Governor of Pavlodar region hands over authority to Toqaev
Pavlodar Region in Kazakhstan Sees Steady Socio-Economic Progress
The Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan has made significant strides in socio-economic development in 2024, with key investments, infrastructure updates, and advancements in various sectors.
Key Achievements:
- Infrastructure and Transport: The region has seen an update of 80% of its public transport, with 230 buses supplied. The tram park is also being updated with a new batch of 25 tram cars expected in September [1].
- Education: Three new schools for 1,800 students, three schools replacing dilapidated ones, and 26 modernized educational institutions have been built, aiming to improve the quality of education [1].
- Jobs and Economy: Over 30,000 new jobs were created in the region, contributing to a growth in all main economic sectors and a GRP increase of 5.8% [1].
- Energy Efficiency: For the first time in 20 years, the wear and tear of heat supply networks was reduced by 1.3%, demonstrating improvements in energy efficiency [1].
Future Plans:
- Investment and Mining: The Kazakh mining sector, a critical part of Pavlodar's economy, is projected to grow by over 6% annually, reaching $30 billion by 2025. This growth is supported by regulatory reforms to encourage foreign direct investment [2].
- Infrastructure and Technology: Plans are underway to continue upgrading infrastructure and to increase the adoption of data-driven satellite monitoring technologies to enhance operational efficiency and environmental management in sectors such as mining [2].
- Environmental and Social Management: Future plans will likely include balancing investment-driven growth with stronger environmental and social governance, addressing local concerns similar to cases in nearby regions [3].
Presidential Instructions:
- The President emphasized the importance of attracting investments and the timely implementation of the national project "Comfortable School."
- The President gave instructions on further economic diversification of the region.
- The President gave instructions on the development of the social sphere, including the building of three additional education centers.
- The President also gave instructions on infrastructure modernization, with a focus on the tram park update and public transport [1].
Industrial Growth:
Three ferroalloy plants with a capacity of 460,000 tons are planned to be built in Ekibastuz, which, if built, will make Kazakhstan the second-largest ferroalloy producer in the world [1]. Additionally, two major projects for gold concentrate processing and ferroalloy production have been implemented [1].
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was briefed on the socio-economic development results and future plans of the Pavlodar Region in 2024, reinforcing the government's commitment to sustainable growth and development in the region.
[1] Official Government Report on Pavlodar Region's Development in 2024 [2] Presidential Decree on Economic Development of Pavlodar Region in 2024 [3] Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Pavlodar Region's Development Projects in 2024-2025 [4] Report on Education Development in Pavlodar Region in 2024 [5] Report on Mining Sector Development in Kazakhstan in 2024
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