turanВестник университета «Туран»Bulletin of "Turan" University1562-29592959-1236Университет «Туран»10.46914/1562-2959-2025-1-1-150-167turan-4514Research ArticleЭКОНОМИКА: ИСТОРИЯ, ТЕОРИЯ, ПРАКТИКАECONOMY: HISTORY, THEORY, PRACTICEЭкологические инновации предприятий малого и среднего бизнеса в странах Центральной Азии (на примере Республики Казахстан)Environmental innovation of small and medium businesses in Central Asian countries (on the example of the Republic of Kazakhstan)https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5943-6576ТатиковаА. У.TatikovaA. U.

докторант

г. Астана

PhD candidate

Astana

asiya.tatikova@mail.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1590-872XПягайА. А.PyagayA. A.

д.э.н., профессор

г. Астана

d.e.s., professor

Astana

pyagay72@mail.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0559-5608ЖумашеваС. Т.ZhumashevaS. T.

к.э.н., доцент

г. Алматы

c.e.s., associate professor

Almaty

torehanoba@mail.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2964-3320МедениТ.MedeniT.

PhD, профессор

г. Анкара

Ankara

tuncmedeni@gmail.comУниверситет «Туран-Астана»КазахстанUniversity Turan-AstanaKazakhstanКазахская национальная академия хореографииКазахстанKazakh National Academy of ChoreographyKazakhstanКазахский НИИ экономики АПК и развития сельских территорийКазахстанKazakh Research Institute of Agricultural Economics and Rural DevelopmentKazakhstanУниверситет Йылдырым БеязитТурцияYıldırım Beyazıt UniversityTurkey20252403202501150167Copyright © Татикова А.У., Пягай А.А., Жумашева С.Т., Медени Т., 20252025Татикова А.У., Пягай А.А., Жумашева С.Т., Медени Т.Tatikova A.U., Pyagay A.A., Zhumasheva S.T., Medeni T.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://vestnik.turan-edu.kz/jour/article/view/4514

В контексте стремления многих стран Центральной Азии к модернизации своей экономики и диверсификации источников энергии изучение экологических инноваций в секторе малых и средних предприятий (МСП) является важнейшим аспектом в определении перспектив устойчивого развития. Целью данного исследования является выявление динамики экоинноваций в секторах малого и среднего бизнеса Казахстана, а также оценка практической значимости этих инноваций как для экологии, так и для общества в целом. Для достижения этой цели была использована комбинация методов, включая опросы предпринимателей и руководителей предприятий с использованием структурированных анкет, а также анализ статистической информации. Результаты исследования свидетельствуют о том, что малые и средние предприятия Казахстана активно внедряют стратегии, направленные на энергосбережение и использование экологически эффективных технологий, что приводит к высокому уровню экономии энергии. Эта тенденция подчеркивает растущую роль МСП в экономике, что отражается в увеличении валовой добавленной стоимости и их доли в валовом внутреннем продукте. Увеличение инвестиций в охрану окружающей среды с 2000 г. свидетельствует о повышении осведомленности о важности экологических проблем и укреплении стратегий устойчивого развития в Казахстане. Таким образом, МСП активно участвуют в снижении воздействия на окружающую среду и рассматривают экологические инновации как ключевой фактор устойчивого экономического роста. Результаты исследования предоставляют ценную основу для принятия обоснованных решений в сфере экологической устойчивости и развития малого и среднего бизнеса в странах Центральной Азии.

In the context of the desire of many Central Asian countries to modernize their economies and diversify their energy sources, the study of eco-innovations in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector is a key aspect in determining the prospects for sustainable development. The objective of this study is to identify the dynamics of eco-innovations in the SME sectors of Kazakhstan, as well as to assess the practical significance of these innovations for both the environment and society as a whole. To achieve this goal, a combination of methods was used, including surveys of entrepreneurs and business managers using structured questionnaires, as well as analysis of statistical information. The results of the study indicate that small and medium enterprises in Kazakhstan are actively implementing strategies aimed at energy conservation and the use of environmentally efficient technologies, resulting in high levels of energy savings.  This trend highlights the growing role of SMEs in the economy, which is reflected in the increase in gross value added and their share in the gross domestic product. The increase in investment in environmental protection since 2000 indicates increased awareness of the importance of environmental issues and the strengthening of sustainable development strategies in Kazakhstan. Thus, SMEs are actively involved in reducing their environmental impact and consider environmental innovation as a key factor for sustainable economic growth. The results of the study provide a valuable basis for making informed decisions in the field of environmental sustainability and SME development in Central Asian countries.

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