Our Mission

The Caspian Information Centre is a not-for-profit think-tank based in London. With a small but dedicated secretariat, CIC aims to research and disseminate high-quality research papers and information about the political, economic and cultural development of the Central Asian region, with a particular focus on Kazakhstan as its principal locomotive for growth. Supported by business leaders and individual contributors from the private sector, a growing number of whom are developing stakes in Kazakhstan’s international businesses, CIC aims to provide a practical and independent information service to all those who are interested in knowing more about one of the world’s fastest-growing and strategically important regions.

Key Functions

• Monitor major business, economic and political developments in Central Asia.
• Research and produce monographs, briefing papers and regular email news bulletins on key topics.
• Maintain an informative and accessible website containing regular news and current affairs updates.
• Build relationships with international legislators, officials, NGOs and other decision-makers and opinion-formers so as to promote discussion and dialogue about Central Asia.
• Develop contacts with international corporations involved in Central Asia so as to encourage their participation in, and strategic support for, CIC projects.
• Provide news briefings and accurate source information to senior editors and international media correspondents covering Central Asian affairs.