The draft new Constitution is the foundation for Kazakhstan’s long-term scientific and
technological development. This was discussed today at a meeting on science
issues chaired by the country’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. He emphasized the
importance of open and substantive explanation of the draft new Constitution. The document
reflects the consistent political and economic transformations taking place in
society and establishes new development benchmarks, including priorities in
education, science, and innovation.
«The draft new
Constitution is a progressive document oriented toward the future. Its
foundation is human-centeredness. The draft enshrines that the Republic of
Kazakhstan recognizes the development of human capital as a strategic direction
of state activity. The timeliness of the constitutional reform is driven by
rapid technological development, changing global trends, and the growing role
of ‘middle powers’,» Bektenov noted.
During the discussion, scientists and researchers expressed support for the draft new Constitution. They particularly highlighted initiatives to enshrine science as the foundation for the state’s sustainable development. Notably, over the past three years, funding for science from the national budget has increased 3.5-fold, reaching 214 billion tenge this year. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has set the task of bringing this figure to 1% of GDP by 2029.
«What is the logic behind these changes? In today’s era of global transformation, as international standards and values shift, Kazakhstan needs to build a strong state system. To achieve this, the laws—first and foremost, the Constitution—must be updated. Significant changes are taking place in this regard, which can be seen as a step toward securing the country’s future,» said Akhylbek Kurishbayev, President of the Kazakh National Academy of Sciences.
The meeting also discussed the Concept for the
Development of Knowledge-Intensive Technologies. In this regard, the relevant
ministry was instructed to review, by March 1, proposals submitted by the
Academy of Sciences on forming a new model for determining priorities for scientific and
technological development. By the same deadline, sectoral government bodies are
to approve roadmaps to address technological and industrial challenges and introduce applied scientific
developments. In turn, the National Academy of Sciences is to establish a
Center for Scientific and Technological Foresight by April 1.
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