Digital economy in Central Asian countries: E-commerce

Webinar Series: “Digital Governance in Central Asia: By, For, and Of”

The boundaries between the physical and digital worlds are fading. Technologies like AI, blockchain, and autonomous systems are no longer distant concepts—they are transforming the way societies function, restructuring political landscapes, and reshaping governance across Central Asia.

In this rapidly evolving environment, CAPS Unlock and the University of Central Asia have come together to explore these changes through a new webinar series, “Digital Governance in Central Asia: By, For, and Of.”

Each session brings together leading experts and researchers to discuss how digital technologies are influencing governance, economies, societies, and politics across the region.

🔹 Seminar #2: Digital Economy in Central Asian Countries: E-commerce

📅 Friday, April 25 – 16:00 (Almaty time)

In our second session, we turn our attention to the economic sphere, examining how digital technologies are fueling the growth of e-commerce in Central Asia.

Featured Speaker:
🎙 Zalina Enikeeva, Research Fellow, Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Central Asia

Discussant:
💬 Ildar Daminov, PhD Candidate in Political Economy, Central European University, Vienna

Language: English.

We will explore:

• The current state of e-commerce across Central Asian countries;
• Trends in cross-border trade, especially between Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and China;
• The drivers behind the rapid expansion of e-commerce.

Join us as we uncover how the digital economy is reshaping the region’s future!