Nursultan Nazarbayev: Kazakhstan's social modernization: Twenty Steps to a society of universal labor
Nursultan Nazarbayev: Kazakhstan's social modernization: Twenty Steps to a society of universal labor
The global trend of social modernization
Kazakhstan overcame a 20-year milestone.
The country opened up new prospects. However for several years now the world's unrest. The crisis at the global level is not overcome and the international community is in a state of hard turbulence.
The modern world began in the extreme degree of inter-related with all the pluses and minuses. It is a reality to be reckoned with everyone - and the big countries, and middle and small.
All this requires the state to verified social policy. And I have to keep social issues in control always return to them.
The focus of my attention is taking care of every citizen of Kazakhstan.
This is necessary because the social issues affect the lives and daily well-being of all citizens of our country.
During the years of Independence Kazakhstan established a solid foundation of the welfare state.
Objectively Kazakhstan came close to the quality level of social development of Central European countries.
Standards of living are rising steadily in Kazakhstan. But the essential question is how well our citizens use the fruits of stability and prosperity.
January 27 was made in Parliament with the Message of the people of Kazakhstan, "Socio-economic modernization is the main vector of development of Kazakhstan."
Kazakhstan is vitally important to find an optimal balance between economic success and providing public goods. It is in this I see a key task of socio-economic modernization.
In the Message 2012I have given specific instructions to the Government and the state mechanism to work.
However, I am not satisfied with the pace and quality of the performance of my address.
Social issues can not be postponed "until later."
And this in turn requires an answer to the questions: what should be our Kazakhstan society in a global instability in the new century to resist the global winds?
What are our reserves and unrealized opportunities? And what else to do that social policy has become a stable and constructive?
Today was the apparent illusory concept of a consumer society, which was widely distributed to the 60-ies.
Today the whole world with great severity was convinced that this ideology of consumption was disastrous. It gave birth to the massive social dependence in the developed world and is one of the main causes of the global crisis.
This false idea that can not be realized not only worldwide but even in developed countries we can find a constructive alternative.
And this alternative is the idea of Universal Society of Labor.
This did not invent any particular ideology.
Eventually all the values of world civilization, all the economic and cultural wealth are created by human labor not virtual financial institutions.
Therefore it is a real productive work and we have to put in the foundation of our policy of social modernization.
The idea of Universal Society of Labor was was not invented in the clouds.
This is a practical pragmatic idea. It is to me so much closer, I began my career path as is well aware of Kazakhstan not in the office not as a "white collar" not on the floor but as a working-metallurgist. And this I tell you is the most real profession!
This school career is impossible to forget no matter how many years have passed.
Today the work is as a decisive factor in national terms of the XXI century in the context of global competition should be highlighted.
This is also said by simple Kazakhstans with whom I recently met in Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk and other regions.
These same ideas about the need to raise the prestige of the working man I read in letters of Kazakhstan, the responses from all over Kazakhstan on my message and the presentation at the XIX session of the Assembly of the People where the emphasis was placed on the problem of social modernization.
Without exaggeration the theme of decent work in Kazakhstan society caused a wide resonance and support.
Are there any risks of the modernization process?
Social modernization today requires a clear understanding of the possible challenges and risks. It should be understood not only by the civil servants of all ranks, but the whole society, all the people for whom social modernization is implemented.
First. We must take into account that economic and social modernization have to go as synchronous.
New production, new systems of education and science, the development of the middle class, the expansion of social security will cause large changes in the consciousness of Kazakhstan. And it will require timely adjustments of the entire system of social relations.
Second. As international experience shows the process of modernization was accompanied by increased activity of citizens, the disclosure of their creative potential. So it will expand people's desire to actively defend their rights and freedoms, increase the degree of self-organization of society.
Third. In Kazakhstan the state is the initiator and main driving force of the process of social modernization.
Today it is important to cultivate in society from the earliest stages of the educational process in schools the provision that the state is not an endless donor and partner, which creates conditions for the growth of welfare of citizens.
The strategy of the state is constructed in the area of social protection and social progress.
This means that the dependency is not allowed.
Only in this case the Kazakh society will be able to overcome the inertia of paternalism.
Fourth. A major barrier to social modernization is a common phenomenon as a social infantilism.
At its core - a perverse motivation to work, "imposed" in the initial period of transition "wild capitalism," the 90-ies.
It is erected in the absolute wrong formula to achieve well-being - "to work less - earn more," "make money out of thin air," etc.
Homebrew philistinism, combined with the social infantilism, can become a brake upgrade.
Fifth. Social modernization in Kazakhstan against the background of the integration processes within the EEA.
During the years of independent development of a number of parameters of reforming social Kazakhstan has successfully surpassed the CIS countries, and went further than his partner. This applies to pensions, banking, credit and financial systems, housing, education and some health and social security.
We largely reduced the level of dependency. Therefore, Kazakhstan as a leader of social reform is important to take the initiative and develop a holistic model of social modernization, appealing to all our partners in the Eurasian integration.
It is important to not only take into account all the challenges in building modernization policy, but also to develop measures of refraction of the situation.
Everyone, regardless of profession and position, must ask ourselves: what I did to overcome the inertia of the first in itself?
Social modernization: goal, objectives, principles
Message 2012 gave a strong start the modernization process in the social sphere. However, in practice, until the "opened" only the top layer of issues that require further action.
It is therefore important to define a common understanding of the process of social modernization, which all public bodies must follow. And this understanding must, of course, be accessible to all people.
I want to share my vision.
Today, the purpose and meaning of social modernizatsiisosto is to prepare society for life in the new industrial and innovation-based economy, to find the optimal balance between the economic development of Kazakhstan's forced wide and the provision of public goods, to establish social relations based on principles of law and justice.
What are the main problems to be solved within the framework of the modernization process? This list may seem dry and long, but it should be marked.
• It is advisable to adopt and enforce laws fair and clear legal rules preventing, managing and resolving conflict, as well as the entire system of social relations.
• It is necessary to develop and implement a system of quality standards for social and professional qualifications of Kazakhstan, especially the economically active population.
• It is important to create an effective model of social-labor relations based on partnership arrangements which will be public, private and professional associations.
• self-organization should be developed early in the life of Kazakhs, including local authorities, "modernize" the institutions of civil society, which should become effective tools for implementing social initiatives of citizens.
• It is necessary to significantly increase the information content of life of Kazakh society, to expand opportunities of Internet technology, as in informing citizens and strengthen the ongoing "feedback" of the state and the public.
• It is important to create conditions for continuous growth of the middle class, the birth and development of the creative class - the main driving forces behind the innovation economy.
• To overcome such phenomena as social dependency and infantilism, to introduce a new motivation to work and well-being, based on the high responsibility of the individual and business partner interaction of all the subjects of labor relations with the state.
• An important aspect of modernization is the establishment of effective government in Kazakhstan, the control system of social processes, built "vertical" and "horizontal", with a professional corps of experts and managers at all levels of government.
It is on these tasks should be oriented all state agencies.
***
The success of the modernization process is largely dependent on whether the principles on which it will be.
First, the principle of evolution.
There should be no "rush ahead". All changes in the social sphere should correspond to the level of development and opportunities for Kazakhstan's economy.
The algorithm of the modernization process must be based on "moving up" backward areas, regions, sectors and social groups to existing standards and indicators of social development.
Secondly, the principle of shared responsibility.
Not only the state and all its levels of government, but private entities, all of society must share responsibility for the progress and results of social modernization.
For the success of the modernization is very important that every citizen has been helpful to his homeland. Modernization is necessary for all citizens of Kazakhstan. Only with this understanding can be achieved by a broad public consensus and success.
Thirdly, the principle of partnership participation.
All work must be based on close cooperation between government, business and citizens. The task of government is to ensure a rational balance between the interests of the state, society and the individual.
This is the true justice.
It is important to actively develop social partnership, to create conditions for increasing the participation of the private sector in the modernization of the country, especially the social sphere.
Fourthly, the principle of INCENTIVE.
The State shall create conditions so that Kazakhstan could improve their own quality of life. State social support is directed recipients to encourage them to work, creative and social activity.
Yes, the state will help where it is compulsory. But the fact that the strength to make himself a citizen, he should do.
And this is true!
Once again, today the global trend of social development is to move to a "society of universal labor." Therefore, development of incentives for honest labor, the creation of the public to promote the achievements of labor - one of the cornerstones of the issues of social modernization in Kazakhstan. This I have said many times at meetings of Kazakhstan.
Fifth, the principle of professionalism.
All decisions must be thoroughly calculated and take into account the scientific-designed feasibility study on the basis of world experience.
It is this understanding of the objectives and principles should form the basis of the process of social modernization.
The specificity and consistency of social modernization
Social modernization requires a specific approach aimed at real tangible, positive change in society as a whole, each Kazakh family and every citizen of Kazakhstan.
Social modernization is not for "general government", it should serve to benefit each individual citizen.
Today is important, not just a "bottomless" financial investments in the social sphere.
We need concrete measures, legislative, organizational, ideological, informational impact on social relations in order to liberate them from outdated layers, as well as false social guidelines.
The modernization will be successful only if, first, will be sold through a nationwide concept and plan, and secondly, based on real economic developments, is entirely related to the forced industrial-innovative development.
Outside of the industrial-innovative development of any modernization is simply impossible.
It should be understood by everyone.
ORDER 13
Ministry of Education and Science:
- Starting with the 2013-2014 school year to provide for increased use of interactive forms of learning in the learning process in secondary schools and the introduction of special training programs on-line learning;
- An analysis of curricula, textbooks and teaching materials on the history of Kazakhstan, to take measures to modify the content and format of teaching the history of Kazakhstan in the schools;
- Make proposals to introduce a secondary, technical and professional institutions of higher education required courses, "Fundamentals of Occupational, personal and social success", "Kazakhstan's Law", "Local History".
c) Modernization of health and healthy lifestyles
For every citizen of Kazakhstan highest value - his health.
Therefore, all the years of independence, I pay close attention to the health of the people. This topic is always in my control.
As a result, built about 700 new health facilities, the park has been updated medical equipment. Approved Code of "Nation health and public health system," State program "Salamatty Kazakstan."
Over the past 10 years the birth rate increased 25%, 11% reduced overall mortality.
During this same time, the financing of the health system has more than 10 times (from 1.9% in 2002 to 3.1% of GDP in 2011).
There are all conditions for the development of advanced medical technologies. In 2011 carried more than eight thousand surgical procedures on the heart. Operates about 180 telemedicine centers.
At the same time only in 2011 more than two thousand people complained about the quality of care, breach of the rules provide a guaranteed free medical care in the region.
There are cases of medical errors leading to injury and loss of patient lawsuits over this issue.
Need to increase the responsibility of local agencies for the conduct of effective health policies, develop measures to ensure legal and financial protection in case of medical errors.
On the other hand, there is the question of responsibility for the health of the people themselves. If the Kazakhs, especially men, were treated in time, their average age has risen life. However, many are negligent of their health, in fact, do not want to be healthy.
His personal health should form the first man himself. And the measures taken by the State will have a thousand times more effective if health care becomes a matter of each family.
The long-term issue of modernization - the development of this form of health insurance, under which responsibility for health is shared by three: the man, his employer and the state.
An important issue is the registration in the country a large number of drugs. Necessary to adopt a package of measures to improve the "drug" of literacy.
Nursultan Nazarbayev: Kazakhstan's social modernization: Twenty Steps to a society of universal labor
The global trend of social modernization
Kazakhstan overcame a 20-year milestone.
The country opened up new prospects. However for several years now the world's unrest. The crisis at the global level is not overcome and the international community is in a state of hard turbulence.
The modern world began in the extreme degree of inter-related with all the pluses and minuses. It is a reality to be reckoned with everyone - and the big countries, and middle and small.
All this requires the state to verified social policy. And I have to keep social issues in control always return to them.
The focus of my attention is taking care of every citizen of Kazakhstan.
This is necessary because the social issues affect the lives and daily well-being of all citizens of our country.
During the years of Independence Kazakhstan established a solid foundation of the welfare state.
Objectively Kazakhstan came close to the quality level of social development of Central European countries.
Standards of living are rising steadily in Kazakhstan. But the essential question is how well our citizens use the fruits of stability and prosperity.
January 27 was made in Parliament with the Message of the people of Kazakhstan, "Socio-economic modernization is the main vector of development of Kazakhstan."
Kazakhstan is vitally important to find an optimal balance between economic success and providing public goods. It is in this I see a key task of socio-economic modernization.
In the Message 2012I have given specific instructions to the Government and the state mechanism to work.
However, I am not satisfied with the pace and quality of the performance of my address.
Social issues can not be postponed "until later."
And this in turn requires an answer to the questions: what should be our Kazakhstan society in a global instability in the new century to resist the global winds?
What are our reserves and unrealized opportunities? And what else to do that social policy has become a stable and constructive?
Today was the apparent illusory concept of a consumer society, which was widely distributed to the 60-ies.
Today the whole world with great severity was convinced that this ideology of consumption was disastrous. It gave birth to the massive social dependence in the developed world and is one of the main causes of the global crisis.
This false idea that can not be realized not only worldwide but even in developed countries we can find a constructive alternative.
And this alternative is the idea of Universal Society of Labor.
This did not invent any particular ideology.
Eventually all the values of world civilization, all the economic and cultural wealth are created by human labor not virtual financial institutions.
Therefore it is a real productive work and we have to put in the foundation of our policy of social modernization.
The idea of Universal Society of Labor was was not invented in the clouds.
This is a practical pragmatic idea. It is to me so much closer, I began my career path as is well aware of Kazakhstan not in the office not as a "white collar" not on the floor but as a working-metallurgist. And this I tell you is the most real profession!
This school career is impossible to forget no matter how many years have passed.
Today the work is as a decisive factor in national terms of the XXI century in the context of global competition should be highlighted.
This is also said by simple Kazakhstans with whom I recently met in Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk and other regions.
These same ideas about the need to raise the prestige of the working man I read in letters of Kazakhstan, the responses from all over Kazakhstan on my message and the presentation at the XIX session of the Assembly of the People where the emphasis was placed on the problem of social modernization.
Without exaggeration the theme of decent work in Kazakhstan society caused a wide resonance and support.
Are there any risks of the modernization process?
Social modernization today requires a clear understanding of the possible challenges and risks. It should be understood not only by the civil servants of all ranks, but the whole society, all the people for whom social modernization is implemented.
First. We must take into account that economic and social modernization have to go as synchronous.
New production, new systems of education and science, the development of the middle class, the expansion of social security will cause large changes in the consciousness of Kazakhstan. And it will require timely adjustments of the entire system of social relations.
Second. As international experience shows the process of modernization was accompanied by increased activity of citizens, the disclosure of their creative potential. So it will expand people's desire to actively defend their rights and freedoms, increase the degree of self-organization of society.
Third. In Kazakhstan the state is the initiator and main driving force of the process of social modernization.
Today it is important to cultivate in society from the earliest stages of the educational process in schools the provision that the state is not an endless donor and partner, which creates conditions for the growth of welfare of citizens.
The strategy of the state is constructed in the area of social protection and social progress.
This means that the dependency is not allowed.
Only in this case the Kazakh society will be able to overcome the inertia of paternalism.
Fourth. A major barrier to social modernization is a common phenomenon as a social infantilism.
At its core - a perverse motivation to work, "imposed" in the initial period of transition "wild capitalism," the 90-ies.
It is erected in the absolute wrong formula to achieve well-being - "to work less - earn more," "make money out of thin air," etc.
Homebrew philistinism, combined with the social infantilism, can become a brake upgrade.
Fifth. Social modernization in Kazakhstan against the background of the integration processes within the EEA.
During the years of independent development of a number of parameters of reforming social Kazakhstan has successfully surpassed the CIS countries, and went further than his partner. This applies to pensions, banking, credit and financial systems, housing, education and some health and social security.
We largely reduced the level of dependency. Therefore, Kazakhstan as a leader of social reform is important to take the initiative and develop a holistic model of social modernization, appealing to all our partners in the Eurasian integration.
It is important to not only take into account all the challenges in building modernization policy, but also to develop measures of refraction of the situation.
Everyone, regardless of profession and position, must ask ourselves: what I did to overcome the inertia of the first in itself?
Social modernization: goal, objectives, principles
Message 2012 gave a strong start the modernization process in the social sphere. However, in practice, until the "opened" only the top layer of issues that require further action.
It is therefore important to define a common understanding of the process of social modernization, which all public bodies must follow. And this understanding must, of course, be accessible to all people.
I want to share my vision.
Today, the purpose and meaning of social modernizatsiisosto is to prepare society for life in the new industrial and innovation-based economy, to find the optimal balance between the economic development of Kazakhstan's forced wide and the provision of public goods, to establish social relations based on principles of law and justice.
What are the main problems to be solved within the framework of the modernization process? This list may seem dry and long, but it should be marked.
• It is advisable to adopt and enforce laws fair and clear legal rules preventing, managing and resolving conflict, as well as the entire system of social relations.
• It is necessary to develop and implement a system of quality standards for social and professional qualifications of Kazakhstan, especially the economically active population.
• It is important to create an effective model of social-labor relations based on partnership arrangements which will be public, private and professional associations.
• self-organization should be developed early in the life of Kazakhs, including local authorities, "modernize" the institutions of civil society, which should become effective tools for implementing social initiatives of citizens.
• It is necessary to significantly increase the information content of life of Kazakh society, to expand opportunities of Internet technology, as in informing citizens and strengthen the ongoing "feedback" of the state and the public.
• It is important to create conditions for continuous growth of the middle class, the birth and development of the creative class - the main driving forces behind the innovation economy.
• To overcome such phenomena as social dependency and infantilism, to introduce a new motivation to work and well-being, based on the high responsibility of the individual and business partner interaction of all the subjects of labor relations with the state.
• An important aspect of modernization is the establishment of effective government in Kazakhstan, the control system of social processes, built "vertical" and "horizontal", with a professional corps of experts and managers at all levels of government.
It is on these tasks should be oriented all state agencies.
***
The success of the modernization process is largely dependent on whether the principles on which it will be.
First, the principle of evolution.
There should be no "rush ahead". All changes in the social sphere should correspond to the level of development and opportunities for Kazakhstan's economy.
The algorithm of the modernization process must be based on "moving up" backward areas, regions, sectors and social groups to existing standards and indicators of social development.
Secondly, the principle of shared responsibility.
Not only the state and all its levels of government, but private entities, all of society must share responsibility for the progress and results of social modernization.
For the success of the modernization is very important that every citizen has been helpful to his homeland. Modernization is necessary for all citizens of Kazakhstan. Only with this understanding can be achieved by a broad public consensus and success.
Thirdly, the principle of partnership participation.
All work must be based on close cooperation between government, business and citizens. The task of government is to ensure a rational balance between the interests of the state, society and the individual.
This is the true justice.
It is important to actively develop social partnership, to create conditions for increasing the participation of the private sector in the modernization of the country, especially the social sphere.
Fourthly, the principle of INCENTIVE.
The State shall create conditions so that Kazakhstan could improve their own quality of life. State social support is directed recipients to encourage them to work, creative and social activity.
Yes, the state will help where it is compulsory. But the fact that the strength to make himself a citizen, he should do.
And this is true!
Once again, today the global trend of social development is to move to a "society of universal labor." Therefore, development of incentives for honest labor, the creation of the public to promote the achievements of labor - one of the cornerstones of the issues of social modernization in Kazakhstan. This I have said many times at meetings of Kazakhstan.
Fifth, the principle of professionalism.
All decisions must be thoroughly calculated and take into account the scientific-designed feasibility study on the basis of world experience.
It is this understanding of the objectives and principles should form the basis of the process of social modernization.
The specificity and consistency of social modernization
Social modernization requires a specific approach aimed at real tangible, positive change in society as a whole, each Kazakh family and every citizen of Kazakhstan.
Social modernization is not for "general government", it should serve to benefit each individual citizen.
Today is important, not just a "bottomless" financial investments in the social sphere.
We need concrete measures, legislative, organizational, ideological, informational impact on social relations in order to liberate them from outdated layers, as well as false social guidelines.
The modernization will be successful only if, first, will be sold through a nationwide concept and plan, and secondly, based on real economic developments, is entirely related to the forced industrial-innovative development.
Outside of the industrial-innovative development of any modernization is simply impossible.
It should be understood by everyone.
ORDER 13
Ministry of Education and Science:
- Starting with the 2013-2014 school year to provide for increased use of interactive forms of learning in the learning process in secondary schools and the introduction of special training programs on-line learning;
- An analysis of curricula, textbooks and teaching materials on the history of Kazakhstan, to take measures to modify the content and format of teaching the history of Kazakhstan in the schools;
- Make proposals to introduce a secondary, technical and professional institutions of higher education required courses, "Fundamentals of Occupational, personal and social success", "Kazakhstan's Law", "Local History".
c) Modernization of health and healthy lifestyles
For every citizen of Kazakhstan highest value - his health.
Therefore, all the years of independence, I pay close attention to the health of the people. This topic is always in my control.
As a result, built about 700 new health facilities, the park has been updated medical equipment. Approved Code of "Nation health and public health system," State program "Salamatty Kazakstan."
Over the past 10 years the birth rate increased 25%, 11% reduced overall mortality.
During this same time, the financing of the health system has more than 10 times (from 1.9% in 2002 to 3.1% of GDP in 2011).
There are all conditions for the development of advanced medical technologies. In 2011 carried more than eight thousand surgical procedures on the heart. Operates about 180 telemedicine centers.
At the same time only in 2011 more than two thousand people complained about the quality of care, breach of the rules provide a guaranteed free medical care in the region.
There are cases of medical errors leading to injury and loss of patient lawsuits over this issue.
Need to increase the responsibility of local agencies for the conduct of effective health policies, develop measures to ensure legal and financial protection in case of medical errors.
On the other hand, there is the question of responsibility for the health of the people themselves. If the Kazakhs, especially men, were treated in time, their average age has risen life. However, many are negligent of their health, in fact, do not want to be healthy.
His personal health should form the first man himself. And the measures taken by the State will have a thousand times more effective if health care becomes a matter of each family.
The long-term issue of modernization - the development of this form of health insurance, under which responsibility for health is shared by three: the man, his employer and the state.
An important issue is the registration in the country a large number of drugs. Necessary to adopt a package of measures to improve the "drug" of literacy.
