Yerlan Koshanov: Kazakhstan directs 88 trillion tenge to social sector in seven years

Yerlan Koshanov, chairman of the Kazakhstan People's Council, discussed the priorities of the President's Address with the public during a working trip to the Akmola region, according to 24KZ. The address sets a new development course for Kazakhstan, focused on strengthening economic potential, accelerating technological renewal and raising citizens' welfare.

According to Koshanov, the country has gone through large-scale economic transformations over the past seven years. Thousands of schools, kindergartens and medical facilities have been built. A total of 88 trillion tenge has been directed to the social sector. More than 3.5 million jobs have been created, and the number of people employed in small and medium-sized businesses has risen to 4.5 million.

The results of the reforms have also affected the development of the region. It is strengthening its position as one of the industrial centres, developing green energy and attracting private investment. Koshanov said the President plans Kazakhstan's development for 50 to 100 years and considers the country his children and grandchildren will inherit.