Our work in Central Asia and the Caucasus

In the studio of Making Waves radio programme
The BBC World Service Trust's work in Central Asia and the Caucasus focuses on developing the media's capacity to act as a catalyst for positive social change. We aim to give marginalised or vulnerable groups the chance to voice their concerns through the media and hold policy-makers to account.

Context

Asia and the Caucasus is experiencing some of the fastest economic growth in the world - more than 10% per year for the last four years.

But according to the International Monetary Fund, signs of strain are beginning to appear, with average annual inflation in the region now in double digits.

Poverty is still widespread in the region. In Georgia, for example, 54.5% of the population lives below the national poverty line.

More about our work Central Asia and the Caucasus

Regional projects

We are working to strengthen media coverage of the dangers faced by women and children in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. More

Our work by country:

We are working in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.