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The new city of Alatau City will base its development on the international standard ISO 37120 for sustainable cities. This standard allows for measuring quality of life using objective indicators in areas such as ecology, transport, and digital services. The initiative stems from an agreement between the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Key facts
- Alatau City is developing according to the ISO 37120 standard for sustainable cities and communities.
- Astana was the first city in Central Asia to receive this certification in 2024.
- Over 40% of Kazakhstan's national standards are already harmonized with ISO documents.
- A national center for artificial intelligence with an 'AI Standards Hub' is planned.