Kazakhstan to Reform Social Assistance, Saving 700 Billion Tenge Annually

Starting January 1, 2027, Kazakhstan will shift its social assistance approach to a needs-based system, aiming to save approximately 700 billion tenge per year. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced that the reform moves away from category-based aid towards supporting those genuinely in need. The goal is to provide temporary support for individuals to improve their situation, not a permanent income source.

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