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Maulen Ashimbayev: people and their interests are at the heart of reforms
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A presentation of the book "The Essence of Reforms: Seven Chapters of Kazakhstan’s Future History" dedicated to the reform agenda of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held at Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University.
The author of the book is Maulen Ashimbayev, a prominent statesman and public figure, politician, economist and political scientist. The book examines the significance of the political, economic and social transformations taking place in the country.
The presentation brought together representatives of the region’s academic and creative communities, experts, public figures and young people. The meeting featured a substantive exchange of views on the large-scale reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, their impact on society and the country’s future development priorities.
Opening the event Mukhtar Tolegen Chairman of the Board and Rector of Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University, noted that each chapter of the book addresses important issues related to the country’s development. He emphasised that the work offers valuable insights into the essence of the ongoing transformations and is a worthwhile read for every citizen. The Rector also thanked the author for visiting the University, meeting with readers and presenting his book.
Speaking at the meeting Maulen Ashimbayev outlined the purpose behind writing the book and its key ideas, highlighting the main theses that underpin its content.
The book explores a wide range of issues including the modernisation of public administration, political and economic transformations, regional development, national identity and strengthening Kazakhstan’s standing and reputation on the international stage. The author highlighted the historical significance of the reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and shared his views on their role in shaping the country’s future development.
Addressing the key issues underlying the substance and objectives of the President’s reforms, Maulen Ashimbayev emphasised that people and their interests lie at the heart of the idea of a "Just Kazakhstan".
"The fundamental essence of the Just Kazakhstan concept is a decisive shift from the notion of the state for the sake of the state to the principle of the state for the people. People and their interests are at the heart of the country’s new development paradigm. This principle is clearly enshrined in the new Constitution" Maulen Ashimbayev said.
The author noted that the values enshrined in the Constitution define the country’s long-term development goals. He also emphasised that the key objective of the ongoing reforms is to bring interaction between society and the state to a new level.
The meeting also addressed Kazakhstan’s development opportunities amid global change. According to Maulen Ashimbayev the rapid transformations taking place around the world open up new opportunities for the country. Therefore it is important for Kazakhstan not to remain on the sidelines of global processes but to become an active participant by effectively leveraging new technologies and modern development mechanisms.
The presentation also featured academic and expert perspectives on the issues raised in the book. Literary scholar and Doctor of Philology Professor Kulbek Yergobek, public figure Bauyrzhan Alteyev, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor Gulzhan Sugirbayeva and political scientist , Candidate of Political Sciences and Associate Professor Saule Rysbayeva from the Shymkent Branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, assessed the book from the perspectives of their respective fields and shared their views on the key issues addressed in the work.
At the end of the meeting Maulen Ashimbayev expressed his gratitude to the Shymkent City Akimat, the University’s leadership and all participants for their contribution to organising the event.
The author of the book is Maulen Ashimbayev, a prominent statesman and public figure, politician, economist and political scientist. The book examines the significance of the political, economic and social transformations taking place in the country.
The presentation brought together representatives of the region’s academic and creative communities, experts, public figures and young people. The meeting featured a substantive exchange of views on the large-scale reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, their impact on society and the country’s future development priorities.
Opening the event Mukhtar Tolegen Chairman of the Board and Rector of Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University, noted that each chapter of the book addresses important issues related to the country’s development. He emphasised that the work offers valuable insights into the essence of the ongoing transformations and is a worthwhile read for every citizen. The Rector also thanked the author for visiting the University, meeting with readers and presenting his book.
Speaking at the meeting Maulen Ashimbayev outlined the purpose behind writing the book and its key ideas, highlighting the main theses that underpin its content.
The book explores a wide range of issues including the modernisation of public administration, political and economic transformations, regional development, national identity and strengthening Kazakhstan’s standing and reputation on the international stage. The author highlighted the historical significance of the reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and shared his views on their role in shaping the country’s future development.
Addressing the key issues underlying the substance and objectives of the President’s reforms, Maulen Ashimbayev emphasised that people and their interests lie at the heart of the idea of a "Just Kazakhstan".
"The fundamental essence of the Just Kazakhstan concept is a decisive shift from the notion of the state for the sake of the state to the principle of the state for the people. People and their interests are at the heart of the country’s new development paradigm. This principle is clearly enshrined in the new Constitution" Maulen Ashimbayev said.
The author noted that the values enshrined in the Constitution define the country’s long-term development goals. He also emphasised that the key objective of the ongoing reforms is to bring interaction between society and the state to a new level.
The meeting also addressed Kazakhstan’s development opportunities amid global change. According to Maulen Ashimbayev the rapid transformations taking place around the world open up new opportunities for the country. Therefore it is important for Kazakhstan not to remain on the sidelines of global processes but to become an active participant by effectively leveraging new technologies and modern development mechanisms.
The presentation also featured academic and expert perspectives on the issues raised in the book. Literary scholar and Doctor of Philology Professor Kulbek Yergobek, public figure Bauyrzhan Alteyev, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor Gulzhan Sugirbayeva and political scientist , Candidate of Political Sciences and Associate Professor Saule Rysbayeva from the Shymkent Branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, assessed the book from the perspectives of their respective fields and shared their views on the key issues addressed in the work.
At the end of the meeting Maulen Ashimbayev expressed his gratitude to the Shymkent City Akimat, the University’s leadership and all participants for their contribution to organising the event.
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