On the implementation of the ten-year Program for the development of civil society in Kazakhstan

Minister of Information and Social Development of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva informed the public about the implementation of the ten-year Program for the Development of Civil Society in Kazakhstan, approved in August 2020. According to her, about 16 thousand different NGOs are currently active in the Republic. On average, about 2 thousand socially significant projects are implemented in the country annually. This year, at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, it is planned to adopt a new law "On public control" and amendments to create a single legitimate institution of online petitions. In addition, a draft Concept of the Law on Non-Governmental Organizations is being developed.

Minister A.Balayeva stated that all measures taken by the Government are aimed at improving the legislative and organizational mechanisms at the first stage. At the next stage, it is planned to move to the implementation of specific activities.

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