CASE hosts representatives of Armenian Think Tanks

From June 28  to July 2 CASE-Center for Social and Economic Research had the pleasure to host directors from two Armenian Think Tanks for an observational study tour.  Our visitors were experts in Media Regulation and Conflict Resolution in Armenia and the South Caucasus representing the Internews’ Center for Information Law and Policy (CILP) and the Institute for Civil Society and Regional Development (ICSRD).  

Whereas there is a large number of think tanks in Armenia, a small number engages in policy research, and, of those that do engage in comprehensive policy research, very few have a measureable impact on policy outcomes. In order to enhance the policy-oriented research capacities of the participating institutes, CASE provided the representatives with a five day programme during which they observed the day-to-day workings of a think tank in a new member state of the EU.

Participants were provided with lectures and workshops on topics such as developing research agendas, project management and communication strategies. The project was funded by USAID under the Human and Institutional Capacity Development Project.