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Why arguments about Kazakhstan's social budget are a myth, and where the budget trillions actually go, says economist Askar Kysykov.
The ESP will return in the form of a new tax: what proposals does the Ministry of Economy have? New Tax Code – draft: how can the self-employed get preferential treatment? Maximum income for the self-employed: how will the new Pensioner tax regime , health insurance, and social benefits be limited: how much will the self-employed pay?
The Government of Kazakhstan is working to grow the economy, and it is necessary to improve the quality of life of the population. The goal determines the means. Maybe the wrong goals were initially chosen in the country? In which direction should the vector of the government's policy turn in order to grow not only the economy, but also the quality of life of Kazakhstanis? We are talking about this today.
By Decree of the President No. 1311 of 9 June 2026, the Nationwide Strategy for Large-Scale Digitalization and the Comprehensive Deployment of AI Technologies, “Digital Qazaqstan,” was approved until 2029. TALAP analyzed the document: what goals and indicators it sets, how it differs from previous programs, and what it means for citizens, business, and the state.
The Center for Applied Research "TALAP" presented the findings of a series of strategic discussions and research. Experts warn: without rules and measurements, the implementation of AI in schools could exacerbate inequality and reduce the quality of basic skills.
In three years, we have become a little less afraid of our neighbors, but we still do not trust them.
This is the fourth paper in the Kazakhstan Economic Radar, Q2 2026 series. It presents the International Radar, based on an analysis of external reports on Kazakhstan's economy.
This is the fifth paper in the Kazakhstan Economic Radar, Q2 2026 series. It presents the Integrated Radar, which brings together the three underlying radars, compares their similarities and differences, and identifies cross-cutting responses.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz became the largest oil supply disruption in history. But the global market did not go into an uncontrolled price spiral. The shock was sharp, but shorter than the most severe forecasts had anticipated. This is a story not only about oil, but also about which forecasting methods work better under conditions of war, physical supply shortage, and high uncertainty.
