New forms of urbanization in the post-pandemic period

Abstract

The article considers the current state of urbanization in Kazakhstan, the main trends in the development of urbanization in the world and in the Republic of Kazakhstan in the post-pandemic period are studied. The purpose of the article is to study new forms of urbanization processes in the post-pandemic period. When studying the processes of urbanization in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the world, a set of the following methods of economic research was used: monographic, program-targeted, logical. In the work on the study, such theoretical research methods as comparisons and generalizations, scientific abstraction and synthesis were also used. The negative consequences of quarantine measures taken by the governments of countries to combat the Coronovirus directly affect the economic development of countries and regions, and, accordingly, the development of cities and settlements, that is, urbanization processes. The article notes the instructions of the Head of State K. Tokayev from the Messages to the people of Kazakhstan in 2020, 2021 and 2022 regarding the resolution of various issues of regional policy, administrative-territorial reform and the development of the country's urbanization. It is also noted about a new approach to regional and territorial development, which will allow managing the process of urbanization, ensuring the phased “migration waves”, avoiding overcrowding and social tension in large cities. Administrative and territorial changes will optimize the process of public administration, make it easier for citizens to travel to the regional center and back, and will contribute to more effective regulation of internal migration. All these initiatives and proposals of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will soon give a strong impetus to the development of cities – new regional centers, strengthen their economy and competitiveness, which in turn gives the prospect of a good pace of urbanization growth in Kazakhstan.