President listened to a report on the socio-economic situation in Almaty for January-April of 2022. The short-term economic indicator for this period increased to 107.6%, and the growth of investments in fixed assets amounted to 21.3%. A full recovery of the city's economic growth rates after the January events is expected at the beginning of the second half of the year.
The President was presented with the priorities that determine the main directions for the development of Almaty until 2030.
Kassym-Jomart Tokaev was informed about measures to stabilize prices for socially significant food products. In particular, supplies of early-ripening vegetables are provided in the off-season, and the stabilization fund has been increased from 11 to 15 billion tenges.
The head of state was informed about the progress in the execution of his instructions to compensate for the damage to the affected small and medium-sized businesses. To date, 1,556 applications worth 13.9 billion tenges were approved. 97% of the affected SMEs have restored their work after the January events.
The President got acquainted with the plans to expand the industrial zone of Almaty to attract private investment.
Erbolat Dossaev spoke about the fulfilment of the instructions of the president to prevent dense construction and the development of social infrastructure in the city. The main provisions of the program for the reconstruction of the storm sewer system of Almaty until 2025 were presented as well.
Following the meeting, the president gave several specific instructions.