Who we are
Target Research is a boutique research and advisory firm specializing in tailored, high-quality insights on Central Asia.
We help organizations navigate complex political, economic, and social dynamics through rigorous qualitative research and data-informed analysis.
With over a decade of experience, we have supported a diverse range of clients—from UN agencies and international development organizations to academic institutions and think tanks. We combine academic rigor with a deep understanding of local contexts to produce actionable, relevant, and timely analysis.
What Sets Us Apart
Tailored delivery: Every engagement is designed around your specific needs.
Agile and focused: As a small firm, we are flexible, responsive, and deeply committed to quality.
Multidisciplinary expertise: Our team brings together deep knowledge in political science, economics, sociology, international relations, energy, and environmental studies.
Regional fluency: Our close collaboration with Crossroads Central Asia, a respected think tank, enriches our understanding of regional dynamics and strengthens our analytical depth.
We work across sectors—including governance, development, infrastructure, and geopolitics—to help clients make well-informed decisions in and about Central Asia.
Get in touch with us to discuss how our expertise can help with your goals. Whether you’re planning a project, exploring a new region, or managing risk, we’d be glad to discuss how we can support your goals.
Our Guiding
Principles
At Target Research, our work is driven by a set of core principles that guide every project we undertake.
These values shape our approach, ensuring that we consistently deliver high-quality, impactful research. Here are the guiding principles that define our commitment to excellence and client success.
Research integrity is unconditional
Clarity and transparency key to methodology
Questions asked shape results produced
Data quality shapes research outcome
Quality research takes time and resources
CORE team
Shairbek Dzhuraev
Research Consultant
- Evaluations and needs assessment
- Institutional learning
- Political risks assessment
- Qualitative research and data analysis
Karolina Kluczewska
Research Consultant
- Development interventions
- International organizations
- Qualitative research
Emil Dzhuraev
Research Consultant
- Political theory
- Social and political transformations
- Qualitative research