Development of Ecosystem Stability as a Tool for Managing Agricultural Areas in the Republic of Kazakhstan: Problems and Opportunities for their Resolution

Widespread problems of rural development have been the subject of scientific analysis and discussions for many years. The current debate is the result of reflections on improving the effectiveness of rural development policy and the search for new approaches to their development at the local level. They are also the result of the need not only to implement the Sustainable Development Goals more effectively but also to reduce the social and economic inequality between the village and the city, which is possible through the development of the digital infrastructure of rural areas. The purpose of the article is to identify priority areas and institutional and legal barriers to the development of digital infrastructure, the tools necessary to overcome them, and regulatory and legal support for the development of digital infrastructure in rural areas. The article identifies the advantages of digital infrastructure for the socio-economic development of rural areas, the priority level of the introduction of digital infrastructure and technologies for various sectors in the life of the rural population, institutional and legal barriers to the development of digital infrastructure of rural areas, as well as tools of regulatory support for the development of digital infrastructure of rural areas. It is concluded that the creation of the necessary regulatory framework that would stimulate the formation of digital infrastructure while protecting the interests of rural residents is the most significant of the problems of rural areas.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Regulatory and Legal Support for the Development of Digital Infrastructure in Rural Areas as a Factor in Improving the Level of Sustainable Development and Quality of Life of the Rural Population

YDYRYS,

IBRAYEVA,

ABUGALIYEVA

et al. 2023

“…Studies of sustainable development of rural territories in the Republic of Kazakhstan are focused on ensuring balanced economic, demographic, and social development of rural territories based on increasing competitiveness (Muhardi et al 2020(Muhardi et al , 1025, the profitability of agricultural production and expansion of nonagricultural entrepreneurship in rural areas (Figus and Shaikin 2019, 27), protection and rational use of natural, labor, and production resources of rural territories (Seidakhmetova et al 2022(Seidakhmetova et al , 1993, and achievement of social standards and living standards for the rural population (Kornilova et al 2022(Kornilova et al , 2248. However, in general, the problem of strategic priorities for the sustainable development of rural areas in the scientific literature of Kazakhstan remains little explored.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of a Model of Strategic Priorities for Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Kazakhstan until 2030. Example of the East Kazakhstan Region

NURALINA,

BAIZHOLOVA,

ABENOV

et al. 2023

The problems of sustainable development have been actively investigated by the scientific community. However, due to the difficulties of implementing this concept in practice, the focus of research is increasingly shifted to the study of certain aspects affecting the sustainable development of territories. In particular, this concerns the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas, especially in socio-demographic, economic, and institutional aspects. The purpose of the article is to develop a model of strategic priorities for the sustainable development of rural areas in Kazakhstan until 2030. The article presents a model of strategic priorities for sustainable development of rural areas in the East Kazakhstan region according to socio-demographic and economic vectors, as well as institutional support with appropriate strategic goals, indicators, and target values. Solving the problem of sustainable development of rural territories is a long-term task, which can be achieved through the development of the economy of territories. The transition of rural territories to a sustainable development strategy will ensure effective farming, orientation to high standards of social protection of the rural population, multifunctional use of rural territories, preservation of the quality of the natural environment, and adaptation of institutional mechanisms to the functioning of rural agriculture and rural development.

“…Unlike intensive methods of farming (Adilkhankyzy et al 2022, 539), organic production relies on the use of resource-saving technologies (Tatibekova et al 2022(Tatibekova et al , 2002 and minimization of mechanical tillage (Nugmanov et al 2022, 268) and excludes the use of synthetic substances (Gusev et al 2022, 842;Reganold and Wachter 2016). A priority for OA is the use of materials and technologies that improve the ecological balance in natural systems (Seidakhmetova et al 2022(Seidakhmetova et al , 1993Zhumataуeva et al 2022, 492) and contribute to the creation of sustainable and balanced agroecological systems (Pretty andBharucha 2014, 1571;Tsenina et al 2022, 63). Organic production ensures that the organic farming system and agricultural products comply with certain standards, which provides an opportunity to label products accordingly and sell them as organic (Seufert et al 2012, 229).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Attracting Investment for Rural Development: Introduction of Organic Agriculture and ESG Principles in Kazakhstan

KUANDYKOVA,

AKPANOV,

TLEUBAYEVA

et al. 2023

Today, the market for organic products is one of the most dynamic in the world. The prerequisites for this are the growing consumer demand for food that is environmentally friendly and safe for human health. In Kazakhstan, despite the existing problem, the development of organic production in the agro-food system appears promising and, if implemented in compliance with environmrntal, social and governance (ESG) principles, can be beneficial for the country, which determines the relevance of the study. The purpose of the study is to analyze the possibilities of investment incentives for organic agriculture for the sake of the development of Kazakhstan's rural areas and the implementation of ESG principles. The study employs the following general scientific methods: a) theoretical: analysis of scientific sources; b) empirical: the focused interview method (focus group), an online expert survey; c) mathematical and statistical methods of data analysis; triangulation method. The study concludes that Kazakhstan has considerable potential for the development of organic agriculture. The production of organic products in Kazakhstan is an extremely promising area that can promote the competitiveness of agricultural products, significantly improve the country's image on the world stage, and facilitate the development of market infrastructure and sustainable development of the country as a whole.