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Turkic Women’s Cooperation Academy launched in Kazakhstan with USD 500 mln investment fund access

Turkic Women’s Cooperation Academy launched in Kazakhstan with USD 500 mln investment fund access

08:51, 12 June 2026

Greece, army, volunteers, women

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First female volunteers begin military service in Greece

12:29, 8 June 2026

Kazakhstan channels quarter of health spending to child care

Kazakhstan channels quarter of health spending to child care

10:47, 4 June 2026

Maternal mortality in Kazakhstan falls by 43% in Q1

Maternal mortality in Kazakhstan falls by 43% in Q1

02:30, 31 May 2026

First triplets born this year in Kyzylorda region

First triplets born this year in Kyzylorda region

01:09, 31 May 2026

Women volunteers’ role spotlighted at international forum in Azerbaijan

International Relations

Women volunteers’ role spotlighted at international forum in Azerbaijan

13:45, 27 May 2026

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Nearly half of elderly Japanese women turn to AI for conflict advice

02:23, 24 May 2026

Turkic countries to expand women’s cooperation and educational platforms

International Relations

Turkic countries to expand women’s cooperation and educational platforms

14:06, 13 May 2026

Mongolia, OHCHR to establish regional human rights research center

Mongolia, OHCHR to establish regional human rights research center

21:45, 12 May 2026

This is a world of unconditional love and support - Aida Balayeva congratulates Kazakhstanis on Mother's Day

This is a world of unconditional love and support - Aida Balayeva congratulates Kazakhstanis on Mother's Day

15:15, 10 May 2026

Kazakhstan wraps up Asian Beach Games 2026 with eight medals

Kazakhstan wraps up Asian Beach Games 2026 with eight medals

23:10, 29 April 2026

Olga Shmelyova wins gold and silver at 2026 Canoe Sprint Asian Championships

Olga Shmelyova wins gold and silver at 2026 Canoe Sprint Asian Championships

00:18, 26 April 2026

Kazakhstan wins silver in women’s water polo at Asian Beach Games 2026

Kazakhstan wins silver in women’s water polo at Asian Beach Games 2026

18:10, 25 April 2026

Kazakhstan reports decline in maternal and infant mortality

Maternal mortality in Kazakhstan decline by 35% in five years

09:13, 24 April 2026

Births in S. Korea surge at record pace in February

Births in S. Korea surge at record pace in February

18:11, 22 April 2026

Northern Ireland introduces landmark paid leave for miscarriage

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Northern Ireland introduces landmark paid leave for miscarriage

15:12, 7 April 2026

South Korea launches app to track stalkers

South Korea launches app to track stalkers

04:22, 6 April 2026

ADB Boosts Women’s Access to Affordable Housing, Promotes Green Mortgages in Kazakhstan News from Country Offices | 01 April 2026 SHARE THIS PAGE ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (1 April 2026) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 90 billion tenge ($173.6 million equivalent) loan to Otbasy Bank JSC to expand access to affordable housing finance for women and offer green mortgage products for low- to moderate-income households across Kazakhstan. The Promoting Inclusive and Green Housing Finance Project will provide residential mortgage financing to more than 2,000 eligible households, prioritizing women borrowers. It will also support the development of a green mortgage finance framework that can be replicated across Kazakhstan’s banking sector, encouraging the construction and financing of more affordable, energy-efficient housing. “Our partnership with Otbasy Bank on the Umai Program showed how access to affordable mortgages can change the lives of women and broaden their economic opportunities,” said ADB Country Director for Kazakhstan Utsav Kumar. “The new project takes the program’s success further by including green mortgage products that will help households reduce energy costs and promote sustainable housing.” Women compose over half of Kazakhstan’s population, yet they earn about 25% less than men on average. This persistent gender gap continues to limit their access to housing finance and underscores the need for a long-term solution. The high proportion of the country’s energy-intensive housing—estimated at more than 80%—also highlights the crucial role of green mortgage products in boosting energy efficiency and affordability for households. To further advance support, ADB also approved a $500,000 technical assistance—equally financed with Otbasy Bank—to strengthen Otbasy Bank’s capacity to assess and mitigate climate risks and integrate environmental, social, and governance risk management practices into its housing finance operations. Kazakhstan joined ADB in 1994. Since then, ADB has committed more than $8 billion in loans, grants, and technical assistance to support the country’s development across key sectors, including public sector management, transport, finance, and energy. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

ADB boosts women’s access to affordable housing, promotes green mortgages in Kazakhstan

09:11, 2 April 2026

No. of marriages in S. Korea rises 8.1 pct to 7-yr high in 2025

No. of marriages in S. Korea rises 8.1 pct to 7-yr high in 2025

10:57, 19 March 2026

Most unmarried people under 30 in Japan do not want children: survey

Most unmarried people under 30 in Japan do not want children: survey

00:42, 16 March 2026

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