The draft Basic Law prioritizes the strategic support of the academic community and the development of human capital.
Astana International University (AIU) hosted a session to discuss the draft of the new Constitution. The main idea of the reform is that the government will now prioritize investment in education and science. The inclusion of this sector among the new strategic priorities within the constitutional framework strengthens it institutionally, defining it as a primary national value. In practice, this means that universities and research centers will be the first in line to receive state funding, ensuring the sustainable growth of human capital.
The discussion, moderated by Acting Rector Kairat Abdrakhmanov, featured Mazhilis Deputy Nurgul Tau, who elaborated on the political modernization and the transition to a single-chamber Parliament (Kurultai). Deputy Ekaterina Smolyakova reinforced this, stating that prioritizing the academic sector is a fundamental requirement for building a "Just Kazakhstan."
President of AIU Serik Irsaliyev delivered a message on the link between education and societal well-being. He emphasized that the quality of education is the ultimate driver of national prosperity and social happiness. According to him, a well-educated society is naturally resilient to corruption: "The higher the level of education, the more conscious and ethical the society becomes. The fact that the new Constitution places science and education at the forefront is a source of great optimism for us all."
Furthermore, Associate Professor Yerzhan Zhambayev provided a legal analysis of the "Law and Order" principle. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A where faculty members engaged with the deputies on new funding mechanisms and academic standards.