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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Kazakhstan and ADB
ADB operations in Kazakhstan help bolster economic resilience, reduce inequalities and dependence on commodity exports, improve connectivity, strengthen governance, and address vulnerabilities to climate change.
In the Spotlight
Kazakhstan’s Economy to Slow Down in 2024, Accelerate in 2025
ADB has marginally revised downwards its economic growth outlook for Kazakhstan in 2024, following weaker expansion in services in the first half of the year coupled with lower oil outputs, massive floods, and a slowdown in investment.
Shifting to Sustainable Heating in Kazakhstan
Heating is crucial for countries with winter seasons, but coal is often the main heat source. An ADB-supported law in Kazakhstan will pave the way for cleaner sources of heating, including renewables.
CAREC Road Safety Engineering Manual 7: Why and How to Manage Speed
This manual outlines the many benefits of managing road speed in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) countries, addresses misunderstandings, and explains how stakeholders can apply a safe system approach.
How to Build Nonperforming Loan Trading Platforms in Asia and the Pacific: Issues and Processes
This report analyzes how rising nonperforming loans (NPL) pose a risk to banking sector stability in some Asia and Pacific economies and shows how electronic trading platforms can strengthen NPL markets, bolster cross-border transactions, and enhance transparency.
Kazakhstan Facts
ADB's Work in Kazakhstan
Current ADB operations in Kazakhstan focus on three strategic priorities— addressing the impacts of climate change and decarbonizing the economy, promoting inclusive economic growth, and strengthening governance. ADB is also supporting Kazakhstan’s active participation in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
As of 31 December 2023, ADB has committed 131 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $6 billion to Kazakhstan.
Data: Kazakhstan
Forecasts are based on ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. Updated four times a year, it analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Development indicators for Kazakhstan, including a selection of economic, environmental, and social indicators used globally to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
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ADB-supported Women Entrepreneurship Development Centers in Kazakhstan have provided training and networking opportunities to around 7,000 women.
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What's New
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
Kazakhstan’s Economy to Slow Down in 2024, Accelerate in 2025
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Shifting to Sustainable Heating in Kazakhstan
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| Publications, Guides
CAREC Road Safety Engineering Manual 7: Why and How to Manage Speed
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, Kazakhstan Sign a Transaction Advisory Agreement for Hydropower Development Program
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Partners with KEGOC to Enhance Kazakhstan’s Power Grid, Enabling Large-Scale Renewable Power Distribution
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| Publications, Reports
How to Build Nonperforming Loan Trading Platforms in Asia and the Pacific: Issues and Processes
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| Publications, Reports
Low-Cost Carrier Opportunities, Air Transport Liberalization, and Post-Pandemic Recovery in CAREC
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CAREC Road Safety Engineering Manual 6: Identifying, Investigating, and Treating Blackspots
Contact: Kazakhstan Resident Mission (KARM)
ADB opened its Kazakhstan Resident Mission (KARM) in 1998. KARM has its head office in Astana and one branch in Almaty. The Astana office provides primary support for operations in the country and policy dialogue with the government. The Almaty branch hosts region-wide private sector operations and knowledge work. Both offices provide logistical support for ADB missions visiting Kazakhstan.
KARM conducts country partnership strategy development, programming, portfolio, and knowledge management activities. It also coordinates ADB operations with other development partners and engages in dialogues with local stakeholders, including academic institutions, think-tanks, the civil society, and nongovernment organizations.
KARM will be closed on these dates:
- New Year: 1 January (Monday)
- International Women's Day: 8 March (Friday)
- Nauryz Day: 21, 22, 25 March (Thursday, Friday, Monday), 25 March in lieu of 23 March
- Unity Day: 1 May (Wednesday)
- Victory Day: 9 May (Thursday)
- Constitution Day: 30 August (Friday)
- Republic Day: 25 October (Friday)
- Independence Day: 16 December (Monday)
Last updated: 3 November 2023