The publication is jointly organized by the Data Lab Research Center and the Center for Global and Regional Governance (CEGREG) at Maqsut Narikbayev University. It reflects a shared commitment to strengthening evidence-based policymaking and amplifying Central Asian voices in regional and global debates.
AN INSIDE-OUT PERSPECTIVE
Too often, Central Asia is analysed through frameworks developed elsewhere.
This collection starts from a different premise: the region is best understood by researchers working within Central Asia – using local evidence, understanding regional institutions, and addressing the people who shape policy here.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
The volume features six policy briefs exploring some of the region's most pressing issues:
Regional cooperation and Central Asian regionalism
Water governance and the Qosh Tepa Canal
Kazakhstan's investment climate
Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan trade and regional connectivity
Critical minerals and global value chains
Strategic trade controls and sanctions compliance
Together, they offer evidence-based recommendations for governments, researchers, and international partners.
READ. SHARE. DISCUSS.
We hope these policy briefs contribute to new conversations, better policies, and stronger regional cooperation.