Small and medium-sized businesses as an effective tool for sustainable development of the economy of Kazakhstan

In the article, the authors reveal the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the economy of Kazakhstan in the context of sustainable development and emphasize that this sector has significant potential to solve key issues on which the economic development of the country directly depends. The purpose of this scientific article is to develop proposals for improving effective tools for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the regions of Kazakhstan based on a comprehensive study of the current state. The scientific and practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the proposed recommendations for the improvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in Kazakhstan in conditions of sustainable development, which will contribute to overall economic growth and improve the standard of living of the population. The value of scientific research consists in clarifying the category of sustainable economic development, as well as in conducting a comprehensive diagnosis of economic, social and institutional conditions in various regions of Kazakhstan and identifying their significant impact on the dynamic development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

The scientific novelty of the article lies in the analysis of the role of SMEs in the sustainable development of the economy of Kazakhstan, considering modern challenges, such as post-pandemic recovery, digitalization and the transition to a green economy. The practical significance of the results of the work consists in the development of constructive recommendations to improve the effectiveness of tools aimed at supporting and stimulating small and medium-sized businesses in a sustainable development environment, which will be able to provide the necessary and timely support to start-up and existing entrepreneurs for business development in an increasingly competitive and uncertain modern economic environment.

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