Kazakhstan Plans to Utilize Recovered Funds for Construction of Medical and Social Facility
Unleashing Better Services in Kazakhstan
Welcome to the heart of Kazakhstan! The government is pulling out all the stops, funneling 2.6 billion tenge (roughly $5.1 million) from reclaimed ill-gotten funds into a new social services center in the Abai Region. This wasn't just a random move – it's part of a broader initiative to uplift public services, particularly in rural areas.
Take a peek at the map to get a better sense of the region we're talking about. We've taken the liberty of creating it just for you.
In Semei, a 100-bed facility will soon rise, promising improved medical care for the locals. But that's not all. The government has earmarked nearly 59.4 billion tenge (or around $118 million) to construct 13 significant facilities across the nation. You can expect schools, music schools, sports complexes, hospitals, dormitories, kindergartens, and first-aid stations to see the light of day soon.
Construction is already underway on several projects: a sports complex for talented child athletes in Arkalyk, a rehabilitation center for children with musculoskeletal issues in Astana, and a training center for people with special needs in Almaty.
But let's zoom in a little on the Kostanai Region, where the government has been focusing a good deal of its attention on water supply infrastructure.
In Tobyl, 1.4 billion tenge (around $2.7 million) is being spent to construct 100 kilometers of water supply networks. The goal? Achieving full water coverage for the city, which currently stands at 88%. Meanwhile, Arkalyk is getting a fresh water supply system worth 872 million tenge (or roughly $1.7 million), aiming to serve over 13,000 residents with clean drinking water by the end of the year.
In addition to that, the government has planned to invest over 3 billion tenge (or about $5.9 million) to build water supply networks in rural areas of Kostanai, Denisovsky, Kostanai, Fyodorovsky districts, Beimbet Maylin district, and the village of Molodezhny in Arkalyk.
This focus on basic infrastructure in rural areas is a testament to the government's commitment to improve quality of life. While the current access to water supply services in rural areas is approximately 90.3%, the government aims to bridge that gap. In urban Kostanai, access stands at 99%.
Lastly, while we're on the subject of improvements, the government has been actively funding various social projects, including education and healthcare infrastructure, albeit not solely through funds recovered from illegally acquired assets.
In the realm of health and wellness, a 100-bed medical facility focusing on improved care will emerge in Semei, as part of Kazakhstan's nationwide initiative to fund 13 facilities, including schools, sports complexes, hospitals, and first-aid stations. Simultaneously, the government has set sights on finance, earmarking substantial funds for water supply infrastructure projects, aimed at enhancing access to clean drinking water in urban and rural areas.
