Stage 1 (2024)

1) Conducting theoretical and methodological analysis of the performance of institutions of public control:

• writing literature review on international experience in implementing the institution of public control;
• writing literature review on public administration reforms and development of the institution of public control in Central Asia.

2) Conducting analysis of the performance of public councils in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan:

• organizing a focus group with representatives of public councils of central government bodies in Kazakhstan;
• conducting in-depth interviews with representatives of the public (civil society, academic community, experts) in Kazakhstan.
• organizing focus groups with representatives of public councils of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan;
• conducting in-depth interviews with representatives of the public (civil society, academic community, experts) in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Stage 2 (2025)

3) Conducting an analysis of the performance of public councils in Kazakhstan (quasi-government sector) and Tajikistan:

• organizing a focus group with representatives of quasi-governmental organizations’ public councils in Kazakhstan;
• conducting non-participant observation at 2 (two) meetings of the public council;
• organizing focus groups with representatives of public councils in Tajikistan;
• conducting in-depth interviews with representatives of the public (civil society, academic community, experts) in Tajikistan.

4) Formation of final research results:

• preparation for publication of articles in international peer-reviewed publications;
• holding a round table.

Stage 3 (2026)

5) Finalization of research:

• organizing and holding a round table in Astana city with the participation of authorized bodies, public councils and civil society organizations of Central Asian countries to discuss the results of the study.
• publication of articles in international peer-reviewed publications;
• justification of a set of mechanisms to improve the performance of public councils.

6) Preparation of final recommendations to modernize the institution of public control in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian states:

• development of a new training course “Open Government in Central Asia” for students of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan and its regional branches;
• writing a policy report with recommendations for authorized bodies, public councils, and civil society organizations in Central Asian countries;

7) Information coverage:

• preparation of information brochures on the activities of public councils;
• publication of materials in the media and on the Academy website about the activities of public councils;
• dissemination of research findings at the international conferences;
• holding a conference.