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From two suitcases to a new beginning

In the summer of 2023, I packed my entire life into two suitcases, books I couldn’t leave behind, clothes for a climate I didn’t yet understand, and a lot of…

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Using AI in the public interest: Civil servants exchange experiences at the UN Public Service Forum

More than 40 government officials and practitioners from Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Tbilisi on June 24-25 for the…

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How small grants help build stronger communities and sustainable solutions in Kazakhstan

Over the past three years, programme participants implemented 25 initiatives across 10 regions of Kazakhstan, including Almaty, Akmola, East Kazakhstan,…

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UNDP calls for an integrated approach to managing water ecosystems of the Caspian Sea and the Zhaiyk River

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan took part in the 12th meeting of the Parliamentary Commission on monitoring the implementation of…

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UNDP strengthens public procurement skills among government and partner institutions in Kazakhstan

Around the world, governments are under growing pressure to deliver development results efficiently, transparently and sustainably. Strong procurement systems…

Our mission

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries and territories, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. In Kazakhstan, our focus is on sustaining the country’s growth trajectory by diversifying economy, modernizing institutions, reducing inequalities, and sustainably managing natural resources.

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When climate becomes personal: the story of Gulzhan

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Preparing Kazakhstan’s Future Leaders in Ecotourism

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Women of Ulytau are shaping the future of their region

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Local solutions for restoring the land: the story of a farmer

In rubber boots and truly happy - Amina's journey from office life to eco-stable

Gender equality

Advancing gender equality is a core commitment of UNDP and an essential condition for sustainable development. Guided by its Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2029, UNDP works with governments, civil society and the private sector to address structural barriers that limit opportunities for women and girls. Across its work on governance, inclusive growth, climate action and resilience, UNDP supports gender-responsive policies and institutions that help build more inclusive, equitable and sustainable societies.

Digital Solutions Catalogue

In Kazakhstan, UNDP utilizes digital to amplify development outcomes across all portfolios and thematic areas of work. The spectrum is wide-ranging and transformational. From the Digital Portal of Social Services for persons with disabilities and upgrading IT staff to accelerating digital transformation in the public sector, from introducing satellite telemetry for wildlife monitoring to closing the digital gender gap in Kazakhstan. Across all these innovative journeys we are helping the country build an inclusive and sustainable digital society.

Digital Family Card

This is a flagship govtech solution that helps decision-makers access aggregated data on vulnerable families in real time. The platform creates a holistic, gender-sensitive and efficient system to provide social support for the most vulnerable groups in society in Kazakhstan. More than 6 million families in Kazakhstan were mapped as the result of the project that is now at the basis of the Social Code. Such transparent information leads to better planning of government spending and more accurate targeting of social assistance based on real-time data.

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KAZAKHSTAN IN NUMBERS

19 million

Population

23.3%

Women in Parliament

44 out of 162

Gender Inequality index

0.825

Human Development Index

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