Аннотации:
The primary objective of this study is to analyze and enhance the management efficiency of rural akims by examining their role as top managers, assessing the impact of individual work plans (IWP) and methodological requirements on strategic goals, and identifying key organizational, leadership, and motivational factors that influence local governance. The study also aims to develop effective recommendations for improving rural administration through better incentive mechanisms, leadership development, and increased public engagement in decision-making processes.This article aims to scientifically examine the need to strengthen the managerial potential of rural akims in theRepublic of Kazakhstan. Based on research conducted in the rural districts of the Aktobe region, the study seeks to comprehensively analyze the management practices of rural akims and develop concrete recommendations to improve their operational efficiency.Akims of rural districts are responsible for improving the level of employment of the rural population of Kazakhstan, the quality of life, the availability of social services, rural infrastructure. In Kazakhstan, the institution of election of village akims was introduced through direct voting of the general population, and the introduction of independent village budgets expanded the powers of village akims.In the process of writing the article, an empirical method was applied, including a specialized survey in addition to observation, interviews, focus group discussions, analysis, systematization, and generalization methods conducted during seminar-training sessions.In determining the effectiveness of the activities of rural akims, a number of problems and ways to solve them were identified using the methods of facilitation and brainstorming of training. As the results of the study, the problems identified during the training of rural akims at courses, seminars in the Aktobe region branch and solutions identified by various methods are given.