Alesya Nugaeva

Alesya Nugaeva is a prominent urban researcher and the head of the Gorozhanym project, which focuses on fostering urban dialogue in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. With a keen interest in the communication dynamics between residents and city authorities, Nugaeva advocates for improved civic engagement and participatory governance in urban planning. She has highlighted the need for systematic mechanisms to allow citizens to express their views on urban development, emphasizing that a lack of engagement can lead to public discontent and conflict over urban issues.