Astana – Kazakhstan quickly advances its digital ecosystem, positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, blockchain and telecommunications in Central Asia. Recent initiatives rationalize public services, stimulate the IT sector and expand international partnerships, highlighting the country’s ambition to become a major player in the global digital economy.
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Presidential address: digitization as an engine of growth
In his speech on the state of the nation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that digitization and artificial intelligence (AI) should be at the heart of the country’s economic strategy. He instructed the government and regional leaders to strengthen existing achievements and to expand the use of AI technologies, in particular in the electronic government system, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on September 4.
Tangible results of digital transformation
Since 2021, Kazakhstan has implemented large -scale digital reforms to improve governance and reduce corruption. These initiatives have already withdrawn more than 28 billion DIZIX ($ 51.9 million) from the shaded economy, saved more than $ 13 billion ($ 24.1 million US dollars) in budgetary funds and generated a total economic effect of 51.3 billion DIZIX ($ 95.1 million).
Public services are now provided 20 times faster on average, while administrative barriers have been considerably reduced. Today, 92% of services are available online, placing Kazakhstan 24th worldwide in scanning and among the first ten countries of the online services index.
Digital services for citizens
A wide range of new digital tools transforms daily life. Electronic medical certificates and sick leave has eliminated paper flows and reduces shaded transactions by 7.5 billion ten years (13.9 million US dollars). Telemedicine has provided 1.5 million services, saving citizens 13 billion ten years ($ 24.1 million US dollars).
Education also took advantage of: registration for kindergarten and schools is now entirely digital, improving the efficiency of 46%. Transfers between schools take one day instead of five, while colleges and academic requests have been rationalized. The automatic qualification upgrades of teachers reduce the treatment time from month to week.
Other services include a mobile report on European accidents for drivers, automated application procedures, digital notarial services and social portfolio project,, This improves transparency in the supply of subsidized meals in schools and is on a national scale.
Growth in the IT industry and the startup ecosystem
The Kazakhstan IT sector continues to develop, with more than 18,000 companies that now operate, reflecting growth of 16% in three years. Astana Hub Technology Park plays a central role, uniting more than 1,700 participants. Its residents generated 1.2 billion of ten ($ 2.2 billion) in income, including $ 140 billion ($ 259.6 million) in exports.
International cooperation is also intensifying. More than 40 startups have accelerated in Silicon Valley thanks to cooperation with Alchemistx, Draper University and Silkroad Innovation Hub. By 2026, Kazakhstan aims to export a billion dollars to IT services.
The Tech Orda program plans to train 100,000 IT specialists this year, while the AI Qyzmet program has been launched to provide AI skills officials.
Artificial intelligence breakthroughs
Kazakhstan approved its concept of development of AI until 2029 and is preparing a national AI strategy and a legal framework. The major stages include the launch of the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Alem.ai for research and training, the release of AlemllmThe largest model of AI in Kazakh language, now accessible to startups and universities, opening of Alem.Cloud, first in Central Asia Supercomputer cluster, Allow companies and researchers to develop advanced AI solutions.
Blockchain, crypto and digital platforms
Kazakhstan also builds an economy based on blockchain. Initiatives include the cryptocicity pilot area, cross -border establishments for digital assets and a 70/30 program for the modernization of energy with mining investors. Historical development occurred in May with the launch of the economic zone of Solana Kazakhstan, The first in Central Asia, creating a hub for blockchain innovation and international collaboration.
In parallel, the Aitu National Messenger has been appointed a digital state platform, incorporating government services and strengthening cybersecurity.
Expansion of telecommunications and connectivity
Telecommunications infrastructure has advance Significantly. Internet access now covers 93% of the population, while 98% of the country has mobile coverage. Kazakhstan has reached 41st place around the world in the telecommunications infrastructure index.
Optical fiber lines have increased twelve times in a decade, reaching 71% of the colonies. The accessible internet project provides 4G coverage on a national level and 5G in large cities. Satellite internet pilots already operate on the main rail routes, with plans to extend the cover to all Talgo trains.
New partnerships with Amazon Kuiper, Shanghai Spacecom and Eutelsat-Oneweb stimulate satellite technologies in Kazakhstan. SpaceX Starlink has also been officially launched in the country, guaranteeing connectivity in remote areas.
By 2026, more than 3,000 rural villages will be linked to broadband internet – one year before the scheduled date – with prolonged satellite coverage by 2027.
The systematic digital transformation of Kazakhstan, public services in AI and Blockchain, demonstrates its ambition to become a regional leader and a world digital center.
