Training Specialists See Election as Defining Second For Way forward for Nation

ASTANA – Because the campaigning continues nationwide, distinguished teachers focus on voter consciousness and engagement needed for driving social change forward of the Presidential election on Nov. 20. 

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“Election is essentially the most environment friendly software of democracy,” Ainur Karbozova, Deputy Chair of the Board of Narikbayev KAZGUU College, mentioned in an interview for this story. “It offers a chance for folks to make their political alternative, to decide on native governments, Parliament, and head of the state. Since final yr, our folks can select governors of their villages, which is certainly a major change.”

Karbozova famous that the tragic occasions in January, particularly, did reveal some systematic points within the nation’s growth, which have been addressed by complete authorized and financial reforms by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. 

“The early presidential election is a should, and most significantly, will create a foundation for shaping a brand new high quality Parliament and the federal government to have our nation dominated by legislation with zero tolerance to corruption,” she added. 

Karbozova pressured that elevating voter consciousness among the many youth is essential, who’re a driving drive behind the numerous adjustments in Kazakh historical past. Younger folks aged 14-28 (3.7 million) represent greater than 20 % of the inhabitants. 

“Subsequently, adjustments we count on in our nation, particularly after the January disaster, do want the lively engagement of the youth by voting on the elections and implementing all necessary reforms. The Kazakh authorities offers varied financial incentives in housing coverage, will increase month-to-month stipends on the universities, and engages them in analysis and growth, tradition, and sports activities. The youth does see these efforts and share frequent values and attempt of individuals for creating and dwelling within the nation with equal alternatives and the rule of legislation,” she mentioned. 

Zhanna Kurmangaliyeva, the Vice-Rector for Science, Commercialization, and Internationalization of Gumilyov Eurasian Nationwide College, mentioned the election will reset the actions of the important thing political establishments in Kazakhstan. 

“The election will contribute to enhancing public participation in governance. A brand new political tradition shall be fashioned based mostly on honest competitors, designed to construct a Simply Kazakhstan,” mentioned Kurmangaliyeva.

Kurmangaliyeva famous that younger folks have an opportunity to point out their social solidarity and accountability for the nation’s future. “As residents, younger folks show their dedication to elect folks to workplace. They present respect for the state, legal guidelines, and state symbols, take part in governance, and develop crucial considering and independence of judgments. In consequence, they modify the world for the higher,” she mentioned. 

Zhanibek Arynov, Assistant Professor of the Graduate College of Public Coverage of Nazarbayev College, mentioned that the upcoming election is important for the nation’s future and that what’s necessary just isn’t the actual fact of this election however its consequence. 

“The election is going down in a distinct political, social-economic, and geopolitical context in comparison with all earlier elections,” Arynov defined. “The general public’s expectations from the outcomes of this election are very excessive. The general public is ready for seen political reforms within the nation, for seen enhancements within the social-economic state of affairs within the nation. In consequence, there’s some hope in a society that we’ll see a qualitatively completely different political and financial context within the nation. I hope these expectations come true, and we’ll see extra lively political and financial reforms within the nation following the election.”

Lately, the lively involvement of younger folks in political and societal processes could be noticed in Kazakhstan. “I hope it’s just the start, and we’ll see a rise within the variety of lively members of our society, particularly from the youthful era. The election will assist to remodel our society, enhance the function of civil society, and consequently, rework state-society relations in Kazakhstan,” he added.