Institute of Globalization Studies
Full name and acronym: Institute of Globalization Studies (IPROG), Moscow
Objectives: (a) developing and articulating progressive democratic principles of justice equality to issues of globalization in periphery relation ship and international security; (b) building and facilitating communication and the flow agents of progressive democratic change in Russia, as their co-thinkers abroad; (c) ensuring domestic and international publicity for progressive initiatives in Russia, internationalizing of Russia’s politics; (d) conducting a systematic evaluation and critique of Russian legislation and government policies at home and abroad and progressive stand point; (e) developing democratic solutions for Russia’s cultural, religious conflicts within a broader international context, opposing racism, ethnic and religious hatred, and violation of civil rights.
Founding date: since 2002, the Institute has been going through a period of transition to a progressive internationalist team of democratic left in Russia’s political spectrum.
Main projects in globalization studies: (a) Social forums “Future of Russian Left” (every year); (b) International East-West European left journal (together with Tni, Transform Italy, Roza Luxemburg Foundation); (c) International project on privatization of public goods; (d) Civil society under globalization.
Outputs: seminars, workshops, conferences: external presentations; articles and books; working papers; newsletters; website.
Staff numbers and structure: 12 core staff. (a) publications (including website, bulletin, as well as booklets); (b) reseach and analysis (including policy papers, round seminars); (c) media and communication (including press conferences); (d) education and training; (e) youth program.
Director: Dr Boris Kagarlitsky
Funding: grants of international foundations, personal investments
Street address: Russia, Moscow, Gazetny per.5
fax: ++7 095 5105771/72
email: info@iprog.ru
website: http://www.aglob.ru