Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with Arsen Tomsky, founder and CEO of inDrive, a global platform of transport and urban services. They discussed topical issues of the digital industry and considered the prospects of introducing new solutions to improve the quality of life of Kazakhstanis,
primeminister.kz reports.
A digital ecosystem has been created in Kazakhstan, the largest international technopark of IT startups in Central Asia is functioning, and creative solutions are actively supported. Work is underway to create a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence.
The Head of State in his Address instructed to intensify work in the sphere of digitalisation. This is a priority task. Kazakhstan aims to increase the share of digital technologies in the structure of the economy and further increase exports of IT services. We welcome the presence of large IT companies in our market," Olzhas Bektenov emphasised.
In turn, Arsen Tomsky expressed interest in the implementation of joint digital platforms and co-operation in the development of intellectual industry. In particular, inDrive made a proposal to open inVision U University in Kazakhstan for 400 places to train qualified specialists in IT, education, science, art, etc., Mr Tomsky said.
In addition, the company plans to implement a number of environmental initiatives to improve air quality in major megacities. The first project will be implemented in Almaty. Head of the Government instructed the relevant government agencies to assist the public project.
At the end of the meeting the importance of ensuring the legality and transparency of labour processes and road safety was also outlined. InDrive also supports Kazakhstan's initiative on platform employment.
For reference: InDrive service is represented in 750 cities in 46 countries. In 2021, the company achieved ‘unicorn’ status. In 2022, the company's office was relocated to Almaty. Currently, inDrive Kazakhstan office employs about 800 people.