The scientific article considers the current state and problems of the development of Kazakhstan’s industry. The authors noted the importance of the cluster approach to the functioning and development of the national economy. The analysis of dynamics of volumes of industrial production on kinds of economic activity for 2013-2017 is carried out. Particular attention is paid to the development of industrial produc- tion in the Kostanay region. Practical recommendations on the formation of clusters in the republic are given. In particular, the authors recommended the formation and development of industrial clusters for the deep processing of hydrocarbon and mineral raw materials.
Keywords: modernization of the national economy, development of the industrial economy, investment attractiveness, development of cluster initiatives, industrial clusters, cluster of agricultural machinery.
