Social policy in Kazakstan during the economic transition

Abstract

The economic, social and demographic consequences of the transition from central planning to a more market‐oriented system in Kazakstan have been severe. The causes of the calamity are analyzed in this paper and the effects on human development of a poorly formulated transition strategy are documented. A revised strategy is then suggested which focuses on: macroeconomic stabilization; policies to increase the rate of investment; the creation of an appropriate incentive structure; the promotion of small and medium enterprises; a guaranteed jobs scheme on a public investment programme; and the provision of social protection services to cope with residual poverty.

Citation

Griffin, K. (1999), "Social policy in Kazakstan during the economic transition", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 26 No. 1/2/3, pp. 134-157. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068299910229532