Submissions are open: Working Papers Series at the IPPA, Graduate School of Development

Established in 2011, UCA’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) is a premier regional think tank focused on economic and social policy. As part of our mission to foster rigorous research and informed policymaking, we have published over 60 papers in both English and Russian under the IPPA Working Papers Series.

We are proud to announce the rebranding of our Working Papers Series, emphasising our commitment to providing a platform in Central Asia for high-quality, evidence-based research. Our publications are now indexed on Google Scholar, enhancing their visibility and impact within the academic and policymaking communities.

We invite PhD candidates, early career and senior scholars to contribute to our series and benefit from the extensive reach and recognition that comes with publication through IPPA. Your papers should be targeted towards social and economic policy, public sector reforms, and evidence-based policymaking, with a focus on Central Asia or one of its countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan).

Submission language: English.

KEY DATES:

• Submission of the extended abstract: Due 31 August 2024 (max. 500 words, including the author’s position, institutional affiliation, short biography [50 words], and email). Send your abstract to ippa@ucentralasia.org with the subject line: Surname_WorkingPaper_Submission.

• Initial decision and review feedback on abstract: 10 September 2024.

• Full-length first draft working paper: Due 15 October 2024.

• Review feedback on your draft: Due 1 November 2024.

• Final submission: Due 30 November 2024.

• Publication: December 2024.

Should you have any questions, feel free to approach the editors of the IPPA Working Paper Series: Marzhan Aikimbaeva at marzhan.aikimbaeva@ucentralasia.org and Dr Bakhytzhan Kurmanov at bakhytzhan.kurmanov@ucentralasia.org.

Upon acceptance of your working paper, you are welcome to present your research at IPPA's Public Lecture Series. This opportunity allows you to showcase your work to academics, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders in the region, enhancing the impact and dissemination of your research.