University affiliated analytical centers of Armenia
Հայաստանի բուհական վերլուծական կենտրոնները
Résumé
Current political, economic, social and cultural challenges highlight the importance of university affiliated analytical centers, particularly humanitarian and social research centers. Research “University Affiliated Analytical Centers of Armenia” is devoted to the study of above-mentioned issues. It was implemented within the joint research project of "Noravank" Foundation and “Amberd” ASUE Research Center entitled “Regional Analytical Centers”.
The study was conducted according to the following criteria: Strategic priorities, Structure (leadership, governing body, departments), Staff, Publications, Partners, Financial information.
In accordance with the research orientation 29 university affiliated analytical centers are classified into the following groups: Armenology, Cultural and civilizational, Economic, Social, Psychological, Ecological and Healthcare, informational and Strategic and Scientific-Educational research centers.
In the conclusions of the study particularly it is emphasized, that university affiliated humanitarian analytical centers of the RA differ significantly in their structure (governing body, departments), transparency (the state budget of the RA, university reports, presence in social networks), research areas and nature.