Research institutes and associations of scholars in Armenia

Here you can find basic information about the websites of research institutes and associations of scholars active in Armenia, with direct links.

Description:Advanced Social Technologies (AST), an independent center for applied social research, was established in 2003 with a mission to contribute to Armenia's development and democratization by collecting reliable data on issues of social concern and designing evidence-based policy recommendations to address them.
Language: English

Visit the website of the Advanced Social Technologies (in English)

Name in Armenian: Գլոբալիզացիայի և տարածաշրջանային համագործակցության վերլուծական կենտրոն
Description:Established in 2002, ACGRC works as both a think-tank and an advocacy group, aiming to promotion of democratic values, strengthening of civil society and the rule of law in Armenia, development of free market economy, regional integration and peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.
Languages: Armenian, English, Russian

Visit the website of the Analytical Centre on Globalization and Regional Cooperation (in Armenian)
Visit the website of the Analytical Centre on Globalization and Regional Cooperation(in English)
Visit the website of the Analytical Centre on Globalization and Regional Cooperation(in Russian)

Name in Armenian: Հայկական Գիտությունների Ազգային Ակադեմիա
Description: Founded in 1943, the Armenian Academy of Sciences promotes and coordinates research activities and applied research in the fields of sciences and social sciences. 
Languages: English, Armenian, Russian
Archive: since 2006, freely available

Visit the website of the Armenian Academy of Sciences (in English)

Description: Founded in 1992, the Center for Business Research and Development focuses its studies and research projects on economics, industrial development and market economy.
Language: English

Visit the website of the Center for Business Research and Development (in English)

Description: Civil Society Institute (CSI) is a non-governmental organization based in Yerevan which aims to assist and promote the establishment of a free and democratic society in Armenia. Established in 1998 and formerly known as Civil Society Development Union, CSI has implemented a series of programs, research and publications surrounding the principles of democracy and human rights. CSI is the Armenian member organization of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)
Language: English 

Visit the website of the Civil Society Institute (in English)

Name in Turkish: Ermeni Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Description: Established in 2001 in Ankara, the Institute for Armenian Research addresses the "Armenian question" in a scientific multi-disciplinary approach. Besides the publication of a daily news bulletin and two quarterly journals, the Institute organises conferences and public events.
Languages: Turkish, English 

Visit the website of the Institute for Armenian Research (in Turkish)
Visit the website of the Institute for Armenian Research (in English)

Description: Established in March, 2000 the International Center for Human Development (ICHD or the Center) is a one of the leading think tanks in the region that brings together a team of highly-qualified analysts and researchers with strong academic background and substantial experience in both public and private sectors committed to professional excellence and ethics.
Languages: English, Armenian

Visit the website of the International Center for Human Development (in English)
Visit the website of the International Center for Human Development (Armenian)