Olzhas Bektenov holds meeting on efficiency increase of measures of state support of domestic commodity producers
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Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a working meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State in terms of improving transparency and efficiency of state support measures for domestic businesses, primeminister.kz reports.
The key task is digitalisation of the methodology of categorisation of business entities with priority access to public procurement and state support measures. At the same time, it is necessary to fix the counter obligations of business entities receiving state support. The quality of products, localisation of production in the country and the share of Kazakhstani content, as well as the focus on the further contribution of the enterprise to the socio-economic development of the region and the country, should be at the forefront. The digital format will eliminate corruption risks and the influence of the human factor.
Today, the Government is conducting an extended analysis of the impact of state support measures on the development of the industrial sector. The new information platform reflects data on business activity in dynamics, before and after receiving state support measures.
The platform contains data on domestic enterprises, their workload, output, foreign trade activities, number of employees, as well as contracts concluded with them, including long-term and off-take contracts. The system allows government agencies to proactively analyse, monitor and make management decisions to provide timely support to businesses.
Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev reported on the uploading of data of over 2 thousand domestic enterprises into the system, there is information on companies that are subjects of regulated procurement, which are potential buyers of domestic products, also uploaded information on long-term contracts between subsoil users and businesses.
The platform, developed on the basis of the Smart Data Ukimet information and analytical system, combines and systematises data from previously disparate information systems. It is fully integrated with the databases of the Ministries of Finance, Labour and Social Protection, SK-Pharmacia, Samruk-Kazyna Contract LLP, e-procurement, regulated procurement of the quasi-public sector (Mitwork) and subsoil users (NadLock). In addition, data of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund "Damu" and "Baiterek" holding on support measures provided to Kazakhstani enterprises have been uploaded. The information is updated online.
The heads of the Ministries of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Ministry of Healthcare, and Finance also reported on the work done on the content and practical application of the platform.
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Government considers issues of machine building development and measures to support domestic production
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov considered the development of mechanical engineering. On the situation in the industry reported the Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev, with reports were made by representatives of industry associations such as the Union of Machine Builders Meiram Prshembayev and industrial investors Kairat Yelamanov, Kazakhstan Automobile Union Anar Makasheva, primeminister.kz reports.
According to the results of 2023, the share of mechanical engineering in the GDP structure reached 1.9%. There is an increase in production volume, positive dynamics of investment attraction. For 9 months of the current year, about 108.2 billion tenge was invested in Kazakh projects, which exceeds the volume for the same period last year by 2.2 times.
One of the key issues of the sector is modernisation of equipment. Prime Minister noted that in the machine building industry wear and tear of equipment reaches 40%. Only in the railway industry until 2030 is expected to decommission more than 800 worn-out passenger cars. According to the Union of Industrial Investors of Kazakhstan, about 76% of agricultural machinery needs renewal.
The head of the Government emphasised that in order to achieve the goals set by the President on diversification of the economy, it is necessary to actively use the potential of domestic machine building and introduce new technologies.
Head of State stresses that it is industrialisation that should be the main driver of economic diversification. Accelerated development of the manufacturing sector, and first of all machine building, should be the locomotive in ensuring economic self-sufficiency of Kazakhstan. The state actively supports domestic manufacturers. We are facing important tasks to create a production cycle with a high share of localisation. In addition, in order to improve the efficiency of enterprises, it is necessary to carry out timely modernisation of production," Olzhas Bektenov stressed.
The need to introduce digital technologies at enterprises in accordance with global trends of robotisation and automation of production cycles was noted.
Today in the automotive industry is working on the formation of cluster production. This approach stimulates the development of related industries and opens up new opportunities and prospects for the entire sector.
About 50 enterprises operate in the oil and gas machine building industry. The volume of production reaches $160 million, while the volume of imports exceeds $1.6 billion. Prime Minister drew attention to the tenfold difference and the need to reduce the gap. The International Centre for Oil and Gas Machine Building has been established to assist in the creation of new domestic production facilities. Projects on localisation of products of such international companies as Honeywell, PetrolValves, Wika have already been successfully implemented. The Head of the Government noted the need to expand the powers of the Centre to guarantee the conclusion of long-term contracts of international operators with Kazakhstani enterprises.
Head of the Government instructed the Ministries of Industry, Finance, National Economy and Holding "Baiterek" to provide additional funding for projects in mechanical engineering within the framework of already approved financial and economic feasibility studies. Olzhas Bektenov emphasised that machine-building enterprises should be provided with loans at a preferential rate to renew fixed assets and launch production of new types of goods.
Also, the Ministry of Industry should keep constant monitoring of the implementation of projects in the automotive industry and promptly resolve emerging issues, to expand exports.
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Scholars, teachers, rescuers, health and production workers among state award recipients on occasion of Republic Day
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the decree to present state awards to a number of Kazakhstanis for their great contribution to the social and economic as well as cultural and spiritual development of the country, strengthening of friendship and cooperation between peoples, active public work ahead of the Day of Republic the country is to mark on October 25, Akorda reports.
Among the recipients of the state awards are prominent figures in education, health, culture and science, representatives of the manufacturing sector, business, military personnel, law enforcement officers, athletes, labor veterans.
Those honored with state awards include 450 workers, 137 teachers, over 80 scholars and around 100 rescuers and volunteers. Among the recipients are also the representatives of dynasties of teachers, production workers and railway employees.
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Head of State Tokayev gives instructions on Kazakh capital’s development and improvement
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
President Tokayev was presented with the report on the social and economic as well as infrastructure development of the capital.
It was pointed out that the Kazakh capital’s economic indicators showed positive dynamics, as the volume of investments stood at 1 trillion 140 billion tenge in 9 months, 16% more than the same period of 2023.
The Kazakh President was briefed about the course of the heating season, with the city observing heat surpluses thanks to the launch of the gas-fired thermal power station Yugo-Vostok, the first stage of the Turan gas-fired thermal power station and the first stage of the thermal power plant 3 last year. These critical infrastructure facilities generated a total of over 1,100 Gcal/h of heat.
The second stage of the Turan gas-fired thermal power station, resulting in an additional 250 Gcal/h of heat is set to be completed by the yearend. Besides, works are ongoing to construct the Telmana gas-fired thermal power station and design the gas-fired thermal power station Yugo-Zapad with a total capacity of 970 Gcal/h of heat.
The Head of State was informed about the construction of socially important facilities (schools, affordable social housing, health centers); completion of the construction of residential complexes - long-term constructions, demolition of emergency and dilapidated housing. So, 15 out of the 24 schools planned, including nine under the Comfortable School national project, were commissioned during the new academic year. Six student dormitories for almost 4.5 thousand beds, of which four have already been commissioned, are set to be built before the new year.
Kassymbek also informed that as of today, improvement works have been carried out in nearly 170 courtyards and public spaces as well as repair works in over 70 streets. There are plans to plant a million trees and bushes.
Following the meeting, President Tokayev gave a number of instructions to modernize the infrastructure, to carry out works to further develop and improve the capital.
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Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan highway to be repaired by 2026
During his working trip to the Ulytau region, Darkhan Imanashev, Chairman of the Board of "NC "KazAutoZhol" JSC, observed the progress of construction of the Zhezkazgan - Kyzylorda highway, the road of republican importance. He also discussed the project of its reconstruction with Dastan Ryspekov, akim of the region, Kazinform News Agency has learned from the press service of the company.
In line with the instruction issued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, KazAutoZhol has initiated the reconstruction of the 208-kilometer stretch of road between Zhezkazgan and Kyzylorda.
The reconstruction project of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan motorway, with a total length of 426 km, passes through Ulytau and Kyzylorda regions. The objective is to upgrade the road from the III technical category to the II category in the Ulytau region," Darkhan Imanashev stated.
It should be noted that the Kyzylorda region is currently engaged in the reconstruction of a section of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan motorway between the 12th and 216th km. The total length of the sections where the work is being carried out is 192 km, of which more than 80 km of asphalt concrete pavement has already been laid in 2023.
The reconstruction of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan road section in the Ulytau region is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
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Kazakhstan actively works on academic hub creation - President Tokayev
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Kazakhstan is actively engaged in creation of an academic hub in collaboration with the leading foreign universities, the message from the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the participants of the Connected-2024 conference reads, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Vice Prime Minister Tamara Duissenova read out the President’s welcoming speech.
The world faces today daunting challenges caused by rapid development of new technologies and artificial intelligence, climate change and energy sources. It is important to enhance cooperation in the field of education, science and innovations for a comprehensive and sustainable development of the countries. For that very reason, Kazakhstan is actively engaged in creation of an academic hub in collaboration with the world’s prestigious higher education institutions," the message reads.
In his address, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that these steps form a solid basis for increasing Kazakhstan’s scientific and innovative potential.
The Connected-2024 conference will help achieve this goal. I believe that today’s gathering will pave the way for strengthening the international ties between scholars and experts, opening new approaches to the education sphere and human capital development," the President stressed.
The event underway in Astana is devoted to discussing the issues of education, science and innovation, digitalization and ecology. As many as 300 world-famous experts from 60 countries were invited to it.
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23 branches of foreign universities open in Kazakhstan
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23 branches of international universities opened in Kazakhstan, Vice Premier of Kazakhstan Tamara Duissenova told the Connected 2024 international conference underway in Astana, Kazinform News Agency reports.
She said Kazakhstan attracts foreign educational establishments to open their branch campuses in Kazakhstan.
The partnership pursues three key goals. The first is to train highly skilled personnel who studied in conformity with international standards. The second is to transfer advanced models of educational programs and learning technologies. The third is to develop science and innovations. I believe we will work together efficiently and achieve the set goals, Tamara Duissenova said.
As earlier reported, the international conference on science, education, innovations, digitalization and ecology kicked off in Astana. It draws the participation of 300 international experts from 60 countries.
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