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.

In implementation of the President’s directives, work is also underway to facilitate Kazakhstan’s accession to the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. In addition, a nationwide competition among NGOs will be organized to promote the “Law and Order” ideology.

To ensure effective interaction with NGOs, the Ministry convened a meeting of the Coordination Council, which resulted in the development of 16 recommendations. At present, 32 social projects are being implemented through the Ministry’s NGO funding mechanisms. These projects focus on the development of civil society, support for youth policy and children's initiatives, strengthening social cohesion and national unity, promoting an inclusive society, advancing volunteerism, and achieving objectives in the field of information and communications.

Today, the interests of civil society in Kazakhstan are also represented by 264 Public Councils (36 at the national level and 228 at the local level), comprising approximately 4,000 members.

To provide methodological support, facilitate the exchange of experience, and coordinate positions between national and local Public Councils, a Coordination Center has been established under the Ministry of Culture and Information. In 2026, the Center organized a number of activities aimed at strengthening public oversight, including monitoring pharmaceutical prices, discussing the implementation of constitutional reforms, and enhancing the role of Public Councils in shaping public policy.

Public Councils reviewed 113 draft regulatory legal acts in the areas of culture, archives, documentation and publishing, civil society development, state–society communications, interethnic relations, information policy, religion, youth, and family affairs.

Information support for the activities of Public Councils, including the results of public oversight initiatives, is provided through the unified portal KAZKENES.KZ. Since its launch, the portal has attracted approximately 1.8 million users.

Source: Airpress.kz, citing the Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan