Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of development, where human capital, artificial intelligence, and technological modernization are playing an increasingly important role. New directions for sustainable development were the focus of discussions at the National Think Tank Forum, organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies. According to Katarzyna Wawiernia, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, the country has strengthened its digital foundation and improved its position in international rankings. Kazakhstan has risen to 24th place in the UN E-Government Development Index, joining the top 25. The country is also expanding its digital infrastructure, increasing the number of e-government services, and the share of high-tech industries.
«Kazakhstan is really on high position now. This moving is very fast and building this strong infrastructure for digitalization, how do we translate it into a solid governance, that participative governance. It’s actually moving from access and coverage to quality. And a good example would be, you know, access to education now, how do we ensure quality of this education that will translate into skills that are needed in the economy of Kazakhstan,» noted Katarzyna Wawiernia, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan.
The UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan also
noted that the upcoming Kurultai elections on August 23 are part of the
country’s large-scale reforms and consistent modernization. According to Katarzyna
Wawiernia, these transformations are aimed at the country’s further development
and strengthening state institutions. Zhandos Shaimardanov, Director of the
Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies, noted that Kazakhstan is
demonstrating sustainable development across all sectors. He said the country
now needs to set new goals and shape a new agenda, making it important to
define strategic priorities for the next five and ten years, as well as for the
longer term.
«We can all see that
the country has entered a new historic phase of development. With the adoption
of the new Constitution and the launch of new political institutions, we are
entering a new era. New challenges lie ahead, both domestically and as we
witness changes in the global landscape. The rapid development of artificial
intelligence is now a top priority for Kazakhstan. This year has been declared
the Year of Digitalization, but this agenda extends far beyond a single year. It
will continue to develop in the years ahead. A special decree has even been
adopted to introduce artificial intelligence into school education. So the
agenda before us is quite broad,» said Zhandos Shaimardanov, Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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