05.05.2025 09:48:00
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A new Standard has been approved to increase transparency and accountability among state authorities and organizations. It was enacted by the Acting Minister of Culture and Information on April 18, 2025, and developed in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Access to Information."
The document outlines minimum disclosure requirements and establishes unified rules for government bodies, public institutions, quasi-public sector entities, and other organizations that hold socially significant information.
The Standard aims to enhance public awareness, promote a proactive approach, and ensure greater transparency in the work of information holders.
The following are required to comply with the Standard:
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Legislative, executive, and judicial authorities,
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Local self-government bodies,
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Public institutions,
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Budget fund recipients,
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State enterprises and monopolies,
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Legal entities possessing environmental or other socially important information.
A key element of the Standard is the timely disclosure of complete, accurate, and up-to-date information not subject to access restrictions. It also mandates live-streaming of open sessions held by central and local executive collegial bodies, with prior announcements and agendas published at least three business days in advance.
Special attention is given to citizen engagement. Government bodies must respond fully and promptly to incoming requests, track them, and notify requesters in case of deadline extensions.
The Standard also includes requirements for publishing information on the Unified Platform for State Bodies’ Internet Resources (EPIR GO), with daily updates to the news feed and all other sections updated within three business days of receiving or creating the information. Content must be published in both Kazakh and Russian, with the option to add other language versions when necessary.
Additionally, state bodies must publicly discuss draft regulatory legal acts (RLAs), respond to comments and suggestions, and conduct public discussions of budget programs.
Heads of government agencies must publish at least one blog post weekly on the Open Dialogue portal.
On-site—within government buildings—there must be information stands or digital tools displaying business hours, citizen communication procedures, and contact information, with access for persons with disabilities ensured.
Furthermore, at least one meeting every six months must be held with representatives of people with disabilities to consider their information needs. At least one quarterly event must be held to identify the public’s demand for open data.
(This translation was generated automatically)
