Path to Green Economy: Analyzing Innovation, Investment and Taxation in Kazakhstan
https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v68i3.415
Abstract
The concept of a green economy has gained significant attention, aiming to achieve sustainable development without environmental harm. This study examines Kazakhstan's transition to a green economy, focusing on indicators such as green innovation, investment in environmental protection, and green taxes. Despite Kazakhstan's commitment to a carbon-neutral economy by 2060, significant challenges were identified. The methodology involved three steps: descriptive analysis of green economy indicators for 2016–2022, correlation analysis to identify significant relationships, and trend forecasting for 2023–2025 using a linear regression model. This approach provided a thorough examination of the green economy's current state and future projections. Over the study period, the number of organizations engaged in environmental innovation and their activity levels have decreased. Investments in environmental protection showed initial growth, but declined in recent years. Conversely, there has been an increase in environmental taxes, reflecting the government’s focus on tax instruments to promote sustainable development. Correlation analysis revealed complex interdependencies, indicating that higher investments and taxes are often associated with lower levels of green innovation activity. Projections for 2023-2025 suggest a further decline in green innovation indicators unless significant policy measures are taken. The study underscores the need for a balanced approach that encourages green innovation while maintaining robust investment and tax bases.
About the Authors
Raushan Yesbergen
Branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aktobe Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Professor, Email: rau01021980@mail.ru
Altynay Maukenova
D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Email: atasmaganbetova@mail.ru
Nazira Gumar
Caspian Public University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Email: Gumnaz@mail.ru
Sholpan Shalbaeva
Almaty Management University (AlmaU), Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Email: shalbaeva_666@mail.ru
Gulzhan Kalieva
Academy of Civil Aviation, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Email: guljan.As55@mail.ru
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Yesbergen R., Maukenova A., Gumar N., Shalbaeva Sh., Kalieva G. Path to Green Economy: Analyzing Innovation, Investment and Taxation in Kazakhstan. Eurasian Journal of Economic and Business Studies. 2024;68(3):36–50. https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v68i3.415
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