In July 2012, Oxus International began conducting a series of country-wide focus groups to offer insight into public perceptions regarding the performance and expectations of the parliament. (in progress)
Past Clients
A list of past clients Oxus International has had the privilege to work with.
Social Impact Assessment of Shambesai Gold Project
Oxus International is conducting a thorough study of the potential social impact of a mining project on the surrounding communities. (in progress)
Social Baseline Study of Togolok Mine
Oxus International was commissioned by the World Bank to carry out a thorough assessment of social issues related to the Togolok deposit, which is located in Jeti-Oguz rayon (Issyk Kul oblast). (completed)
Conflict Mitigation in Kyrgyzstan’s Extractive Industries
In partnership with the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia, Oxus International undertook an extensive project to conduct an authoritative baseline study of community conflict in Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry. (in progress)
Peace and Reconciliation Survey
Oxus International developed a survey instrument and questioned 1,200 respondents across the two oblasts, aiming to collect information and opinions regarding media consumption habits and attitudes toward peace and reconciliation projects. (completed)
Mining Research in Talas
This research, commissioned by USAID, aimed to understand the drivers of recent conflicts with mining projects in Talas oblast. Oxus International conducted a series of structured interviews, focus groups and surveys across three villages near mining sites. (completed, reports available)
Regional Telecommunications Research
Oxus International completed a three-month research query for a joint American-Afghan client seeking to break into Central Asia’s mobile telecommunications, broadcast media and internet service provider markets. (completed)
Kyrgyz Media Monitoring
Because online news media is still a young industry in Kyrgyzstan, Oxus International was required to physically collect Kyrgyz-language newspapers and search for articles related to a provided list of topics that client was interested in. (completed)
Cyanide Use in Gold Mining
Oxus International completed an extensive report that details many topics related to cyanide, its use in the gold mining industry, and how it relates to Kyrgyzstan. (completed, reports available)