Micro-Level Analysis of Well-Being in Central Asia 10-11 May 2012, Berlin

The transition from a planned to a market economy has had dramatic consequences in all post-Soviet republics but especially so in Central Asia. Twenty years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the international conference wish to examine the well-being of individuals and households in these countries. We aim at bringing together researchers from several disciplines, especially economics, sociology, geography, and anthropology, in this conference. The list of research topics includes:

• Trends in poverty and inequality in Central Asia
• Effects of migration on livelihoods and well-being
• Human capital and labour market developments
• Household coping strategies in transition situations and their effects on well-being
• Relevance of social networks, political transitions, conflicts and religion for well-being

Preliminary Programme

See also: http://www.diw.de/sixcms/detail.php?id=diw_01.c.375752.en