OECD Urban Policy Reviews: Kazakhstan

Description

Urbanisation is an important condition for economic development, but must be managed effectively if cities are to realise their potential as engines of national growth. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of Kazakhstan's urban policies in terms of economic, social and environmental impact. It analyses how national spatial planning for urban regions, along with specific sectoral policies, affect urban development directly and indirectly. It also looks at specific issues such as housing, public utilities, urban transport, and migration. The review assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of current urban governance arrangements, and makes recommendations for steps Kazakhstan can take to develop an attractive and well-managed system of large and medium-sized cities that can help it achieve its development objectives Foreword Table of contents Acronyms and abbreviations Executive summary Assessment and recommendations Chapter 1. Kazakhstan’s urban system and its challenges Introduction Kazakhstan’s urban structure Urbanisation in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s urban challenges Cities, key economic challenges and innovation in Kazakhstan Notes References Appendix 1.A1Defining OECD functional urban areas Appendix 1.A2Functional urban areas of Almaty City, Astana and Shymkent Chapter 2. Towards effective and sustainable urbanisation in KazakhstanThis chapter Understanding urbanisation in Kazakhstan Towards new urban planning principles Responding to national urban challenges Notes References Chapter 3. Governing urbanisation in Kazakhstan The local government structure and public administration The urban governance system Paying for urbanisation Strengthening the capacity of subnational public administrations Cultivating dialogue with civil society Notes References