ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 24. Kazakhstan is
strengthening state support for its creative industries as the
Mazhilis (the lower house of Parliament) approved legislative
amendments at second reading, Trend reports via the Mazhilis.
The changes, initiated by members of Parliament, had been
endorsed at first reading on November 12.
The amendments introduce changes to the laws On Culture, On
State Youth Policy, and On Cinematography. In particular, they
define new concepts such as a “creative industries worker” and a
“register of creative industry entities,” aimed at systematizing
and formalizing the sector.
Under the updated framework, the Ministry of Culture and
Information will be granted authority to monitor and assess the
attraction of private investment into creative industry projects.
Regional administrations (akimats) will be tasked with creating
conditions for talent development and self-realization, including
by supporting entrepreneurship in the creative sector. The
amendments also outline key priorities of state youth policy to
encourage greater youth involvement in creative industries.
In addition, the legislation introduces safeguards to protect
the rights of creative industry workers, with the goal of expanding
their creative and professional freedom.
The amendments also regulate the activities of organizers of
large-scale cultural and entertainment events involving foreign
performers. Concurrently, the protocol for the issuance of
cinematic distribution certifications for cinemas is undergoing a
comprehensive revision.
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