KazAID, MDDIAI RK and UNDP sign Statement of Intent

13 October 2023 – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” signed a Statement of Intent to advance inclusive digital transformation in Central Asia in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan. This collaboration seeks to advance inclusive digital transformation, bolster innovation, and ensure knowledge exchange, grounded in the universal principle of “leaving no one behind”. The main goal of this trilateral cooperation is to elevate Kazakhstan’s successful government technology (govtech) solutions on a regional scale.

The importance of this document was noted by each of the parties. According to Vice-Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Turyssov: “Kazakhstan is dedicated to sharing its digital journey with other nations, and we are confident that our collaboration with UNDP and KazAID will facilitate regional cooperation in digital transformation.”

UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2022–2025 underscores the empowering role of digital technology, identifying it as a pivotal driver towards the realization of the SDGs. Reflecting on this goal, Sukhrob Khojimatov, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, shared: “Our guiding principle is to use digital technology as an inclusive force for human and institutional development. We firmly believe that Kazakhstan can act as a regional catalyst for leveraging government digital solutions to drive change, and this partnership exemplifies the importance of sharing digital expertise to facilitate cross-country knowledge exchange”.

Chairman of the Board of KazAID A.Arystanov also noted: "Our mission is not only about providing technical assistance but also about coordinating the efforts of interested parties aimed at solving specific regional issues in Central Asia".

The goals of this cooperation align with one of the functions of the Agency to promote Kazakhstan's technologies, knowledge, experience and competencies for the development of partner countries. KazAID hopes that the joint partnership with MDDIAI RK and UNDP will assist in the further effective implementation of this function.