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Large enterprises of Kazakhstan and international organizations discussed ways of decarbonization and reduction of the carbon footprint

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Seminar of the regional programme of the Spotlight Initiative for Central Asia and Afghanistan

solar-power-plant-launched

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The solar power plant launched through the first “green” bonds in Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan prepares the Second Voluntary National Review

Digital and ICT skills

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Digital and ICT skills are more accessible to young girls in Kazakhstan thanks to UNDP

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Hope comes knocking for over 250 unemployed

UNDP Pocket Manual on Climate Change in Kazakhstan warns of its perils

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UNDP Pocket Manual on Climate Change in Kazakhstan warns of its perils

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UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

Who we are & What we do

Present in some 170 countries and territories, we work to end the injustice of poverty, inequality and climate change. Together with our broad network of experts and partners, 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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How to accelerate progress towards the SDGs?

Almost 80 percent of SDG targets are reflected in Kazakhstan’s national strategic development documents. In 2019, we launched a new a multi-stakeholder SDG platform to advance the nationalization of SDGs and accelerate their implementation. The SDG Platform brings public and private, national and local level stakeholders, to foster a dialogue that supports the efforts of implementing the Agenda 2030 in Kazakhstan.

UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025

The Strategic Plan 2022-2025 describes how UNDP intends to work together with our partners to deliver what’s required of us in these extraordinary times. This bold, ambitious Plan is structured around “3x6x3” – 3 directions of change, 6 signature solutions and 3 enablers – a clear framework for where we need to head. Over the next four years, we will work with countries to expand people’s choices for a fairer, sustainable future. Helping to get us back on track to deliver on the SDGs.

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Strategic plan

In Focus: Gender Equality

Making gender equality a reality is a core commitment of UNDP. We integrate gender equality principles across its all areas of work. In June 2020, we achieved a Silver level certification of the Gender Equality Seal. In Kazakhstan, we continue our support to the country in meeting the gender equality and women’s empowerment commitments. We promote measures that offer more opportunities for women to participate in decision-making, to be more competitive on the labour market, and to stand jointly against the gender-based violence.

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Turkestan artisan’s crafts mesh with environment

Sustainable development

Towards low-carbon development in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Women – Champions of a Prosperous and Sustainable World

Story Snow leopard

Protecting snow leopard as a symbol of protecting the biodiversity of Kazakhstan

The contribution of rural entrepreneurs to the conservation of biodiversity in Kazakhstan

About Kazakhstan

19 million

Population

23.3%

Women in Parliament

44 out of 162

Gender Inequality index

0.825

Human Development Index

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