PROSPECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS, POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ECOLOGICAL AND AGRITOURISM IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

The article examines the legal and socio-economic aspects of the development of ecological and agrarian tourism as one of the indicators of sustainable development of rural areas of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, the development of ecological tourism is receiving increasing attention from both the state and the citizens themselves. Ecological and agritourism are becoming successfully developing areas of tourism services. This paper provides an overview of strategic state programs and projects of the Republic of Kazakhstan for tourism development, measures for their implementation in the coming years, discusses the importance of transforming eco- and agritourism into a profitable sector of the economy, as well as its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. Analyzing the priority issues of rural development, the authors considered the need to find ways to diversify the living conditions of the local population, solve urgent problems of the village and prerequisites for the economic growth of rural areas. The experience of Turkey in the field of eco- and agritourism development was studied. Turkey is currently actively developing both ecological and agritourism. These areas receive support from the state and private business. The development of eco- and agritourism in our country will serve as an effective means of protecting nature, cultural and spiritual heritage and one of the factors in the sustainable development of rural areas.