Kazakhstan’s Cities Are Growing. Are Their Economies Keeping Pace?

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s accelerating urbanization is concentrating population growth in its largest cities, while smaller urban centers struggle to retain residents and attract investment. Experts say the challenge is to ensure that expanding cities create productive jobs and accessible public services rather than simply accommodate more people. “Urbanization is taking place in every country, but… The post Kazakhstan’s Cities Are Growing. Are Their Economies Keeping Pace? appeared first on The Astana Times .