The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan is systematically implementing measures aimed at strengthening the capacity of the non-governmental sector and advancing the development of civil society.

The President’s instruction to improve the criteria governing the state social procurement system has been fulfilled. The Ministry, together with representatives of the non-governmental sector and the expert community, carried out comprehensive work in this area. The Ministry is currently providing explanations regarding the new approaches; to date, three training seminars have been held for representatives of local executive bodies as well as regional leaders of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan.

During the latest meeting, current member Darment Sadvakassov was elected as the Chair of the Public Council of the Ministry of National Economy. Almas Chukin, who previously held this position, resigned from his duties on September 6, 2024. The new composition of the council consists of 15 members.

Additionally, the meeting addressed issues related to enhancing the methodological framework of the privatization process and the progress of the "Tariff in Exchange for Investments" program.

Zhadira Temirbaeva, the Director of the Department of State Asset Management Policy at the Ministry of National Economy, highlighted that a significant challenge in state asset management is improving the methodological framework for the privatization process.

The first meeting of the updated Public Council of the Anti-Corruption Agency took place today.

The council includes deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament – Marat Bashimov, Nikolai Arsyutin and Aidos Sarym, as well as public figures and scientists such as Beibit Mamraev, Dikhan Kamzabekuly, Kakimzhan Bishmanov, Ainur Sabitova, Mels Semgaliyev, Erbol Ustemirov, Serik Sapiyev, Gani Nygmetov and Mikhail Kolomin.

At the meeting, Marat Bashimov was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Public Council by open vote.