THE CONTRIBUTION OF INNOVATIONS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN

The development of an innovative economy is one of the key directions of Kazakhstan's strategic development. In the context of global competition and rapid technological progress, the ability of regions to introduce and adapt innovations is becoming a decisive factor in economic growth and increasing the country's competitiveness on the world stage. Kazakhstan, with its significant natural resource potential, is striving to move to a new model of economic development based on knowledge, innovation and technology. The article examines the impact of innovations on the economic development of the regions of Kazakhstan. The study covers an analysis of the current state of innovation infrastructure, including science and technology parks, incubators and accelerators, as well as government support programs aimed at stimulating innovation activity in the regions. The paper examines the main problems and barriers to innovation, as well as analyzes the correlation between innovation and key economic indicators such as gross regional product, unemployment and investment attraction. Special attention is paid to international experience, which is being considered in order to develop recommendations for improving regional innovation policy in Kazakhstan. The study is based on statistical data and includes methods of correlation analysis to identify the relationship between innovation and economic development. As a result of the analysis, recommendations have been formulated to improve regional policies aimed at stimulating innovation, which, in turn, can help accelerate economic growth and increase the competitiveness of Kazakhstan's regions at the global level.