The
concept of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution is based
on a human-centered approach, the
protection of citizens’ rights, and the development of human capital. According
to Senate Member Andrei Lukin, these principles define the
country’s key priorities. Speaking
at a meeting with the Astana Ballet theatre,
he said the document places special emphasis on young
people — their education, creative development, healthcare, and social
protection.
«My primary focus, of course, is on protecting workers’
rights and developing small and medium-sized businesses. I also prioritize
youth protection and development. Young people are focused on building careers,
nurturing creativity, advancing their education, and securing access to
healthcare and social protection. That is why all our meetings with labor
collectives and youth groups are always meaningful,» Lukin said.
The draft new Constitution reflects the key foundations of government and a new format for interaction between government and society, according to Deputy Chairman at Maqsut Narikbayev University Sergey Pen. He stated that the draft Basic Law represents a profound rethinking of the country’s fundamental institutions of state power. Specifically – a transformation of parliament and a reassessment of the role of socio-political bodies such as the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. In the new format, these structures are called upon to strengthen the connection between government decisions and public demand.
«The core objective of these reforms is to bring
decision-making closer to the people. I think this is the key institutional
shift. The path from idea to implementation — to its adoption into law —
becomes shorter. Expanding public participation, for example through the People’s
Council, means moving away from simple quotas. This is precisely about reducing
the distance between government decisions on all vital issues and the will of
the people,» Pen noted.
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