Kazakhstan: Draft Law on Non-Governmental Organizations

In May 2025, the Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister announced an initiative to draft a new Law on Non-Governmental Organizations (Draft Law).  The stated purpose of the Draft Law is “improvement of the legal regulation of non-commercial organizations in Kazakhstan.”   Although the Draft Law is in its initial development stage, some independent experts in the working group are concerned that the Draft Law does not improve the regulation of non-commercial organizations in Kazakhstan.  ICNL provides an overview of the key provisions on the Draft law.

Legislative Overview for Financial Sustainability for Civil Society in Central Asia

This Overview highlights the legislative opportunities and constraints affecting the financial sustainability of civil society organizations. It also offers a comparative approach, allowing readers to use examples from several countries and apply them to their practice. Moreover, the Overview provides information that can be used to improve civil society-related legislation across the region and is meant to be particularly useful for specialists, civil society representatives, government agencies, and parliamentarians. Find the full analysis here (in Russian).

Digital Fundraising in Kazakhstan