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Green Pitching Event at COP28 focuses on Central Asia's sustainable future

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan organized a Green Projects Pitching Event for the countries of Central Asia. This event aimed to spo...

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Becoming an International UN Volunteer: possibility for anyone and everyone

No matter how strange it may sound, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding volunteering. For example, when I tell people that I serve as an Internati...

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UNDP analyzes the development potential of creative industries in the regions of Kazakhstan

Today, «Alikhan Bokeikhan University» in Semey hosted the second meeting in the framework of regional expert sessions on developing creative industries in Kazakhs...

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Entrepreneurs from the North Kazakhstan region receive UNDP grant for the production of environmentally friendly briquettes

Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, two ent...

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UNDP is holding a series of expert meetings on the development of creative industries in the regions of Kazakhstan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan is organizing regional expert meetings on the development of the creative industries in Kazakhstan. ...

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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Bringing sustainable heating solution for rural Kazakhstan

Preservation of the snow leopard is well-being of people and planet

Yerzhan: equal opportunities for forest protection

How might the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability impact Kazakhstan?

UNDP Kazakhstan in 2022: making a difference in challenging times

We invite you to explore the 2022 UNDP Kazakhstan Annual Report. 2022 was a year marked by rapid socio-economic and political transformations, compounded by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite all these difficulties, the UNDP in Kazakhstan remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting the country on its path towards sustainable development. Our powerful partnership with the Government, bolstered by our expertise, has allowed us to design more efficient social protection programmes, provide support for Kazakh women's entrepreneurial opportunities, strengthen institutions, and advocate for the rule of law. We helped the nation stride towards carbon neutrality. Our shared successes are notable - from the protection of biodiversity and effective ecosystem management to rejuvenating the “green” economy concept, infusing sustainability into financing systems, endorsing renewable energy sources and reduction greenhouse gas emissions. Within the report, you will find a wealth of information including specific projects, key performance indicators, and factual data.

Gender equality

Making gender equality a reality is a core commitment of UNDP. The organization recognizes that women empowerment and gender equality are vital to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which envisions a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity in which every woman and girl enjoys full gender equality and all legal, social and economic barriers to their empowerment have been removed. UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025, aligned with its Strategic Plan, is instrumental in fulfilling these obligations and aims to support countries and communities to speed up progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment. It aims to support public institutions to deliver a new generation of policies that diminish negative gender norms through its six ‘signature solutions’, on poverty and inequality; governance; resilience; environment; energy; and gender equality.

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.

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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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