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KAZAKHSTAN
TAJIKISTAN
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KYRGYZSTAN
TAJIKISTAN
UZBEKISTAN
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NOVEMBER 13-14
#CATTF25
QAZAQSTAN
KYRGYZSTAN
UZBEKISTAN
TAJIKISTAN
KYRGYZSTAN
UZBEKISTAN
TAJIKISTAN
NOVEMBER 13-14
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Central Asian Think Tanks Forum is a dialogue platform aimed at strengthening partnerships and developing the capacity of research and analytical organizations in Central Asia. The main goal of the Forum is to establish a long-term partnership network among non-profit think tanks united by the idea of promoting democratic values in the region.
Central Asian Think Tanks Forum is a dialogue platform aimed at strengthening partnerships and developing the capacity of research and analytical organizations in Central Asia. The main goal of the Forum is to establish a long-term partnership network among non-profit think tanks united by the idea of promoting democratic values in the region.
Event program
Demographic Trends of Central Asia: People, Perspectives, Horizons
Event program
Demographic Trends of Central Asia:
People, Perspectives, Horizons
People, Perspectives, Horizons
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
09:30 – 09:40
Official opening and welcome remarks
Serik Beissembayev
Paperlab research center, Kazakhstan
Paperlab research center, Kazakhstan
Aida Aidarkulova
CAPS Unlock, Kazakhstan
CAPS Unlock, Kazakhstan
09:40 – 10:20
Opening facilitation
Setting goals and expectations
Setting goals and expectations
Jeanne Prashkevich
Facilitator, The Guests Studiо, Kazakhstan
Facilitator, The Guests Studiо, Kazakhstan
10:20 – 11:10
Research presentation
Generation 2050 in Central Asia: interim regional report
Generation 2050 in Central Asia: interim regional report
Raushan Ibrasheva
Speaker, UNICEF Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Speaker, UNICEF Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
11:10 – 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00
Panel discussion
Demographic policy in the "New" Central Asia: is it ready to meet current challenges?
Demographic policy in the "New" Central Asia: is it ready to meet current challenges?
Anastassiya Reshetnyak
Moderator, Paperlab research center, Kazakhstan
Moderator, Paperlab research center, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Zhanna Aubakirova
D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan technical university, Kazakhstan
Kairatbek Dzhamangulov
Center for Social Research of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan
Mukhabbat Akhmedova
Institute for macroeconomic and regional studies, Uzbekistan
Parvina Sulaimoni
Y-PEER Tajikistan, Tajikistan
D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan technical university, Kazakhstan
Kairatbek Dzhamangulov
Center for Social Research of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan
Mukhabbat Akhmedova
Institute for macroeconomic and regional studies, Uzbekistan
Parvina Sulaimoni
Y-PEER Tajikistan, Tajikistan
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Panel discussion
Values shift in Central Asia: what do research studies show?
Values shift in Central Asia: what do research studies show?
Elmira Karmanova
Moderator, CommunityPlus Foundation, Kazakhstan
Moderator, CommunityPlus Foundation, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Kunduz Kydyrova
Evidence Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Alexander Ruzanov
BRIF Research Group, Kazakhstan
Gulnora Beknazarova
"Zerkalo" Sociological research centre, Tajikistan
Bakhrom Mirakilov
The University of World Economy and Diplomacy; Webster University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Evidence Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Alexander Ruzanov
BRIF Research Group, Kazakhstan
Gulnora Beknazarova
"Zerkalo" Sociological research centre, Tajikistan
Bakhrom Mirakilov
The University of World Economy and Diplomacy; Webster University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
15:30 – 15:35
Technical break
15:35 – 16:35
Fireside chat
Grassroots Educational Initiatives: How Are They Transforming Communities?
Grassroots Educational Initiatives: How Are They Transforming Communities?
Kamila Kovyazina
Moderator, Paperlab research center, Kazakhstan
Moderator, Paperlab research center, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Kamila Akimzhan
Teach for Qazaqstan, Kazakhstan
Takhmina Esenbek kyzy
Teach for Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan
Inga Shin
Teach for Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
Teach for Qazaqstan, Kazakhstan
Takhmina Esenbek kyzy
Teach for Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan
Inga Shin
Teach for Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
16:35 – 16:50
Coffee break
16:50 – 17:50
Panel discussion
Education Policy in a Growing Region: Strategic Priorities for Central Asia
Education Policy in a Growing Region: Strategic Priorities for Central Asia
Aida Aidarkulova
Moderator, CAPS Unlock, Kazakhstan
Moderator, CAPS Unlock, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Miras Daulenov
Coventry University in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Sholpan Tazabek
Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan
Rustam Azizi
PO "Tahlil", Tajikistan
Coventry University in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Sholpan Tazabek
Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan
Rustam Azizi
PO "Tahlil", Tajikistan
17:50 – 18:30
Day one reflections
18:30 – 22:00
Informal dinner for all participants
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
09:30 – 10:00
Presentation of On Think Tanks: 2025 State of Sector Report
Tlegen Kuandykov
Speaker, CAPS Unlock, Kazakhstan
Speaker, CAPS Unlock, Kazakhstan
10:00 – 11:30
Think Tanks Fishbowl
Discussing sector development problems and questions
Discussing sector development problems and questions
Jeanne Prashkevich
Facilitator, The Guests Studiо, Kazakhstan
Facilitator, The Guests Studiо, Kazakhstan
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee break
12:00 – 13:00
Guest lecture
Not just for experts: disseminating knowledge beyond think tanks
Not just for experts: disseminating knowledge beyond think tanks
Filip Noubel
Speaker, Global Voices (Editor-at-large), Non-Resident Research Fellow, CAPS Unlock
Speaker, Global Voices (Editor-at-large), Non-Resident Research Fellow, CAPS Unlock
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:15
Training workshop
Communication for think tanks: methods, instruments, case studies
Communication for think tanks: methods, instruments, case studies
Filip Noubel
Speaker, Global Voices (Editor-at-large), Non-Resident Research Fellow, CAPS Unlock
Speaker, Global Voices (Editor-at-large), Non-Resident Research Fellow, CAPS Unlock
15:15 – 15:20
Technical break
15:20 – 16:15
Workshop
Adapting Research Products to Audience Needs: How Can It Be Done?
Adapting Research Products to Audience Needs: How Can It Be Done?
Murat Daniyar
Speaker, JURTTYŃ BALASY media, Kazakhstan
Speaker, JURTTYŃ BALASY media, Kazakhstan
16:15 – 16:30
Coffee break
16:30 – 18:00
Closing facilitation
Feedback from the participants
Feedback from the participants
Jeanne Prashkevich
Facilitator, The Guests Studiо, Kazakhstan
Facilitator, The Guests Studiо, Kazakhstan
18:00 – 18:15
Closing of the Forum
18:30 – 19:30
Dinner for out-of-town participants
Launched in 2022, Central Asian Think Tanks Forum has become an important platform for bringing together analytical and research organizations to discuss pressing issues related to Central Asia. Key topics in previous years have included the role of partnerships among non-profit think tanks in advancing democratization in the region, the impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia, and the role of think tanks in promoting human rights in the region. Over the past years, more than 180 participants have attended the Forum.
Launched in 2022, Central Asian Think Tanks Forum has become an important platform for bringing together analytical and research organizations to discuss pressing issues related to Central Asia. Key topics in previous years have included the role of partnerships among non-profit think tanks in advancing democratization in the region, the impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia, and the role of think tanks in promoting human rights in the region. Over the past years, more than 180 participants have attended the Forum.
Organizers
The project is implemented by Paperlab in partnership with the regional analytical center CAPS Unlock and supported [in part] by a grant from the Open Society Foundations. The views expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Paperlab, CAPS Unlock, or the Open Society Foundations. The speakers bear sole responsibility for the facts, information, opinions, and conclusions presented.
The project is implemented by Paperlab in partnership with the regional analytical center CAPS Unlock and supported [in part] by a grant from the Open Society Foundations. The views expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Paperlab, CAPS Unlock, or the Open Society Foundations. The speakers bear sole responsibility for the facts, information, opinions, and conclusions presented.
