Economic Development and Research Center (Armenia)

File:D:\EDRC Manangment\EDRC Manangment\Office management\New Folder\EDRC logo.gifEconomic Development and Research Center (EDRC) www.edrc.amis a non-profit, nonpartisan think-tank, based in Yerevan (Armenia), dedicated to addressing economic and social challenges that Armenia faces and contributing to public policy discourse.

The mission of EDRC is to provide high-quality research and build capacities in order to contribute to the development of competitive economy and to the sound social policies in Armenia.

EDRC believes that the fundamentals of developed and competitive Armenia should lie in democracy and human rights, limited but functional and accountable government, strong incentives for all to invest and grow, social cohesion and strong communities. EDRC believes in freedom and works to strengthen democracy by providing the citizens and institutions with the tools and recourses to participate in and influence the public policy.

EDRC conducts research and evaluations, develops policy options and makes policy recommendations, disseminates its knowledge products through its web site[1], printed materials and the Economic Policy and Poverty Journal [2], organizes trainings and workshops.

EDRC’s projects are in the following areas:

Economic Development and Management,

Poverty and Distribution,

Public Policies and Social Programs,

Good Governance and Institutional Development,

Private Sector Development.