ASPR held a strategic session with a delegation of representatives from the United Nations

Today, the Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arken Utenov, met with the Head of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office, Kurtmolla Abdulganiev, representatives of UNICEF, UN Women, UNFPA, and UNDP in Kazakhstan to discuss the draft National Development Plan until 2029.

Presenting the draft document, Arken Utenov, the deputy head of ASPR, noted that the Agency is currently conducting the final cycle of discussions with stakeholders, experts, and international organizations.

Kurtmolla Abdulganiev, the head of the UN delegation and Resident Coordinator's Office in Kazakhstan, expressing support and gratitude for the cooperation, shared his opinion on the document.

"The draft National Development Plan until 2029 is an innovative document that addresses current global trends and challenges, as well as the ambitious programs initiated by President K. Tokayev," he said.

Acting representative of UNICEF in Kazakhstan, Letitia Bazzi-Vail, noting the novelty of the approach and logic of the development plan, made several suggestions regarding social protection, maternity and childhood, healthcare, education, science, and teacher training.

Deputy representative of UNDP in Kazakhstan, Ainur Baymirza, presented proposals for the wider implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in strategic planning documents.

Acting representative of UN Women in Kazakhstan, Dina Amrisheva, and acting representative of UNFPA in Kazakhstan, Gaziza Moldakulova, focused on demographic and family-gender aspects of the document.

In conclusion, the parties agreed to continue their cooperation.