The
Institute for Strategic Studies and Prognoses (ISSP) established
by Professor Veselin Vukotic, with some his young colleagues,
in 1999, is the first independent economic institute in Montenegro.
The
ISSP is the leading independent economic think tank in Montenegro,
serving as:
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An
institution to set the agenda for advocating reform;
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A
vehicle to communicate economic change through data, analysis
and publications; and
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A
training ground for a cadre of young economists, analysts,
lawyers and other experts to understand the elements and analytical
requirements for economic transformation.
The
Institute focuses on key policy issues including currency, banking,
fiscal and pension reform. ISSP’s research, policy papers
and other analytical information provide a forum for debate and
allow the government and the business community to make projections
based on unbiased, well-researched data. ISSP surveys and national
and regional seminars have spurred decision makers to address
and define priorities. The organization is recognized as a valuable
contributor to economic policy reform activities, both as a source
of information and analysis and as a catalyst for advocacy.
Institute
produced first document on strategic vision of development and
economic reforms in Montenegro. Strategic vision is based on economic
freedom, private property, openness of economy, institutions of
market economy, DM and EURO as only legal tender, as well as development
of Montenegro as micro state.
Also,
Institute, with cooperation from international consultants in
Montenegro, initiated idea of Economic Reform Agenda for period
from 2002-2006. Idea was accepted by Prime Minister and Government
of Montenegro.
It
has a team of 23 full-time researchers and also collaborates with
a wide network of experts, business people, economists and statisticians
in the country and abroad. In tandem with government representatives
and other decision-makers, the Institute works to advocate for
a public policy environment where entrepreneurship can thrive.
Contact:
INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES AND PROGNOSES
Crnogorskih Serdara, Lamela II-III,
81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Tel +381 (0)81 621 641
Fax +381 (0)81 622 226
e-mail: issp@cg.yu