Domestic Politics

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for the construction and renovation of public infrastructure across all regions of Kazakhstan, and proposed declaring 2027 “the Year of Large-scale Construction”. Delivering his address to the people of Kazakhstan in his “state of the union” address, Tokayev stressed the need to launch construction and renovation projects in regional centers, districts and settlements throughout the country. Our collective nationwide response to the approaching era of artificial intelligence should be to build — and, once again, to build!, Tokayev emphasized. According to the President, key priorities include the construction of roads, airports, railway stations and healthcare facilities. Special attention will also be given to rehabilitation centres for children with special needs. In addition, every region should have creative development centres, sports complexes, libraries and scientific centres. Tokayev also highlighted housing construction as an important priority. Kazakhstan’s large-scale “People’s Construction” program, announced by the President, will pave the way for major infrastructure development and reforms across all sectors of the economy, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at a government meeting. Bektenov stressed the need to develop a clear action plan to implement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address, delivered on October 28. The Prime Minister said the address sets out the central goal of building a fair, strong, clean and progressive Kazakhstan. Achieving this objective will require making the fullest possible use of the country’s existing potential and the opportunities emerging from modern innovation. Bektenov highlighted the significance of the “People’s Construction” initiative, describing it as the starting point for major infrastructure transformations and comprehensive reforms throughout the economy. “This large-scale project will provide significant momentum for employment growth and improving citizens’ well-being. This address is the most substantive policy document for the near future. We must have a clear action plan for its implementation”, he said. Kazakhstan also plans to build nearly 70 new healthcare facilities across the country. (click image to read more)