Citizens’ reception center opens in Astana

A new environment of interaction between the state and the population has been created in Kazakhstan. A citizens’ reception center to file an appeal or complaint to any government agency has opened in the country’s capital. Also, the institution offers consultations with experts, mediators, and lawyers provided in comfortable conditions. Along with that, representatives of 18 ministries will hold a personal reception of citizens at the site of the new center every week according to the schedule, which is planned to be published in advance on the government website. Another innovation is that now residents of the regions do not have to come to the capital and can be received online in the digital public service center installed here.

“Kazakh citizens can submit their applications via the eOtinish platform. Residents of remote areas and other cities can register online for appointments with the first heads of government agencies. Online video calls will be held in three special meeting rooms located in our building. In general, citizens with an electronic digital signature can receive over 1,200 types of public services at this center on a one-stop shop basis,” Aiman Issabayeva, Head of Citizens’ Reception Center, said.

It bears noting that the center was established as part of the ongoing large-scale work to implement the concept of the ‘Listening State’ initiated by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.