The Digital Code has entered into force in Kazakhstan - a law that consolidates the rules for digitalization, public services, and the development of AI into a single system. In this article El.kz explores how it is transforming the country's digital environment.
Today, digital transformation in Kazakhstan is advancing simultaneously in several directions.
In the public sector, electronic services are being actively implemented, and the majority of services are already available online. Citizens can apply for documents, obtain certificates, register businesses, and interact with government agencies without the need for a personal visit.
In the field of education, there is an increasing shift toward digital platforms, hybrid learning formats, and performance analytics systems. This allows for more than just online learning; it enables the tracking of educational outcomes in a more precise and systematic format.
In healthcare, e-medicine is developing through unified patient databases and remote consultations, making medical services more accessible and efficient.
The financial sector has become one of the most digitized: online banking, automated payments, and scoring systems have already become the standard.
Digital Tenge
One of the key elements of the digital transformation is the digital tenge -a new form of national currency currently undergoing testing phases in Kazakhstan.
The main feature of the digital tenge is its "programmability." This means that funds can be used under predetermined conditions: for example, only for specific purposes or within the framework of particular programs.
This model opens up new opportunities for both the state and businesses. These include more transparent use of budget funds, control over targeted payments, reduction of corruption risks, and the acceleration of financial transactions.
In effect, the digital tenge serves as an intermediary stage between the traditional monetary system and a fully digital financial infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence and Labor Market Transformation
One of the most noticeable consequences of digitalization is the changing labor market. Artificial intelligence and automation are already taking over routine tasks, especially where work involves repetitive operations and data processing.
International forecasts indicate that in the coming years, some professions will disappear while new ones emerge simultaneously. Kazakhstan is no exception to this process.
Crucially, this is not about the total disappearance of professions, but rather their transformation.
Cloud services and automation systems perform these tasks faster and more accurately than humans.
At the same time, demand is growing for a new type of specialist—those who can analyze financial data, develop tax strategies, and make management decisions.
A similar situation is observed in document management. Electronic documents, digital signatures, and automated systems are gradually replacing paper-based processes. The registration, transfer, and storage of documents are increasingly performed without human intervention.
How Requirements for Specialists are Changing
Against the backdrop of digitalization, the very logic of the labor market is changing. A set of universal skills is becoming more important than specific professions.
Digital literacy, analytical thinking, adaptability to new technologies, and the ability to work with data have become key. In these conditions, the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments is becoming more vital than the chosen specialty itself.
Where Labor Market Demand is Shifting
The IT sector remains the most dynamically growing segment. There is an increasing demand for developers, data analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and process automation experts.
At the same time, steady demand persists in fields that are more difficult to automate. These include healthcare, education, and social services, where the human factor remains essential.
As a reminder, the Digital Code was adopted in Kazakhstan on January 9. it established unified rules for the "digital state" and became the fundamental legal basis for the country's digital transformation.
The document formed a unified system for regulating digital data, electronic services, and AI technologies. For the first time, digital rights of citizens, rules for using data and algorithms, and principles of digital public administration were established at a systemic level.
The Digital Code has effectively become the foundation that unites all key areas of digitalization into a single legal system.
