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The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the Order of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12 February 2026 No. 58-NK, announces a competition for the selection of independent directors of the Board of Directors of the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Center for Support of Civic Initiatives” (hereinafter – the Selection). Submission of documents (date, time, and place) Deadline for submission of documents: until 18:00 on 16 March 2026. Place of the competition: Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Mangilik El Avenue 8, “House of Ministries” building, Entrance 14...

The Chairman of the Management Board of the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Civil Initiatives Support Center”, Eldar Saparov, held two online meetings: one with representatives of non-governmental organizations—grant recipients from various regions of the country—and another with experts included in the approved registry for participation in grant project evaluation procedures. The main objective of the meetings was to enhance the effectiveness of grant project implementation, improve cooperation mechanisms, and strengthen partnership-based collaboration. During the discussions, issues related to the current implementation progress of projects were reviewed, including compliance...

By the Order of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Eldar Kaisarovich Saparov has been appointed Chairman of the Management Board of the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Civil Initiatives Support Center”. He graduated from Zhetysu State University named after I. Zhansugurov and holds a Master’s degree in Economics. He has professional experience in public service and the civil sector and possesses significant managerial expertise, including work with non-governmental organizations. From April 2024 until his appointment, he served as Deputy Chair of the Committee for Civil Society Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and...

A round table on the topic “The Role of the Civil Sector in the Implementation of Constitutional Changes” was held at the Civil Initiatives Support Center. The discussion was attended by more than 30 representatives of non-governmental organizations, as well as experts in the fields of education, human rights protection, digitalization, ecology, and regional development. During the meeting, participants noted that the constitutional changes cover key areas of public life and discussed the important role of the civil sector in explaining these reforms and engaging the population in the reform process. Special emphasis was placed on the contribution of civil institutions to youth support,...

In January 2026, an informational and awareness-raising event dedicated to compliance with anti-corruption restrictions and ensuring digital security was held at the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Civil Initiatives Support Center” (CISC). All employees of the Center took part in the discussion. The meeting contributed to enhancing the staff’s legal and information literacy, as well as fostering a responsible approach to professional ethics and the protection of confidential information. During the event, Senior Operational Officer for Combating Cybercrime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Police Major Aslan Myrzaly, informed participants...

In Astana, a reporting event of the Civil Initiatives Support Center was held on the topic “Modern Practices of Social Projects for Sustainable Development.” The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the akimats of the Atyrau and Mangystau regions, along with more than 80 non-governmental organizations. Participants were presented with results across key areas of civil sector activity. The program included thematic sessions where attendees discussed the outcomes of grant-funded initiatives and their social impact. Projects in the fields of...

In order to prevent corruption offences, the Compliance Officer conducted an awareness-raising training session for managers dedicated to the provisions of the international standard ISO 37001, “Anti-bribery Management Systems”. During the session, participants were introduced to the key requirements of ISO 37001, the mechanisms for implementing and operating an anti-corruption management system within the organization, approaches to identifying and managing corruption risks, as well as the role of employees in ensuring compliance with anti-corruption principles. Particular attention was paid to fostering a culture of zero tolerance for corruption, adherence to ethical standards,...