To enhance access to quality medical care infrastructure and services in Kokshetau
under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement
and maintain a 630-bed multi-specialty hospital in Kokshetau
represented by the Ministry of Health (MoH)
acts as the Administration for the Project
The Project’s PPP agreement period spans seven years
encompassing a two-year construction phase followed by a five-year operational phase
The Project is co-financed with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
To harmonize the approach to addressing the environmental and social (ES) aspects of the Project
and as permitted by the AIIB’s Environmental and Social Policy (ESP)
the EBRD’s ESP and the relevant Performance Requirements (PRs) will apply to this Project in lieu of the AIIB’s ESP
AIIB has reviewed the EBRD’s ESP and PRs and is satisfied that: (a) the EBRD’s ESP and PRs are consistent with the AIIB’s Articles of Agreement and materially consistent with the provisions of the AIIB’s ESP
including the AIIB’s Environmental and Social Exclusion List (ESEL) and the relevant Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs); and (b) the monitoring procedures of EBRD in place are appropriate for the Project
EBRD has categorized ES risks of the Project as Category B (which is equivalent to Category B if the AIIB’s ESP were to be applied)
and will mainly occur during the construction phase
An initial environmental assessment (IEE) for the Project was completed in November 2021 under the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Lenders’ ES consultant has conducted the Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD)
reviewed the Project against the applicable ES performance standards (PS) of EBRD
and proposed an Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP)
Based on the ESDD findings and the agreed ESAP to address the identified ES risks and impacts
a Non-Technical Summary (NTS) and a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) have been prepared and reviewed by Lenders
solid waste and have occupational health and safety-related risks and impacts
which includes hazards associated with working at height
The operational stage environmental impact includes air emissions from the boiler
and occupational health and safety-related impacts
These impacts will be mitigated through the implementation of the ESAP
pre-treatment will be done within the hospital boundary including use of neutralization tanks before discharge into the municipal sewage network
Based on the agreed ESAP in the commitment register
the industry operator (sub-institution of the MoH) responsible for administration of hospital during the operation phase
will identify and assign a licensed medical waste disposal company to implement the medical waste management plan
This plan will be prepared prior to operational phase
Based on the AIIB Paris Alignment methodology
this Project is considered aligned with the mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement as the Project operation type is included in the joint Multilateral Development Banks universally aligned list
detailed designs are prepared to mitigate the plausible wildfire and flood risks
A robust ES Management Plan is prepared as well to address the related risks
The commitment of the Project to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification will make the Project consistent with the national adaptation plans
The Project is therefore considered aligned with the adaptation goals of the Paris Agreement
A Gender Action Plan (GAP) for the Project has been developed by the Project company
The GAP sets out actions to be taken by the Project company to ensure a safe environment and present equal opportunities to women at the workplace
It also covers the Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) risks and mitigation plan
The TURAR has committed to implement the GBVH procedure during the Project operation stage
include trainings to the relevant staff provided by a third-party gender expert
It was assessed during the ESDD that about 2,300 jobs will be created during construction and it has been proposed in the ESAP to establish an ES management system at the engineering
procurement and construction (EPC) contractor level
the Project company will hire around 60 staff for building maintenance and repair services and information management services
The ESDD also identified potential relocation of existing 1,492 healthcare staff affected by the new hospital operation
TURAR will prepare and implement a relocation plan that complies with the national labor law and the EBRD’s PR2 requirement
a GRM for local communities and other external stakeholders including a GRM for construction workers will also be established
The hospital operator will implement a GRM for affected communities and other stakeholders during hospital operations
The information of established GRMs along with the information of EBRD’s Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM) will be timely disclosed in an appropriate manner
The lenders will require independent monitoring including reporting based on agreed format during the Project construction on a quarterly basis
Implementation of the commitment register will also be monitored through regular ES reports
AIIB will take part in lenders’ supervision missions as and when needed.
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29 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Kaisar Kyzylorda vs Okzhetpes Kokshetau on Sat
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The current head to head record for the teams are Kaisar Kyzylorda 6 win(s)
Haven't scored in their last 2 matches
Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 9 matches
Who won between Kaisar Kyzylorda and Okzhetpes Kokshetau on Sat
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Kaisar Kyzylorda is playing home against Okzhetpes Kokshetau on Sat
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05 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Tobol Kostanay won 1–0 over Okzhetpes Kokshetau on Sat
The current head to head record for the teams are Okzhetpes Kokshetau 4 win(s)
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 10 matches
Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Tobol Kostanay haven't lost to Okzhetpes Kokshetau in their last 9 meetings (9W
Who won between Okzhetpes Kokshetau and Tobol Kostanay on Sat
05 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT?Tobol Kostanay won 1–0 over Okzhetpes Kokshetau on Sat
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Okzhetpes Kokshetau is playing home against Tobol Kostanay on Sat
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has supported Kazakhstan’s first healthcare sector public-private partnership (PPP) project
and provided finance for a tram fleet renewal program in the Kazakh city of Pavlodar
The EBRD arranged a €365 million financing package provided by six financial institutions to construct and operate a 630-bed multidisciplinary hospital in Kokshetau
This first PPP in the healthcare sector of Kazakhstan and Central Asia will be a greenfield development of a 110,000 m2 facility
which will provide services to more than 730,000 people living in the city of Kokshetau and the broader region of Akmola
the private partner will be responsible for maintaining the facility and running a digital hospital information management system
commented: “The EBRD is pleased to join forces with our longstanding client Rönesans Holding to launch the first healthcare sector PPP in Kazakhstan and the region
PPPs are recognized as one of the most effective forms of long-term contractual relationships between the public and private sectors
They will help provide sustainable healthcare solutions
and improve the quality of medical services.”
The tram company handles almost 40 percent of passenger traffic in the city
Yet nearly 60 percent of the company’s fleet was commissioned in the 1970s and 1980s and requires urgent renewal
New battery-powered trams will have an autonomous driving range of up to 20 km
which means they can continue operating during electricity outages
The EBRD has invested €10 billion in 328 projects in Kazakhstan
most of which support private entrepreneurship
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Euthymius the Great and the holy martyr priest Pavel (Dobromyslov)
Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the oldest church of the Kokshetau diocese – the Cathedral of St
Michael the Archangel in the city of Kokshetau
The head of the Metropolitan District was assisted by: Vicar of the Astana diocese Bishop Claudian of Taldykorgan
Bishop Chrysanthus of Chimkent and Turkestan
Vicar of the Astana diocese Bishop Veniamin of Talgar; Rector of the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in the city of Almaty
Archpriest Yevgeny Vorobyov; Rector of the Church of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth in the city of Yereimantau
Archpriest Vasily Kachankin; Key keeper of the Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Astana
Archpriest Sergiy Kaliyev; Dean of the Kokshetau Church District
Archpriest Konstantin Kopnin; Head of the Personal Secretariat of the Metropolitan
Hieromonk Prokhor (Endovitsky); Head of the Administrative Secretariat of the Head of the Metropolitan District
Priest Georgy Sidorov; Key keeper of the Adriano-Natalievskiy Church
Priest Ioann Konoplev; Protodeacon Nikolai Grinkevich
head of the Metropolitan's protocol service Protodeacon Roman Golovin
Deacon Alexander Piven and Deacon Andrei Kulyas
The liturgical chants were performed by the choir of the Mikhail-Arkhangelsk Choir of T
The newly departed Archbishop of Kokshetau and Akmola Serapion was commemorated at the funeral litany
The sermon on the communion verse was delivered by Priest Georgy Sidorov
the Metropolitan congratulated the archpastors
clergy and laity on the Sunday - the little Easter and delivered a word of instruction
the Head of the Metropolitan District performed a memorial litany for the newly departed Archbishop Serapion
His Eminence addressed those present with a word in which he gratefully recalled the labors of the late archpastor
The video recording of the metropolitan service was carried out by the television studio of the Kazakhstan Metropolitan District "Semirechye" (cameraman - A
Posadneva); photo recording - employees of the information department A
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The calendar for the 2024 Kazakhstan Cup was unveiled: the competition willstart on August 22
with the 11 clubs partecipants splitted in two Groups
The first two of each group advance to semifinals
will play the current champion Arlan Kokshetau
The Group B in Karaganda will feature Continental Cup champion Nomad Astana
The complete fixture is available here
Kazakh Federation announced seasonal awards:
Best goalkeeper: Ilya Rumyantsev (Arlan)
Best defender: Edgars Siksna (Saryarka)
Best forward: Vadim Berdnikov (Arlan)
Best young player: Ivan Zinchenko (Aktobe/Beybarys)
Season MVP: Dmitri Mikhailov (Saryarka)
Arlan was saved and will compete in next Kazakhstan League
the club announced the dismantle of the team due to financial difficulties
but some days after the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of Akmola region made an official statement on the situation around Arlan
a competition for the provision of services for the participation of a hockey team in republican and international competitions on behalf of the Akmola region ended
The winner of the competition was the ChU" Sports and Hockey Club "Astana-Baiterek"
there was a saving of money.At the same time
we would like to inform you that the hockey team will take part in the championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the name "Arlan"
This condition is spelled out in the technical documentation of the competition."
The cities of Pavlodar and Kokshetau will host the 2016 edition of Kazakhstan Cup
from 20 to 28 August.As usual the ten partecipating teams were placed in two groups
The winner of each group will play the final at Pavlodar on August 28
It took seven games to determine the 2015-2016 champion of Kazakhstan: by beating 3-1 Arlan at Kokshetau, Beybarys Atyrau wins its third title,all under the lead of Aleksandr Istomin
noting a constant presence among the elite of Kazakh hockey
with 3 titles and two silver medal in last seven years
winner of the regular season at the third consecutive silver medal
Best goalkeeper - Alexei Kuznetsov (Beybarys) Best defender - Vladislav Kolesnikov (Arlan) Best forward - Mikhail Rakhmanov (Ertis)
Best goalie: Stepan Goryachevskikh (Arlan)Best defender: Georgi Dulnev (Beybarys)Best forward: Igor Cherkasov (Gornyak)Best young player: Ivan Stepanenko (Nomad)
Kazakhstan Ice Hockey Federation announces the seasonal awards for 2014-2015
Kazakhstan League Best Goaltender: Anton Todykov (Gornyak Rudny)Kazakhstan League Best Defender: Aleksei Shorokhov (Arlan Kokshetau)Kazakhstan League Best Forward: Ivan Kiselyov (HK Astana)
Ertis Pavlodar won third consecutive title in Kazakhstan beating Arlan Kokshetau 4-1 in the final series
ertis won also Kazakhstan Cup and played in Continental Cup superfinals this season
The Kazakh Federation has fined Arlan Kokshetau 250,000 tenge due to the comments made by head coach Surenkin following their 22.12 match with Gornyak Rudny
Kokshetau won the match 2:1 but Surenkin was still unhappy with the officials
Arystan Temirtau had two matches against Arlan Kokshetau postponed while the club sorted out their financial situation
The club in the end was saved however they refused to show up for the matches against Arlan and now the Federation has ruled 5:0 technical victories to Arlan
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Prospects for launching new investment projects in Kazakhstan were discussed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and acting CEO of Turkish company Gap Insaat Cengel Aziz
During the meeting Cengel Aziz expressed the company's interest in expanding its investments in the country
he said that the construction of a CHP in Kokshetau is a promising project
The Prime Minister stressed that the Republic of Turkey is an important strategic partner for Kazakhstan
so the government welcomes the implementation of new mutually beneficial projects
Alikhan Smailov added that for the project of construction of a thermal power plant in Kokshetau on the principles of transparency and competitiveness
the Ministry of Energy is holding an open tender in which all potential investors can participate
Cengel Aziz expressed his readiness to participate in the tender
the electric capacity of the new cogeneration plant in Kokshetau will be 240 MW and the heat capacity 520 Gcal/h
The project will be financed by the winner of the tender
The company specialises in various turnkey infrastructure projects
Gap Insaat is implementing projects in such countries as Turkey
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Arlan Kokshetau are the winners of the 2018/19 IIHF Continental Cup
The Kazakh champions won all of their three games at the Final tournament in Belfast and lifted the trophy on Sunday after defeating the home team in the deciding game 3-2 on penalty shots
the Nottingham Panthers (GBR/2017) the Rouen Dragons (FRA/2016)
Neman Grodno (BLR/2015) and the Stavanger Oilers (NOR/2014) in winning the IIHF Continental Cup in the past five years – the latter five were therefore qualified for the following Champions Hockey League season each.
"I would like to congratulate Arlan Kokshetau for an extraordinary performance in Belfast and winning the IIHF Continental Cup 2019,“ Champions Hockey League CEO Martin Baumann said
"I feel sorry for the team that I unfortunately have to add
that the Kazakh champions are not eligible to qualify for our competition and therefore
we cannot announce our first qualifier for next season.“
The CHL Board decided and communicated in December already that Arlan Kokshetau cannot be accepted as a CHL qualifier if they win the IIHF Continental Cup for the reason that travel logistics to Kazakhstan are too extensive for CHL teams.
the CHL will take the decision on the Wild Card for the IIHF Continental Cup winners back to the board and communicate the outcome in due course
With the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan
- on the square of Abylay-khan of the regional center
Kokshetau residents and guests welcomed each other in many languages
Sincere wishes of peace and good are clear to all without translation
Long before the solemn opening of the festive program on the venues
And the meals with which the tables were set were pleasing not only the eyes and smell of those who came to the feast
National dishes cooked according to ancient recipes fell into the guests' liking
A lot of people gathered near the site of the regional Polish ethno-cultural association
and the guests were so cheerful that it was hard to believe that we had only a performance of the wedding Polish rite
At 11 o'clock were heard the festive call signs
From the stage there were solemn words from the leading: "Consent and solidarity
common responsibility for the fate of the Fatherland - are the main sources of strength of the people of Kazakhstan and confidence in the future."
- this idea was a refrain sounded in the speech of mayor of the region Malik Murzalin
which rightfully became a symbol of unity and unity of our people
paid special attention to the "Native land" program
which is intended to become one of the bases of our nationwide patriotism
In our small homeland - Akmola region - has a glorious historical past," said the mayor of the region
the settlement which began from our Kokshetau
I propose to celebrate City Day in these beautiful spring days next year
His words that we are confidently marching into the future with remembering the lessons of history
Like the words: "The people of Kazakhstan showed their best qualities when two weeks ago they came to the aid of people affected by the spring flood
The Akmola Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan initiated a large-scale charitable action
Humanitarian aid is being provided from all regions of our country
voluntary donations from citizens and collectives are received on a special account
- We have a common dream - to make our Motherland prosperous
We - the residents of Akmola - should use all the opportunities and reserves to ensure the sustainable development of our region and the country as a whole
Only together we can build “Eternity country” - eternal
- Malik Murzalin’s final speech became a prologue of an unforgettable bright theatrical performance
hundreds of young residents of the city participated in which
In the first part of it – “Peaceful and harmonious
my native land – Kazakhstan” - the wonderful bird Samruk that came to us from Kazakh mythology
was a link between the past and the future of Kazakhstan
The best dance groups of the city managed to pass this dance language
the area that became a scenic stage was filled by 200 children who performed a musical and choreographic composition "The Sun of Peace
The final part of the composition - "Friendship - our foundation!" - began with the song "About the President" in the brilliant performance of Ayana and Kuttykyz Aidosov from Tselinograd region
Soloist from Zerenda region Serali Baidaliev
And the feast lasted until late in the evening
for everyone there was entertainment for the soul and for the age
50 prizes - children's books in Kazakh and Russian languages - were deserved by young participants of the language site "Polyglot"
organized by teachers of the regional educational and methodological center
the account was conducted in three languages
"guessing" in the contest "Understand me" had to be formulated in Kazakh
"It was not difficult for me," says Katya Yakovleva
- I will try harder now to try to learn the state language
For a long time participants of the festival admired the works of students of children's art school and students of the art and graphic faculty of KSU named by Sh.Ualikhanov
And all this sounded by the festive concert
"We are very pleased that our acquaintance with Kokshetau coincided with this wonderful holiday," said Sinyakova's relatives who came from Kyrgyzstan and Karaganda region for the anniversary of their brother
The month of "Sarkyt" of the all-republican charitable activity "Caravan of Mercy" started in Kokshetau
"Caravan of Mercy” was actively followed up by Akmola Assembly of people of Kazakhstan
Mothers’ Council and "Kogamdyk kelisim" RSI
starting the month with a visit to the Beysenov family in Kokshetau
residents from the local media in January 2017 learned about the fate of Zhanel Beyssenova
a girl from Kokshetau who was diagnosed with blood cancer
The only thing that could save the girl was an urgent bone marrow transplant abroad
Then Assembly of people of Kazakhstan of Akmola region came to the aid to her parents
who needed financial assistance for their daughter's surgery
travel and stay in a foreign medical institution
At the charitable action organized by Mothers’ Council to help Zhanel all the necessary amount was collected
district state structures and private organizations
concerned citizens who took part in the action "Shyn zhurekten" responded to the serious illness of Zhanel and her parents’ sufferings
Zhanel underwent a complicated surgery at the Medical Park Clinic in Turkey
sociable and cheerful second-grader for whom the world has opened its arms
community leaders visited the Beyssenovs again
The sparks of happy eyes of children cannot be conveyed in words
"Sarkyt" of Assembly of Akmola region are fruit
successfully mastering the second grade school programme with the incoming teacher
Once in three months we take tests in the capital department of oncology of Maternity and Childhood Centre
Many thanks to the Assembly of Akmola region
we have done the impossible – we have won the terrible disease," Zhanel’s mother says with tears in her eyes
the Beyssenovs family is the only family in Kazakhstan that has managed to defeat cancer as of 2017
do not despair: "The main thing is that all our children are alive and well
friendship and stability flourish in Kazakhstan
May the good deeds of the Assembly bring support and help to all those in need," Zhomart Beyssenov
In Kokshetau the presentation of the next book of the veteran of the Kazakh journalism Larissa Aitova was held
The new edition of the "Parents' House" is dedicated to the history of the Tatars
Wanted to gather information about their ancestors and the history of Tatars in Kazakhstan
about those who are making a contribution to the preservation and strengthening of the national culture and traditions among the Tatar diaspora Kokshetau"
There are four chapters in the book: "The Tatar people and their ancestors"
The publication is prepared on a documentary basis
there is no fiction or flight of the author's creative imagination
And by and large - this is the land that has nurtured each of us
And Tatars in this house - as a part of one single whole
- stressed in the foreword to L.Aitov book
which took place in Akmola oblast library named after M
Zhumabaeva within the framework of the program "Ruhani zhangiru" an acquaintance with the author of her biography and creativity
Larisa Aitova told about her work on her works
answered numerous questions from the audience
Aitova contribution to the promotion of the language and culture of the Tatar people was noted by the chairman of the public association of Tatars and Bashkirs of Akmola region Rafail Sulkarnaev
representative of KGU "Kogamdyk kelіsim" Naila Seidalina
specially arrived for a meeting villager Imantau Nurgali Kuzahmetov and others
The importance of preserving the heritage of the past stressed the soloist of the ensemble "Galiyabanu" Sarvar Mubarakshina and Honorary Citizen of Kokshetau Pharuk Bogapov
Participants of the meeting were presented with a virtual photo album created on the basis of pictures of the author and photographs of Tatars Kokshetau
There were songs performed by the Tatar folklore ensemble "Galiyabanu"
The presentation ended with an autograph session
Larisa Aitova is the author of the books "The Bonfire of My Memory" and "No Oblivion"
diploma of many regional creative competitions
For the book and a documentary film about the famous writer
the author of the novel "The Black Kolyma" Ibrahim Salahov
was awarded the medal "In memory of the 110th anniversary of the birth of Musa Dzhalilya."
Merry and bright festive celebrations were celebrated by Nauryz holiday residents of Akmola region
Sunny spring day was remembered for the residents of Kokshetau and the guests of the city with a bright theatrical festive performance of talented artists
Representatives of ethno cultural associations of the region in beautiful national clothes headed by the deputy chairman of the Akmola Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan
the head of the AANK Secretariat Maral Dzhakupova and the head of KSU "Public contracts" under the mayor of the Akmola region administration Munarbek Batyrkhanov hospitably welcomed the arches at the entrance to the city park of culture and recreation mayor of Akmola region Malik Kenesbaevich Murzalin
This fact is symbolic - on the eve of the New Year on the Eastern calendar
the cordial meeting of the new mayor of the region gives great hopes to the further fruitful work of the AANK in realizing the main task of the Assembly - strengthening state national politicians
ensuring socio-political stability in the republic and in enhancing the effectiveness of interaction between state and civil society institutions in the sphere of inter-ethnic relations
the Akmolin people will remember the celebration of Nauryz
especially the theatrical performance in the town square of Independence
where the best artists of the area demonstrated the nature and the coming of the beautiful spring to the Earth
staging traditions and national games related to Nauryz
the audience greeted the appearance of “Kadyr-ata” on a huge white camel
“berkutchi” with majestic birds and beauties in national costumes with cups “pialla” of naryz “kozhe”
Malik Kenesbaevich the mayor of the region congratulated with the holiday
all townspeople and guests of the Akmola region
celebrating the holiday of Nauryz for the 26th time
we can confidently say that the history of the revived Nauryz is the history of Kazakhstan's Independence
we defended the sovereignty of the country
achieved impressive economic development and preserved civil consent
Today we have to implement new ambitious plans for the successful solution of the task set by the Head of State to join the list of 30 developed countries of the world
The second five-year period of industrial development and the program "Nurly Zhol" started
and wages to employees of budget organizations and civil servants
It should be noted that not every state in the current difficult conditions is ready to provide such guarantees to its people
The head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev said: "The nation of the united future is us
There should not be any dividing lines between the ethnic groups: we are Kazakhstanis
"As they say in the people: "Unity cannot exist without life!" - that is