The Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan, within the framework of the established “Adal Azamat – Belsendi Qogam” Center, provides information in the interests of NGOs and active citizens:

Regions:

Last week, a number of civic initiatives were implemented across the regions of Kazakhstan in the areas of family support, youth development, digitalization, and strengthening NGO capacity.

In West Kazakhstan Region, 30 representatives of young families took part in the final meeting of the “Berekeli Otbasy – Baqtyty Bolashaq” project. In Abai Region, 36 school and university students competed in the “Үш анық” intellectual game.

In Atyrau Region, a “QADAM” robotics classroom was opened for rural schoolchildren. It is equipped with modern equipment, 3D pens, and tools for learning robotics and programming. In North Kazakhstan Region, 20 representatives of NGOs and the civil society sector received training on working with the media and social networks, while another 30 participants received consultations as part of the “Open Day” held under the “Adal Azamat – Belsendi Qogam” project.

Law:

Minimum Wage and MCI for 2027: Draft Law Published

The draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Republican Budget for 2027–2029” has been published. The draft provides for the following amounts to be established from January 1, 2027:

1. minimum wage — KZT 85,000;
2. monthly calculation index — KZT 4,693;
3. minimum amount of the state basic pension payment — KZT 38,622;
4. minimum pension — KZT 74,919;
5. subsistence minimum used to calculate the amounts of basic social payments — KZT 55,173.

The draft law provides for funding for age-related pension payments and pension payments for length of service, taking into account an 8.5% increase in their amounts from January 1, 2027.

It is also proposed to establish, from January 1, 2027, the amount of state contributions to mandatory social health insurance payable to the Social Health Insurance Fund at 2.2% of the contribution base.

Analytics:

According to experts, for the sustainable development of NGOs in 2026–2030, it would be advisable to focus on the following measures:

First — improving the state social order.

It is necessary to move from financing individual activities to financing the achievement of specific social outcomes.

Second — creating conditions for long-term financing.

For sustainable organizations, multi-year grant and program-based funding mechanisms should be considered.

Third — developing social entrepreneurship among NGOs.

This would allow organizations to generate their own income and reduce their dependence on public funding.

Fourth — expanding the transfer of government functions to NGOs.

This is particularly relevant in the areas of social services, prevention, public awareness, and work with vulnerable groups.

Fifth — strengthening public oversight.

NGOs should have genuine opportunities to participate in monitoring budget programs, government projects, and the quality of public services.

Sixth — developing regional NGOs.

A dedicated support system is needed for organizations in rural areas and small towns.

Seventh — introducing social impact assessment.