President held a meeting with akims in Astana
Astana. November 28. Kazakhstan Today - Today, under the chairmanship of the Head of the State Nursultan Nazarbayev a meeting was held on the development of regions, Kazakhstan Today reports.
"The meeting was attended by akims of all levels, government officials, law enforcement officials and the heads of several state bodies," the Presidential press service told Wednesday.
While opening the meeting, the President noted that Kazakhstan is facing important issues.
"You see what's happening in the world. This is not a new wave of the crisis, but the continuation of the crisis of 2007-2008, from which the world economy is still not out. We, despite all the difficulties, are steadily rising standard of living. Real average income grew almost a quarter. A few countries of the world can be proud of such success," said Nursultan Nazarbayev.
The President of Kazakhstan said that another recognition of our victories and great opportunities have been the decision to hold the World Exhibition in Astana "EXPO-2017".
"This is the greatest achievement of Kazakhstan at the international level since independence. This will be a turning point for our country. Our capital will feature the world's best science and technology. Many Kazakh citizens with their own eyes will be able to see "the economy of the future, "to which we aspire. For us "Expo" is to become a mega-project, which will benefit to each region. This will give a powerful impetus to the innovative development of the country," said the head of state.
Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that all these achievements are the result of the verified policy, hardworking people, dedicated work of the state apparatus.
"However, this does not give us the right to rest on our laurels. We have a historical responsibility for the fate of the country and its future. We must mobilize all the resources of the state apparatus and the ruling party "Nur Otan" party for the benefit of citizens. This is why we have launched a new phase of reform I talked about in my message this year," said the president of Kazakhstan.
Nursultan Nazarbayev also said that the work on improvement of the competitiveness of the regions should be a priority.
"Akims together with the government have to ensure the creation of regional quality jobs, identifying reserves, investments, income growth, and also see the development of small and medium businesses. We have all necessary tools for that. I stress, that real employment is the main indicator of the akims' work, government and all development programs. I instruct the Presidential Administration to include this indicator in the akims' rating. It is necessary to study the international experience," said the president of Kazakhstan.
Kazakh President emphasized that a key indicator of the government servants should be the quality of public services.
The President stressed the need for public control of the rural akims.
He also told that he had signed the concept of local self-government.
During the discussion, the akims of East Kazakhstan region Berdibek Saparbayev, Pavlodar region - Yerlan Aryn, West Kazakhstan region - Nurlan Nogayev and South Kazakhstan region - Askar Myrzakhmetov gave a speech.
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