ABOUT US
Center for Regional and Local Development
The Center for Regional and Local Development (ReaLDev) was established at SDU University in Kaskelen, Kazakhstan in 2024.
Focus
Socio-economic research and capacity building for regions and local government units across Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Approach
Evidence-based policy-making and sustainable solutions through mixed methods, with academic and professional integrity at the core.
Projects
ACTIVE 2024 – 2026 · 3 years
Decentralization, Local Governance and Regional Development in Kazakhstan
Principal Investigator
Bauyrzhan Yedgenov
Amount
83,180,290 KZT
~ 174,187 USD
Funding Source
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Grant Funding for Scientific and (or) Scientific and Technical Projects, 2024–2026
Research Team
Bauyrzhan Yedgenov Alisher Aldashev Olzhas Zhorayev Sabina Sadiyeva Abylay Tursyn Bibizhamal Amangeldi
COMPLETED 2024 – 2026 · 3 years
Analysis of the Introduction of Chess as an Additional Subject in Primary School Classes in Kazakhstan
Principal Investigator
Bauyrzhan Yedgenov
Amount
~ 30,000 USD
Funding Source
Kazakhstan Chess Federation Kazakhstan Chess Federation
Objective
Evaluate the impact of chess education on cognitive development, academic performance, and problem-solving skills in primary school students across Kazakhstan.
Research Team
Bauyrzhan Yedgenov Olzhas Zhorayev Saule Kemelbayeva Assem Kaukenova Ayazhan Askarkyzy
Policy Notes
Partners
cpro
ksl
lamo
orleu
qazchess
sange
sdu-chpm
ufu
Our Team
Contact us:
bauyrzhan.yedgenov@sdu.edu.kz
Almaty region, Karasai district
040900, Kaskelen city, 1/1 Abylai Khan street