ОРТАЛЫҚ АЗИЯДАҒЫ САЯСИ ТРАНСПАРЕНТТІЛІК: ТАРИХИ ТАЛДАУ ЖӘНЕ ҚАЗІРГІ КОНТЕКСТ

Нұржан Болатұлы; Данагуль  Копежанова

doi:10.71191/centerasia2024.v64.n2.024

Authors

Nurzhan Bolatuly Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0340-5971
Danagul Kopezhanova Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2830-114X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71191/centerasia2024.v64.n2.024

Keywords:

Central Asia, political transparency, democracy, openness, reforms, digitalization, artificial intelligence, public administration, civil society, historical analysis, political culture, justice

Abstract

This article explores the historical formation and contemporary development of political transparency in the countries of Central Asia. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the states of the region went through a complex process of building political institutions and governance systems. The introduction of openness and accountability principles became a crucial condition for ensuring political stability and strengthening democratic institutions.

The main objective of the research is to analyze the historical evolution of political transparency in Central Asia and to identify its impact on current political processes. The article provides a comparative analysis of reforms, levels of informational openness, the role of civil society, and the influence of digitalization processes in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The author emphasizes that the level of transparency in the region largely depends on political culture, historical experience, and the structure of power relations in each state.

As a result, the study identifies the main directions and potential challenges for improving transparency in Central Asia. The authors highlights that the introduction of digital technologies and artificial intelligence opens new opportunities for greater openness in public administration. The political reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev within the framework of the "Fair Kazakhstan" concept are analyzed as an example of progressive transformation for the region.

Author Biographies

Nurzhan Bolatuly, Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov

PhD candidate, Faculty of International Relations, Master of Social Sciences
Danagul Kopezhanova, Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov

Associate Professor, PhD, Faculty of International Relations

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