New approaches in the field of youth policy were discussed in Almaty

The presentation of the draft law on state youth policy was held in Almaty. Representatives of youth organizations, resource centers, activists and leaders of the youth environment participated in the discussion on the proposed changes and additions.

Thus, the meeting was attended by the head of the Working Group on the bill, Deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yelnur Beisenbayev and Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Family Affairs Shakhmardan Baymanov.

At the initiative of youth representatives, a wide range of issues for discussion has been proposed within the framework of the draft law and other state support measures. These include such issues as the development of entrepreneurship, support for young families, creating conditions for the development of the creative and creative industry, etc. The issue was also raised about the need to increase the age of young people to 35 years, as well as increasing the transparency of management decision-making processes, involving public organizations and independent experts in the discussion of socio-economic reforms.

Head of the Public Foundation "Youth Information Service of Kazakhstan" Irina Mednikova proposed to introduce new approaches in solving the issues of housing affordability for young people.

Bauyrzhan Makhanbet, coordinator of the Youth Resource Center of Almaly district, proposed to introduce a number of useful courses, electives from university students on improving financial literacy in Almaty schools.

Currently, a working group is working in the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan to consider this draft law, within the framework of which young Kazakhstanis can make proposals to improve legislation on state youth policy.