The purpose of this article is to investigate the problems of spatial inequality as the main risk for the sustainable social and economic development of Kazakhstan and also to show the main directions and opportunities for overcoming them by developing a compromise regional policy on the principles of inclusive development and mechanisms for selective support of the regions of Kazakhstan.In this article it was presented the analysis of the main indicators used for comparative characteristics of economic development, revealed negative factors that determined the decreasing dynamics of the main indicators of social and economic development in Kazakhstan.It was made conclusion about the preservation of such risks for sustainable economic development, as the polarization of the country’s economic space; the irrational structure of the economy, in which raw materials and extractive industries predominate; inequality of social and economic development; significant differentiation of the population in the distribution of income. To overcome risks, it is proposed to ensure inclusive development through use of the mechanisms of selective support of the regions of Kazakhstan.The results of the study can be used for the formation a new, compromise regional policy of Kazakhstan.

The article shows analysis of the main indicators of the development of small and mediumsized enterprises, conclusions about structural disproportions. At the same time, emphasis is placed on moving to mediumsized businesses, which is impossible without the integration of large and small businesses based on specialization and co-operation of capital with maximum use of each. In the article were used methods of economic analysis: comparisons, groupings, structural and logical analysis, systematization and generalization. The results of the paper: the identified main trends in the development of small and medium-sized businesses, sectoral disproportions related to the development of the small and medium-sized business sector in the sectoral context; an analysis of the development of technoparks and industrial clusters in Kazakhstan; the identified proposals on the intensification of the processes of production specialization and cooperation of small and largeenterprises. The results may be used as a scientific support in the development of activities for the development of the small and medium business sector. The paper is aimed at attracting the attention of entrepreneurs with the aim of activating the integration of small and large enterprises, creating favorable conditions for the transition of small businesses to the middle on the basis of specialization and cooperation.

Measures taken by the state are designed to contribute to the efficiency and competitiveness of the food industry, to squeeze out foreign products in the domestic market, to raise the level of food security and to open the way to foreign markets for Kazakhstani products The development of the domestic food industry, its transformation into a highly efficient and highly profitable sector of the economy is of great importance for ensuring the economic security of the country and raising the standard of living of the population.The article presents the results of theoretical and practical research of the authors concerning the state of the output of domestic commodity producers on foreign food markets and the problems of the development of the country’s food industry in the context of expanding integration processes.

The purpose of this article is to substantiate the issue of the need to address the problem of resistance to changes on the part of employees (from top managers to ordinary employees) during the introduction of both the corporate governance system (CGS) and the development of the idea of diversifying income sources in higher educational establishments in Kazakhstan.The methodology of carrying out the work was ensured by studying and using the works of foreign scientists devoted to the topic of solving the problem of staff sustainability to changes. In addition, authors used the research materials of the company «France Telecom» in the framework of the topic under study.As the main results of the work should be highlighted the methods proposed by the authors to overcome the resistance of personnel to the process of organizational changes in universities in a changing environment.The results of this article can be applied in organizational approaches to managing changes in higher educational establishments.As the main conclusion of the article obtained on the basis of the results of the study, it is necessary to highlight the validity of the need to address the problem of staff sustainability to changes in Kazakhstan’s universities.

For optimal control for the processes of innovation projects management, a theoretical and practical base based on study and improving of existing theories and practices is necessary. The goal of the paper is study of approaches in the field of innovation projects management. The paper considers the interpretation of “innovation project” term, stages and principles of innovation projects management, methods of estimation of risks and effectiveness of innovation projects, its positive and negative sides. In addition, the research considers the main key moments of innovative development of Kazakhstan, the attention is paid to approved innovation projects. The conclusion describes the existing positive moments and weak sides of innovation policy in Kazakhstan. The following work methods were used: scientific analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, analysis of statistical data, and graphical analysis. The results of the work can be used to determine the tasks of the innovation policy of the State to prepare and manage the innovation projects.

The purpose of the work is to determine the significance and features of the organizational economic mechanism for stimulating entrepreneurial activity in the tourist industry. The paper is a theoretical-empirical study.The article analyzes various points of view to the definition of the concept of «organizational- economic mechanism», identified features and the main elements of the organizational-economic mechanism for stimulating entrepreneurial activity.The result of the research was the development of a model of the organizational-economic mechanism for stimulating entrepreneurial activity in tourism.The field of application of the research results is the activity of the subjects of the tourist industry. The result of the organizational-economic mechanism will be the improvement of the quality of the provided tourist services, stability of demand for tourist services, which will lead to an increase in the share of inbound and domestic tourism in Kazakhstan and as a result of profitability in the industry. The development of the tourist industry will provide jobs, and hence the socio-economic stability in the regions.

The article explores the issues of material and moral stimulation of labor based on the use of modern forms of motivation of personnel from both state and private enterprises. Various management methods aimed at increasing the employees’ interest in production results are considered. Offers are given on the use of social, organizational, economic mechanisms that help to solve social issues of the enterprise, create a favorable climate, increase the responsibility of employees for increasing the potential of the enterprise.

The purpose of this study is to study the theoretical and methodological approaches to assess the logistics system of the state and, on the basis of this, develop a methodology for researching the national logistical system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The article considers theoretical and methodological approaches to the assessment of the macro-logistic system. A brief overview of the international logistics indexes was made, the place of Kazakhstan in these ratings was indicated. It is substantiated that one of the most important methods for the integrated assessment of the logistics system is the expert interview method and developed the indicators, the sample structure of the respondents to assess the national logistics system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This work can be applied in studies to identify problems and prospects for the development of national logistics systems. In the course of the research, the authors used methods such as comparative analysis and a systematic approach.

Research objective is development of model of an industrial and logistic cluster on the example of textile branch of Kazakhstan. The research methodology is based on the statistical analysis, systematization of the studied indicators group of data, generalization, and creation of logical conclusions. Use of methods of an economical and geographical research allowed offering option of placement of a cluster.As a result of condition studying of textile branch of the country is established that capacities of cotton processing enterprises are loaded not completely, there is no effective system of merchandising, beginning from producer of cottonraw and finishing with realization of end textile products.The value of research is offers on creation of an industrial and logistic cluster in the south of the country for a requirements satisfaction of domestic market in textile products.

This article examines the problems of waste disposal and recycling in Kazakhstan. The dynamic process of urbanization, population growth, increased consumption of goods and services has its contradictory socio-economic consequences. Republic of Kazakhstan, as part of the global economic and ecological systems, faced with the problem of serious deterioration of natural resources and environment for the most important environmental indicators: emissions of harmful substances, open landfills, soil contamination by solid waste of inorganic origin, etc. The authors note that in modern conditions it is necessary to ask the question: “How much waste is exported, how much is processed and how much is buried?” Modern approaches in recycling and gardening waste based on 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The authors conducted an economic analysis of waste management in Kazakhstan and of main problems, typical for the market of recyclable materials and recycling. Among the methods of solving problems of waste utilization and recycling is: extended producer responsibility (EPR) for the disposal and recycling of waste after using goods, which were released and sold on the market. Development and implementation of educational projects for the public about the aims and objectives of the system of separate waste collection, public funding and legislative support for specialized enterprises for recycling and waste recycling, the mechanism of “green procurement” with a view to stimulating demand for goods produced from waste, etc.

At the present time, the interaction between society and the environment is quite complex. The article analyzes the ecological situation in Kazakhstan and focuses on key environmental issues. The study examined national and regional nature protection programs and developed economic mechanisms. Economic and financial mechanisms of waste management, increase of ecological efficiency, including organizational, financial and financial-legal issues, taking into account the possibilities of modern technologies and financial resources and investment opportunities are analyzed.

In this article, the author examined the factors affecting on innovation in Kazakhstan. They were selected on the basis of the “triple helix” model and analyzed by using correlation and regression models. After constructing multiple regression with the help of the trend equation, a forecast for the next 2-3 years was given. To improve the accuracy of the forecast, a retro forecast was also used.

The article is devoted to the assessment of the potential of Kazakhstan’s creative industries as a priority of Kazakhstan’s modernization. To achieve this goal, the methods of statistical, inductive and deductive analysis were used. The analysis was based on the model of concentric circles of David Throsby. To achieve the goal set before this article, the world market of creative industries was first considered, further development of these industries in Kazakhstan was analyzed, and programs to support the creative and cultural industries of Kazakhstan were considered.During the analysis, it was revealed that the development of creative industries in Kazakhstan is stable and positive.