Non-governmental organization in the Republic of Kazakhstan: their role in energy policy formation

Abstract

Abstract. The status and direction of development of the NGO sector in the Republic of Kazakhstan and its role in
the development of a democratic society are discussed in the article. The last decade of the 20th century clearly shows
that NGOs have been considered by donors as a core of civil society, which implements social projects and invests the
development of democracy are key figures of democratization of the society.
The relevance and importance of the non-governmental organizations roles in both policy of individual states
and internationally are noted. The interaction of the non-governmental sector and the state, the effect of this
interaction on the development of society are considered. The paper notes the lack of interaction of the state bodies
and non-governmental organizations in the implementation of the energy security. Possible ways of activities and
mechanism of participation of the non-governmental organizations in control of production and transportation
of energy, including, the recommendations development to increase the manufacturers’ responsibility for
environmental pollution, the establishment a mechanism for independent monitoring compliance of environmental
legislation are offered.