President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was presented with key indicators for the socio-economic development of Karaganda Region, updates on investment projects and plans for further modernization.
In the first nine months, the regional economy grew by 2.9%, while industrial production increased by 4.9%. Mechanical engineering recorded growth of 26.2%.
The region’s investment portfolio through 2032 comprises 186 projects with a total value of 7 trillion tenge. Their implementation is expected to create 36,000 new jobs. Priorities include launching new production facilities, expanding raw-material processing, strengthening the mineral resource base and attracting domestic and foreign investors.
Tokayev was also briefed on the development of the agro-industrial complex, housing construction and the modernization of social infrastructure. Over the past three years, 92 rural healthcare facilities and 13 schools have been built in the region, and the renovation of educational institutions is continuing.
Projects are under way in sports, culture, energy and housing and utilities. Under the Taza Qazaqstan programme, settlements are being improved, with new public spaces and eco-parks being created.
The region’s economy is forecast to grow by 4% for the full year. Further development is expected to rely on strengthening industrial capacity, implementing investment projects and improving residents’ quality of life.
