About the Journal

The New Generation Economy Index (NGEI) is an advanced composite index that measures innovation readiness and next-generation transformation potential across 15 strategically important economies of Eurasia and Central Asia. The Index is based on more than 60 reliable indicators and conducts assessments across 10 core sub-indexes. This evaluation provides a comparative picture of countries’ levels of digital readiness, the strength of their innovation ecosystems, the depth of the platform economy, and their capacity to transition towards a new generation development model. The NGEI report does not merely answer the question, “Who ranks where?” in the context of policymaking. It also offers an analytical framework, an indicator mapping system, and targeted recommendations to address the questions “Why is this the case?” and “What needs to be done?” NGEI 2025 is not just a collection of numbers — it is a call to action:
•for governments: to accelerate digital transformation.
•for businesses: strengthening innovation ecosystems.
•for society: to move towards an inclusive and sustainable economy.
This report makes visible both the strengths and the areas requiring improvement in each country and provides measurable targets and phased policy actions to guide future strategies.
NGEI 2025 delivers practical, decision-oriented support for the following audiences:
•Governments: reform priorities, measurable targets, and phased roadmaps.
•Business and industry leaders: innovation and digital transformation gaps, opportunity maps.
•Investors and partners: identification of dynamic ecosystems, risk–opportunity assessment.
•Researchers: indicator databases, comparative analysis frameworks, and regional dashboards.
This report is the result of the joint efforts of experts, researchers, and data providers. We extend our gratitude to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the OECD, and other international organizations for their open data sources.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to all staff members of the Economic Scientific Research Institute, as well as to the experts, reviewers, and advisors who contributed to the preparation of this report.
                                                                                                           

                                                                                                   prof. Arzu Huseynova