From Aral Forests to Affordable Medicine: UNDP's Impact in Kazakhstan

From Aral Forests to Affordable Medicine: UNDP's Impact in Kazakhstan

About 11,000 people received treatment through UNDP-supported procurement mechanisms in 2025 alone, according to UNDP Kazakhstan Resident Representative Katarzyna Wawiernia. In an exclusive interview with Silk Way, she also spoke about the growing pressure on global cooperation, the challenges of governing fast-moving technologies like AI, and highlighted flagship projects in Kazakhstan – including the large-scale restoration of the Aral Sea ecosystem.