[CivilSoc] KIMEP Research Center in Almaty

[Civil Society International]

Since its establishment, the main objectives of the KIMEP Research Center
have been to conduct social survey studies on economic, social and political
issues; to study and analyze economic, business and government issues; to
study interethnic relations in the Central Asian region with a focus on
Kazakhstan; to publish a scientific journal, monographs, research papers,
articles, etc.; to organize and conduct conferences, seminars and workshops
at the national, regional and international levels; to establish
collaborative research projects with local and foreign research centers.
During 2001-2001, four important conferences were held: KIMEP-Yale Seminar
on Economic Growth and Human
Development, two Conferences on Student Research Activities and INTRAC
Workshop. From the framework of the project "NGOs and Civil Society in
Kazakhstan". Since its establishment, and especially from the beginning of
this Academic year, the Center managed more than 6 different research
projects with some International Organizations as Soros Foundation and LGI,
Hungary,
NBR, Washington, FOA, Sweden, INTRAC, UK, Canadian Embassy, Kazakhstan, and
USAID, and hired 8 Research Associates from KIMEP and other Institutions for
conducting research and helping the staff of the Research Center. In
September 2000, the KIMEP Research Center organized an Advisory Committee
and International Advisory Committee to help with and consult on the
Center's activities.
Sincerely,
Olga Peredero,
Assistant to Dr. Hoodashtian,
Director of the KIMEP Center for Research and Development
office #224, 4 Abai Ave.,
Almaty, 480100, Kazakhstan
tel/fax: 7-3272-645607
website: www.kimep.kz/research
e-mail: rscntr@kimep.kz, hoodash@kimep.kz