Kazakhstan's Experience in Urban Development Presented in Vienna

October 9-11, 2024, Vienna - Arken Utenov, Akim of Alatau city, participated in the international forum "Bridge for Cities 2024" organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The event aims to explore the positive and negative impacts of urbanization on the development of cities and to develop innovative solutions for their sustainable development. The organization predicts that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world's population will live in urban areas. This urbanization trend requires not only the expansion and transformation of existing cities, but also the construction of new cities to accommodate the growing population.

Akim Arken Utenov gave a detailed presentation on Kazakhstan's experience in designing urban development and its ambitious plans to build a new modern city of Alatau. During the presentation, he shared relevant information on the challenges of urbanization and the measures taken by the Kazakh authorities to mitigate its negative impacts, ensure the sustainability of cities, and stimulate innovation and economic growth.

Participants in the Forum, representing government agencies, international organizations, the private sector, academia and civil society, plan to discuss a wide range of challenges with pragmatic and innovative solutions related to urbanization until 11 October.