Innovative Development of Kazakhstan: Problems and Perspectives

Kazakhstan initiated the national economy development by means of cluster approach. In 2004 Kazakhstan has launched its project for Diversification of Kazakhstan’s Economy through Cluster Development in Non-Extraction Sectors of the Economy. Kazakhstani Government is the main initiator of the project. This project involves elaboration of concrete Action Plan intended to raise competitiveness of non-extraction sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy. Successful realization of the program is to result in increased production and sustainable economic growth of the country. The project in general is based on cluster approach, that is well-tried and efficient instrument for raising competitiveness and promoting economic development of regions and countries. The essence of the cluster approach is in forming of a certain group of geographically localized interconnected companies, suppliers of equipment, component parts, specialized services, infrastructure, research facilities, higher education facilities and other associated institutions needed to achieve a certain economic effect and amplifying competitive advantages of certain companies, the cluster itself and the country in general.