The Institute of Contemporary Development promotes idea generation and information exchanges through research, expert forums, conferences and other initiatives. The Institute engages Russia’s and the world’s leading academics, corporate, and government leaders in open and candid dialogue on practical ways of creating a modern Russian society. Its research and discussions are formulated into innovative and practical action recommendations for the President and Government of the Russian Federation as well as analytical and informational materials for the public.
The Institute conducts and sponsors research focused on specific policy issues concerning the political and socio-economic development of modern Russia.
The Institute organizes expert forums for the free and open exchange of ideas and opinions across a wide range of issues with the participation of public and political figures, academics and experts, as well as representatives of the business community. The results of these forums are made available to relevant government bodies, policy specialists and the public at large.
The Institute commissions and publishes a wide range of timely materials of interest to readers in the policy, government, business and academic communities. The Institute also issues reports from its experts addressing current issues of interest and distributes these materials throughout Russia and the world.
The Institute organizes top-level public forums, conferences and workshops bringing together and facilitating discussions among senior decision-makers in business, government, industry and technology from Russia and abroad. The Institute’s conferences tackle topical issues concerning Russian society, addressing the country’s national priorities and examining issues facing the global community.
The results of the Institute’s research, expert forums and conferences are made public to help better inform the Russian people of ways to modernize and improve their state, economy and society. Institute leaders and experts conduct media interviews, deliver speeches, publish articles and participate in other activities to provide information and expert insight to the Russian people.
Based on its research and program of dialogue, the Institute formulates policy recommendations for consideration of the President of Russia and officials at all levels of government. These recommendations are designed to provide practical and tangible ways that government can ensure the contemporary development of Russia.
Collaborative research and initiatives with other institutes and think tanks in Russia and abroad is a hallmark of the Institute of Contemporary Development.