Saken Arubaev

Saken Arubaev is a Kazakh politician and a member of the Senate of Kazakhstan, known for advocating for improvements in the country's water management sector. Recently, he raised concerns regarding the impending water crisis projected by the UN, which estimates that Kazakhstan may face a 50% shortage of water resources by 2040. He highlighted issues such as outdated infrastructure, high water loss in agriculture, and a lack of qualified professionals in the water sector. Arubaev emphasized the need for higher salaries for specialists, increased government orders and grants, and enhanced academic cooperation with foreign universities to address these challenges.