On October 10, the NSC's Border Service launched a pre-trial investigation under part 1 of Art. 392 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Intentional Illegal Crossing of the State Border of the Republic of Kazakhstan” in relation to citizens of China Mұrager Ulimұly and Қaster Mұsagan.On October 14, they were invited to the Shyғys Regional Office of the Substation in Almaty to clarify the circumstances of the border crossing. In the procedural order, they were not delayed, a preventive measure was not chosen by them. Әlіmұly and Mұsagan voluntarily stayed at the location of Shygys RU, where they were provided with food and overnight.Previously, both reported that they illegally crossed the border with the PRC on October 1.In this regard, on October 15, they are scheduled to be delivered to Zaysan, East Kazakhstan Region, to clarify the circumstances of border crossing, as well as conduct procedural and other investigative actions at the site of the alleged offense.In addition, it was established that on June 21, 2006, Mұsagan already violated the Kazakh-Chinese border in order to evade criminal liability for horse-stealing. Then, after the trial, he was expelled to the PRC.The KNB border service reports that pre-trial investigation against citizens of the PRC іlimіly and Mұsagan is carried out in full compliance with their rights, as well as in strict accordance with international obligations and the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Press Service of the PS NSC of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shekaraknb/press/news/details/33773?lang=kk

So, at 06:30 on October 12, 2019 at the international airport of Almaty during the registration of the flight “Istanbul - Almaty,” the border guard revealed signs of complete forgery in the Italian passports submitted for control, which were confirmed during an in-depth check.As it turned out later, the owners of the documents were Iranian citizens - mother and daughter. Also, during the inspection of the "pseudo-Italians", border guards discovered valid passports of Iranian citizens. The detainees were transferred to law enforcement agencies.Press Service of the BS of the NSC of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shekaraknb/press/news/details/33772?lang=kk

On September 27, 2019, at about 09.20 a.m., the border guard unit of the ICBC Khorgos prevented an attempt to smuggle Chinese-made drugs with a total weight of 179 kg.At 12.31, a border guard of the ICBC Horgos detained a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan while trying to transport undeclared currency in the amount of 18,042 US dollars and 16,200 tenge across the border.The detained contraband cargo and currency are transferred to the appropriate state bodies in the established manner.Press Service of the BS of the NSC of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shekaraknb/press/news/details/33771?lang=kk

Over 10,000,000 tenge seized by border guards from two womenYesterday, after border and customs control in the direction from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the ICBC, two citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan were detained by the border guard of the ICBC border control department of Khorgos. One of the border guards found an undegraded sum of money in the amount of 5,000,531, and the other - 5,000,000 tenge.The withdrawn sum of money under the act was transferred to the employees of the customs post Altynkol.Sacks of fish turned out to be sources of heat.Last night, at about 0120 hours, the technical equipment of the border guard from the Eurasia outpost of the Atyrau border detachment recorded heat sources coming from the bank of the Ural River.Sources of heat could be both wild animals and violators of the State border, hiding in the bushes from the border guards. But this time, the border guards found only two bags filled with fish of partial breeds, with a total weight of 78 kg. Apparently, poachers left their catch until the “better times”. The damage caused to nature amounted to 256 035 tenge. Bags of fish were transferred to the fish factory (Tlekshy LLP).Detained with three bags of medicinal plantsA citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan born in 1982 was detained by the frontier outfit of the Ruslan Zakiev outpost of the Zaysan border detachment in an area called Takash, located in the Saur Mountains,At the place of detention, 3 bags of plants and roots were found, presumably “Rhodiola rosea” (“Golden Root”).KUI materials were transferred for investigation through the prosecutor’s office of the Zaysan district to the Zaysan ROP DP for East Kazakhstan Oblast. The detainee will be prosecuted under Art. 339 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Illegal treatment of rare and endangered species, as well as prohibited species of plants or animals, their parts or derivatives).Press Service of the BS NSC of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shekaraknb/press/news/details/33770?lang=kk

Professor of the Department of Interactive Media at the University of Southern California Mike Fisher visited the digital public service center at the EXPO. The guest was shown the capabilities of e-government, receiving state services through the mgov mobile application and the telegram bot messenger. But most of all, the foreign expert was interested in the opportunity to record an online video message of citizens to the first heads of state bodies and receive public services in a biometric way.“I am impressed with the opportunity to send information directly to the first head of a government agency. That is, you do not need to go to the mayor's office, waste your time, you can register it online. It's very convenient, ”Fischer said. In his opinion, this increases the involvement of citizens in the public, social, political life of the country, thereby allowing government agencies to understand the needs of Kazakhstanis.Also, a professor from America did not remain indifferent to the biometric method of obtaining public services. “This whole system is really amazing and interesting to me. That is, if you lose your identification card (identity card), you have an excellent way of the so-called “backup”, you will receive the necessary service without a document, ”he added.In conclusion, the well-known gamemaker tested the car simulator in a digital public service center and compared it with a video game, considering that a car simulator, unlike a game, aims not only to reach the goal quickly, but also to comply with the rules of the road.Let us remind you that the international technological forum “DigitalBridge” is being held in Nur-Sultan, which was attended by experts in the field of IT solutions, digital technologies, etc. from different countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/33769?lang=kk

On October 15, 2019, at the office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan, a meeting of the Commissioner Elvira Azimova with the Head of the OSCE Program Office in Nur Sultan, Ambassador Gyord Szabo and his deputy Diana Digol took place.As a result agreements on direction of further cooperation in the field of protecting human rights and freedoms have been reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman/press/news/details/33763?lang=kk

On October 15, 2019, a meeting on strategic planning in the field of sustainable development, organized by UN agencies, was held in Nur Sultan.The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, the UN country team, civil society and academics.The meeting was opened by Mr. Norimasa Shimomura, United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main speakers were the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev, the Representative of the UN Children's Fund "UNICEF" in the Republic of Kazakhstan Arthur Van Diesen.The meeting was dedicated to the new Framework Program for Partnership for Sustainable Development for 2021-2025 between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations.The Framework Program is based on cooperation between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United Nations on the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or 2030 Agenda). These are 17 goals until 2030, identified by 193 UN member states to improve the quality of life of citizens, stimulate socio-economic development and establish the environmental sustainability of the states. Achievement of these goals is determined through an assessment of effectiveness of the implementation by Member States of 169 targets. Moreover, the assessment is carried out on 242 indicators.Reference information: more detailed information on the sustainable development goals, as well as on the current situation on achieving the SDGs in Kazakhstan, can be found on the following sources: un.org, un.org, economy.gov.kz, sdgs.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman/press/news/details/33762?lang=kk

Today, a meeting on economic issues was chaired by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev.During the meeting, the results of the country's socio-economic development, implementation of the plans, implementation of the monetary policy, the reform of targeted social assistance, issues of social development and employment were considered. Presentations were made by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, Chairman of the National Bank Erbolat Dosaev, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Birzhan Nurymbetov.Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev noted that in general the macroeconomic situation in the country is stable, the main indicators of socio-economic development of Kazakhstan show positive dynamics, but at the same time, the problems of diversification of the domestic economy, productive employment, incomes of the population, accessibility of social benefits have not yet been fully resolved.According to the Head of State, the solution to the main task, improving the living standards of the population, depends on the quality implementation of strategic programs.The President instructed to develop a set of measures to preserve the country's macroeconomic, financial and social stability under various scenarios of the development of the situation in the world, and also focused on the tasks of the current stage of the implementation of the Kazakhstan-2050 Strategy.Kassym-Zhomart Tokaev emphasized that when making government decisions, the analytical component should be radically strengthened.The President believes that medium-sized businesses should become a driver of economic diversification. The industrialization program allowed to stop the decline in industrial production and the manufacturing sector, and to launch new types of products. However, in the opinion of the Head of State, fundamental changes in the structure of the economy did not occur.- The main emphasis should be placed on the growth of labor productivity by at least 1.7 times and a significant increase in Kazakhstan's export of processed products. The government will have to increase non-resource exports by 1.5 times by 2022 and 2 times by 2025, the President instructed.The head of state pointed out the need to form at least 3-5 technologically developed industries that are competitive at least on a regional scale.- The attention of local and foreign expert community is riveted to industrialization. To previous programs, his attitude is more than restrained. We must not allow the idea of ​​industrialization to be discredited, ”the statement noted.According to Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev, economic integration within the EAEU should contribute to the development of the country's economic potential. The President considers it necessary to strengthen analytical work in order to strengthen the country's position in the EAEU and protect domestic producers - exporters of products to the Eurasian market. He believes that attracting investment is also an important issue for the country's economic modernization.- We are constantly improving the investment climate. But how does this climate translate into investment? Why is there no explosive effect? In the matter of attracting foreign investment, not only fiscal incentives are important. Systemic problems - the narrowness of the domestic market, the difficulty of exporting, insufficient coordination of actions of state bodies at the central and local levels, the Head of State emphasized.Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to ensure the development of the product promotion chain to the shelves in all regions of the country, as well as to use an integrated approach to the formation and development of the national commodity distribution system in the context of all sectors of the economy.- Today we have many export support tools that are provided by 3 operators: NPP Atameken, National Company KazakhExport and QazTrade. We are talking about the need to combine all available export support measures into a “single window”. I instructed the Government to conduct a professional survey of exporters, identify problem points, urgent needs and build state support tools on the basis of this. I hope you will make organizational decisions, ”the President said.Speaking about fiscal policy, the Head of State expressed the opinion that a policy of gradually reducing transfers from the National Fund should be maintained. According to him, you need to go there only in cases of emergency.- The government should primarily rely on the revenue side of the republican budget. The National Bank is obliged to reconsider approaches to managing the funds of the National Fund in order to increase the received investment income. Proper asset management can significantly increase the volume of the National Fund, ”said Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev.The president criticized the situation when commercial banks, in the pursuit of profit, redirect resources to consumer lending and reduce lending to businesses.- The National Bank urgently needs to make adjustments to its policies. According to the regulator, more than 50% in each sector of the economy are stable and financially independent enterprises of interest to banks. However, they are not interested in attracting bank loans. Why? Perhaps this means that these enterprises consider the conditions dictated by commercial banks unattractive. Faced with a dilemma: ensuring stability of the financial sector or developing lending to the real sector, the National Bank must make a rational decision, the Head of State said.The President instructed to develop a Monetary Policy Strategy until 2030. Kassym-Zhomart Tokaev called on the National Bank to improve communications and the ongoing outreach policy, which will increase confidence in the actions of the regulator on the part of market participants and the public, as well as reduce unreasonable devaluation expectations.The head of state did not ignore the issues of implementing a unified housing policy.- It is necessary that every Kazakhstani person has a clear understanding of the prospects for the acquisition or rental of housing, the conditions for its receipt. For this, it is necessary to determine the criteria for housing affordability, systematically reduce the cost of construction, establish the proportions of multi-unit and individual housing, civilize the rental market for apartments, ”said Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev.In conclusion, the President emphasized that the identified priorities and the decisions worked out with the proper approach would increase the pace and quality of economic growth, as well as lead to higher living standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33731?lang=kk

At a Government meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the results of the country's socio-economic development and the implementation of the republican budget for January-September 2011 were considered.Minister of National Economy R. Dalenov, Chairman of the National Bank E. Dosaev, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance A. Smailov, Chairman of the Board of NPP Atameken A reported on the state of the economy, banking sector, execution of the republican budget, local content in government procurement Myrzakhmetov, situations in the regions - akims of the West Kazakhstan region G. Iskaliev, Kyzylorda - K. Iskakov, North Kazakhstan - K. Aksakalov.For January-September of this year, GDP growth amounted to 4.3% compared to the corresponding period last year. Positive growth is observed in construction - 13.5%, trade - 7.6%, transport - 5.5%, manufacturing, including engineering - 18.2%, light industry - 19%, metal ore mining - 16.1%, oil refining - 7.2%, communication services - 4%.A number of budget program administrators have a lack of budgetary funds, the largest sums were ministries of ecology - 1.5 billion tenge, culture and sports - 1 billion tenge, trade - 0.9 billion tenge, akimats of Almaty - 2.2 billion tenge, Almaty oblasts - 1.1 billion tenge, Turkestan - 1 billion tenge, East Kazakhstan and Karaganda regions - 0.8 billion tenge, West Kazakhstan - 0.7 billion tenge, Akmola region - 0.6 billion tenge.The maximum indicators of the local content share for ST-KZ for 9 months in the light industry (46%) were achieved in the Kyzylorda region, furniture (59%), food and construction industries (54%) - in Pavlodar region.“According to the results of 9 months on the basic basic indicators of economic growth, I would like to note the positive work of the Akimats of Atyrau, East Kazakhstan, Turkestan, Zhambyl, Pavlodar regions. This is a good example for lagging regions. In turn, some akimats are decreasing in a number of indicators, ”said A. Mamin, instructing regional leaders to correct this situation as soon as possible.The Head of Government pointed out the need for akims to take all necessary measures to implement the approved indicators for local content, as well as ensuring compliance with the requirements of the legislation, industrial certificate and ST-KZ certificate.The Prime Minister noted good performance in increasing the Kazakhstani content in purchases from akimats of Kyzylorda, Pavlodar and Turkestan regions. The Head of Government instructed Atameken NPP and the Ministry of Finance to conduct additional seminars with akimats regarding the correct work on public procurement.“Once again, I note that upon the achievement of these planned indicators the work of the leaders of the regions will be evaluated,” summarized A. Mamin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33729?lang=kk

On October 11, 2019, a regular meeting of the joint Working Group on the implementation of the investment policy of the Council of Foreign Investors was held in Nur-Sultan, the agenda of which included a set of specific issues of decriminalization of tax offenses and improving customs legislation.According to the head of the Ministry of National Economy, Ruslan Dalenov, the work of the Working Group is very important for creating favorable conditions and solving systemic problems, primarily for investors implementing their projects in Kazakhstan.According to the work plan, this year the Working Group of the Council of Foreign Investors is working in such areas as improving legislation in accordance with international standards in the field of taxation, customs regulation, promotion and stimulation of investments.For reference: the Council of Foreign Investors is a deliberative and advisory body chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was created in 1998 to provide a direct dialogue between the Government and foreign investors to solve problematic issues related to investment activities and improving the investment climate in the country. The main objectives of the Council are to develop recommendations and proposals submitted for consideration by the President and the Government of Kazakhstan on key aspects of the investment policy and economic development of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33728?lang=kk

Today in Nur-Sultan, a press tour was held on the facilities of a natural monopoly subject in the field of thermal energy production of Astana-Energy JSC with the participation of the Chairman of the Committee for Regulation of the Natural Monopoly of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Darbayev, the leadership of the territorial unit of the Committee for the city of Nur -Sultan, management of Astana-Energy JSC, as well as representatives of public organizations and the media.First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Astana-Energy JSC A. Nikiforov reported on the implementation of the Company's Investment Program for 2018-2019.Then the engineer of Astana-Energy JSC conducted safety briefings to the participants of the press tour and introduced the general work of the CHPP-2, showing the turbine shop of the CHPP-2, network pumps with a flow rate of 2500 cubic meters per hour, sections of the heating pipelines C- 1 and S-2 at the CHPP-2 site, the boiler house of CHPP-2 and the fuel and transport shop of CHPP-2.Chairman of the Committee Asan Darbaev also answered questions of the media representatives regarding the implementation of the investment program of the enterprise.It should be noted that the investment program of Astana-Energy JSC for 2018 on thermal energy was approved as part of the "Investment program of Astana-Energy JSC for 2018 - 2022." The Department of the Committee for the city of Nur-Sultan and the Energy Administration of the city of Astana in the amount of 963 699 thousand tenge.Priority areas of investment are:- ensuring the reliability of heat energy production;- implementation of environmental activities;- replacement of worn equipment;- increase the coefficient of performance (COP), equipment;- increase in heat energy production.According to the 2018 Investment Program for the Production of Thermal Energy, it was planned:- at CHPP-1 - 10 events;- at CHPP-2 - 17 events;- in district boiler houses - 4 events.As of January 1, 2019, 25 events were carried out in the amount of 891,993 thousand tenge, which is 92%.For the remaining 6 events in the amount of 73,093 thousand tenge, agreements were concluded, however, as of December 31, 2018, suppliers did not fulfill their contractual obligations.In accordance with Order No. 14-OD of March 1, 2019, “On Amendments and Additions to the Investment Program of Astana-Energy JSC for 2018 - 2022”, the Investment Programs of 2018-2019 were adjusted from the postponement of events to the amount of 73 093 thousand tenge for 2019.According to the 2019 Investment Program for the Production of Thermal Energy: 17 events are planned at TPP-1, 13 events are planned at TPP-2, and 8 events are planned at district boiler houses. Total with a total of 1,052 million tenge, adjusted.According to the 2020 Investment Program for the production of thermal energy in the amount of 976 million tenge: 10 activities are planned at TPP-1, 26 events are planned at TPP-2 and 5 events are planned at district boiler houses.The following main activities were carried out as part of the Investment Programs of 2018-2019 for the production of thermal energy:at CHPP-1- To improve the reliability of heat energy generation in 2018, “Development of a project for the reconstruction of a Vacuum Deaerator with the replacement of a jet apparatus for a column” was completed. To date, work is underway to implement the project.- The project “Modernization of the dust suppression and aspiration system at the unloading units and telescopic ejectors of the conveyor belt of station No. 6 of coal delivery to the warehouse No. 1 of TPP-1 of Astana-Energy JSC was implemented. The total number of upgraded equipment is four dumpers.The dust suppression system has improved the ecological state in the territory of TPP-1 and in the sanitary protection zone of the station.- For the operational maintenance and repair of equipment, a trailed welding machine was purchased (on the chassis) - 2 pcs .;- Overhaul of the chimney barrel No. 1 with a height of 100 meters was completed. at CHPP-2- To increase the degree of flue gas purification, four new swirl emulsifiers of boiler unit st. # 6 were purchased and installed;- to improve energy efficiency, a variable frequency drive (VFD) device for CHPP-2 buffer pumps was implemented;- to reduce nitrogen oxides, the installation of a tertiary blasting system was carried out on hot-water boiler units at st.No.1,2 VKTs CHPP-2;- Installed new network pumps with a flow rate of 2500 m³ in the amount of 2 pcs .;- Replaced VCC battery;- overhaul of the DZ-59 bulldozer was completed;- the fireproof material was coated with power and control cables. by District boiler houses- Purchased a truck with a carrying capacity of 15 tons (1 pc.);- purchased and replaced hot water boilers KVR-1.45 - 4 pcs .;- the installation of a new fire alarm for the boiler house UPTK in the city of Nur-Sultan;- Design and estimate documentation “Dismantling of old and construction of new boiler chimneys in the village. Industrial and in the village. Railway- Overhaul of the chimney of the boiler house of the village was completed UPTK. Public procurement competitions were held and contracts were concluded for the following events in 2019:- Purchase of a bagger pump. Delivery under the contract on October 20, 2019.- Reconstruction and partial replacement of sections of the pipelines of the heating network S-1 and S-2 at the CHP-2 site. 95% fulfillment. Completion of work on October 30, 2019.The event will increase the reliable and uninterrupted supply of thermal energy to the city.- Development of design and estimate documentation “Reconstruction of boilers of CHPP-1 and reconstruction of boilers of the hot-water boiler plant of CHPP-2 with conversion to gas”.This event is carried out within the framework of five social initiatives of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, namely, according to the fifth initiative: "Further gasification of the country." To date, design estimates have been developed and are undergoing state examination.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33726?lang=kk

October 4 this year In Kostanay, the next seminar was held in the form of a business game to inform the public about the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Kazakhstan for representatives of local executive bodies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academia and youth.The seminar was organized by the Institute of Economic Research JSC with the support of the United Nations Development Program, the Asian Development Bank in Kazakhstan, ADB and the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Opening the event, the director of the Center for Strategic Research and Sustainable Development, Institute of Economic Research JSC Hambar Bakytgul, emphasized the importance of consolidating the actions of all interested parties, as well as reaching all segments of the population, in particular socially vulnerable groups.The business game at one table brought together more than 50 people. Participants discussed current problems in the region, noting the most promising tasks and ways to solve them.Priority issues for the region are the need for access to quality medical services, full employment and decent work for all, the development of a high-quality and reliable infrastructure, an accessible and environmentally sustainable transport system, the elimination of social barriers, increased resource efficiency, rational development and efficient use of natural resources , the reduction of corruption and bribery in all its forms.The game allowed the people of Kostanay from different fields to share opinions with each other, hear everyone’s problems and agree among themselves on further actions for the sustainable development of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33725?lang=kk

Among 141 countries, Kazakhstan took 55th place, having improved its position by 4 points compared to 2018.The rating is estimated by 12 factors, which consist of 103 indicators (55 statistical and 48 survey).Out of 12 factors, Kazakhstan’s position improved on 5 factors, worsened on 4 factors, and on 3 factors, the positions did not change. Positions of Kazakhstan in the ranking of GEF WEF№Name of factor A place2018A place2019Dynamics Общий рейтинг   1Institutes             6164▼32Infrastructure      6967▲23ICT implementation        4444-4Macroeconomic stability6260▲25Health                 9795▲26Skills                       5757-7Рынок товаров     5762▼58Рынок труда             3025▲59Финансовая система                     100104▼410Commodity Market4545-11Business agility                   3735▲212innovative potential  8795▼8 The competitive advantages of Kazakhstan are the factors “Labor Market” - 25th place (improvement by 5 positions) and “Dynamic business” - 35th place (improvement by 2 positions).At an average level, the factors “ICT implementation” - 44th place (no change), “Market size” - 45th place (no change), “Institutes” - 64th place (worsening by 3 positions), and “Infrastructure” - 67th place (improvement by 2 positions), “Macroeconomic stability” - 60th place (improvement by 2 positions), “Skills” - 57th place (unchanged) and “Commodity market” - 62nd place (deterioration by 5 positions).Kazakhstan's weak positions are identified by the factors “Health” - 95th place (improvement by 2 positions), “Financial system” - 104th place (deterioration by 4 positions) and “Innovation potential” - 95th place (decrease by 8 positions).Kazakhstan takes 1st place in the following indicators:shareholder rights in corporate governance;credit gap in the area of ​​financial system stability;regulatory framework for business insolvency.In addition, Kazakhstan ranks 2nd in the degree of electrification, and 7th in the cost of starting a business.In the GIK 4.0 rating of 2019, 141 countries took part. The five leading countries in this ranking included Singapore (1), USA (2), Hong Kong (3), Netherlands (4) and Switzerland (5).Kazakhstan is ahead of countries such as Colombia (57), Greece (59), Turkey (61), India (68) and Argentina (83).Among the CIS countries, the leader is Russia (43rd place), then Kazakhstan (55), Azerbaijan (58), Armenia (69), Georgia (74), Ukraine (85), Moldova (86), Kyrgyzstan (96), Tajikistan (104 )More detailed results of the rating can be found on the official website of the World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-competitveness-report.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33724?lang=kk

At a meeting of the working group held at the site of the antitrust authority, the problems of developing competition in the market for the construction of roads and building materials (bitumen, cement and gravel) were examined.In the examined product markets, experts identified the following problems: additional requirements for potential participants that create risks for an opaque tender; non-transparent formation of prices on the exchange, limited access to resources, a high level of influence of intermediaries on selling prices.According to the results of the operator’s procurement, a narrow circle of general contractors is annually recognized as winners in Kazakhstan. Moreover, in fact, up to 70% of the volume of work is carried out by subcontracting organizations, including with less cost.To solve the existing problems, the experts of the working group made proposals for the development of competition: to eliminate duplication of requirements stipulated by licensing when organizing procurements, reduce the amount of work (services) transferred by a potential supplier to subcontracting to 30%, reduce the basis for procurement from one source, improve the mechanism exchange trading, ensuring transparency in pricing, to work out the issue of ensuring access to subsoil plots of common mineral resources, include bitumen in the list of exchange trading.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33721?lang=kk

The holiday of Nauryz meiramy on the eve of the charity event continued.Yesterday, the head of "Akmaral" LLP of Kogalinsky rural district Burakhanov Bolat, a resident of the village of Kystaubaeva Ainur was given a 4-room apartment. And the head of OOO "Abyan" Koksu rural County Abykhanov Serik Kadyrovich,He handed the keys to the house of a large mother of 4-room apartment Dolanbekov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-kerbulak/press/news/details/33652?lang=kk

April 14, 2019 in the framework of the article by Elbasy N. A. Nazarbayev "Seven faces of the great steppe" in the district held competitions in equestrian sports, timed to the upcoming Presidential elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The competition program included the following types of baiga: Alaman, Kunan, tai, Zhorga , as well as such national sports as Kokpar /kozlodranye/, arm wrestling, weight lifting /Koshkar koteru/ . Opening the baiga season, Deputy mayor of the district B. T. Mombayev congratulated equestrian sports fans and wished them success. There were 15 tai baige, 22 kunan baige and 5 Pacers in jorga baige and 20 in Alaman baige. According to the results of the competition, the winning jockeys were awarded cash prizes and cups of the district Department of physical culture and sports. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-kerbulak/press/news/details/33651?lang=kk

On April 15 this year, the XXVI extraordinary conference of the Kerbulak district branch of the Nur Otan party was held in the meeting room of the district akimat. The conference began and was led by the Chairman of regional branch of party "Nur Otan" M. Bigeldinov. The conference agenda included questions about the implementation of instructions given by the Chairman of the Nur Otan party N. A. Nazarbayev at the XVIII Congress-on the implementation of national projects - "Halykka Komek", "Bakytty Otbasy", "Auyl-El besigi", "Kutty Meken"and the election of delegates to the party conference of the Almaty regional branch of the Nur Otan party.The conference highlighted the significance and importance of party projects, their focus on improving the welfare of citizens , strengthening close ties with the population, and providing support to large and low-income groups of citizens. 6 delegates from the Kerbulak district were elected to the party conference of the Almaty regional branch of the Nur Otan party. Summing up the conference, the Chairman of regional branch of party "Nur Otan" M. Bigeldinov gave specific instructions on the implementation of party projects in the area , and also encouraged to be active and organized in the forthcoming important political campaign - the election and work for the benefit and prosperity of our state.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-kerbulak/press/news/details/33650?lang=kk

Today, a seminar on land relations with the participation of a member of the special Commission was held in the meeting room of the district's akimat The Republican monitoring group under the Agency for civil service Affairs and anti-corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a well-known public figure, a leading expert on land relations, a professional lawyer with experience in the field of legislation in the field of land law and judicial activity Bazarbek Bakytzhan Zhumabekuly. Deputy mayor of the district Serikbay bakenovich Kozhakhmetov chaired the seminar. The seminar was attended by residents of the district, chief specialist of the Almaty regional Department Of the Agency for civil service Affairs and anti-corruption Shaukharov Talap Sailaubaevich, Deputy Prosecutor of the district, heads and specialists of district departments of land relations, agriculture, architecture and urban development, real estate and land cadastre, heads and members of farms, partnerships and cooperatives. Bazarbek Bakytzhan Zhumabekuly spoke at the seminar on the issue of the agenda.At the same time, he expressed his opinion on the implementation of new e-government methods that will allow efficient use of time, as well as on the advantages in the future for citizens. At the end of the seminar in the format of a question-answer, the participants of the seminar received answers to all their questions and expressed gratitude to Bakytzhan Zhumabekuly. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-kerbulak/press/news/details/33647?lang=kk

A solemn event dedicated to the day of unity of the peoples of Kazakhstan was held in the center of Saryozek village on may 1. The akim of the district M. Bigeldinov congratulated all residents with the holiday. The audience saw the traditions and customs of different nationalities. Artists of the district presented a bright and colorful concert. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-kerbulak/press/news/details/33644?lang=kk

On the international family day, a large family from the Kerbulak district of Almaty region found a roof over their heads. The head of the farm "Arhar", Talgat Zhetenov, handed them the keys to a 4-room house. The mother of 5 children, Raisa Amirbekyan could not hide his joy and did not cease to give thanks for such a good cause."Until today, we have seen a lot of difficulties, rented an apartment with my husband and 5 children. One child is a student, three students, and the youngest is 6 years old. Thanks to Talgat for Nurlygayanovich, now we have our own house. Thank you to him for coming into our situation and giving us a house. Let all families with many children and low-income families have such joy, " the mother of many children said.In addition, the family of Raisa Amirbekyan received monetary support from the regional Fund "Saket"."Today, a respected person from our village gave a large family the keys to the house. Why not help if you can?! Let there be more of these good deeds. Our region is rich in generous and merciful people, " says the village elder.It is worth noting that the charity event that started in the Kerbulak district in March continues. Thanks to the help of caring people today, 11 families celebrated a housewarming. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-kerbulak/press/news/details/33643?lang=kk