Sector
The Kazakh State is typically the largest stakeholder an industry sector. In agriculture for example, the State acts as regulator, policymaker, landowner, and the main financier. It is also the owner of a network of state agencies and quasi-commercial enterprises institutions involved in the sector. State and private sector investment to be directed to local communities to enable sector growth.
Community
Whilst Kazakhstan is blessed with abundant natural resources, many rural communities are excluded from this prosperity. The private sector is small-scale, consisting of local cooperatives and individual farmers. Lack of capital investment and access to affordable credit constrains the ability of farmers to modernise, diversify and innovate. Each community is served by an Islamic Investment and Finance Cooperative.