Prospects for the development of the region were discussed at the business forum in Karaganda

Karaganda region continues to lead the country in terms of manufacturing industry. And in the ranking of ease of doing business, the region rose to second place.

What else needs to be done to improve the business climate, new growth points and opportunities - this was discussed by the participants of the Qaragandy Business 2023 forum.

Domestic producers, representatives of the business community, as well as business development institutions gathered at this site.

The organizers wanted to bring them together to strengthen ties, discuss the prospects for the development of the region and investment opportunities.

The variety of goods produced in the Karaganda region was also shown. More than twenty local companies took part in the industrial exhibition.

Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, Senior partner of the Center for Strategic Initiatives Olzhas Khudaibergenov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund Nursultan Abdolla, Managing Director of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" Almat Askar spoke at the plenary session.

– Our region specializes in supporting and ensuring the entire production cycle – from mining to primary and secondary processing. We are interested in industries with further high conversion, and there are all conditions for this. A pool of 56 investment projects worth 1.5 trillion tenge has been formed, of which 33 are in the manufacturing industry, – said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. – We see great potential in the development of creative industries, especially in the IT industry. We are successfully implementing the IT hub project "Terricon Valley" - a point of attraction for talented and creative youth.

According to entrepreneurs, such meetings are necessary not only to declare themselves, but also to establish mutually beneficial contacts.

– Our plant is located in the Saryarka special economic zone. We produce rubber-metal lining. All conditions are being created for investors. We are expanding. We also purchased a plot of land for the construction of a foundry. This means that there will be new jobs. Currently, 72 people work at the enterprise, and after the opening of new production facilities, we plan to increase the number of workers to 200-250 people," says entrepreneur Kuandyk Kazangapov.

The forum focused on the development of mechanical engineering and tourism. The prospects of these industries were discussed in detail in panel sessions.

Another important topic is the improvement of mechanisms for the development of in–country value. A representative of the Kazakhmys company was specially invited to the forum so that domestic manufacturers would learn about procurement plans for goods and services and establish contacts.

Publicly, at the forum site, a memorandum of mutual cooperation on the development of domestic value was signed between the Akimat of the Karaganda region and Kazakhmys Corporation LLP.