• KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
  • KGS/USD = 0.01174 -0.85%
  • KZT/USD = 0.00204 0%
  • TJS/USD = 0.09376 -0.32%
  • UZS/USD = 0.00008 0%
  • TMT/USD = 0.28571 0.28%
09 October 2024
Special Coverage 06 October 2024
Special Coverage 06 October 2024

Kazakhstan Referendum On Nuclear Energy

Timeline Kazakhstan’s Journey Towards
a Nuclear Referendum
Referendum Question: "Do you agree to the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?”
Preliminary Results
YES 71.12%
NO 28.88%
Voter tournout
63.66% VOTED
36.34% NOT VOTED
Published on 07 Oct 2024 by Central Election Comission of the Republic of Kazakhstan

On October 6 of this year, the Kazakhstani people gave their answer in a referendum on whether nuclear power would become a component of their everyday lives, or whether nuclear-phobia, connected the memory of atomic testing, and distrust in embezzlement by officials would prevail. In official preliminary results released on October 7,2024, 71.12% of those who participated voted in favor, with a turn-out rate of 63.66%

As reported by The Times of Central Asia, 177 international observers from 30 countries and four international organizations were present to proceedings, whilst Kazakh citizens in 61 countries abroad were also able to cast ballots. The goal of President Tokayev in holding a referendum was to ensure that arguments for nuclear energy were compelling and involved citizens, scientists, and government officials in the decision-making process.

On October 6 of this year, the Kazakhstani people will give the final answer in a referendum on whether nuclear power will become a component of their everyday lives, or whether nuclear-phobia, connected the memory of atomic testing, and distrust in embezzlement by officials will prevail. Read more

The goal of President Tokayev in signing a decree on holding a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) was to ensure that arguments for nuclear energy are compelling and involve citizens, scientists, and government officials in the decision-making process. However, it’s crucial that the public are fully informed about these plans. Given this, $33 million has been allocated for the staging of the referendum.

With demand for electricity soaring, it can be argued that the case for the NPP is compelling. Officials forecast that electricity deficits are set to worsen, leading to a reliance on imports, such as was the case in the 1990s. In the first three months of 2024 alone, electricity tariffs rose by 26%. The most recent polling has shown that the public are largely in favor of the plant.

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Timeline Kazakhstan's Journey Towards a Nuclear Referendum