中亞國家自獨立以後，開始其經濟改革；雖然屬於前蘇聯計晝經濟與國家所有制體系的一部份，卻是當中經濟發展比較落後、社會風氣保守和種族複雜的共和國地區。中亞五國的經濟轉型也就顯得比較艱辛，而且似乎傾向模仿亞洲經濟發展成功國家的模式，並且用來作為政治上「指導民主」的威權統治藉口，表示其特殊環境需要特殊的政治，經濟政策和發展戰略。 雖然中亞的經濟發展速度仍然有限，但是長遠發展潛力卻不容忽視。它是一個商機無限、危機處處的地區，進行經貿和投資活動，需要更加謹慎；同時必須以長期性規劃作合理的商業活動。

　　　　　The Central Asian countries began their economic reform when they became independent sovereignties. They were parts of the former Soveit Union organized under central planning and today experience comparatively backward economy, a conservative society/community, and complex racial problems. Therefore, their economic transformation seems to be more difficult than other post communist republics. Their ruling elite prefer the model of Asian tigers which provides justification for sustaining their authoritative regime. In the foreseeable future, Central Asia's economic development will be limited, but over the long run no one can ignore its potential. It is an area full of business opportunities. In promoting economic actitiveis and investment, one needs to be cautious and make long-term plans.