Constitutional and Legal Framework of Anti-Corruption Measures in the Republic of Kazakhstan: Problems, Trends, Solutions

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on analyzing the measures taken by Kazakhstan to combat corruption and assessing their effectiveness. The primary aim of the article is to identify issues and shortcomings in Kazakhstan’s anti-corruption system, with a specific emphasis on the accountability and punishment of state officials. It is found that the greater the extent of corruption, the more favorable the conditions for its occurrence and existence become. The scale of corruption in Kazakhstan is influenced by factors such as culture, social dynamics, politics, economics, and the legal system. Corruption in the country is identified as a moral, economic, political, and legal problem. Our research findings indicate that the fight against corruption, especially at the upper levels of government in Kazakhstan, will be challenging due to a lack of interest among some officials, their absence of responsibility, and the degree of punishment for such crimes.

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Olzhas Ramashov

Olzhas Ramashov is a Lecturer at the Department of Economics and Law, Peoples' Friendship University named after Academician A. Kuatbekov, Shymkent, Republic of Kazakhstan. His scientific interests are effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions in Kazakhstan, and role of civil society in combating corruption.

Erkin Duisenov

Erkin Duisenov is a Full Doctor, Researcher at the Department of Constitutional and International Law, Eurasian Law Academy named after D.A. Kunaev, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. His research interests are corruption in the context of Kazakhstan's economic development, Kazakhstan's anti-corruption laws and measures.

Kuat Musin

Kuat Musin is a PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Theory and History of State and Law, A. Buketov Karaganda University, Karaganda, Republic of Kazakhstan. His scientific interests are the scale of corruption, the fight against corruption, and the impact of corruption on foreign investments in Kazakhstan.

Nazhiya Kalisheva

Nazhiya Kalisheva is a PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of International Law, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her scientific interests are public perception of corruption in Kazakhstan, corruption risks, the role of technology and digital solutions in anti-corruption efforts.

Gulaiym Nursaliyeva

Gulaiym Nursaliyeva is a PhD, Researcher at the Administrative Department, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her research interests are corruption and its impact on the rule of law, the relationship between corruption and organized crime in Kazakhstan.