ÖZET
The article considers the development of the leather industry of Kazakhstan in the context of industry diversification and sustainable production. The goal of the research is to assess the current state of the leather industry and develop policyoriented recommendations to transform it into a competitive and environmentally sustainable industry. The methodology uses a mixed-methods approach that includes analysis of official statistical data, policy analysis, and semi-structured interviews with key industry actors. The findings indicate that the industry is characterized by limited deep processing, underutilized capacity, environmental costs, weak institutional coordination, and a shortage of personnel. Based on the comparative analysis of the European Union, Türkiye, China, and Uzbekistan, a framework concept for the KazLeather 2030 transformation is proposed that includes the e-vet&Traceability digital platform, the KazLeather Research Grant and the implementation of the KazLeather environmental standard. The research contributes to discussions on modernizing resource-based industries and offers practical instruments for upgrading value-added chains.
ABSTRACT
The article considers the development of the leather industry of Kazakhstan in the context of industry diversification and sustainable production. The goal of the research is to assess the current state of the leather industry and develop policyoriented recommendations to transform it into a competitive and environmentally sustainable industry. The methodology uses a mixed-methods approach that includes analysis of official statistical data, policy analysis, and semi-structured interviews with key industry actors. The findings indicate that the industry is characterized by limited deep processing, underutilized capacity, environmental costs, weak institutional coordination, and a shortage of personnel. Based on the comparative analysis of the European Union, Türkiye, China, and Uzbekistan, a framework concept for the KazLeather 2030 transformation is proposed that includes the e-vet&Traceability digital platform, the KazLeather Research Grant and the implementation of the KazLeather environmental standard. The research contributes to discussions on modernizing resource-based industries and offers practical instruments for upgrading value-added chains.
ANAHTAR KELİMELER: Industrial policy, Institutional coordination, Kazakhstan, KazLeather 2030, Leather industry
KEYWORDS: Industrial policy, Institutional coordination, Kazakhstan, KazLeather 2030, Leather industry
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