The Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan, within the framework of the established “Adal Azamat – Belsendi Kogam” Center, shares information for NGOs and active citizens:

News from the Regions

In Atyrau Region, seminars and training sessions entitled “Voice of Society” were held for civil society activists in Inderbor village and Makhambet village. A spiritual stand-up evening entitled “Tamyr” was also organized by the “Zharkyn Zhanuya” Public Association, bringing together around 200 young people.

In Almaty, the “Tamyr Education Forum 2026” was held, focusing on the development of education, the presentation of social projects, and the award ceremony for the winners of Tamyr Platform.

In Taraz, the “Taraz Pediatric Heart Forum” conference took place, bringing together more than 30 specialists to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children.

In Kostanay, the “GrIn” Civil Alliance of Kostanay Region held an Open Day for NGO representatives and active citizens.

In Astana, a meeting of the “ҰСТАНЫМ” Discussion Club of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan was held, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the development of civil society.

Legislative Initiatives

A number of new changes will come into effect in Kazakhstan in November. On 29 November, elections are scheduled for 3,447 deputies to 228 maslikhats for five-year terms. The second stage of the “Ұмай” women’s mortgage programme will begin on 3 November, with applications accepted through Otbasy Bank.

Starting from 1 November, companies with tax debts of at least 45 MCI that have remained unpaid for four months will face restrictions on changing their head and legal address. The phased introduction of the QazETA electronic entry permit system for foreign nationals will also begin.

Several tax deadlines fall in November: tax declarations must be submitted by 16 November, while certain taxes are due on 5, 20 and 25 November.

Analysis and Statistics

Kazakhstan to Introduce a New System for Assessing Family Well-Being

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov has instructed the relevant authorities to ensure the integration of digital systems used by government agencies and second-tier banks by 1 December 2026. The aim is to assess families’ financial circumstances more accurately and improve the targeting of social assistance.

Starting from 1 January 2027, a new mechanism for assigning certain state benefits based on the level of need is planned to be introduced in stages. The assessment will take into account income, expenditure, property, credit obligations and family composition. Banks will be able to provide information about accounts and deposits only with the consent of the assistance recipient and their family members.

At the first stage, the changes will affect 14 types of benefits. Restrictions are предусмотрены for Category A and B families with a high level of well-being, except in certain cases. Families’ well-being categories will be reviewed monthly.

The new approach is aimed at ensuring a fairer distribution of budget funds and supporting citizens who genuinely need assistance. At the same time, the accuracy of data, transparency of assessment criteria and protection of personal information are of particular importance.