At a press conference in the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Yermek Kosherbayev spoke about the work being carried out as part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions in the social sphere.
At a Government session, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Svetlana Zhakupova reported on the migration situation in the country.
During a briefing following the Government meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov addressed journalists’ questions regarding public spending on the social sector.
In Kazakhstan, June 1 is celebrated as International Children's Day – a special date that serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children's rights and creating conditions for their harmonious development.
It will soon be six years since Kassym-Jomart Tokayev assumed leadership of our country. During this period, Kazakhstan, despite numerous challenges — from the coronavirus pandemic to global geopolitical tensions — has achieved significant progress in economic development.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State in terms of improving the system of social support of the population.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported to the Head of State on the results of measures to support domestic producers, IT-sector, social sphere and science at the enlarged Government session.
Scholarship payments from the state are an important instrument of support for students, helping them to partially cover financial expenses and focus on their studies. In recent years, a significant step has been made towards strengthening material support for students, which is an important part of the state policy to improve access to education and stimulate academic performance.
The process of introducing voucher financing in preschool education in Kazakhstan is gaining momentum, covering new regions and improving accessibility of services for preschool children. The system is being successfully implemented in Taraz, Shymkent, Turkestan, Astana and Uralsk.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Labour and Social Protection Svetlana Zhakupova reported on the systematic measures taken for the social protection of persons with disabilities.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction Kuandyk Kazhkenov reported on the work being done to provide infrastructure and barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities at the Government session.
The Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov considered measures on social protection of persons with disabilities. On the issues of employment, medical care, training of people with disabilities and creation of a barrier-free environment for them reported the relevant ministers. Representatives of public organisations, akims of a number of regions also made reports.
Measures to fulfil the instructions of the Head of State given in the Address to the people of Kazakhstan considered at the Government session under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duisenova made a report.
During the Government session on the implementation of the President's Address, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasised the need for comprehensive changes in a number of key areas of the social sphere.
Since 1 January 2024, on the instructions of the Head of State, a special social payment has been introduced in Kazakhstan to implement systematic measures to improve social protection of workers employed in hazardous working conditions.
