Are billions from the state budget ending up in the pockets of akims’ relatives? Why is Kazakhstan’s economy sinking?

What lies ahead for Kazakhstan’s economy? Should VAT be increased? Why should the state support the middle class, and does a true middle class even exist in our country? Can a comprehensive reform of the state apparatus help save public funds? How can government officials be made more effective, what standards should they be held to, and could Kazakhstan one day achieve a standard of living comparable to Singapore’s? How has oil wealth shaped and influenced the functioning of the state apparatus? What changes are needed for Kazakhstan to build a successful economy and pass on a stronger future to the next generation?