Head of ASPR met with UNICEF representatives

Today, Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhandos Shaimardanov, met with the UNICEF Representative in Kazakhstan Rashed Mustafa Sarwar.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current cooperation issues, as well as UNICEF's projects and research in the field of child welfare.

Zhandos Shaimardanov congratulated the head of the UNICEF Representative Office in Kazakhstan on his new appointment and noted that the Agency has successfully collaborated with UNICEF on various projects over the years, including the MICS 2023-2025.

"We welcome UNICEF's support in implementing social reforms in the country," added the Chairman of the Agency.

Rashed Mustafa Sarwar, expressing gratitude for the Agency's and the Bureau of National Statistics' contributions to the Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), noted that collecting and analyzing data on the status of children and adolescents is crucial for decision-making and policy development regarding the growth and future of the younger generation.

He also mentioned that UNICEF is working on developing a new country program for Kazakhstan for the next five years. "Without children, there is no future, so we would like to create a program that fully supports the strategic vision of the state," said Rashed Mustafa Sarwar.

In conclusion, the parties agreed to continue their cooperation and interaction within the framework of upcoming projects.