Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accepts the role of Prime Minister for Kazakhstan.
Fireside Chat with President Tokayev: Boosting Investments, combating COVID, and Job Creations
Grab a cup of tea, folks! Let's dive into the latest updates straight from the horse's mouth—President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev. He recently sat down with Prime Minister Askar Mamin for a chat about their nation's current status quo, as reported by Total.kz.
First up, the health report. Kazakhstan has made a substantial stride in its battle against COVID-19. The country is no longer in the "red" zone, but has moved to the "yellow," indicating a stable situation. The virus's reproductive index lands at 0.94, and infection wards are occupied at 33%, with ICUs at 25%.
Now, let's talk vaccinations. Kazakhstan has administered more than three million doses, with over two million first shots and nearly one million second jabs. The President was also informed about plans to implement the Employment Roadmap in 2021.
Here's the scoop on the Employment Roadmap—while official numbers and targets weren't disclosed, we know that 300 billion tenge has been earmarked for the project this year, aiming to create around 35,600 jobs, including over 20,000 permanent positions.
Now, let's focus on an interesting experiment—the pilot regime of the new remuneration system for civil servants. This project, involving key agencies, yielded encouraging results, such as a decrease in staff turnover from 4.9% to 3.5%, an increased attractiveness of civil service (competition for one position increased by 3.4 times), and a narrowing of wage disparities between the center and regions from 70% to 16%. The President has ordered a nationwide expansion of this project.
President Tokayev had more on his plate. He was presented with insights about ways to boost external and internal investments, strengthen small and medium-sized businesses, and further diversify the economy by developing the processing sector.
So, all in all, Kazakhstan is making strides in various arenas—health, economy, and employment. It's an exciting time for this Central Asian nation!
:admlink: Now, if you're curious about Kazakhstan's economic initiatives, you may want to check out the Business Roadmap 2025 or learn about their focus on Small and Medium Enterprises. But, remember, these programs might not directly link to the Employment Roadmap of 2021, as we were unable to find specific details about it. For up-to-the-minute info, it's always best to consult official government sources.
- President Tokayev discussed the nation's progress with Prime Minister Mamin, revealing that Kazakhstan has successfully moved from the "red" zone to the "yellow" in its battle against COVID-19.
- In terms of vaccinations, Kazakhstan has administered more than three million doses, with over two million first shots and nearly one million second jabs.
- The President unveiled plans to implement the Employment Roadmap in 2021, with 300 billion tenge set aside for the project, aiming to create around 35,600 jobs, including over 20,000 permanent positions.
- Moving forward, President Tokayev presented strategies to boost investments, strengthen small and medium-sized businesses, and further diversify the economy by developing the processing sector.
