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Kazakhstan and Eurasian Development Bank Discuss Digitalization of Key Sectors

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Kanat Bozumbayev, and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank, Tigran Sargsyan, met in Astana on September 21, 2026. The two sides discussed cooperation on digitalization initiatives within the EDB Digital Initiatives Fund. A central focus was the modernization of the utilities sector in Kazakhstan, including water supply and wastewater management.

From trend.az

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The discussions centered on the implementation of a national platform, 'Smart Turmys,' which is intended to serve as a single center for data collection and efficiency improvement in the energy and utilities sectors of Kazakhstan. This platform already has allocated funding from the EDB Digital Initiatives Fund.

Kazakhstan is a key economic center in Central Asia, and the EDB promotes development through financial backing and strategic discussions in the region.

From trend.az

Who's involved

  • KazakhstanHost country whose energy, utilities, and water sectors are undergoing modernization.
  • Eurasian Development BankInternational organization providing financial investment and technical support to Kazakhstan.
  • Central AsiaRegion whose shared challenges regarding water resources were part of the discussion.

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