Summary Report of the COVID-19 Crisis and its Impact on Central Asia Conference by the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in co-operation with the Danish Institute for International Studies The Central Asia Barometer presented 2020 survey data on COVID-19 in Central Asia. 

Here is the excerpt from the Summary Report on Central Asia Barometer contribution to the conference: 

Central Asian Public Opinion on the COVID-19 Pandemic

On the last day of the conference, the speakers discussed the pandemic’s impact on the foreign policy of the region. The panel started with the presentation by Ms. Kasiet Ysmanova, Communications Manager and Researcher at Central Asia Barometer, on “Central Asian Public Opinion on Covid-19 Pandemic.” According to the Central Asia Barometer that focuses on economics, political trends, demographics, education, and public health, only 8% of the Kyrgyz citizens are confident that their government has the necessary resources to cope with the pandemics. The number was slightly higher in Kazakhstan, and surprisingly outranging in Uzbekistan - 66%. There is also a general notion among older respondents that Russia would help Central Asia the most in dealing with the pandemic, that shifts towards China with the age of the respondents towards the younger population. 

Summary Report