While the region has implemented substantial social, economic, and legal reforms in recent decades, there remains a lack of critical appraisal grounded in a systematic analysis, especially in English-language literature.
To address this gap, the collection will solicit and present diverse, in-depth perspectives, offering:
- Interpretative analyses of the evolution of National Innovation Systems in Central Asia, examining particular phenomena and shaping factors (‘How have we come to where we are’)
- Normative assessments of how National Innovation Systems in the region should be further developed (‘What’s next?’)
Please find all details and suggested themes in the concept note.
- The deadline for abstracts (300–500 words) is 10 August 2025.
- Please submit proposals and brief bio to: Dr Daria Kim (editor) daria.kim(at)ip.mpg.de
- Notification: 25 August 2025
- Full chapters (6,000–8,000 words): 31 October 2025
- Expected publication: 2026