Global Gateway is the European strategy to boost smart, clean and secure connections in digital, energy and transport sectors, and to strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. Through a 'Team Europe approach', Global Gateway brings together the EU, its Member States and their financial and development institutions to mobilise the private sector to leverage investments promoting sustainable growth. 
 
Between 2021 and 2027, Team Europe is mobilising up to €300 billion of investments for sustainable, transformational and high-quality projects, taking into account the needs of partner countries and ensuring lasting benefits for local communities. This allows EU’s partners to create resilient and sustainable societies and economies, but also create opportunities for the EU Member States’ private sector to invest and remain competitive, whilst ensuring the highest environmental and labour standards, as well as sound financial management. 

At the country level, in Kazakhstan, the Global Gateway strategy focuses on strategic partnerships in raw materials, batteries, and renewable hydrogen.

On a broader regional scale, Global Gateway extends its efforts beyond Critical Raw Materials to include crucial areas such as Satellite Connectivity and Transport, fostering sustainable and inclusive development across Central Asia and also Mongolia.

By connecting continents and communities, Global Gateway is shaping a more resilient, green, and interconnected world.

Flagship projects – Kazakhstan:

Central Asia Digital Connectivity

The Global Gateway Initiative on Digital Connectivity will enhance Central Asian businesses and citizens' access to a secure, internet through trusted satellite connectivity.

The Digital Connectivity initiative will reduce digital divides in the region and promote inclusive, last-mile digital services. The EU will also integrate Central Asia into programmes and initiatives designed for the EU. This initiative will be the first concrete implementation of the Digital4Development Hub branch for Asia-Pacific.

It's main objectives are to

• promote digital connectivity and the development of the digital economy in Central Asia
• tackle the connectivity gap in the region by developing a high-capacity internet network, while increasing access to international bandwidth and establishing a secure connection between Europe and Central Asia
• mitigate the digital divide in the region and generate positive side effects for the wider economy

Strategic partnership with Kazakhstan on raw materials, batteries and renewable hydrogen

This initiative aims to develop a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials and refined materials. It also seeks to develop renewable hydrogen and battery value chains to boost the green and digital transformation in both partners’ economies.

The strategic partnership with Kazakhstan aims to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials, refined materials and renewable hydrogen to help build a new, cleaner foundation for the economies of the EU and Kazakhstan. This facilitates the move away from fossil fuel dependency. The strategic partnership with Kazakhstan shows Europe’s commitment to work with partner countries to achieve a greener and more resilient future.

This initiative is in line with the Global Gateway Strategy and the objectives of the REPowerEU plan.

More information on Global Gateway