Civil society, social capital and development in Central Asia

Kemel Toktomushev

Central Asian Survey, 2023, vol. 42, issue 4, 710-725

Abstract: There is a paradox of social capital in Central Asia. Despite the efforts of the international community to promote civil society in the region, Central Asia has one of the most restrictive environments for associational life. Accordingly, the main goal of this paper is to change discourses about civil society in Central Asia and call for more research on the impact of social capital on development outcomes. Development efforts should recognize that besides non-governmental organisations, other networks and associated norms of reciprocity can foster positive social capital for the transformation of the region.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1080/02634937.2023.2244528

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