ASSESSMENT OF THE STATE OF FORMATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY OF KAZAKHSTAN

The article evaluates the level of potential of the modern knowledge-based economy in the country. The concept of a knowledge-based economy has been studied and clarified. The relevance of improving knowledge intensity and knowledge economy in ensuring sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan is proved. To determine the knowledge intensity and importance of the knowledge economy in economic development, a review of the literature and works of Kazakhstani and foreign authors was conducted. The place of Kazakhstan in the ratings of the development of the world knowledge economy has been studied. Macroeconomic indicators have been systematized to determine the potential and level of development of the knowledge-based economy in the country. The works of scientists have been studied to form methods and methods for evaluating the knowledge economy and knowledge-intensive economics. The main indicators are analyzed and an assessment of the current state of development is carried out. Based on the results of the assessment, the main problems of the formation of a knowledgebased economy have been identified. The ways of solving these problems in scientific and practical terms are proposed. At the same time, the main branches of the economy on the application of scientific potential in the country are reflected. Examples of increasing knowledge intensity in industries are also given. The evaluation results were discussed, additional proposals were developed to increase scientific potential and effectively form a knowledgebased economy.

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