Purpose of research. Study current issues and directions in the implementation of the state employment policy in Kazakhstan. The state employment policy is a qualitatively and quantitatively reasoned tool for regulating and predicting employment, employment and well-being not only in macro-regions, but also in the country as a whole, which determines its high relevance.
Methodology of research. Used methods of macroeconomic analysis of analytical data and statistical indicators, a systematic approach.
Originality/value. The research focus was concentrated on the study and analysis of implementation of state employment policy in the framework of ongoing state programs, actual problems of the labour market and the search their effective solution.
Findings. The formation of Kazakhstan's labor market model and the formation of its main parameters for the medium term until 2020 should take into account not only the current situation on the national labor market, but also the changed situation on the world labor market in the post-crisis period.

Purpose of research. Study of current issues of state regulation and business management in Kazakhstan. Currently, the business sector is one of the most important, strategically important and priority sectors of the national economy.
Methodology. The article uses macroeconomic, statistical, and behavioral approaches. The article focuses on the study of the regulatory impact of the state on business, the principles and methods of state regulation of entrepreneurship, and the main priorities of state support for entrepreneurship.
Originality /value research. Is the identification of existing problems of small business in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the definition of possible solutions.
Research results. In modern conditions of dynamic development of small and medium-sized businesses, high business activity of economic entities, the state plays an important role in the regulation and management of business activities. State regulation of business activity in modern conditions, active development of entrepreneurship is the basis of innovative and productive economic development.

Background. Entrepreneurship brings about innovation, economic development, social mobility, and job creation, therefore almost all governments prioritize it on their agenda [1]. Since the single best predictor of a business startup is entrepreneurial intention, hence investigating the influencing factors to intention can be viewed as the critical instrument to promote entrepreneurship [2]. Kazakhstani government has dedicated to the prosperity of entrepreneurship and SMEs as well, and among Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan accounts for more than 70% share of all attracted foreign direct investments (FDIs) in this region [3], thus foreign entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan has great potential to facilitate this country’s economic growth and well-being.
Objectives. This research aims to suggest a conceptual entrepreneurial intention construct, which holds that there is positive and significant relationship between factors (entrepreneurial education, personality traits, and opportunity recognition) and entrepreneurial intentions among foreigners in Kazakhstan, and highlights the moderating role of government support. With the expected study findings, implications for the policy makers, academics, and potential foreign entrepreneurs will be recommended.
Methodology. This study further plans, applying quantitative and qualitative research method, to use a structured questionnaire to collect data from the foreigners who reside currently in major cities of Kazakhstan.

The purpose of the research. Is to analyze the activities and develop proposals for the development of technology parks as a key component of the innovation infrastructure of Kazakhstan.
Methodology. In their studies, the authors used the following general cognitive methods: systematic, statistical analysis, comparison and prediction.
Originality /value research. The article analyzes the formation and activities of existing technology parks in Kazakhstan, as well as considers foreign models of technology parks. The importance of technology parks was determined and ways of their development were proposed.
Research results:
1) the theoretical and methodological aspects of the concept of economics of the innovative infrastructure and the concept of its elements have been researched;
2) the state policy in the field of formation and development of innovative infrastructure in Kazakhstan is analysed, the level of its development is estimated;
3) the state policy in the field of formation and development of innovative infrastructure in Kazakhstan is analysed.
Conclusion. The experience of the creation and management of technology parks is considered, and on their basis the ways of development of technology parks of Kazakhstan are proposed.

The purpose of the study. Is to determine the problems and prospects of development of «green» construction in Kazakhstan on the basis of the study and analysis of foreign experience.
Methodology. In the process of studying the current state and determining the prospects for the development of «green» construction in Kazakhstan, General and private techniques and methods of economic research were used: analysis and synthesis, comparisons and generalizations, groupings, economic and statisticalmethods of collecting and processing information.
Originality /value research. Are justified by the need and environmental, economic and social feasibility ofdeveloping «green» construction in KazakhstanResearch results Specific measures for activation and further development of «green» construction in theRepublic are proposed.
Conclusions. As a result of research and analysis of the current state of «green» construction in the Republic of Kazakhstan, problems and developed specific proposals for its further development are identified.

Purpose of research. This article is dedicated to the development of general methodological approaches to the assessment and identification of opportunities for creating information and communication technologies (ICT) clusters in the regions of Kazakhstan. In this study, the formation of ICT clusters is considered as a pole of growth. These poles are based on the creation of groups of interconnected companies and institutions in the ICT industry that share common features.
Methodology. The study uses methods aimed at analyzing and identifying ICT clusters in the interests of innovative development and the possibility of spreading information technologies in the regions of Kazakhstan. A methodological tool for presenting a typical form of assessment of innovative potential and industry specialization is proposed.
Originality /value research. This assessment allows you to objectively and realistically identify a potentially important region for creating an ICT cluster.
Research results. The empirical analysis revealed certain trends in the possibilities of creating ICT clusters in the cities of Almaty and Nursultan. Therefore, these regions play the role of specialized platforms for the new generation. This platform should provide a multiplicative effect on the development of agglomeration and those located in close territories or peripheries.

Purpose of research. Of the study is to analyze the socio-technological development of human civilization to predict the development of socio-cultural values of society.
Research methodology. Of the logical analysis and synthesis within methodology of the technological forecast.
Originality /value of research. The identification of factors that most actively influence the development of basic technologies and the change in sociocultural values of society.
Research results. On the basis of the forecast of the socio-scientific and technological development of human civilization, the directions of changing the sociocultural values of society have been studied.
Сonclusions. The forecast based on the simulation of socio-cultural development of the territories of the dissemination of technologies of the 6th technological order on them will allow to predict both the possible consequences of the processes of socio-economic development of these territories, and to design the transformation of their socio-cultural values in the conditions of new innovative waves.

Purpose of research. The purpose of the work is to highlight the current state in terms of housing provision and analyze the world and Kazakhstani experience in solving the problems of accessibility of adequate housing.
Methodology. During the study, comparative, statistical and graphical methods of analysis were used.
Originality /value of research. In a world where a social market economy is developing, social policy should be aimed at improving the well-being of the people, including ensuring decent living conditions. As a result of the study, international experience and policies were presented in providing adequate housing for all segments of the population. Application of the results of the study is possible in the activities of state bodies involved in providing housing for citizens of the country, as well as in the work of non-governmental public organizations.
Research results. In the course of the analysis of world politics in the field of ensuring adequate housing, the main directions for improving the Kazakhstan model for providing affordable housing were identified. This problem concerns not only socially vulnerable segments of the population, but also working people and families with children. This work requires a systematic approach and involves focusing on all areas of ensuring the availability of decent housing.

Purpose of research. The main goal of this scientific article is to consider the strengths and weaknesses, as well as possible directions for reforming policies regarding gender equality and the widespread introduction of gender approaches in Kazakhstan.
Methodology. The methodological basis of this scientific article is the analysis of official statistical information, open sources, as well as the works of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of gender equality.
Originality /value of research. The implementation of gender policy in modern Kazakhstani society is an important direction of state policy, when this direction becomes an important resource for strengthening Kazakhstani statehood and modernizing society.
Research results. The practice of world experience indicates that women who make strategically important decisions contribute to accelerating the processes of gender equality and the results of these decisions have global positive effects for the stable functioning of the economy. The state should take measures to ensure the right of women to participate in public and political life, regardless of their political views. To promote the creation of favorable conditions for the realization of women's rights to association. To facilitate the opening of new women's public associations, their functioning and participation in society.

Purpose of research. The goal of the work is to analyze and determine the most effective current social protection system in the world and Kazakhstan. In the modern world, a social market economy is developing, which should be aimed at improving the well-being of the people. The results of the work show the most common systems of social protection and the possibilities for their improvement.
Research methodology. During the study, methods of comparison, generalization, analysis and synthesis were used, in accordance with which the world and Kazakhstani experience of the evolution of the social protection system is shown.
Originality /value of research. In the analysis of world experience in creating a social protection system, the possibilities for further improvement of the Kazakhstani model of social protection were identified. This applies not only to the social protection of socially vulnerable segments of the population, but also to working people.
Research results. Increasing the retirement age, unemployment and decent wages should be priorities in implementing state programs to create a social market economy. This work requires a systematic approach and involves the emphasis on social protection in all areas of activity.

The aim of the study is to identify priority types of tourism in the regions of Kazakhstan, using a comparative analysis of tourist and recreational areas and the degree of attraction of the zones as attractive tourist destinations.
During the study, the authors applied general scientific methods of cognition: dialectical, analysis and synthesis, abstract-logical, questionnaires, graphic constructions, in order to determine the degree of attractiveness of tourist and recreational areas.
A feature is the results of a comparative analysis of the tourist and recreational regions of Kazakhstan presented in a generalized form.
The value of the work is to determine the priority forms of inbound tourism development of tourist and recreational regions of Kazakhstan.
In conclusion, the authors came to the conclusion that the development of tourist and recreational areas attract tourists from all over the world, and therefore it is necessary to solve the problems that hinder the effective development of tourist and recreational areas in the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, taking into account all international standards.

Purpose of research. Development of a tool for the implementation of ERM determine optimal credit exposure of the enterprises, allowing to choose the economic impact based on modeling of various variants of capital allocation with expected financial results.
Methodology. The expert evaluation method based on intuitive and logical analysis was applied.
Originality /value of research. Approaches to optimizing the credit load of an enterprise are Considered and an EMM is developed that allows determining the volume of loans with the maximum value of the enterprise at the maximum level of risk of the debt load.
Research results. The model of the optimal amount of credit load is justified, taking into account the cost of equity, the impact of risks of financial difficulties, the possible range of interest rates, income growth and aspects of the financing policy, which fully align the interests of private owners of the enterprise and related persons when choosing the structure of sources of funds.

Purpose of research. The most urgent issues remain the creation of an effective integrated information system in construction organizations. The purpose of the scientific article is to form theoretical foundations and practical recommendations aimed at developing a methodology for accounting costs of construction organizations at various stages of investment and construction work. The research is aimed at solving practical issues of cost accounting that arise at various stages of construction activities.
Research methodology. In the subject area of research, General scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, classification, logic, and observation were used.
Originality / value of the research. The scientific article is characterized by the feature of forming models of management accounting at various stages of the construction industry.
Research results. Methodological recommendations on the organization of accounting for costs incurred at the preliminary stage of construction activities in an integrated accounting system that allocates 4 stages of costs: access to electronic tenders, analysis of tenders, preparation for participation in the competition, submission of an application and participation in the competition.

Purpose of research. The research is to study the opinions of doctors regarding the phenomenon of consumers choosing organic herbal medicines.
Research methodology. Is to conduct a qualitative research, consisting of a series of semi-structured interviews with doctors. Non-Probability Sampling Method was chosen.
Originality /value of research. Of the work lies in the choice of qualitative research design, interviews with experts - doctors, because they can provide in-depth data on patients' attitudes to organic medicines and the reasons for their purchase.
Research results. Of the study, it was found that the greatest influence on consumer choice is exerted by such factors as safety, effectiveness and quality of organic herbal medicines. Also, when choosing or refusing organic herbal medicines, consumers take into account such factors as awareness, word of mouth and advertising, which can be attributed to marketing factors. Theoretical conclusions are obtained that the hedonistic theory can be applied to explain consumer behavior in relation to organic medicines. The results also introduce practical importance, as they can serve as guidance to domestic manufacturers of organic drugs.