Bagdat Musin met with women from the IT industry

In anticipation of International Women's Day, Bagdat Musin, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, held a meeting with Kazakhstani women entrepreneurs in the field of information technology. The meeting was attended by members of the non-profit organization TechnoWomen, employees of JSC "NIT" and NAO "Government for Citizens," as well as women residents of the international technology park Astana Hub.

The discussion focused on the role of women in the development of information and communication technologies, the conditions for their active participation in this strategically important field, as well as prospects and innovations in digital development. During the meeting, the Minister highly appreciated the contribution of each participant to the development of the public and economic spheres of our country.

Women are an important economic resource of Kazakhstan. The following statistical data is provided:

— 64% of women hold a master's degree
— 56% of women have a Ph.D.
— 48% are women entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized businesses
— 30.8% is the contribution of women to GDP
— 31% of women work in the IT sector.

Source: gov.kz