Data, Trust, and Accountability: CIOM’s Contribution to SDG “Localization” at Kazakhstan’s 12th Civil Forum

At Kazakhstan’s 12th Civil Forum (Astana, 15 Oct 2025), CIOM joined the “From Local to Global” session to show how SDGs turn into governance practice locally. Gulzhan Alimbekova highlighted VNR, People’s ScoreCard, and how evidence builds trust and accountability.

17 december 2025 |  ​​Read more

Meet-up at CIOM: how to be a researcher in contemporary Kazakhstan

On 11 December, the second meet-up for PhD candidates and early-career researchers took place at the CIOM office. Topic: research culture management, learning from mistakes, and civic responsibility. The format included talks, experience sharing, and feedback.

11 december 2025 |  ​​Read more

Doctoral Students in Almaty at the CIOM Platform: A New Format for Supporting Young Researchers

On 11 November, the first doctoral meet-up aimed at advancing social research was held at the CIOM office. The format was initiated by the CIOM team and supported by Director G.T. Alimbekova. The meet-ups will be held monthly on the second Thursday of each month and will include presentations, methodological discussions, publication planning, and a feedback platform.

13 november 2025 |  ​​Read more

Adolescents and youth of Kazakhstan on health and risks: the results of a new study

An analytical report on the state of reproductive health of adolescents and youth in Kazakhstan has been published in Almaty. The study covered 2,778 respondents aged 15-24 and identified key problems: early sexual initiation, low contraceptive use, poor knowledge of HIV and barriers to seeking medical help. Rural and Kazakh-speaking youth are particularly vulnerable. The results highlight the need for systemic measures to reduce risks and promote the health of younger generations.

28 september 2025 |  ​​Read more

Kazakhstan Sociologists on the Global Sociological Stage: Key Themes from the ISA Forum in Morocco

From July 6 to 11, 2025, the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology was held in Rabat, Morocco, gathering over 4,200 scholars from more than 100 countries. For the first time, this major academic event took place in the MENA region and on the African continent an important symbol of the growing global representation of the Global South. The forum's central theme, "Knowing Justice in the Anthropocene", called on the sociological community not only to reflect on social inequalities but also to reassess fundamental concepts of social justice in the context of ecological and technological transformations.

14 july 2025 |  ​​Read more

CIOM and KAPIOR: A Symbol of Professional Standards and Civic Responsibility

On January 2, 2025, the Public Opinion Research Center (CIOM) once again confirmed its membership in the Kazakhstan Association of Professional Researchers of Public Opinion and the Market (KAPIOR). This is not merely a formal event or a symbolic recognition, but an indicator of a stable professional stance, a conscious value-based choice, and institutional commitment to the highest standards in research activities.

01 june 2025 |  ​​Read more

CIOM at Research Meetup 2025

On April 24, 2025, Research Meetup Kazakhstan took place in Almaty at Narxoz University - a significant intellectual platform for sharing data, ideas, and reflections on the current challenges facing the research industry. The Public Opinion Research Center (CIOM) not only participated in the event but also expressed its open support for such formats, recognizing them as essential tools for consolidating the professional community and advancing the level of expert culture in Kazakhstan.

15 may 2025 |  ​​Read more

Sociology in Action: A Student Olympiad Shaping the Future of Social Science in Kazakhstan

14 may 2025 |  ​​Read more

How Does Kazakhstan Care for Homeless Animals? New Study Results Revealed

The issue of homeless animals is not merely a matter of ecology or urban planning—it’s a mirror of our responsibility, maturity, and humanity. Who, if not us, should be held accountable for those we have domesticated?

01 april 2025 |  ​​Read more

Happy Nowruz!

21 march 2025 |  ​​Read more