As part of a previously signed cooperation agreement, the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects (IGTIPC) is providing comprehensive support to the Kazakh company Kazecotech R&D LLP in scaling up its zero-waste hazardous waste recycling initiative. The Center assists in attracting foreign investment, fostering international partnerships, and promoting the project as a model of sustainable development across Central Asia.

A key milestone in this cooperation was the visit of Rae Kwon Chung, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, international expert in sustainable development, and advisor to the Global Center on Adaptation. During his visit to Kazakhstan, he was introduced to Kazecotech’s core activities and praised the advanced technologies implemented at the plant.

Kazecotech R&D LLP is a Kazakhstan-based company developing environmentally safe and high-tech solutions in the fields of waste management and medical innovation. In partnership with the German company Ottobock, Kazecotech manufactures modern prosthetic and orthotic devices, including customized solutions for the national Paralympic team of Kazakhstan. The company plans to expand production to serve a larger number of patients. Another key focus area is the safe disposal of medical waste, serving all public and private healthcare facilities across the Akmola region through environmentally friendly and hygienic waste processing.

In addition, Kazecotech collects and recycles mercury-containing lamps and conducts metal recycling, with the recovered materials used in the mechanical engineering and industrial sectors. These business lines are implemented in parallel as part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy.

Rae Kwon Chung expressed strong approval of the technologies used for medical waste treatment and commended the social importance of the prosthetics initiative for Paralympic athletes. According to him, such projects not only address environmental challenges but also contribute to building a more inclusive and socially responsible society.

The visit was part of a broader international knowledge exchange program aimed at promoting green technologies, supporting eco-innovative startups, and strengthening global cooperation in the field of sustainable development.