Within the framework of the programme for the development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship "Enbek", 1.0 billion tenge was allocated for 90 projects. Under this programme, within the framework of the "Economy of simple things", proposals were received from 90 enterprises for 88.5 billion tenge, of which 54 for 35.6 billion tenge were approved for financing.
In addition, in order to create favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, the "Government for business" front office was opened in the city, and loans in the amount of 35.0 billion tenge were provided for small and medium-sized businesses from second-tier banks.
This was announced by Shymkent city mayor Murat Aitenov at a briefing in the Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan.
According to the speaker, a "Project Management Office" has been created in pilot mode to support entrepreneurship, control investment projects, and ensure high-quality implementation of state programmes.
- The city's investment volume is increased. Over 10 months of this year, 223.4 billion tenge was invested in the city's economy, which is 54.3 percent more than in the same period last year. Shymkent ranks second in the Republic in terms of investment growth, " -said Murat Duysenbekovich.
In addition, in accordance with the instructions of the Head of state, a database of 157 investment projects worth 1.4 trillion tenge was developed to form a pool of investors for 2020-2025. Among them, this year 5 projects with 350 new jobs worth 13.1 billion tenge are implemented with the participation of foreign investors.
Press service of Shymkent city mayor's office