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Advocacy

Eight committees, and the Council they report into.

AmCham Kazakhstan serves as the voice of the international business community, working actively to promote member interests through structured advocacy. By engaging directly with the Government of Kazakhstan, the U.S. Government, and international organizations, AmCham ensures business priorities are heard at the highest levels.

An AmCham Kazakhstan president speaking at a government council session
AmCham President Kenneth Mack at the Prime Minister’s Council
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How a member concern becomes a government position

Advocacy at AmCham follows a transparent and inclusive model. Member concerns are raised through committees, developed into formal positions by working groups, and presented to government bodies through AmCham’s exclusive channels.

  1. Committees as Entry Points
  2. Issue Prioritization and Group Assignment
  3. Groups Shape the Industry Position
  4. Advocacy Facilitation by AmCham
  5. Ongoing Monitoring and Feedback

Our track record includes measurable policy changes, institutional access, and long-standing partnerships with national and international stakeholders.

The five stages are the headings their own page prints. What sits under each of them stays on their site. amcham.kz/advocacy

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The Prime Minister’s Council on Improving the Investment Climate

Established 2012. A founding member and active participant since its inception.

The Prime Minister’s Council on Improving the Investment Climate was established in 2012 as a high-level platform for dialogue between the Government of Kazakhstan and the international business community. Initiated by the Prime Minister and supported by key ministries and agencies, the Council was created to identify barriers to investment, recommend policy reforms, and promote a more transparent, predictable, and investor-friendly business environment. AmCham has been a founding member and active participant since its inception.

amcham.kz/advocacy

For more than a decade, AmCham has conducted a dialogue with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers on investment barriers that impact member companies and the government of Kazakhstan. The council has succeeded in addressing issues including on labor, tax, privatization, deregulation and the judiciary.

AmCham Raises Digitalization Reform Priorities at the Prime Minister’s Council to Improve the Investment Climate
Investment Climate Council Meeting Highlights Strong U.S. and Kazakhstan Economic Partnership
Presidential Advisor Alexey Tsoy Meets with AmCham Healthcare Companies
U.S. Chamber Roundtable Strengthens U.S. and Kazakhstan Business and Investment Ties
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The eight committees

Every committee they publish, with the paragraph they publish against each. Committees are formed based on members’ interests.

Tax
The Committee serves as a key forum for member companies to address developments in Kazakhstan’s tax legislation and enforcement practices. Bringing together senior finance, legal, and tax professionals, the Committee identifies practical challenges and formulates joint positions on key policy issues.
Healthcare
The Committee brings together leading companies from the pharmaceutical, medical technology, and healthcare services sectors to address regulatory and market access challenges in Kazakhstan. It provides a platform for dialogue on pricing policies, registration processes, localization, innovation, and patient access.
FMCG
The Committee brings together senior representatives from leading manufacturers, distributors, and GR experts to address regulatory and operational issues in Kazakhstan’s consumer goods sector. The Committee focuses on digital labeling, certification, import procedures, and trade facilitation.
Digitalization
The Committee brings together IT companies, tech-driven businesses, and legal experts to advance Kazakhstan’s digital transformation agenda. It addresses key issues such as AI regulation, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and government procurement practices.
Trade, Transport and Logistics
The Committee brings together logistics providers, manufactures, freight operators, and legal experts to address challenges in cross-border trade, customs procedures, and transport infrastructure. It focuses on removing practical barriers, improving supply chain efficiency, and advancing policy reforms that strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a key regional transit and logistics hub.
Decarbonization
The Committee unites companies dedicated to supporting Kazakhstan’s transition to a low-carbon economy. It provides a platform for dialogue on carbon regulation, ESG standards, renewable energy, and sustainable investment.
HR
The Committee provides a platform for member companies to discuss labor legislation, workforce development, and talent management in Kazakhstan. It brings together HR professionals, legal experts, and business leaders to share best practices, address regulatory challenges, and engage with policymakers on employment-related reforms.
Local Manufacturing
The Committee brings together companies working within Kazakhstan’s localization framework to address procurement rules, production standards, and workforce development. It promotes open dialogue with government authorities to ensure transparent, balanced, and practical local content policies.
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The positions register

The positions register as their own advocacy page lists it. Half of this chamber’s published work exists in two languages, and where both halves are printed both are shown. Where only one is, only one is shown. The documents themselves stay on their own site.

U16 legilation ENG
U16 legislation RUS
Digital Code Issue Brief ENG
Digital Code Issue Brief RUS
Track & Trace Issue Brief ENG
Track & Trace Issue Brief RUS
Draft Decree on Online Platforms and Mass Media ENG
Draft Decree on Online Platforms and Mass Media RUS
Data Localization Issue Brief ENG
not published in Russian
VAT Refund Issue Brief ENG
not published in Russian
SME Deductions Issue Brief ENG
not published in Russian
EMS Training Issue Brief ENG
not published in Russian
Trade, Transport, and Logistics White Paper ENG
not published in Russian
not published in English
Animal Welfare Advocacy Letter RUS
not published in English
Overuse of Royalty Issue Brief RUS
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The two investment white papers

AmCham publishes influential white papers and issue briefs, such as our reports on the top 10 barriers to foreign investment and Kazakhstan’s healthcare sector. These publications shape policy discussions, garnering attention from business leaders and policymakers alike.

Improving Kazakhstan’s Investment Climate: Barriers to Foreign InvestmentAuthored by Jeff Erlich, published 2014 to 2018
Улучшение Инвестиционного Климата Казахстана: Барьеры для Иностранных Инвестиций
Improving Kazakhstan’s Investment Climate: Building A World-Class Healthcare System in KazakhstanAuthored by Jeff Erlich, published 2014 to 2018
Развитие Системы Здравоохранения Мирового Класса В Казахстане
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What an issue brief looks like

First pages, as their own positions page serves them. The documents themselves stay on their site.

First page of the Digital Code issue brief in English
Digital Code Issue Brief ENG
First page of the Digital Code issue brief in Russian
Digital Code Issue Brief RUS
First page of the Track and Trace issue brief in English
Track & Trace Issue Brief ENG
First page of the Track and Trace issue brief in Russian
Track & Trace Issue Brief RUS
First page of the VAT refund issue brief in English
VAT Refund Issue Brief ENG
First page of the data localization issue brief in English
Data Localization Issue Brief ENG
First page of the U16 legislation brief in English
U16 legilation ENG
First page of the U16 legislation brief in Russian
U16 legislation RUS
First page of the royalty issue brief in Russian
Overuse of Royalty Issue Brief RUS
First page of the animal welfare advocacy letter in Russian
Animal Welfare Advocacy Letter RUS
First page of the draft decree brief on online platforms and mass media in English
Draft Decree on Online Platforms and Mass Media ENG

Publications and reports on amcham.kz

Member concerns raised through committees, presented to government through the chamber’s channels.

AmCham Kazakhstan serves as the voice of the international business community, working actively to promote member interests through structured advocacy. By engaging directly with the Government of Kazakhstan, the U.S. Government, and international organizations, AmCham ensures business priorities are heard at the highest levels.