Kazakhstan Features Digital Family Card at Asia-Pacific Conference
Kazakhstan Showcases Innovative Digital Family Card at Asia-Pacific Conference
ASTANA — Kazakhstan presented its innovative Digital Family Card at the recent Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation on Sept. 3. The Digital Family Card is designed to ensure equal access for Kazakh citizens to state support in the social sector.
According to the UN Development Program’s (UNDP) press service, the Digital Family Card serves as a predictive tool that identifies social risks that may lead to difficult life situations. It aims to streamline the state’s social obligations and ensure that citizens receive timely and appropriate support.
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and UN Under-Secretary-General, praised Kazakhstan’s leadership in digital innovation. She noted that the Digital Family Card exemplifies how digital tools can enhance the efficiency and transparency of social protection systems.
Since its launch in 2022, the Digital Family Card has utilized over 100 socio-economic indicators and has facilitated more than 2.2 million social services for Kazakh citizens.
The partnership between UNDP and the Government of Kazakhstan in promoting the digital transformation agenda has been highly valued. The Digital Family Card project showcases the synergy of new technologies, partnership, and strategic vision in leaving no one behind. This initiative is a significant step towards inclusive development and social well-being for Kazakh citizens.
In addition to the Digital Family Card, Kazakhstan has introduced several other tech initiatives, including the Smart Bridge portal for data access, the Smart Data Ukimet system for government decision-making, and the eOtinish platform for a hearing government. The country has also led AI projects to enhance public safety and reduce road accidents in pilot cities.
Kazakhstan recently announced the establishment of the Digital Solutions Centre for Sustainable Development, a hub for innovation, research, and collaboration contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. The country has proposed 23 digital solutions for Asia-Pacific countries, covering public services, cloud document management, taxation, and customs procedures.
