WHY WE EXIST

OUR POSITIONING

CRRC-Armenia Foundation stands at the intersection of academia, research practice, civil society, and policymaking. This creates a unique vantage point where ideas, evidence, and action converge. We operate as a leading hub for rigorous social science research and a bridge connecting knowledge with decision-making, ensuring that reliable data and critical inquiry serve the public good.

 

  • As a research organization, we generate high-quality, ethical, and accessible data while also providing professional research consultancy services.
  • As an academic actor, we advance social research education and methodological literacy, adhering to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethics, and hosting emerging scholars within our growing intellectual networks.
  • As a policy partner, we translate evidence into actionable recommendations, promoting a culture of data-driven governance and public accountability.
  • At the same time, we remain a committed civil society organization, building communities of researchers, practitioners, and citizens who believe in open dialogue, collaboration, and civic responsibility.

 

This multi-dimensional positioning allows the Foundation to act not only as a generator of knowledge, but also as a facilitator of trust between research and society, strengthening the foundations of informed, democratic, and resilient public life.

OUR VALUES

  • PRIORITIZING PUBLIC GOOD AND AGENCY
  • PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY AND cONSCIENTIOUS CONDUCT
  • DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSION
  • RESEARCH CURIOSITY

OUR THEORY OF CHANGE

Our Foundation’s Theory of Change is built on the belief that strong, ethical, and contextually grounded social research is the foundation of informed decision-making, democratic governance, and civic trust. By producing high-quality data, building capacity, nurturing communities, and translating evidence into insight, CRRC-Armenia strengthens the link between knowledge and action in Armenia.

 

Our approach assumes that when social research becomes credible, participatory, and accessible, it empowers both institutions and citizens to make more efficient decisions — ultimately leading to more open, inclusive, and resilient societies.

IF

we continuously produce credible, ethical, and policy-relevant research, strengthening the culture of data use and ensuring that evidence is publicly accessible;

AND IF

we build the skills and institutional capacity of researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers to design, interpret, and apply data responsibly;

AND IF

we cultivate research communities that foster collaboration, dialogue, and shared ethical standards;

AND IF

we transform data into insight, translating evidence into narratives, visuals, and knowledge that inform public understanding and policymaking;

THEN

evidence will become a trusted and integral component of Armenia’s civic and policy landscape, enabling civil society, academia, media, and government to make more transparent, informed, and accountable decisions.

AND THEN

this will strengthen democratic culture, public trust in institutions, and citizen participation in shaping the social realities of Armenia and the wider region.

IMPACT AREAS

  • Education
  • Health and Well-being
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Governance and
    Public Policy
  • Economy
  • Migration
  • Peace and Conflict
  • Youth
  • Culture and Identity
  • Environment and Space
  • Technology
  • Social Protection
    and Welfare
  • Development
  • Media and Communications

UNDER OUR FOCUS

Our work is deeply rooted in the socio-political realities shaping modern society. As such, our activities, whether directly or indirectly, seek to advance development agendas defined at both the national and global levels.

 

We align our focus with two key strategic frameworks: the development priorities of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Government Priorities

Among the priorities outlined in the Government of the Republic of Armenia’s Programme for 2021-2026, the following areas are currently at the center of our focus:

  • 1.1. FOREIGN POLICY
  • 1.2. NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
  • 2.4. AGRICULTURE
  • 2.7. URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  • 4.1. DEMOGRAPHY
  • 4.2. MIGRATION
  • 4.3. EDUCATION
  • 4.4. SCIENCE
  • 4.5. HEALTH CARE
  • 4.6. LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
  • 4.7. YOUTH
  • 4.9. CULTURE
  • 5.2. HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION
  • 5.5. FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
  • 6.4. MODERNISATION OF INSTITUTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
  • 6.6. TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNANCE
  • 6.9. TAX AND CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION

Sustainable Development Goals

Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations, the following goals are currently of particular relevance to our work:

  • 1. NO POVERTY
  • 3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4. QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 5. GENDER EQUALITY
  • 8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND ECONOMIES
  • 13. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
  • 16. PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17. PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS
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