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!