Central Asia in Transition No61

Central Asian Republics' Search For a
"Model of Development"

Rafis Abazov

Copyright (c) 1998 by the Slavic Research Center. All rights reserved.

Appendix 1. Respondents Profile

Table 1.1 Age Groups of the Respondents

Age Groups Frequency Percent
Up to 20 years old 31 13.0
21-30 years old 85 35.7
31-40 years old 67 28.2
41-50 years old 37 15.5
Above 51 years old 18 7.5
Missing 1 0.4
Total 239 100

Table 1.2 Ethnic Representation

Ethnic Group Frequency Percent
Kazakhs 42 17.6
Kyrgyzs 53 22.3
Russians 25 10.5
Tajiks 6 2.5
Uzbeks 98 41.2
Missing 1 0.4
Other 14 5.9
Total 239 100

Table 1.3 Educational Level of the Respondents

Level of Education Frequency Percent
Not completed high education 60 25.1
Institute, university 65 27.2
Aspirantura 53 22.1
Doktorantura 24 10.1
High education in foreign relations 5 2.1
Continuing educational courses 11 4.6
Continuing educational courses overseas 18 7.5
Missing 3 1.3
Total 239 100

Table 1.4 Occupation of the Respondents

Occupation Frequency Percent
Journalists 5 2.1
Staff of Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 11.3
Scientist/Researcher 103 43.1
Member of the Parliament 12 5.0
Student 63 26.4
Other 28 11.7
Missing 1 0.4
Total 239 100

Appendix 2. Models of Development (%)