Implementation of the "Dostyk: Digitalization" program
The key objective of the program was to promote the digital transformation of the countries of the region and transfer the best practices in the field of electronic government (GovTech).
On August 25-27, 2025, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a seminar was organized on the basis of Astana Hub together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) within the framework of the joint program "Capacity Building in Digital Transformation and cooperation for Central Asian countries".
The seminar was attended by 14 representatives of relevant ministries. In particular, five participants from Uzbekistan and three participants each from the Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The speakers were professors from leading universities in South Korea and experts from National Information Technologies JSC (NITEC JSC). Participants studied the ecosystem of NITEC JSC and the work of the Digital Office of the Population of Astana. As a result of the event, the image of Kazakhstan as a digital hub of Central Asia was strengthened. Participants got access to applied tools for digitalization of public services. The high demand for continuing education is a reflection of the relevance of Kazakhstan's expertise for the countries of Central Asia.
Within the framework of the cultural program, excursions were organized to get acquainted with the sights of Astana. In particular, the participants visited the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Baiterek monument and the main Republican Mosque of Astana.