Applied Social Research in Central Asia

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What We Do

Since 2012 Central Asia Barometer has been operating in three areas:

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Research

We conduct a wide range of applied social research projects, both on the national and regional levels, based on recognized international quality standards. Over the past ten years, we’ve perfected our procedures for appropriate sampling, data collection, field administration, response coding, data processing, and documentation.

Analytics

CAB brings together a pool of international experts who adhere to the principles of scientific and objective analyses and develop in-depth analytical material based on the conducted surveys to understand trends, mechanisms, and reasons for regional changes.

Dialogue

We believe that Central Asia urgently needs open dialogue within the region and externally. Central Asia Barometer takes on the role of organizing multiple dialogue and cooperation platforms, involving government officers, international organizations, scientists, experts and activists from around the world, interested in Central Asia. 

Research process

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Data Collection
  • On the field, we conduct: 
    • Polls, in-depth interviews, focus groups, panels, desk analysis, media monitoring
    • TAPI, PAPI, CATI, and online data collection methods
    • Briefings, training courses and guidelines for interviewers, survey operators and focus group moderators
    • Capacity building activities for national vendor-contractors
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Quality Control

We guarantee strict, systematic quality control thanks to: 

  • GPS route control, 
  • Check-up calls to respondents, 
  • Check-up visits to households, 
  • Audio/video recordings, 
  • Wiretapping recordings,
  • Direct supervision.
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Interpretation & Analysis

We then analyze the collected data by providing: 

  • Data sorting and weighting 
  • Post-stratification weighting
  • Analytical and methodological report
  • Visualization and cross-tabulations.

Central Asia Barometer Survey

The Central Asia Barometer Survey is one of CAB's large-scale research projects, implemented regularly since 2017. Key highlights: 

  • Around 60 000 interviews since 2017; 
  • All Central Asian countries covered; 
  • 8 waves conducted to date;
  • Conducted regularly twice a year (spring and autumn waves); 
  • Sample sizes of 1500 - 2000; 
  • TAPI and CATI methods;
  • The core part of the questionnaire remains the same from one wave to another; 
  • Unique insights on attitudes towards foreign countries, international organizations and domestic politics, including elections, government policies, media usage, public health, security and economy.

Projects

Latest Publications

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01.11.2024

Beyond the Silk Road: Navigating the Complexities of Central Asia's Pu...
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01.11.2024

Echoes of War: Public Perception of the Russian-Ukrainian War in Centr...
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15.03.2024

How to support survivors of domestic violence in rural Kyrgyzstan bett...
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16.01.2024

Views on climate change in Uzbekistan
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27.12.2023

Which messaging apps are popular in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakh...
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12.12.2023

What language do the Kazakhs speak at home?

Latest News

16.09.2024

CAB Statement on Temporary Suspension of Operations

26.06.2023

CAB presentation on perceptions of Turkey and other countries in Central As...

27.05.2023

CAB is now a member of OSCE Think Tank Network!

05.05.2023

SpringerBriefs in Political Science: "Awareness in Central Asian States abo...

27.04.2023

Presentation on Public Attitudes in Central Asia Towards the Russia-Ukraine...

27.03.2023

New Event! New Diplomatic Horizons? EU - Central Asia Relations in the Con...