Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies (IISEPS) was established in February 1992 by group of academics, journalists, politicians and businessmen. Now IISEPS is registered as public institution in the Lithuanian Republic.
IISEPS’ mission is to promote formation of civil society and free market economy in Belarus through study socio-economic and political process of transition from totalitarianism to democracy and active promotion of values and principles of liberalism.
VIDEOGALLERY 
PHOTOGALLERY
- research in sociology, economics and political science
- consulting
- organisation of conferences and seminars
- publishing and dissemination of information-analytical materials
- professional training
Algirdas Degutis,
Doctor of Philosophical Sciences
PROJECTS
“Strengthening pro-“wide Europe” attitudes in Belarus”.
The main aim of the project is to analyze public and elites’ attitudes in Belarus towards “wide Europe”, to promote pro-“wide Europe” attitudes through wide publication of these results as well as public debates, and by this way to meet challenges of Europe enlargement.
PPROJECTS CONDUCTED IN 2000-2004
Supported by Center for International Private Enterprise, Washington, USA.
The main goal of the project was building an information and analitical infrastructure for private enterprise in Belarus through creation information-analitical groups within Belarusian Union of Entrepreneurs and Leaseholders at national and regional levels, data base for socio-economic and political analysis, publication of regional quarterly newsletters and national information-analitical bulletin.
Project has been conducted by IISEPS with other member of Belarusian Think Tanks for democratic politics.
Main results of project has been used by leading democratic forces directly in public process (formation of consolidated position on important issues as participation in public dialoque, parliamentary elections and some others).
Project has been conducted by IISEPS with other member of Belarusian Think Tanks.
The main aim of the project was to assist the belarusian socity in the promotion of social progress in the country, in particular – to meet adequately challenges of the presidential elections. This assistance has been based on sociological, political and economic monitoring and analysis of the most important trends of the country development.
Supported by MacArthur Foundation, Chicago, USA.
The project is focused on strengthening independent social research and analysis, and their contribution to the development of Belarusian society.
PROJECTS CONDUCTED BEFORE 2000:
Supported by Central European University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Supported by Eurasia Foundation and USIS, Washington, USA.
Supported by Center for International Private Enterprise, Washington, USA.
Supported by MacArthur Foundation, Chicago, USA.
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