On September 10, the Government of Kazakhstan approved a draft of the National Action Plan for the implementation of the President’s Address to the people of Kazakhstan, “Fair Kazakhstan: law and order, economic growth, social optimism,” delivered on September 2, the Government’s press service reported.
The plan consists of 76 measures aimed at improving the sustainability of the economy and the welfare of citizens.
To fulfill the Head of State’s instructions, measures are planned to improve the accessibility and quality of education, health care and sports, including issues of reforming financing with the use of PPP mechanism, the “social purse” tool, and differentiation of educational grants.
In the sphere of industry, major projects will be implemented, taking into account the maximum use of domestic raw materials and components, the establishment of related industries around systemically important enterprises. The Government will also focus on improving the quality of production in the industrial sector. Improvement of tax policy, management of state-owned enterprises, and work on amendments to legislation on asset recovery are also important tasks. Separate measures will be taken in the agro-industrial complex and the implementation of the Auyl Amanaty project.
The Plan also includes the solution of infrastructure issues in the energy sector and public utilities, approval in the next 3 years of regulated tariffs for railway transport of goods to the level of profitability, ensuring water security, and introduction of AI.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at the meeting: “The main task is to effectively and timely fulfil the Plan. The Government and akimats (state administrations) will take active measures to ensure sustainable economic growth and improve the social well-being of our citizens.”
