This report explores the current state of the Internet in Kazakhstan and the areas for continued development, examining its infrastructure, resilience, regulatory and policy environment, and emerging trends. The Internet Society extends its gratitude to staff members, as well as external experts, for their thoughtful reviews and. In Kazakhstan, a nation positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Internet's evolution mirrors the country's broader aspirations1 toward digital transformation and integration into the global economy. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Below we have discussed these. Incumbent president Qasym-Jomart Toqaev was reelected in November 2022, taking 81. 3 percent of the vote according to government sources; Toqaev's authoritarian regime was further entrenched following snap parliamentary elections held in March 2023, which saw Kazakhstan's ruling party, Amanat. Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition condemn the use of internet shutdowns in Kazakhstan to crush protests and provide cover for state violence, and are calling on authorities and telecommunication providers to immediately restore full and permanent access to the internet.
