About SeConS
SeConS Development Initiative Group is an independent think-tank organization of experts, established with the aim of contributing to long-term socio-economic development and improvement of living conditions of individuals and social groups in Serbia and the region. It was founded in 2005, as an initiative of a group of sociologists who worked on issues of social development at universities and in other civil society organizations in the country and abroad. Today, SeConS brings together interdisciplinary experts to conduct empirical research, analyze policies and processes, challenges and specific social and economic environments to build a reliable base for further development of methodologies, recommendations and measures to advance the development and implementation of national, regional and local policies. SeConS educates, empowers and trains other organizations and institution representatives, and its quality of work and expertise has been recognized outside country borders as well.
Mission and Vision
Values and Principles
SeConS, as an organization, and all its team members, advocate principles of professionalism, work ethics, impartiality, transparency, independence, solidarity and social justice.
The SeConS team is guided by these principles in both their work and interpersonal relationships.
SeConS goals
Balanced and sustainable socioeconomic development Developed regional cooperation in the field of social inclusion.
Modernization of social inclusion in keeping with developed European practices.
Social inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable social groups.
Social equality and eradication of discrimination.
Developed knowledge and skills of individuals and groups in institutions and organizations in the field of socio-economic development and social inclusion.
SeConS activities
Development of methodologies and implementation of applied research: empirical, analyses of policies, legislation and measures with recommendations.
Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of development programs and public policies.
Strategic planning at all levels, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of programs, policies and projects.
Training and mentoring, empowerment and advocacy for the interest of marginalized.
Advocacy for social change through knowledge and networking.
Results
Accomplished so far:
180 projects in the field of socio-economic development, poverty reduction and social inclusion of vulnerable groups, gender equality, human security, local development, employment and migration.
140+ researches.
80 publications issues.
More than 25 evaluations of donor-funded programs.
Participation in development of 10 national strategies.
Internship for 20 young researches.
Collaboration with 200+ researchers.