Businessman Toqaev outlines orders for Entrepreneurship Commission
Supporting Entrepreneurs and Streamlining Business in Kazakhstan
Efforts to support entrepreneurs and remove administrative barriers in Kazakhstan are gaining momentum, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights, Kanat Nurov, leading the charge.
Recent developments include the adoption of Order No. 55 by the Ministry of National Economy, establishing a comprehensive Unified Register of State Support Measures. This Register consolidates over 100 financial, property, and non-financial support tools for businesses, providing reliable, up-to-date information aimed at reducing informational and administrative barriers. By ensuring access to state support, the Register is designed to encourage business development and protect entrepreneurs' rights[1].
The Register is published on official government platforms, reflecting the government’s commitment to transparency and accessibility. Moreover, the broader governmental approach seeks to minimize bureaucratic obstacles in critical sectors like cross-border trade and tourism by implementing modern digital systems at border checkpoints and improving infrastructure. This is intended to balance security needs with the reduction of red tape, thus facilitating smoother business operations and protecting commercial interests[2].
President Tokayev and Commissioner Nurov have been actively addressing systemic problems within the framework of the strategy for protecting entrepreneurship. Nurov has presented proposals for amendments to regulatory acts governing entrepreneurial activity, and individual cases have been referred to relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies[3].
These efforts have resulted in significant progress. The number of complaints from entrepreneurs decreased by 12% due to the effectiveness of the administrative justice system[4]. Furthermore, Kanat Nurov reported that 1759 out of 3275 complaints from entrepreneurs were resolved positively, representing 53.7% of the total[5].
President Tokayev has stressed the need for further strengthening measures to protect the rights of entrepreneurs. He emphasized that the primary focus, as per the Head of State's instructions, is on identifying and eliminating excessive administrative barriers for business[6].
In conclusion, Kazakhstan is actively enhancing business support mechanisms through digital registries, infrastructural upgrades, and intergovernmental collaborations, thereby safeguarding entrepreneurs’ rights and promoting a conducive business environment.
[1] Unified Register of State Support Measures: https://www.gov.kz/ru/government/view/mne/single-register-of-state-support-measures/
[2] Improving infrastructure at border checkpoints: https://www.invest.kz/en/news/11500-new-border-checkpoint-at-the-kazakhstan-russia-border-to-be-opened-in-2023
[3] Referral of cases to regulatory and law enforcement agencies: Not directly quoted, but reported in news sources.
[4] Decrease in the number of complaints from entrepreneurs: Not directly quoted, but reported in news sources.
[5] Resolution of complaints from entrepreneurs: Not directly quoted, but reported in news sources.
[6] Further strengthening measures to protect the rights of entrepreneurs: Not directly quoted, but reported in news sources.
- The Unified Register of State Support Measures, a comprehensive financial platform aimed at aiding entrepreneurs and businesses in Kazakhstan, has been established to reduce informational and administrative barriers.
- To further bolster entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan, President Tokayev and Commissioner Nurov have been actively engaging with policy-and-legislation, presenting proposals for amendments to regulatory acts and addressing systemic problems.
- In the realm of politics and general-news, the ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurs, streamline business, and promote a business-friendly environment in Kazakhstan have shown significant progress, as evidenced by a decrease in the number of complaints from entrepreneurs and a high resolution rate for these cases.
