CIVIL SOCIETY

Prof. Bogdankevich S.

Ph.D.

“Role of democratic forces in social development of Belarus: problems and procpects”, 2002

The impact of various segments of democratic forces on social development of Belarus is analysed in the paper as well as prospects of social transformations and role of parties, NGOs, mass media, political actors in belarusian society genesis.

Bugrova I., Belyavtseva D.

Ph.D.

“Comparative analysis of opportunities and ways of a public opinion articulation in the regions of Belarus”, 2004

Problems of mutual relation of different elements of a civil society and local authorities, influence of these relations on public opinion and policy at a regional level are discussed in the report.

Galkevich A.

“Trade Unions of Belarus”, 1994

The paper is prepared on the base of results of focus interview with leaders and members of Independent Trade Unions, different political and economic structures, representatives of different state structures dealing with problems of socio-labor relations and on the base of results of the comparative analysis of the legal status of the trade unions according to the present legislative base.

Gerasimov E.

“Peculiarities and problems of establishment and functioning of public and political associations in Vitebsk”, 1997

In the report problems and mechanisms of public and political associations in Vitebsk are discussed. The author analyzed peculiarities of their program documents, factors, limiting influence of these organizations. In the appendix there are brief description of political parties (25), public associations (71), religious associations (16) existing in Vitebsk.

Goldade S.

“NGOs as mechanism of co-ordination and expression of national and regional public interests”, 1997

In the report problems of regional and national interaction are discussed on the example of NGOs in Gomel. History, peculiarities and effectiveness of the different NGOs interaction between each other and power bodies are described. There are some recommendations for their further development.

Gryaznova L.

Ph.D.

“Women’s entrepreneurship in Belarus”, 1994

The report is based on results of opinion pool, content analyze, statistical data. The report is devoted to the problems of women’s participation in business in Belarus.

Dorokhov V.

“Climate of trust. Or mistrust?”, 2001

Major factors influencing public opinion before forthcoming presidential elections are considered on the basis of results of IISEPS national opinion poll.

Drakochrust G.

Ph.D.

“Belarusian unions of enterpreneurs and employers (comparative analysis of program documents)”, 1999

The report represents the comparative analysis of program documents of belarusian unions of enterpreneurs and employers, examines their goals, tasks and activity.

Drakokhrust Yu., Drakokhrust G.

Ph.D., Ph.D.

“Role of non-government organizations in the formation of civic society and public leaders”, 1996

The report is prepared on the basis of national opinion poll and materials of the Center for Documentation (IISEPS). It provides theoretic and empirical analysis of civic structures (NGOs) in Belarus and their role in formation of public leaders. The authors introduced and explained such definitions as “ideological networks”, etc. In the final part mathematician model of political alliances and its application to the “party building” in Belarus are proposed.

Efimova N.

Ph.D.

“Youth orientation on the values of civil society (results of youth press content analysis)”, 1999

On the base of results of content-analysis of youth press the report describes the problems of youth value orientation.

Zalessky M.

Ph.D.

“Problems of communication in public association”, 1997 (Belarusian)

n the report communication problems of organization genesis, territorial and psychological aspects of communication, means of information transporting are discussed. Experience of internal and external communication is shown on the example of IOL detaled.

Prof. Karpenko G.

Ph.D.

“Formation of public leaders in Belarus: experience of Molodechno City”, 1997

The author analyzed his experience working as a director of chemical plant and head of the executive committee of Molodechno. He discussed problems of public leaders on the regional level.

Kirillova V.

“Vitebsk art school: dialog box into historical and cultural heritage of Europe”, 2006

The report pertains to the role of the Vitebsk Art School in the European historic and cultural heritage.

Kozarghevsky P.

Ph.D.

“Think tanks impact on reformation policy: CASE experience”, 2002

Center of socio-economic researches (CASE) experience of influence on the process of socio-economic transition in Poland and some other countries is analysed by the collaborator of the Center.

Malgina N.

“The untraditional religions in Belarus”, 1993

The paper is prepared on the base of analysis of activity of untraditional religious unions in Belarus in 1988-1992.

Prof. Manaev O.

Ph.D.

“Influence of think tanks on a public opinion and a policy in Belarus”, 2004

Problems of inter relations of think tanks with different elements of a civil society and state structures at a contemporary stage of development of the country are analyzed in the report. Basing on the results of sociological researches the author studies the role of think tanks in a system of social institutions, the relations with authorities, features of influence on a public opinion and policy, a strategic alliance of independent researchers and mass-media.

Prof. Manaev O.

Ph.D.

“Independent social research and social development in Belarus: problems and prospects”, 2002

Proplems and outlooks of independent researches’ development in Belarus are examined as well as their impact on social development of the country. Grounding on the results on numerous reseaches author proves that hostile and agressive attitude of the state has become the main obstacle of belarusian think tanks development: formation of “early social warning system” has become their main achievement; and alliance with independent press, structures of civic society and the general public – the main way of development.

Prof. Manaev O.

Ph.D.

“Youth in transition society: conflict of values”, 1999

General analysis of results of the project devoted to the role of youth in forming of civil society is submitted in the issue. On the base of national opinion poll authour examines the system of political and socio-economic values of youth and society in the whole, making conclusion that state policy leads to confrontation among young people and replacement of youth on a periphery of public life.

Milinkevich A.

Ph.D.

“Democratic influence of NGOs on a public opinion and a policy in Belarus”, 2004 (Belarusian)

The report studies contemporary conditions of the third sector at a regional level, its inter relations with other elements of a civil society and authority, influence on formation of a public opinion and policy.

Nechames S.

“The secular national religious unions in Belarus”, 1993

The paper is prepared on the basis of documents of these unions, the interview with their members and the analysis of their periodical press.

Nechames S.

“Orthodox Church in Belarus as a tool of imperialistic policy of Russia in XIX – XX Centuries”, 1993

The paper is prepared on the materials of historic researches, analysis of activity of supreme leaders of Belarusian Exarchate of Russian Orthodox Church and representative survey of adult population of the Republic (1000 people).

Nechames S.

“The Greek-Roman (Union) Church in Belarus: the factors of revival, religious and political orientation”, 1993

The paper is prepared on the base of analysis of activity of Greek-Roman Church in 1989 – 1992 and the selected interviews with the priests and believers of this confession.

Prof. Osipova О.

Ph.D.

“Social stratification in the Republic of Belarus”, 2002

The necessity of gender approach in social structure of Belarus analysis is argued in the issue.

Prof. Potupa A.

Ph.D.

“Public associations in post-communist Belarus: some social and legal aspects of evolution”, 1997

The state and economic subsystems, public associations, democracy principles and antimonopoli in social structures are discussed.

Protko T.

Ph.D.

“Peculiarities of civil society influence on a public opinion and a policy in transition”, 2004

Nature of transition period, problems of Belarusian society and state genesis in a modern history, feature of formation of a civil society in Belarus, role and influence of its various structures on public opinion and policy are analyzed in the report.