Public Policy Research Center*, Almaty, Kazakhstan (PPRC)
65 Kazybek bi, office 421
050000 Almaty
Kazakhstan
Contact Person: Director Meruert Makhmutova
Tel: +77 272 670 432, 670 340
Fax: +77 272 670 340
Media Contact: Meruert Makhmutova
Tel: +77 272 670 432, 670 340
Fax: +77 272 670 340
PPRC-Kazakhstan is Kazakhstan’s first independent public policy think-tank, and was established at the end of 2001. The Center carries out independent research, proposes alternative solutions to current problems, enhances communication between government and the public, and provides resources and support for policymakers and researchers in Kazakhstan and the region. PPRC-Kazakhstan has experience with the organisation of public events, conducting policy studies, creating expert groups, bringing issues to the attention of state authorities, providing training for public administration and NGO representatives.
Activities: Main areas are decentralisation and development of local self-government, analysis of land reform, analysis of economic policy, transparency of budget process and revenues from extractive industries.
