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ANNOTATION

to the dissertation of the doctoral student of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi
International Kazakh-Turkish University Kulbayeva Aigerim on the topic
«Methods of State Regulation of Smart cities based on Sustainable
Development Goals (case of the Turkestan city)», recommended for the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the educational program «8D04114 State and
local Government»

Relevance of the research. The rapid growth of the global population and

urbanization is expected to result in 66% of the world's population living in cities by
2050, equivalent to an increase of over 2.5 billion new urban residents. Such growth
necessitates the improvement of urban infrastructure efficiency, ensuring economic
stability, and enhancing the quality of life. In this context, the implementation of the
smart city concept has become highly relevant.
In Kazakhstan, smart city projects are considered a crucial component of
digitalization and are supported by the state. A smart city is based on information
and communication technologies aimed at efficient urban infrastructure
management, improving the quality of life, and reducing environmental impact. The
country's key strategic documents, including the "Kazakhstan-2050" strategy, the
"Digital Kazakhstan" program, and the "Information Kazakhstan-2020" initiative,
focus on the digitalization of cities and sustainable urban development. The
development of smart city projects enables the improvement of urban infrastructure,
the resolution of environmental issues, and the reduction of social tensions. This
model addresses the needs of modern urbanization by enhancing the quality of life
for residents through digitalization.
This concept utilizes innovative technologies to ensure efficient
transportation, environmental sustainability, safety, and resource management. The
smart city model is regarded as a strategic solution for systematic urban management
and infrastructure modernization. The increasing level of urbanization, the
expansion of urban areas, and limited resources underscore the relevance of this
topic.
Degree of research on the topic. The scientific exploration of smart cities
and their governance has been the subject of numerous studies. International
scholars such as Caputo F., Huda N. U., Ningrum T. P., Anthony Jr B., Majid M. A.,
Romli A., Bokolo A. J., and others have examined the development and regulatory
aspects of smart cities. Domestic researchers, including Turysbekova A.B., who
studied the adaptation of foreign experiences in the context of smart city
implementation and the changing forms of citizen participation in urban
development; K.B. Masenov and Alina N., who explored the use of smart
technologies in waste management; A. Baimbetova, who analyzed the
interconnection between smart governance and smart cities; Zh.B. Akhaeva, who
examined multi-agent systems in smart cities; and Zh.A. Syzdykov, who studied the
efficiency of sustainable development in smart cities, have contributed significantly
to this field.