June 5-7, 2025
3rd Conference «New Advances in the Political Economy of Development in Eurasia»
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
© Almaty Management University
Almaty Management University is honored to host the 3rd Conference «New Advances in the Political Economy of Development in Eurasia», from June 5th to June 7th, 2025. The event brings together many international scholars from leading universities of Eurasian countries, Europe, and the US who will present their original research on topics related to the political economy of development in the Eurasian and post-Soviet context.
Contributions from political science, economics, political economy, sociology, public administration, and related social science disciplines are invited. We welcome submissions of theoretical, empirical, and multidisciplinary papers that offer valuable perspectives on recent developments and new challenges in the Eurasian region. Papers developing quantitative, experimental, or survey methodologies in application to economics and political science are also welcomed.
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
Contributions from political science, economics, political economy, sociology, public administration, and related social science disciplines are invited. We welcome submissions of theoretical, empirical, and multidisciplinary papers that offer valuable perspectives on recent developments and new challenges in the Eurasian region. Papers developing quantitative, experimental, or survey methodologies in application to economics and political science are also welcomed.
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Social capital, trust, and cultural norms
- Human capital and economic development
- Media and public opinion
- Conflicts and their resolution
- Collective action and public goods
- Political elites and governance
- Comparative politics
- Path-dependence and persistence
- Economic policies and public well-being
Venue
Room A600, Almaty Management University, 227 Rozybakiyeva str., Almaty, Kazakhstan
Participation
Free of Charge, subject to prior registration (please use the button above)
Room A600, Almaty Management University, 227 Rozybakiyeva str., Almaty, Kazakhstan
Participation
Free of Charge, subject to prior registration (please use the button above)
Keynote speakers:
- Jennifer GandhiYale University
- Ruben EnikolopovUniversity Pompeu Fabra"Political Effects of Social Media"
The talk will survey the current literature on the effects of social media on political outcomes. It will discuss the effects of social media on voting outcomes and political accountability, as well as the role of social media in spreading misinformation and promoting political polarization and extremism. It will also consider the role of social media in promoting political protests and affecting the behavior of politicians. Finally, it will examine the role of social media in autocracies.
Program Committee: Alexis Belianin (Almaty Management University), Nargiz Kassenova (Harvard University), Denis Pascal de Crombrugghe (Narxoz University), Alexander Libman (Freie University Berlin), Ora John Reuter (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee), Michael Rochlitz (University of Oxford), Sarah Wilson Sokhey (University of Colorado), Andrey Tkachenko (Nazarbayev University), Shlomo Weber (SMU and New University Uzbekistan), Andrei Yakovlev (Freie University Berlin and Harvard University).
Submission. To participate in the conference, please submit below a full paper or an abstract of up to 250 words, together with a CV as a single PDF document, by February 28th, 2025. Applicants will be informed about the selection by March 31st, 2025, and the authors of accepted proposals are expected to submit full papers by May 16th, 2025. Each paper will have discussions by senior researchers at the conference sessions.
This conference traditionally offers an open academic platform for global researchers on the Political Economy of Eastern Europe and the Eurasian Region. Participants without presentations can register for the event from April 1 to May 30, 2025. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses. There is no conference fee. Organizers will provide coffee breaks, access to local amenities, and a cultural program.
Submission. To participate in the conference, please submit below a full paper or an abstract of up to 250 words, together with a CV as a single PDF document, by February 28th, 2025. Applicants will be informed about the selection by March 31st, 2025, and the authors of accepted proposals are expected to submit full papers by May 16th, 2025. Each paper will have discussions by senior researchers at the conference sessions.
This conference traditionally offers an open academic platform for global researchers on the Political Economy of Eastern Europe and the Eurasian Region. Participants without presentations can register for the event from April 1 to May 30, 2025. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses. There is no conference fee. Organizers will provide coffee breaks, access to local amenities, and a cultural program.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Thursday
June 5
June 5
09:00-09:30 Registration
09:30-10:00 Opening ceremony
10:00-11:30 Panel 1. Business and Governance - 1
11:30-12:00 Coffee break
12:00-13:30 Panel 2. Migration
13:30-15:00 Lunch
15:00-16:30 Panel 3. Conflicts and Resolutions
16:30-17:00 Coffee break
17:00-18:00 Keynote talk by Ruben Enikolopov
09:30-10:00 Opening ceremony
10:00-11:30 Panel 1. Business and Governance - 1
11:30-12:00 Coffee break
12:00-13:30 Panel 2. Migration
13:30-15:00 Lunch
15:00-16:30 Panel 3. Conflicts and Resolutions
16:30-17:00 Coffee break
17:00-18:00 Keynote talk by Ruben Enikolopov
Friday
June 6
June 6
09:00-09:30 Registration
09:30-11:00 Panel 4. Comparative Politics
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-12:30 Keynote talk by Jennifer Gandhi
12:30-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 Panel 5. Crime and Law
15:30-16:00 Coffee break
16:00-17:30 Panel 6. Legacy and Persistence
17:30-18:00 Coffee break
18:00-19:10 Panel 7. Household, Labor and Trade
09:30-11:00 Panel 4. Comparative Politics
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-12:30 Keynote talk by Jennifer Gandhi
12:30-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 Panel 5. Crime and Law
15:30-16:00 Coffee break
16:00-17:30 Panel 6. Legacy and Persistence
17:30-18:00 Coffee break
18:00-19:10 Panel 7. Household, Labor and Trade
Saturday
June 7
June 7
09:30-11:00 Panel 8. Business and Governance - 2
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-13:00 Panel 9. Environment
13:00-14:30 Lunch
14:30-16:00 Panel 10. Public Opinion and Media
16:00-16:30 Coffee break
16:30-17:40 Panel 11. Norms, Social and Human Capital
17:40-18:30 Closing ceremony and final coffee
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-13:00 Panel 9. Environment
13:00-14:30 Lunch
14:30-16:00 Panel 10. Public Opinion and Media
16:00-16:30 Coffee break
16:30-17:40 Panel 11. Norms, Social and Human Capital
17:40-18:30 Closing ceremony and final coffee
Venue
Almaty Management University is the first private university in the CIS. Its campus is located in Almaty: 227 Rozybakiyev Street
in Russian: Алматы Менеджмент Университет, улица Розыбакиева 227.
Yandex taxi app and Google Maps may not display the location correctly, better to pin the destination manually.
AlmaU on 2GIS map https://go.2gis.com/my5gi5
AlmaU on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/SVy5BVNok8maEAYC7
AlmaU on Yandex Maps: https://yandex.kz/maps/-/CHb6BQ7B
in Russian: Алматы Менеджмент Университет, улица Розыбакиева 227.
Yandex taxi app and Google Maps may not display the location correctly, better to pin the destination manually.
AlmaU on 2GIS map https://go.2gis.com/my5gi5
AlmaU on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/SVy5BVNok8maEAYC7
AlmaU on Yandex Maps: https://yandex.kz/maps/-/CHb6BQ7B
Accommodation
There are many hotels in the city, some of which are conveniently located not far from AlmaU:
Sacvoyage Hotel
Jeppesen
Olympica/Alpen Ville (sports hotel)
Best Western Plus
Booking.com and AirBnB offer hundreds of other opportunities.
Sacvoyage Hotel
Jeppesen
Olympica/Alpen Ville (sports hotel)
Best Western Plus
Booking.com and AirBnB offer hundreds of other opportunities.
Almaty
The city of Almaty (old name Alma-Ata) literate translation from Kazakh as Father (ata) of Apples (alma). This is the former capital and largest city of Kazakhstan, with over 2 mln population. The city is known as a major cultural, business and economic hub in Central Asia, surrounded with beautiful mountains and natural skating resort of Medeu and apline ski resort of Chymbulak.
Common languages in Almaty are Russian and Kazakh. Some people speak English and occasionally other languages.
Time zone: GMT +5.00 (since March 1, 2024) Webpage: www.visitalmaty.kz
City code: ALA.
Area code: +7 727.
Postal code: 050000 – 050063.
Electricity: Type C, E, F.
Emergency no.: 101 Fire; 102 Police; 103 Ambulance; 104 Gas leaks; 112 Rescue.
Common languages in Almaty are Russian and Kazakh. Some people speak English and occasionally other languages.
Time zone: GMT +5.00 (since March 1, 2024) Webpage: www.visitalmaty.kz
City code: ALA.
Area code: +7 727.
Postal code: 050000 – 050063.
Electricity: Type C, E, F.
Emergency no.: 101 Fire; 102 Police; 103 Ambulance; 104 Gas leaks; 112 Rescue.
Currency
Currency in Kazakhstan is Tenge (KZT), current exchange rate is about 520KZT/1US$ and 590KZT/1€. Daily Official (market) Foreign Exchange Rates are available online at the National Bank of Kazakhstan
You may exchange currency in the Almaty Airport at the Arrivals hall, in any bank in the city during its working hours, in some hotels’ lobby and in the 24/7 exchange points around the city, such as the MiG currency exchange offices.
NB: Majority of payments could be done by card (Visa, Mastercard, Apple pay, Google pay)
You may exchange currency in the Almaty Airport at the Arrivals hall, in any bank in the city during its working hours, in some hotels’ lobby and in the 24/7 exchange points around the city.
You may exchange currency in the Almaty Airport at the Arrivals hall, in any bank in the city during its working hours, in some hotels’ lobby and in the 24/7 exchange points around the city, such as the MiG currency exchange offices.
NB: Majority of payments could be done by card (Visa, Mastercard, Apple pay, Google pay)
You may exchange currency in the Almaty Airport at the Arrivals hall, in any bank in the city during its working hours, in some hotels’ lobby and in the 24/7 exchange points around the city.
How to get
TAXI is most convenient and quick transport. Economy ride within the city can vary between 2000 and 4000 KZT (about US$4.5-9.0), depending on demand, traffic and daytime. In rush hours, please allow for heavy traffic jams, especially to the airport. Most drivers speak Russian; for English-speaking drivers special tariffs may be required.
Yandex taxi app: Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/utwZj Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/kr456 Uber KZ app: Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/5F2Fu Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/44TFc
BUSES and TROLLEYBUSES are most common types of public transportation.
One-way ticket costs 150 KZT (cash only) / 120 KZT (with ONAY card).
ONAY card is a local public transportation card that can be purchased in small kiosks around the city or at the metro stations. Via ONAY app you may open a virtual card (app is available in Russian and Kazakh languages only).
ONAY app also contains city map with bus routes and live movement of busses and trolleybuses. Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/JrXwJ Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/GXXUD
METRO has 9 stations across the city, but there is none around AlmaU. You may use the ONAY card or pay with cash (entry ticket is 120 KZT) and credit cards.
CAR SHARING are available in many places, e.g. Sharing Anytime.
Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/116zi Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/GGrJB
GETTING FROM/TO AIRPORT (http://www.alaport.com; T.: +7727 222-15-51) is most convenient by taxi. The safe choice would be to take the official taxi services or get taxi service from the Yandex / UBER KZ. Cost of a ride to/from the city center may vary from 2500 to 5000KZT, depending on the time of the day (payment in cash in KZT). You can always book transfer from your hotel.
Bus itineraries №86 and №92 are available from the airport to city center. There is also a night bus №3, but it is not a very reliable service.
Yandex taxi app: Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/utwZj Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/kr456 Uber KZ app: Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/5F2Fu Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/44TFc
BUSES and TROLLEYBUSES are most common types of public transportation.
One-way ticket costs 150 KZT (cash only) / 120 KZT (with ONAY card).
ONAY card is a local public transportation card that can be purchased in small kiosks around the city or at the metro stations. Via ONAY app you may open a virtual card (app is available in Russian and Kazakh languages only).
ONAY app also contains city map with bus routes and live movement of busses and trolleybuses. Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/JrXwJ Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/GXXUD
METRO has 9 stations across the city, but there is none around AlmaU. You may use the ONAY card or pay with cash (entry ticket is 120 KZT) and credit cards.
CAR SHARING are available in many places, e.g. Sharing Anytime.
Google Play: https://qrgo.page.link/116zi Apple Store: https://qrgo.page.link/GGrJB
GETTING FROM/TO AIRPORT (http://www.alaport.com; T.: +7727 222-15-51) is most convenient by taxi. The safe choice would be to take the official taxi services or get taxi service from the Yandex / UBER KZ. Cost of a ride to/from the city center may vary from 2500 to 5000KZT, depending on the time of the day (payment in cash in KZT). You can always book transfer from your hotel.
Bus itineraries №86 and №92 are available from the airport to city center. There is also a night bus №3, but it is not a very reliable service.
