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Results of ADB-supported Operations: Kazakhstan

ADB's partnership with Kazakhstan has focused on helping the government sustain a higher growth rate, promote environment-friendly development, support the private sector, and connect the country with its neighbors. Read More

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Asia's Path to Prosperity

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Overview

As the world’s largest landlocked country, and with a sparse population disbursed across the vast land, Kazakhstan faces high costs and challenges in accessing global markets and delivering domestic public services. The national priority is improved transport networks to help reduce transport costs and facilitate movement.

ADB's country partnership strategy (CPS), 2012-2016, for Kazakhstan is designed to make the economy more competitive and diverse in order to sustain growth and create jobs. It defines a new development partnership with ADB that is relevant and responsive to Kazakhstan’s goal of transitioning to a high-income country.

Fast Facts

16.96 (2012)
Population in millions

1.6% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

5.3% (2011)
Population living below the national poverty line

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

24 Jul 2013 44060-024: Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Program - Tranche 2
15 Oct 2010 43439-043: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Transport Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Section) Investment Program, Tranche 3
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Approved Projects

2 Sep 2013 46933-014: Akmola Electricity Distribution Network Modernization and Expansion Project
9 May 2013 46487-001: Alternative Urban Infrastructure Financing Modalities
19 Apr 2013 46944-014: RG Brands Agribusiness Project
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ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
140.00 / 4.65
Agriculture (3)
 
65.00 / 2.16
Education (3)
 
425.00 / 14.11
Finance (5)
 
500.00 / 16.60
Public Sector (1)
 
1,788.30 / 59.35
Transport and ICT (10)
 
34.60 / 1.15
Water Supply (1)
 
60.00 / 1.99
Multisector (2)
 
3,012.90 / 100.00
TOTAL (25)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012

Publications

Oct 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

Sep 2013 Framework of Inclusive Growth Indicators 2013: Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

Aug 2013 Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2013

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News Releases

2 Oct 2013 Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development
2 Oct 2013 Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters
21 Aug 2013 Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report
16 Jul 2013 Challenge for Asia to Maintain Growth Momentum - ADB Report
28 Jun 2013 Central Asia Officials Meet to Discuss Implementation of CAREC Program
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Development Effectiveness

March 2011
Kazakhstan: On the Path to Higher Levels of Development

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