The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) released the results of a sociological survey conducted from May 11 to June 22, revealing that 68.3% of Kazakh citizens are optimistic about the future. The public opinion poll showed that 37.6% of respondents anticipate improvements in living conditions, while 30.7% expect slight enhancements. This optimism is attributed to changes in education, healthcare, communications, and housing access.
One-third of respondents reported an improvement in their financial situation, while 31.6% indicated no change. Additionally, 27.1% noted an increase in their well-being, with 8.6% reporting a decline in their financial status to an extent.
The optimism is further supported by various government measures, including:
- Raising the minimum wage.
- Increasing doctors’ average salaries by 30% and medical staff salaries by 20%.
- Raising pensions and benefits for 4.4 mn recipients.
- Enhancing scholarships for university students, undergraduates, and doctoral candidates.
- Revising microcredit and business regulation approaches.
Government expenditures in 2023 and 2024 on healthcare, education, housing construction, and road maintenance have contributed to the current satisfaction levels among citizens. Kazakhstan’s modernization efforts have garnered public support. According to the survey, 68.1% of Kazakh citizens believe the country is heading in the right direction.
The survey included 8,000 respondents aged 18 and above from 17 regions and cities of national importance, including Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.
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