ADB - Regional Well-being Kazakhstan, June 2023

This report provides valuable insights on how survey data can be used for inclusive development in Kazakhstan. The main takeaway from this report is that regional well-being in Kazakhstan is multifaceted and cannot be addressed through blanket policies. Each region has its own set of challenges and areas for improvement on well-being and living standards. The report highlights the importance of combining subjective measures of well-being with objective data to obtain a balanced aggregate measure of well-being. The Regional Well-Being Index (RWI) was introduced as a way to achieve this. The RWI addresses the need for combining subjective measures of well-being, collected through a countrywide survey, and more objective data related to the same pillars of interest. The report also emphasizes the importance of policymakers taking into account the specific strengths and weaknesses of each region when designing policies to improve well-being. The report provides a detailed analysis of the RWI scores for each region, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each region. The report also includes a section on trust and security, which provides insights into how people in Kazakhstan perceive the police, courts, government, armed forces, press, television, labor unions, political parties, parliament, civil service, universities, elections, major companies, banks, and environmental organizations. Overall, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of regional well-being in Kazakhstan and offers valuable insights for policymakers and researchers interested in inclusive development.