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

By Nagima Abuova on 6 November 2026

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...