PIK Institute
Political Insight Kazakhstan
PIK Institute is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. PIK Institute is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest independent think tank providing strategic analysis of politics, economy, and digital transformation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
“We founded PIK Institute to bring trusted analysis and strategic foresight to Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Our mission is to connect local expertise with global perspectives.”
— Serik Igbayev, Founder & President
About us
Our Story
PIK Institute was originally established in 2007 as an independent initiative to provide expert analysis on political and economic developments in Kazakhstan. After years of groundwork and intellectual legacy, in 2025 we relaunched the Institute with a renewed mission — to combine tradition with innovation and to become the key voice of political insight in Central Asia.
Our vision
We aim to position PIK Institute as the leading think tank that shapes political dialogue, informs strategic decisions, and bridges Kazakhstan with global expertise. Our vision is to contribute to a more transparent, innovative, and globally connected future for Central Asia.
Our approach
Our work integrates political science, economics, and digital governance. We employ data-driven research, foresight methodologies, and expert networks to deliver insights that are both academically rigorous and practically applicable.
Leadership
Serik Igbayev
Founder & President
Visionary behind the revival of PIK Institute. Expert in governance and digital analytics, actively developing systems and analytical tools to foster dialogue between business, society, and government.
Zhanibek Suleyev
Advisory Board Member
Renowned publicist and journalist with over 30 years of experience. Held senior positions in leading media outlets such as Navigator, Megapolis, Izvestia-Kazakhstan, and MK in Kazakhstan. Coordinator of the project Dialog.Kz and other socio-political online platforms.
Amir Yusupov
Strategic Communications Advisor
Specializes in strategic communications and advisory support for public initiatives. His role at PIK Institute focuses on shaping communication strategies, strengthening outreach, and supporting high-level stakeholder engagement.
