PASOS, the Policy Association for an Open Society, promotes and protects open society values, including democracy, the rule of law, good governance, respect for and protection of human rights, and economic and social development, by supporting entities that individually and jointly foster public participation in public policy issues at the European Union level, in other European structures, and in the wider neighbourhood of Europe and Central Asia.
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The Position of a Group of Experts Regarding the Impact of the Georgian Crisis on the Republic of Moldova
Considering the important changes appearing in the context of international relations, Moldova should thoroughly and comprehensively analyse the significance of these developments, assess their impact on its interests and make necessary adjustments to its foreign and domestic policies, argue represetnatives of the community of foreign and security policy experts from the Republic of Moldova. This statement results from a series of consultations among the undersigned experts.
"Open up to your neighbors!"
Call of the civil society representatives upon the Governments in Ankara, Baku, Tbilisi and Yerevan to open the Turkish-Armenian border at least for 10-15 days to address the urgency in the Caucasus
Time for the EU to speak with one voice
Without concerted political will to act strategically and decisively, even the Lisbon treaty's institutional reforms will not give the EU the coherence to contain, let alone confront, a resurgent Russia.
By Jacek Kucharczyk, in association with PASOS
European Voice - 21.08.2008 / 13:45 CET
EU should make Georgia's early membership of NATO a top priority, and press for international, impartial peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, says PASOS
EU should "reform civil service grantmaking rules, and prioritise flexible democracy assistance funding," highlights PASOS research
Two PASOS policy briefs examine EU funding of democracy assistance - European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) - and the aspirations of the Visegrad Four countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovak Republic) to emerge as effective players in international democracy assistance
Governance and Democracy
The Position of a Group of Experts Regarding the Impact of the Georgian Crisis on the Republic of Moldova
Considering the important changes appearing in the context of international relations, Moldova should thoroughly and comprehensively analyse the significance of these developments, assess their impact on its interests and make necessary adjustments to its foreign and domestic policies, argue represetnatives of the community of foreign and security policy experts from the Republic of Moldova. This statement results from a series of consultations among the undersigned experts.
"Open up to your neighbors!"
Call of the civil society representatives upon the Governments in Ankara, Baku, Tbilisi and Yerevan to open the Turkish-Armenian border at least for 10-15 days to address the urgency in the Caucasus
Time for the EU to speak with one voice
Without concerted political will to act strategically and decisively, even the Lisbon treaty's institutional reforms will not give the EU the coherence to contain, let alone confront, a resurgent Russia.
By Jacek Kucharczyk, in association with PASOS
European Voice - 21.08.2008 / 13:45 CET
EU should make Georgia's early membership of NATO a top priority, and press for international, impartial peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, says PASOS
EU should "reform civil service grantmaking rules, and prioritise flexible democracy assistance funding," highlights PASOS research
Two PASOS policy briefs examine EU funding of democracy assistance - European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) - and the aspirations of the Visegrad Four countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovak Republic) to emerge as effective players in international democracy assistance
Economic Policy and Development
What does business in Poltava and Kharkiv think about an EU-Ukraine FTA?
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kyiv, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
High inflation: An unavoidable component in Ukraine's economic growth over 2008-2010
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kyiv, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
How to make best use of Ukraine's potential
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
The Residential Services Sector in Ukraine: Desperately Seeking Solutions
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
Consensus forecast for Ukraine: Economic growth despite inflation
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
Social Policy and Education
Better legislation is the way to ensure gender equality in Ukraine
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
How to combat HIV/AIDS: Recommendations for the Government
ICPS Newsletter,
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
How to ensure gender equality in politics
ICPS Newsletter,
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
Ways to improve the institutional system for counteracting discrimination
ICPS Newsletter,
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
Ukraine needs a new educational policy
ICPS Newsletter ,
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
EU Accession and European Neighbourhood Policy
The Position of a Group of Experts Regarding the Impact of the Georgian Crisis on the Republic of Moldova
Considering the important changes appearing in the context of international relations, Moldova should thoroughly and comprehensively analyse the significance of these developments, assess their impact on its interests and make necessary adjustments to its foreign and domestic policies, argue represetnatives of the community of foreign and security policy experts from the Republic of Moldova. This statement results from a series of consultations among the undersigned experts.
"Open up to your neighbors!"
Call of the civil society representatives upon the Governments in Ankara, Baku, Tbilisi and Yerevan to open the Turkish-Armenian border at least for 10-15 days to address the urgency in the Caucasus
Time for the EU to speak with one voice
Without concerted political will to act strategically and decisively, even the Lisbon treaty's institutional reforms will not give the EU the coherence to contain, let alone confront, a resurgent Russia.
By Jacek Kucharczyk, in association with PASOS
European Voice - 21.08.2008 / 13:45 CET
EU should make Georgia's early membership of NATO a top priority, and press for international, impartial peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, says PASOS
PASOS backs call for a reduced, flat-rate, visa fee for Belarusian citizens and for waiving visa fees for young Belarusians
Human Rights
Other
International Forum Bosnia and CASE, Poland, become newest members of PASOS
The PASOS Board has approved the applications for PASOS membership of two independent policy centres, International Forum Bosnia (IFB), in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and CASE - Center for Social and Economic Research, in Warsaw, Poland. The PASOS network now comprises 36 independent think-tanks (31 Members and five Associate Members) spanning 23 countries in Europe and Central Asia.
A 9-year salute to Ukraine: 400 weeks of coverage
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)
Think-tanks from Moldova, Slovakia and Armenia join PASOS network
PASOS network now comprises 36 independent policy centres (30 Members and six Associate Members) spanning 22 countries
Economic Research Center, Azerbaijan, presents 2007 activities and financial report
The Economic Research Center presented the report on its 2007 programme and financial activities at “Irshad” hotel. Approximately 50 representatives of state agencies, local and international NGOs, international financial and donor organisations, foreign embassies, as well as the mass media, participated in this conference.
Political reform: Evaluation and recommendations from the public
ICPS Newsletter,
a publication of the International Centre for Policy Studies, Kiev, Ukraine
(in English and in Ukrainian)