Workshop to discuss the 2025 Voluntary National Review for all stakeholders
The Government of Kazakhstan plans to present its Third Voluntary National Review (VNR) in 2025. In accordance with the UN Guidelines for the preparation of the 2025 VNR, particular attention is being given to the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the implementation of the “Leave No One Behind” principle, and the active involvement of all stakeholders. In this context, special emphasis is placed on advancing SDG localization at the regional level throughout the country.
On February 28, a workshop entitled “Discussion of the Voluntary National Review 2025 for All Stakeholders” was jointly organized by the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Economic Research Institute JSC, the United Nations Development Programme, and local executive bodies.
The workshop aimed to engage different population groups in the preparation of the VNR and to identify priority goals and objectives based on their views and needs.
The event brought together representatives of local executive bodies, non-governmental organizations, the business and academic communities, civil society, independent experts, and other stakeholder groups.
Shakarim University staff actively participated in the workshop, including K.K. Sergazin, Director of the Infrastructure Department; Zh.M. Orynkanova, Head of the Center for Strategic Planning and Quality Management; and other University employees. They are delivered a presentation on the contribution of Shakarim University to the development of SDG policy in the region: he familiarized with the mechanisms of SDG implementation at the university and shared his experience in promoting SDGs.
The event was conducted in an interactive format and included active group discussions on various thematic areas related to the SDGs. Participants exchanged views, identified regional priorities, and discussed the challenges associated with implementing the SDGs at the local level.
Stakeholder participation helps ensure that decisions reflect the needs and interests of different population groups. It also supports the Government in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic programmes and policies.
The workshop served as a logical continuation of the activities undertaken in preparation for Kazakhstan’s previous Voluntary National Reviews.
