Abstract
The article provides a deep political science analysis of the main provisions of the Message of the Head of State K.K. Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan “Economic course of a Just Kazakhstan” dated September 1, 2023. In the Message, President Tokayev reviewed the current situation in the country, outlined key areas of work for the medium term, covered all the “painful” points of public life and set before the government clear vectors for the development of our society. According to the president, the continuation of the political modernization carried out in 2022 should now be structural economic transformations. Thus, the country faces a profound restructuring of relations in the triad “citizen – business – state.” President Tokayev believes that Kazakhstan has a chance for a powerful economic breakthrough. That is why it is necessary to gradually, but firmly and decisively move to a new economic model, which is led not by abstract achievements, but by a real improvement in the lives of citizens. Three principles - fairness, inclusiveness and pragmatism – should determine the country's new economic course. The new paradigm for the economic development of Kazakhstan will be based on the effective use of our competitive advantages, as well as unlocking the potential of all key factors of production - labor, capital, resources and technology. Within the framework of the new economic policy, the practice of setting long-term ephemeral goals should be forgotten. All tasks set out in this Message must be solved within three years; for the most difficult ones, other specific deadlines will be determined. The authors of the article consider the 2023 Presidential Message to be a new political agenda for Kazakh society, in which the basis for the emerging policy will be a focus on strengthening the middle class.