Approaches to funding science were proposed to be tested in Kazakhstan.
Deputy Kuroltai Darkhan Akhdayev suggested strengthening the connection between science and production, changing the criteria for evaluating scientific projects and ensuring transparency in research funding. He voiced his recommendations at a meeting of the Corollatai when he reviewed the report of the Supreme Audit Office.
"It is necessary to understand what problem the project solves, who needs its results and where they will be implemented," the lieutenant noted.
According to the audit, the share of expenditure on development and development in Kazakhstan will decrease from 12.8% in 2022 to 4.7% in 2025. Akhdayev also offered to provide a full cycle of support for scientific projects - from research to testing and implementation of developments for production.