President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Science and Technology Policy". What should Kazakhstani scientists expect from legislative innovations?
- A new mechanism has been introduced to assess the validity and technological readiness for the implementation of scientific research from idea to production, - said Zhenis ZHARLYGASOV, Vice-rector for Research, Innovation and Digitalization at Baitursynuly University. - This assumes that Kazakhstan's scientific and technological policy will be aimed at reducing the innovation gap with world technological leaders.
A new mechanism has also been introduced to collect, process and analyze scientific and technical information in order to monitor scientific achievements. In order to stimulate, the right to purchase preferential housing for young scientists is being introduced.
The status of the Science Foundation as the national agency for technology commercialization has been expanded.
The management structure of science is being improved. The Law gives local executive bodies the competence to implement state policy in the field of science.
According to KRU scientists, the new Law will be a key factor in the further development of Kazakh science.
