star in IT 2024, Innovation Driver 2024, Social Impact in IT 2024, Tech Advancement of the Year 2024, Mobile App Innovator 2024, Strategic Team Leader, Web Mastermind 2024.The winners also received grants from Cloupard with a nominal value of 350 thousand tenge. Read more about the nominations and winners on Instagram @qazaqitcom. In total, more than 85 applications were accepted, of which the winners were determined. The jury members included the heads of development and transformation teams from Kazpost JSC, Bank Center Credit JSC, Kazakhtelecom JSC, Axiom Capital, Women in Tech Kazakhstan.QazaqITCommunity is the largest IT community in Kazakhstan, with more than 4,300 representatives of the IT sector. The community holds free events for participants, including technical and thematic meetups, hiking in the mountains and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891477

The number of entrepreneurs who started their business thanks to government support is growing in Aksuat district. One such successful example was Niyaz Ayazbek, a young businessman who moved to the village of Aksuat in April 2023.Having received a state grant in the amount of 1 million 476 thousand tenge, Niyaz founded a small soap production workshop. Its products called "Aksuat" have already gained demand in the local market."I produce 350-380 bars of soap a day. If we manage to hire another employee, production will increase to 700 units. There are already orders not only from villagers, but also from shops. I think it is important to provide the domestic market with domestic products," Niyaz Ayazbek shared.The soap factory produces household soap weighing 200 grams with a fatty acid content of 72%. This is a product that previously mainly came to the region from outside.In general, 14 people received gratuitous grants in the district this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/891437

Abai University expands the horizons of education with the help of Google Workspace for Education and GeminiAbai KazNPU, together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Google, launched an innovative project aimed at transforming the educational process using the most advanced technologies. As part of this project, the university will use Google Workspace for Education in the educational process and the latest Google Gemini artificial intelligence model, providing students and teachers with access to modern tools for learning, collaboration and research.Google Workspace for Education is a comprehensive set of tools, including Gmail, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Meet and Classroom, that enable effective communication, collaboration on projects and access to learning materials anytime and from anywhere.The integration of Gemini, Google's advanced language model, into the educational process opens up new opportunities for personalized learning, data analysis and solving complex problems. With Gemini, students will be able to get quick and accurate answers to their questions, generate ideas for creative projects and deepen their understanding of complex topics. Teachers will be able to use Gemini to create interactive learning materials, automate routine tasks, and analyze student performance."This project highlights Abai University's commitment to continuous improvement of the educational process through digitalization and providing students and teachers with the most modern digital tools to achieve success in learning and improve the quality of education," said Nurken Musabayev, Vice Rector for Digitalization at Abai University.The project with Google is a key step in the strategy of Abai KazNPU to introduce innovative technologies and achieve the status of a Digital University. It will provide students and teachers with modern tools for successful learning and research activities. The University will continue to develop digital projects, creating an effective and comfortable educational environment that meets the current requirements of the time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/891420

The loan agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was concluded on October 11, 2024.The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides a loan in the amount of about 84.9 billion rubles. Japanese yen on preferential terms, with a maturity of 11 years, including a 5-year grace period.The loan will be serviced and repaid at the expense of the republican budget in accordance with the financial conditions set out in the Loan Agreement.These funds will be used to finance priority activities provided for in the Financing Plan by the end of this year, including financing transport infrastructure, industry, education and other priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/891379

The Chairman of the Committee on Civil Defense and Military Units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Arman Zarlykovich Kaliev, visited the Karaganda garrison on a working trip.The Major General familiarized himself with the material and technical base of military unit 52859, emergency response units, visited a specialized fire station, a rescue station of the OSO, met with the personnel of the Department's staff.During the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee was informed of the existing problematic issues of material security, and long-term plans for the development of the garrison were reported.The Chairman of the Committee noted the need to equip the emergency forces and the military unit with modern equipment and equipment, gave specific instructions on the organization of activities."Special attention is paid to the modernization of the technical base, the introduction of new technologies and the improvement of the professionalism of our employees. Only through joint efforts can we achieve a high level of readiness of the region for possible challenges," Arman Kaliyev said. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/891440

As part of the implementation of the instruction of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the creation of a National Competence Center for the support and development of students of technical and vocational education, Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev visited the People's Republic of China. During the trip, the Minister got acquainted with best practices in the field of vocational education and held a number of meetings with Chinese colleagues.One of the key events was a visit to the Lu Ban workshop, a unique educational center for training specialists. The complex is equipped with modern equipment and educational materials that allow students to master the latest production technologies, digital technologies and engineering design. This experience is planned to be used in the creation of a National Competence Center in Kazakhstan, which will open up new opportunities for students in the field of technical and vocational education.In Tianjin, the Minister held a series of talks with representatives of China's leading colleges. The parties discussed the prospects for bilateral cooperation and exchange of experience in the field of training workers.Gani Beisembayev also took part in the World Conference on the Development of Vocational Education with the participation of relevant ministers of 48 countries. In his speech at the plenary session, the Minister stressed the importance of developing the system of technical and vocational education in Kazakhstan."Within the framework of the Year of Working Professions announced by the President of Kazakhstan, the transformation of the system of technical and vocational education is being carried out. Special attention is paid to the development of soft skills such as emotional intelligence and engineering thinking, which are necessary for complex production tasks. Legislative norms are being improved and management at colleges is being strengthened, taking into account international practices. Kazakhstan strives to integrate the global professional community and advanced educational technologies into the training process to increase the competitiveness of our students," Gani Beisembayev said.On the sidelines of the event, the minister held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Huai Jinpeng. The parties discussed issues of strengthening Kazakh-Chinese cooperation and exchange of experience between the two countries in the field of technical and vocational education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/891417

Within the framework of the agreement on the establishment of twinning relations between the Zhetisu region of Kazakhstan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, the first meeting of the coordination mechanism of the ICBC "Khorgos" was held on the Chinese side of the International Center for Cross-Border Cooperation, during which a memorandum was signed between the Akimat of the Zhetisu region and the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China on the joint establishment of the cross-border tourist zone "Khorgos", - the press service of the akim of the Zhetisu region reports.Recall that the document on the creation of a mechanism for coordinating the activities of ICBC Khorgos between the Zhetisu region and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China was signed a year earlier. The first meeting of the regional level, which is being held for the first time, was attended by official delegations from these regions of the two countries.During the meeting, issues of further development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation were discussed.The official representatives of the Zhetysu delegation dwelled in detail on the development of one of the points of economic growth – the Khorgos direction, located at the intersection of important directions from China to the CIS countries, Europe and Asia. In particular, the Nur Zholy checkpoint, the Khorgos – Eastern Gate Special economic zone and the Khorgos ICBC are of great importance. An industrial park with the participation of Chinese investors is currently planned to be built on the territory of the Khorgos – Eastern Gate SEZ, where the KTZE-Khorgos Gateway dry port project has been implemented. It is also planned to implement a joint Kazakh-German project on the construction of a cargo and passenger airport worth 250.0 billion tenge on the territory of the FEZ.In addition, work is actively underway at the Nur Zholy checkpoint to increase its capacity. A 24-hour operation mode and an electronic queue system have been introduced. As a result, the capacity has been doubled, that is, from 800 to 1600 vehicles per day in both directions.Work has also been carried out at ICBC Khorgos to automate baggage collection points and an X-ray inspection system. At the same time, the number of baggage collection points has been increased from 6 to 9, thereby increasing the flow of cargo by 40%. Due to this, if earlier the ICBC was visited by 2500 people per day, now the number of visitors reaches 6000-8000 people.At the same time, according to Deputy akim of the region Asset Kanagatov, the improvement of the center's infrastructure is being gradually implemented. Thus, design and estimate documentation is being developed for the overhaul of intra-block roads and a sewage pumping station of the first stage. Work has also begun on the construction of a gas pipeline.Speaking about the further improvement of economic ties between Kazakhstan and China, representatives of the delegation of the Zhetisu region raised issues such as the construction of a joint laboratory in the cooperation center for trade facilitation, joint work on law enforcement in the border area, bilateral exchange of information on the work of ICBC Khorgos.In this regard, on behalf of the Chinese side, Chairman of the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Erkin Tuniyaz expressed readiness to jointly consider proposals. Representatives of the Chinese delegation also made proposals to support the construction of the Khorgos ICBC infrastructure in Kazakhstan, expand cooperation in the field of cross-border e-commerce and other types of business, and also touched upon the development of cross-border tourism.At the end of the meeting, stating that every effort will be made to effectively implement joint initiatives of the heads of the two states, the parties expressed confidence that this meeting contributes to the expansion of bilateral trade, economic, cultural, tourist, scientific and technical, as well as ties in the field of agriculture.Following the results of the first meeting of the ICBC Khorgos coordination mechanism, the parties signed a memorandum on the joint establishment of the Khorgos cross-border tourist zone. Within the framework of the memorandum, the parties intend to cooperate in the promotion of tourism projects in the territory of the cooperation zone, determine the tasks of each party in the development of tourist destinations, as well as organize exhibitions, tourist festivals, forums, event events to attract tourists.Then, at the cooperation center, the Zhetysu official delegation visited the car exhibition center. This center sells cars manufactured in China and various necessary auto parts. The Chinese side noted that a service center for the maintenance of such vehicles can be opened in the Zhetisu region, if necessary.Next, the delegation got acquainted with the construction of a quarantine laboratory for the inspection of agricultural products. As it became known, this facility will contribute to the functioning of a common technical standard between the two countries, that is, the verification and export of Kazakh agricultural products. Based on the principle of "one product, one certificate", the certificate issued by this laboratory will be valid for both countries. This facility will be put into operation in 2025.The place where the second special crossing will be built on the territory of the cooperation center has also been designated. This transition, which will be built by the Chinese side, will have a positive impact on increasing trade turnover between the two countries.In general, due to the improvement of infrastructure in the ICBC "Khorgos", the total volume of investments on the Kazakh side of the center increased by 87% compared to 2023 and amounted to 256 billion tenge. The number of investors increased from 19 to 31, and the number of ongoing projects increased from 26 to 41. Currently, 6 projects with a total cost of 13.3 billion tenge have been fully commissioned, 150 jobs have been created. By the end of this year, it is planned to launch a shopping center with an area of about 8 thousand square meters in the amount of 3 billion tenge. In addition, by 2027, it is planned to implement 34 more projects worth 240 billion tenge with the creation of over 2 thousand jobs.Recall that since the resumption of the center's work, that is, from April last year, and until November of this year, 2.4 million people visited ICBC Khorgos, 36.7 thousand tons of cargo were transported, customs duties in the amount of 217.4 million tenge were paid.The press service of the akim of the Zhetisu regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/891375

12 free outdoor ice rinks will operate in Almaty for residents and guests of the megalopolis. This was reported by the city Sports Department. The ice rinks will operate at the following addresses daily: Abai Square in front of the Palace of the Republic;Halyk Arena;Park named after 28 Panfilov heroes;Park named after the First President;the square in front of the Nauryzbay Akimat;KBTU parking;Aviator Stadium;mkr. Kokzhiek;Gulder Park;Almaty Arena;School children's House No. 6;in front of the theater. Musrepova. The project is being implemented as part of the development of mass sports and for the purpose of organizing leisure activities for citizens. The area of the ice pads will be from 500 m2 to 1,900 m2 of ice surface.The expected capacity of all rinks is more than 300 thousand people per season.Skate rental points will be open at the skating rinks. The cost of renting skates is 1.5 thousand tenge per session (2 hours). The opening hours of the pick-up points are from 10:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 23:00 on weekends and holidays. Skating is completely free with your own skates.The planned opening date is December 1 of this year, under favorable weather conditions for ice pads. Please note that the technical launch of several ice rinks took place. The project on outdoor ice rinks has been implemented by the Sports Department since 2017. During this time, they were visited by more than 2 million people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891366

Within the framework of the environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan", a meeting of eco-activist, volunteer and eco-entrepreneur of the project "Eco Habits" Lyudmila Evzhenkova and the head of the regional front office of volunteers Aidos Adilbekov with activists of the scientific ecological club "Zhasyl Tolkyn" was organized at the Higher School of Economics named after S. Amanzholov. The event was organized to discuss respect for nature and the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan program in the region.Lyudmila Evzhenkova shared her experience in introducing environmentally conscious habits and inspired young people to take active actions to protect the environment. The participants of the meeting learned about practical steps that will help preserve nature and ensure a sustainable future. Aidos Adilbekov spoke about the development of the program, plans for educational events and attracting young people to volunteer initiatives.Since the beginning of the Taza Kazakhstan program, more than 541 thousand people have participated in the clean-up, 6.5 thousand units of equipment have been involved. Work was carried out to clean up 204 parks and squares, 323 historical and cultural monuments and 859 social facilities. 7 thousand reservoirs, 26 fountains and 370 km of irrigation ditches have been cleaned. As part of the program, 29 thousand tons of garbage were removed from 82 thousand courtyards. More than 105 thousand seedlings were planted in settlements and the forest fund of the region.New promotions such as "Taza beisenbi" and "TazaLike" were also approved, and a special bot was launched on July 5 for the convenience of submitting applications. Since the launch of the platform, more than 290 appeals have been received from residents of the region, which have been successfully completed by the administrations of cities and districts. The organization of events under the "Taza Kazakhstan" program continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/891316

The official closing ceremony of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China was held in Almaty. The large-scale event was not only the result of a busy year of tourism, but also the starting point for new initiatives.The international forum dedicated to the results of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China gathered more than 300 representatives of the tourism industry of the two countries. The program of the forum included a plenary session, two panel discussions: "Dynamics of tourism development between Kazakhstan and China" and "Promising areas for further cooperation", as well as B2B meetings of tour operators and representatives of the tourism business of Kazakhstan and China.During the Year of Kazakhstan's Tourism in China, more than 30 major events were organized in Chinese cities and over 200 agreements were signed. Business and cultural missions contributed to the development of tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries, as well as strengthening Kazakhstan's position as an attractive tourist destination."This year was marked by a significant expansion of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in the field of tourism. The tourist flow between our countries has demonstrated significant growth, which once again underlines that we are united not only by good neighborliness, but also by a common desire for mutual understanding and cultural exchange," said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Yerkinbayev.According to the Border Guard Service, the number of trips of Kazakhstanis to China increased by 31%, and the flow of visitors from China to Kazakhstan increased by 50%. In 10 months of 2024, 550 thousand people visited our country, while in the whole of 2023 this figure amounted to 367 thousand. This indicates the growing interest in our countries and the effectiveness of the projects implemented within the framework of the Year of Tourism.This year, Tourism Days of cities and regions of Kazakhstan were held, as well as thematic weeks dedicated to various types of tourism in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Urumqi. Kazakhstan was represented at four international tourism exhibitions — COTTM, ITB China, ITE Hong Kong. Major concerts have also been organized in Shandong and Hebei provinces. Exhibits from the fund of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan were presented at the exhibitions "Golden Man" and "Great Steppe".In addition to cultural and informational events, large-scale event projects were initiated within the framework of the Year. In particular, about 500 people took part in the Silk Road motor rallies, the Peking-Paris Motor Challenge rally and the Silk Road motorcycle tour.China's major media corporations have been actively highlighting Kazakhstan's tourism potential. The total media indicator of the Year of Tourism in China reached 1.8 billion views, and publications about Kazakhstan on social networks reached 160 million users.The events of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China opened new horizons for travelers, and also allowed representatives of the tourism industry to expand partnerships.The Forum has become a key event for summarizing the results and further strengthening cooperation. About 80 Kazakhstani and Chinese tour operators held B2B talks aimed at developing business ties and establishing partnerships.Recall that 2024 was declared the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China during the official visit of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to China last year. In March of this year, the opening of the Year and the Kazakh-Chinese Tourism and Investment Forum took place in Beijing. The next year 2025 has been declared the Year of Chinese Tourism in Kazakhstan. This was stated earlier by the heads of the two states at a joint press conference.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/891333

The member States of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have developed a draft Agreement on the admission of brokers and dealers of one EAEU member state to participate in organized auctions of exchanges (trade organizers) of other member States (Agreement).In accordance with the existing agreements within the financial market, the development of an Agreement is one of the stages towards the formation of a common financial market.The agreement provides for the admission of brokers and dealers of one country to the organized trading of the exchange (including remote access) of another EAEU member state on equal terms, with the opportunity to submit applications and conclude transactions at organized auctions, become clearing participants using the services of a clearing organization, gain technical access to organized trading and clearing and open appropriate accounts in the depositories of the EAEU member States.At the same time, the decision to grant a license is made by the exchange of the EAEU member state itself.The Kazakh side has conducted appropriate internal coordination with interested government agencies, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken", as well as with the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange "Kazakhstan Stock Exchange".The draft Agreement will be considered at the next meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission, following which it is planned to send the draft Agreement to the EAEU member states for internal procedures.The signing of the Agreement is planned after the implementation of domestic procedures in 2025.Recall that in accordance with the Treaty on the EAEU, the common financial market is being formed in order to ensure equal access of financial market entities to the markets of the EAEU countries.As of today, the Member States are carrying out appropriate work in this direction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/891304

According to official data from the Bureau of National Statistics, the cost of category C1 eggs has increased by 0.1% over the past week. To date, the average price for a dozen eggs of this category on retail shelves is 540 tenge. Egg prices vary depending on the region. In the capital, the average cost of a dozen eggs of category C1 was 609 tenge, while the minimum price was fixed in Petropavlovsk – 462 tenge.In other regions, prices fluctuate as follows:Almaty — 600 tengeShymkent — 530 tengeAktau — 569 tengeUst-Kamenogorsk — 584 tengeTaraz — 483 tengeKyzylorda — 479 tenge Kostanay — 497 tengeAktobe — 493 tengeAtyrau — 498 tengeTurkestan — 498 tengeZhezkazgan — 547 tengeKokshetau — 500 tengeKaraganda and Uralsk — 518 tenge Konaev — 574 tengePavlodar — 520 tengeFamilies — 516 tengeTaldykorgan — 552 tengeThe Bureau of National Statistics evaluates the cost of eggs of the first category in regional centers and cities of national importance, in markets, shops and retail chains. The survey includes commercially available eggs, and the cost is tracked throughout the year.To prevent an unjustified increase in egg prices in 2024, a Memorandum was signed with the Association of Egg Producers and the Union of Poultry Farmers, which sets the maximum selling price of eggs from producers at 51.5 tenge per piece from the factory warehouse. This is the maximum price for eggs of the first category, both in trays and in loose form. It is important to note that C1 eggs packed in a box are sold more expensive due to the cost of packaging and other costs of poultry farms. The terms of the Memorandum do not apply to eggs packed in a box.According to operational monitoring data, eggs in the markets and shops of the country are sold at a price from 435 tenge per dozen (in Ulytau region, tray 30 pcs.) to 540-600 tenge (East Kazakhstan region, 2225 tenge per tray 30 pcs.), taking into account the trade margin. For example, in the Magnum store in Astana, eggs of category C1 from the manufacturer "Chicken Ryaba" are sold at a price of 1,590 tenge for a tray of 30 pcs. (at 530 tenge per dozen), and eggs under the brand "Meadow Field" – at a price of 1,619 tenge for a tray of 30 pcs. (540 tenge per dozen). In the Small network, eggs are sold at a price of 510 tenge per dozen.The price of products depends on many factors, such as deliveries from small wholesalers to convenience stores and large wholesale deliveries from poultry farms to markets. Large retail chains sign long-term contracts with manufacturers.The Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan monitors compliance with trade legislation. Since the beginning of 2024, 4,398 violations have been identified, including 197 cases of unjustified price increases for eggs. In response, 3,636 traders were issued warnings, and 762 were fined.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/891347

Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov held a working meeting with the republican chambers on cattle breeds, as well as beef cattle breeding.The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the development of meat farming.During the meeting, the participants discussed the current state of meat farming, as well as further plans for the development of the industry."Animal husbandry is one of the main branches of the agro-industrial complex of the country. It accounts for about 40% of the gross agricultural output. The industry is developing at a steady pace. At the same time, there are a number of issues that we need to discuss today and work out ways to solve them.In general, there is a steady increase in the number of cattle. According to the results of the 10 months of 2024, the growth amounted to 120.6%. The total number of cattle is 8.2 million heads, including meat and dairy products – more than 4 million. Beef was produced 313.8 thousand tons, an increase of 106.2%. We satisfy our own needs by 101%," said Aidarbek Saparov.At the same time, the minister noted that there are a number of problems hindering the development of meat farming, on which it is important to hear the opinion of business.Representatives of the industry voiced a number of urgent issues that need to be addressed and suggestions for improving the situation.Among them are the shortage of working capital, problems of logistics of meat exports, taxation, the need for reliable accounting and the use of digital tools, the inclusion of farms in the register of exporters and others.Following the meeting, the Minister instructed to create a working group with the inclusion of stakeholders from among the representatives of the industry. The main goal of the group is operational cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture on the development of meat farming.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/891397

The loan agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Asian Development Bank was signed on August 23, 2024.The Asian Development Bank provides a loan in the amount of about 52.3 billion. Japanese yen on preferential terms, with a maturity of 15 years, including a 3-year grace period.Servicing and repayment of the attracted loan will be carried out by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the expense of funds provided for in the republican budget for the next financial year in accordance with the financial terms of the Agreement.These funds will help support the Government's priority measures, including financing transport infrastructure, industry, education and other priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/891373

The loan agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was signed on August 21, 2024.The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank provides a loan in the amount of about 52.7 billion. Japanese yen on preferential terms, with a maturity of 15 years, including a 3-year grace period.The choice of currency in Japanese yen is due to historically low base interest rates in Japan, as well as a close correlation between the Kazakhstani tenge and the Japanese yen.Servicing and repayment of the attracted loan will be carried out by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the expense of funds provided for in the republican budget for the next financial year in accordance with the financial terms of the Agreement.These funds will help support the Government's priority measures, including financing transport infrastructure, industry, education and other priority areas. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/891376

On November 26-27, Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan, hosts the XX Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia.On the first day of the event, a forum of young leaders "Youth entrepreneurship in Russia and Kazakhstan: exchange of experience and prospects for partnership" was held. More than 3,700 people from different regions took part in it. At the meeting, the young leaders of the two countries exchanged experiences and discussed issues of cooperation."About 30 delegates from all over Kazakhstan came to the Ufa Youth Forum. We explained to all participants the initiatives implemented by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, support measures within the framework of the state youth policy of Kazakhstan, shared our experience," said Mirkhan Ermaganbetov, head of the Aktobe Regional Youth Policy Department.Over the course of two days, discussions will be held on the topic of expanding opportunities for interregional ties and industrial cooperation between the two countries. Projects beneficial to the economies of both countries will also be considered and documents approved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/891298

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov presented at a meeting of the Mazhilis of the Parliament an updated draft of the new Water Code, developed jointly with deputies of the lower house of Parliament and experts. The document consists of the 121st article, 14 chapters and 6 sections.The development of the Water Code was carried out according to five basic principles. This is the recognition of water as an integral part of the environment, the basis of human life and economic development, the recognition by the state of the economic value of water resources in their use, the integrated use of surface and groundwater, water conservation based on the effective and rational use of water resources, public involvement in solving problems of protection and use of water resources.The new Code introduces the concept of "water safety" for the first time. It covers the protection of the population and the economy from water scarcity and pollution of water bodies. To prevent the depletion of water bodies, the concept of "ecological runoff" is introduced – the minimum allowable water level for maintaining ecosystems of rivers, lakes and seas.The requirements for the protection of water bodies have been expanded. First of all, small rivers and lakes. In particular, the construction of blind dams on small rivers is prohibited.For the integrated use of surface and groundwater, as well as the reconstruction of the National Hydrogeological Service, it is planned to transfer the function of groundwater management from other authorized and local executive bodies to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.The new Code also provides for the development of a Master Plan for Integrated Water Resources Management and basin plans. These documents will define goals, objectives, approaches and main activities based on forecasts of the availability of water resources. The conclusions and recommendations of these plans will have to be taken into account in government planning.Mechanisms for stimulating water conservation are included, which are not available in the current version. For example, a permit for the use of water will be issued only if there is a plan for a phased transition to recycled or re-supplied water supply.The transition is given five years. The development of plans takes two years from the date of the introduction of the new Water Code into force.Another feature of the new document was the introduction of a separate chapter on the safety of hydraulic structures. It systematizes the issues of forming and maintaining a register of hydraulic structures, their operation, as well as conducting multifactorial surveys and developing safety declarations. It also provides for the development of safety regulations for hydraulic structures.On behalf of the Head of State, a set of amendments to combat floods and drought has been developed, as well as the responsibilities and powers of state bodies at all levels have been defined. For example, regulations are being introduced to prevent harmful effects of water, including cleaning and deepening of surface water bodies and the creation of engineering flood protection systems.To ensure citizens' access to information on water resources, a National Information Report will be published annually. It will contain information about the state, protection and use of water in the country.To digitalize the water industry, it is planned to create a National Information System, the work of which will be provided by the Water Resources Information and Analytical Center established this year.Much attention in the new Water Code is paid to public control in the field of protection and use of water resources. Thus, basin inspections are endowed with investigative functions, which will make it possible to tighten the requirements for the protection of water resources, more effectively combat their illegal use and the "black market" of water.The document also provides for amendments and additions to the Environmental, Business, Civil, Land Codes and 9 laws."We express our gratitude to all the deputies who actively and constructively worked on the Water Code. The events of recent years, including the large-scale floods of this year, have once again highlighted the importance of reforming the water management system. The new Water Code takes into account international experience and is aimed at protecting ecosystems, adapting to climate change and sustainable economic development through rational water management. The main focus of the document is on protecting water resources from depletion and pollution and only then on economic needs. This is one of the fundamental differences between the new Water Code and the current one," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/891267

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a workshop on the development of franchising in the country. The meeting brought together representatives of government agencies, entrepreneurs and experts to discuss current amendments to the legislation on franchising initiated by the Central Asian Franchise Association (CAAF), as well as to develop support measures for this important industry.First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aizhan Bizhanova, opening the meeting, stressed the importance of franchising for the economy of Kazakhstan."The field of franchising in Kazakhstan is very large and important from the point of view of trade turnover. We need to resolve the current issues of regulation of this sphere in order to ensure its stable development. This area is one of the key areas for the development of small and medium-sized businesses. We must create conditions that will allow entrepreneurs to effectively develop their franchises and attract investments," she said.During the discussion, the meeting participants focused on the need to modernize existing legislation, which, as noted, is of a framework nature and does not reflect modern realities. Gulbanu Maigarina, Chairman of the Central Asian Franchise Association, added:"Today we are facing serious problems in the field of protecting the rights of franchisors and franchisees. It is necessary to create clear rules of the game that will ensure the protection of the interests of all market participants." Discussing the existing problems faced by franchisors and franchisees in Kazakhstan, the participants also noted the need to introduce self-regulation mechanisms in the field of franchising."Business is a dynamically developing sphere, and the state may not always be competent enough in this matter. We must create conditions for self—regulation so that the market can develop according to its own rules," said Beksultan Mukatov, Deputy Director of the Department of Economic Integration of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken".The meeting participants also discussed the importance of creating a licensing system for franchise packers."There are many packers on the market today, but not all of them act in good faith. We must establish requirements for their competence and responsibility," Mukatov stressed.He also suggested considering the introduction of the institution of licensed brokers for franchise registration and the development of mandatory regulations that disclose the financial model of the franchise."We are witnessing how franchising is becoming the engine of the economy in the world. In the USA, for example, it occupies 3% of GDP. We need to create conditions for franchising to become as important for Kazakhstan," Mukatov added.An important aspect of the discussion was the involvement of international experience in the development of franchising in Kazakhstan. The meeting participants noted that successful practices applied in countries such as the USA and European countries can become the basis for the formation of an effective franchise system in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, it was decided to create a working group with the participation of representatives of government agencies, business and public organizations. This will make it possible to comprehensively work out and discuss detailed amendments to legislation, as well as the preparation of measures to support successful franchises, including the export of their models abroad. "Franchising should become one of the drivers of the Kazakh economy. We see its potential not only as a tool for SMEs, but also as a platform for bringing ready-made projects to foreign markets. It is important to create conditions under which every business can grow sustainably and safely," the First Vice Minister of Trade summed up.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/891275

The strengthening of cooperation between the Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University named after S. Seifullin (KazATIU) and the National Accreditation Center (NCA) continues. On November 21, on the occasion of the end of the World Quality Week, which began on November 14, 2024, the NCA expert auditor gave a lecture for students of the Department of Standardization, Metrology and Certification "Global trends in the regulation of agricultural practices".The lecture was a continuation of the cooperation between the relevant university and the NCA, which takes place on a regular basis.In 2024, KazATIU and NCA held a series of joint events, including lectures on accreditation, an Open Day for students of the specialized department at NCA on June 10 and a Meeting of Generations on October 1, at which students had a unique opportunity to meet and talk with the founders and veterans of accreditation of Kazakhstan.The lecture in honor of the Quality Week gathered more than 50 4th year students. During the lesson, they learned about advanced approaches to quality assurance in agriculture: GlobalG.A.P., Organic, Halal and Smart Farm. These standards and practices, successfully applied in developed countries, are gradually being implemented in Kazakhstan thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology and the NCA.So, in 2023, the first Halal certification body for products and services was successfully accredited in the NCA. One of the participants of the seminar on the GlobalG.A.P. Good Agricultural practice standard, organized by the NCA, is currently undergoing language training to pass the international exam for an auditor and consultant on this standard. In addition, four NCA evaluators successfully passed the exam according to the GlobalG.A.P. standard, reaching or exceeding the threshold points, which opens up the possibility of becoming registered coaches according to this standard in the future.NCA also actively conducts consulting work with domestic producers interested in the production of organic products. For this purpose, events are held aimed at developing the practice of Organic using exclusively Kazakhstani ingredients.In addition, the NCA plans to form a personnel reserve of young specialists, which opens up new opportunities for graduates of the Departments of standardization, metrology and certification for professional growth and the acquisition of practical skills in accreditation.The lecture aroused great interest among the students, and the teaching staff proposed to hold a number of similar lectures on the basis of the NCA in the format of dual training.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/891294

Due to the increasing demand and volume of construction in the country, in particular in the Mangystau region, as well as taking into account the difficulties and costs of transporting aerated concrete blocks from neighboring countries and cities, a plant for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete block was commissioned to simplify the construction process for local construction companies and private consumers.This material is made from environmentally friendly raw materials: quartz sand, lime, cement, water and aluminum paste. The chemical reaction between these components leads to the release of hydrogen, which forms spherical air pores. Ready-made autoclave aerated concrete blocks are obtained as a result of heat treatment in specially equipped furnaces, called autoclave furnaces. Pressure up to 12 atmospheres and a temperature of about 190 ° C are exposed inside the material. Thanks to this treatment, the gas block hardens faster and becomes more durable than a non-autoclave one.ARTEX Machinery company was founded in 2020. The production workshop covers an area of more than 7,500 m2, and the warehouse is 2,500 m2, which allows you to store goods with a volume of up to 5,000 m3.The daily capacity of the plant is 200-350 m3. 120 units of labor are involved in the production process, including representatives of vulnerable segments of the population. This means that as productivity increases, we are ready to create additional jobs.The company pays great attention to the quality of its products, which is confirmed by certificates of conformity and tests. There is also a certificate of origin of the product in the form "CT-KZ", certifying that the country of origin of the product is the Republic of Kazakhstan, and production is based on Turkish technology.At the moment, large developers working in the Mangystau region are purchasing imported aerated concrete blocks from Iran, which reduces the share of domestic value in the procurement of building materials. Meanwhile, an automated technological line for the production of aerated concrete blocks of autoclave hardening has been put into operation in Aktau since 2024. The manufactured products are of high quality, which allows us to meet all the needs of the region. If necessary, the ARTEX Machinery LLP plant is ready to increase production capacity.It is worth noting that the growth of construction contributes to the development of the market. The increase in the volume of construction of residential, commercial and industrial facilities requires an increase in the production of domestic building materials.Among the advantages of local aerated concrete blocks compared to those imported from Iran are the creation of additional jobs, the use of Kazakhstani raw materials, tax deductions, reduced logistics costs, a high level of service and technical support, high quality, confirmed by certificates and test protocols. The funds received are invested in the development and expansion of industrial production, while remaining within the country. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/891254