Project AP23490980: "Modernizing the Activities of Public Councils in Central Asia as a Mechanism for Enhancing Transparency and Accountability of Government Bodies" is being implemented by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the agreement for the implementation of scientific and scientific-technical projects under grant funding with the "Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan" dated September 3, 2024, No. 201/GF24-26.

Key Idea of the Project:

The project aims to analyze the activities of public councils in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries to integrate a scientific approach into the process of improving this institution of public oversight.

Problem Addressed by the Project:

The activities of public councils currently do not fully meet the growing needs of modern society and require further development as an institution for state-society interaction.

Aim of the Project:

To develop recommendations for modernizing the activities of public councils in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries (hereinafter referred to as CA) in the context of enhancing their role in ensuring transparency and accountability of government bodies. The proposed research will examine the role, functions, and specific activities of public councils as advisory, consultative, and supervisory bodies in CA countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

The research takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating scientific and practical literature in the fields of public administration, social policy, and political science (particularly studies on Central Asia). The study will make a significant contribution to the development of scientific knowledge regarding the implementation of public councils.

Project Timeline: 2024–2026.