Modern economic thinking for BelarusIrina Akelyeva, Deputy Director
May 2013
BEROC is
a team of 7 people
an independent academic think-tank
established in 2008
working in Belarus
a meeting place for outstanding Belarusian scholars from all over the world
BEROC generates modern economic thinking for Belarus”
Mission
The mission of BEROC is to spread the international academic standards and values through academic and policy research, modern economic education and strengthening of communication and networking with the world academic community.
To achieve these goals BEROC conducts academic and applied research, arranges educational programs on modern economics and other outreach activities.
Target Audience
Academic Community (Belarusian and International)
BA, MA and PhD Students
Policy Makers
BEROC Strategies and Tactics
1.2.3.
Maintenance of the highest academic standards
Hiring researches with PhD on international market
Networking with Belarusian scholars working at the leading think-tanks and universities abroad
Launching MA in Financial Economics
1.
Strengthening institutional sustainability through strong long-term partnership
…with sustainable independent institutions within the country
2.
…with Belarusian universities…with the main stakeholders in the country: Ministry of Economy, National Bank, private banks, offices of international organizations…with sustainable independent institutions abroad (network)
Ensuring financial stability3.- focus on local sources of financing
- diversification: international + local sources institutional + project financing long-term + short-term
Communication strategy4. Clear communication tactics for each target
audience Web-site Long-term projects with the media Social media as the tools for promotion
BEROC’s Vision
BEROC’s visionIn 5 years BEROC is a meeting place in Belarus for high-profile scholars from all over the world. It is a recognized platform for academic debates and policy dialogue.
In 10 years BEROC is a leading academic think-tank in the Eastern Europe.
Shared Values
Structure
System
Staff
Skills
Style
Strategy
7-s Model
BEROC’s Shared Values
High standards
Trustful and supportive relationshi
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Goal-oriented
Western-style
structure
Likeminded people
Team work
BEROC’s Shared Values
Thank you!