Tokayev says some Kazakh NGOs exist only on paper, cites fraud schemes
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said a number of republican public associations exist only formally and may be created to obtain state contracts. He said some cases involved fraudulent schemes and that such facts are being handed to law enforcement. Tokayev called for blocking 'service' organizations created solely to absorb state orders.
Key Facts
- Tokayev said some republican public associations exist only on paper and have loud 'signboards' but are actually 'Roga i Kopyta' offices.
- He stated that such structures were created not to protect citizens' interests but at best for careerist purposes, and in some cases involved fraudulent schemes.
- Tokayev said facts of fraud are being handed over to law enforcement agencies.
- The president called for blocking 'service' organizations created exclusively to absorb state orders.
President's Criticism
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said a number of republican public associations exist only on paper and have loud 'signboards' but are actually 'Roga i Kopyta' offices. He said such structures were created not to protect citizens' interests but at best for careerist purposes. Tokayev added that in some cases the matter went as far as fraudulent schemes. He called this unacceptable and said such facts are being handed over to law enforcement agencies.
State Order Abuse
Tokayev said it is necessary to block 'service' organizations created exclusively to absorb state orders. He noted that some public associations may be created specifically to obtain state contracts. The president's remarks were reported by NewTimes.kz citing the Akorda press service.