A Seminar by KAZAKH INVEST Took Place in Akmola Region
The JSC “NC “KAZAKH INVEST” organized a seminar for the business community of Akmola Region. This event served as a significant platform for discussing measures of state support and prospects for developing investment activities in the region.
Speakers included representatives of the “Industrial Development Fund” JSC, “Development Bank of Kazakhstan” JSC, “Kazakhstan Export Credit Agency” JSC, “Qazastan Investment Corporation” JSC, “Trade Policy Development Center QazTrade” JSC, “Kazakhstan Industry and Export Center” JSC, and the “Atameken” National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. The seminar was also attended by representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, major investors, and government officials.
Deputy Akim of Akmola Region, Yernar Zharkeshov, delivered a welcoming speech. He highlighted that the region's economy demonstrates stable growth, driven significantly by private investments. This year alone, the volume of investments in the region reached approximately 400 billion tenge, 65% of which came from the private sector. The Deputy Akim urged entrepreneurs to actively participate in new projects, emphasizing that private business is the driving force behind economic development.
Marat Yessenov, Deputy Director of the Service Support Department of KAZAKH INVEST, also spoke at the seminar. He provided a detailed overview of Kazakhstan's current investment policy and introduced key tools for supporting investors. Particular attention was given to the mechanism of the Investment Agreement, the implementation of the National Digital Investment Platform, and collaborative work with prosecution authorities within the frameworks of the “Prosecutorial filter” and the “Green corridor”.
Gaziza Abdinabiyeva, Project Manager at KAZAKH INVEST and Head of the “One-stop-shop,” supplemented her colleague’s presentation with information about investment preferences and the work of the Investment Ombudsman. She noted that the government aims not only to attract investors but also to provide real support in overcoming any barriers that may arise in the implementation of their initiatives.
In addition to the theoretical part, the seminar program included visits to key production facilities in the region. The delegation visited the Kazrost Engineering plant, which manufactures agricultural machinery, and the GorMolZavod LLP enterprise, specializing in dairy production. These companies served as vivid examples of how investments can enhance the region's economy by creating new jobs and developing local industries.
The seminar also served as a dialogue platform where entrepreneurs voiced their concerns and proposals. Representatives of development institutions carefully listened to the business community and emphasized that all questions raised would be considered to find optimal solutions.
In conclusion, participants noted that such meetings play a vital role in fostering effective collaboration between government structures, businesses, and investors.
