Digital shift in voucher distribution for children's benefits take place in the capital, as per QOSYMSHA.KZ.
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The city of Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) has introduced a groundbreaking digital platform, QOSYMSHA.KZ, to streamline and modernize the voucher system for children's additional education. This innovative initiative addresses several challenges faced by the previous system, aiming to make extracurricular activities more accessible, transparent, and efficient for all stakeholders.
- Centralized Management
QOSYMSHA.KZ consolidates information about available extracurricular programs, participating organizations, and voucher allocation into a unified digital infrastructure. This centralization reduces fragmentation and confusion for parents and administrators.
- Simplified Access and Registration
The platform allows parents to easily browse, select, and register their children for various extracurricular activities online. The digital application and approval processes eliminate the need for manual paperwork and in-person visits, making the entire process quicker and more convenient.
- Transparency and Accountability
By digitizing voucher distribution and tracking, QOSYMSHA.KZ enhances transparency, helping to prevent misuse or fraud related to voucher allocation. Both parents and government bodies can monitor the status of applications and voucher usage in real-time.
- Improved Communication
The platform facilitates direct communication between parents, educational institutions, and local authorities, ensuring timely updates and feedback.
- Data-Driven Decisions
Collecting and analyzing data on participation rates and program popularity enables policymakers to better tailor funding and support to meet actual demand and improve quality.
- Priority for the Vulnerable
The new model for distributing vouchers prioritizes social vulnerability over time of application submission, ensuring that those most in need have equal access to extracurricular activities.
- Flexibility for Parents
The voucher is no longer tied to a specific club, but "follows the child". Parents can choose a suitable section after receiving the voucher.
The voucher system for children's extracurricular activities in Kazakhstan started operating in 2021 following the President's instruction, and the model tested in the capital, Nur-Sultan, is expected to become the basis for nationwide implementation. The system is projected to cover over 500,000 children nationwide, with over 25,000 in Nur-Sultan alone.
Registration for QOSYMSHA.KZ requires parents to indicate their IIN (Individual Identification Number) and their child's IIN, confirm data, and record monthly attendance through a personal account. The system is hosted on the secure E-ORDA IT infrastructure to prevent third-party interference and ensure transparency in distribution.
The project is implemented by the Nur-Sultan Akimat with the participation of the Education, Physical Culture and Sports, and Culture Departments. The new digital platform is expected to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and strengthen support for children from vulnerable categories.
- Personal-finance management is crucial for parents when utilizing the QOSYMSHA.KZ platform, as it allows for online budgeting to cover the costs of extracurricular activities for children.
- Enhancing personal-finance skills is an essential aspect of education-and-self-development, and learning how to manage funds effectively could help parents make the most of the voucher system.
- As QOSYMSHA.KZ offers a transparent and accountable system, individuals interested in finance and auditing may find learning about this IT platform an interesting case study for technology implementation in public sector finance.
