Kazakhstan planning major infrastructure programme

Kazakhstan is planning a major programme of infrastructure investment in a bid to develop the country’s economy. In all some US$40 billion will be invested in building infrastructure, with transportation as well as health and education all having been prioritised. Road and rail links will be developed, with many new links also being constructed.
March 12, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Kazakhstan is planning a major programme of infrastructure investment in a bid to develop the country’s economy. In all some US$40 billion will be invested in building infrastructure, with transportation as well as health and education all having been prioritised. Road and rail links will be developed, with many new links also being constructed.
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