Transparent and Inclusive Stakeholder Participation through Public Councils in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, over 200 public councils at national, regional and local levels provide a platform for civil society to voice its opinion on important social issues. This report analyses the legal and policy framework for stakeholder participation in Kazakhstan, and compares public councils' current practices against the requirements set out in regulations. It proposes practical recommendations to improve the legitimacy, transparency and inclusiveness of public councils in carrying out their duties. Recommendations are supported by good practices in both OECD and other countries that enable, improve and innovate stakeholder participation.
Stakeholder participation as a pillar of Open Government
This chapter defines and explains OECD principles and practices related to stakeholder participation as a pillar of Open Government, providing a framework of enablers for systematic integration of participation into policy making.