Kazakhstan improves position on 'e-government development index'
The number of Kazakhs having computer skills and using the Internet comprised 10 million people (62.6 percent of the population) in 2012, the Transport and Communications Ministry reported on June 14.
"According to the latest ranking of the United Nations, Kazakhstan ranked second on 'e-participation index' among 192 countries ( 31st in 2005)," the statement reads.
On the 'e-government development index' the country rose to the 38th position from 65th in 2005 and ranked 14th in on-line services.
The project on electronic licensing in Kazakhstan was named the best project for business under WSIS international competition this year.