Purpose of research. In recent years, the mechanism of public-private-partnership (PPP) has advanced as an effective approach in developing social and infrastructural projects. Improving sustainability performance in PPP projects is an important strategy for pursuing not only the mission of sustainable development but also economic goals of developing countries. This paper aims to review and combine what we know about PPP projects in Kazakhstan and to present future directions for research and practice.Methodology. This article has been composed using descriptive methodology. An explorative and unstructured literature review was performed, later was subsequently paired with a structured literature review. This article joins several research areas on literature relating to problems, perspectives of PPP projects and their role in gaining SDG.Originality / value of the research. The research focus was concentrated on the study and analysis of publicprivate partnership projects in Kazakhstan and their role in achieving sustainable development goals.Findings. PPPs in Kazakhstan require comprehensive consideration to improve the legislative aspects and approach the forms of PPPs common in Western countries, improve conditions for the private sector and public involvement.