In the Mangistau region, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises increased to 76.8 thousand over the first 11 months of 2024. Businesses produced goods worth 1 trillion tenge, reported Akim Nurdaulat Kilybay at a press conference at the SCK, according to a correspondent from the Kapital.kz business information center referencing the press service of the Akimat.
The number of people employed in the small and medium business sector in Mangistau region is 147.4 thousand, which constitutes 42.2% of the region's economically active population.
This year, within the framework of the Unified Comprehensive Business Support Program, 17.5 billion tenge has been allocated. These funds have supported 1,231 projects and preserved 411 jobs. Additionally, 373 new jobs are being created. Under this program, 20 social entrepreneurship projects have been awarded a state grant of 100 million tenge.
“Our goal is to create a favorable environment for business, establish the necessary conditions, and offer stimulating measures for entrepreneurs. We will enhance our efforts in this direction,” said the Akim.