Editorial note: Regional development in Central Asia

Abstract

Central Asia, with its strategic geographical location, rich historical past and economic growth, has consistently attracted the interest of the international academic community. In order to ensure sustainable, inclusive and resilient development of the region, it is first and foremost necessary to explore the issues, opportunities and challenges of regional development in Central Asia, necessary for effective policymaking, international cooperation and improving the well-being of people in the region. There are many emerging issues in this context, such as sustainability and stability, institutions and development, legal frameworks for sustainable development, economic geography, tourism for regional development, regional policy analysis, political economy, spatial economics and planning, environmental and ecological analysis, and transport networks among others. Recognising the need for high-quality research within a specific timeframe required to sustain the progress of human society, this special issue aims to provide a platform consistent with the overarching topic of the journal, fostering discussion and presenting cutting-edge research on the various challenges and opportunities of regional development in Central Asia.