To implement the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the approval of the country’s anti-corruption policy for 2022–2026, Kazakhstan Housing Company JSC (a subsidiary of Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC, hereinafter – KHC) has successfully completed the certification of its anti-bribery management system for compliance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 37001:2016. The certificate of conformity was registered by the international certification body “Cert International”.
The anti-corruption management system is an effective mechanism for combating corruption and is applied in all developed countries.
Maintaining the anti-corruption management system is carried out in several stages. The first stage was the training of KHC senior management in August 2025. A certified instructor conducted a dedicated course for the company’s leadership. In addition, internal anti-corruption management training is regularly conducted for employees.
At the second stage, all necessary internal regulatory documents for the application of ISO 37001 were approved, including the “Anti-Corruption Policy”, “Anti-Corruption Instruction”, and others.
The final stage includes a set of specific organizational anti-corruption activities: corruption risk assessment, anti-corruption monitoring, comprehensive due diligence of counterparties, conflict-of-interest resolution, creation of confidential reporting channels, and anti-corruption examination of internal regulatory documents.
Only after the successful implementation of all the above measures is the certification of the established anti-corruption management system confirmed.
The international standard ISO 37001:2016 defines the implementation by organizations of policies, procedures, and control measures that are consistent with and proportionate to the corruption risks they face. It provides requirements and guidance for a management system designed to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to corruption, comply with anti-corruption legislation, and meet voluntary obligations applicable to their activities.
Based on the results of the surveillance audit, KHC demonstrated its determination and readiness to combat corruption, as well as the high engagement of all employees in the implementation and continuous improvement of anti-corruption mechanisms. The auditors particularly noted the commitment and leadership of the company’s management regarding the anti-corruption management system.
The implemented anti-corruption management system helps to avoid or minimize violations, risks, and damage associated with corruption, and strengthens public trust.
The presence of a certificate of compliance with an international standard also demonstrates to stakeholders — including government bodies, counterparties, and suppliers — KHC’s integrity and adherence to anti-corruption legislation, confirming its compliance with regulatory, ethical, and professional standards.
It should be noted that the implementation of the anti-corruption standard is voluntary for quasi-public sector entities, which further confirms the company’s strong commitment to developing modern and effective corruption-prevention measures.
Verification and confirmation of the compliance of the implemented anti-corruption management system will be carried out annually. Internal audits will also be conducted to assess the system’s effectiveness.
KHC intends to continue comprehensively implementing all anti-corruption measures provided for in the Concept, which serves as a tool for executing the National Action Plan for implementing the Address of the Head of State.
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In October 2012, the British Standards Institution (BSI) submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop a new international standard that would enable organizations worldwide to design and implement effective anti-corruption measures. Four years later, the development of the new standard was completed. It was named ISO 37001:2016 “Anti-bribery management systems. Requirements and guidance for use”.
The standard establishes detailed requirements and provides recommendations for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an anti-bribery management system. The described anti-corruption methods and measures include adopting an anti-corruption policy, appointing a person responsible for compliance, staff training, corruption risk assessment, implementing financial and non-financial controls, reporting procedures, and investigation processes.