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The trade effect of Generalised Scheme of Preferences removal: evidence from Belarus
Under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), rich countries grant unilateral trade preferences to developing countries. We study the EU’s withdrawal of GSP preferences from Belarus in 2007 to understand how the GSP affects export patterns.
BEROC. Belarusian economic research and outreach center -
Monetary integration: the European dimension
In the beginning of 2015 several significant developments in the field of economic integration took place. First of all, the Eurasian Economic Union emerged on the basis of the Common Economic Space of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia, followed by Armenia's accession on 2 January 2015.
BEROC. Belarusian economic research and outreach center -
Belarus-EU: The likely consequences of a readmission agreement
This research study is concerned with the description of the essence of readmission agreements and analysis of the consequences of the proposed agreement on readmission between Belarus and the European Union. The readmission agreement is instrumental in visa facilitation.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
Belarus-EU: Access Denied
The present study focuses on the reasons for refusal of entry for Belarusian citizens into the EU in 2006-2011. Insignificant at first sight, the issue seems very important if one looks at the statistics. In 2011, 6,000 Belarusians were denied entry into the EU.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
European Dialogue on Modernisation: A Model Kit
Although the European Dialogue on Modernisation with Belarus has just kicked off, it has already faced a barrage of criticism from both Belarusian and European experts.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
Cases of Belarusian Nationals at the European Court of Human Rights
This research study systematizes all the decisions and judgments of the ECtHR in the cases of the nationals of Belarus. According to the findings, two thirds of their complaints were lodged against the Governments of Ukraine and Russia. BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
How isolated is Belarus? Analysis of consular statistics of the Schengen states in 2007-2011
In December of 2007, several countries of the ‘new Europe’, including all the EU member states, neighbouring Belarus on the west (Latvia, Lithuania and Poland), joined the Schengen area.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
Eurasian Integration: to Brussels via Moscow
A lot of countries that do not belong to the European Union take efforts to approximate their national legislation to that of the EU.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
Public Opinion Poll. Belarus and the Eastern Partnership: National and European Values
The poll was conducted by a multi-tiered random sample (1000 respondents),which was representative for population (urban and rural) of the country aged 18+, stratified by ethnic origine, render, region, age and educational level.
Office for European expertise and communication -
A little bit further from Russia
December's poll showed that pro-Russian aspirations, the desire for further integration with Russia began in the Belarusian society a little more restrained. This pro-European sentiment rose slightly.
Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies -
Good Europe, but it is not about us
Ready to fight hypothetical foreign military invasion and the attitude to the source of this hypothetical threats are linked in complex ways. However, Earl.
Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies -
"Barometer of the European Neighbourhood": What Belarusians Think about Belarus and the EU?
"Barometer of the European Neighbourhood" is the results of opinion polls held according to the same methodology in all countries of the South (except Syria) and Eastern Neighbourhood as well as in Russia.
Centre for European Transformation -
Migration between Belarus and the EU: present situation and expected future
The project's aim is to examine migration patterns in Eastern European states bordering the EU (Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus) in the perspective of expected emigration to the EU (with particular emphasis on emigration to V4) after possible visa abolition.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
Human Capital: 'To Leave Impossible to Stay'
This study is based on the findings of a nationwide opinion poll (conducted in December 2012-January 2013) that was commissioned by the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
The role and place of civil society in the EU system of donor assistance for Belarus
Working paper analyzing the role and place of the Belarusian civil society in the international donor assistance to Belarus, from the European Union and its member countries in the first place.
Centre for European Transformation -
Strategic proposals for the activities of the Civil Society Forum
Document "Strategic proposals for the activities of the Civil Society Forum" was prepared by the Agency for Humanitarian Technologies and the International Consortium "EuroBelarus" in December 2009, on the eve of the first meeting of the Civil Society Forum of the Eastern Partnership (EaP CSF).
Centre for European Transformation -
Belarus and the European policy: state, goals, perspectives (Policy paper)
The relations between Belarus and Europe are entering a new period. This period is characterized by a longer lag of political changes, political tranquility and the dominance of the execution of already taken decisions.
Centre for European Transformation -
Revenge in the middlegame: games in the Eastern Partnership
"Public Advisory Council under the Presidential Administration is ready to represent Belarus at the Civil Society Forum of the EU Eastern Partnership policy." This was stated by the Chairman of the PAC, the head of the Presidential Administration, Vladimir Makei at the meeting of the Council on 2
Centre for European Transformation -
Civil initiatives in the Republic of Belarus: April-September 2011
Belarusian civil society continues to be under the influence of Belarusian authorities. This impacts on the course of implementation and effectiveness of the majority of civil society initiatives.
Centre for European Transformation -
Can the European Endowment for Democracy promote democratization?
In the document, problems of creation and functioning of the future EED are considered in three levels: the policy of democratization of the EU (and other major international actors), its mechanisms and the impact on the real change in the Neighbourhood; the place and importance of EED in the des
Centre for European Transformation -
The European Union in the mirror of public opinion: how to improve the image of European policy in Belarus?
How does the population of Belarus perceive and evaluate the EU decision to impose restrictive measures and the calls of European politicians for a ban of the World Hockey Championship in 2014? Do the citizens of Belarus approve the repression of political opposition?
Centre for European Transformation -
Agenda for Civil Society Forum (Policy paper)
Task in the setting the agenda for the first Civil Society Forum should be provision of the procedural and organizational framework for the inclusion of civil society in the interaction of the partner countries and the EU.
Centre for European Transformation -
The concept of further development of the Civil Society Forum of the Eastern Partnership (Policy paper)
This document is a proposal of the Centre for European Transformation for the further development of the Civil Society Forum of the Eastern Partnership.
Centre for European Transformation -
Suggestions for the priorities of the EU-Belarus under the National Indicative Programme and the role of civil society in its development (Policy Paper)
This document provides discussion on the priorities of the National Indicative Programme 2012-2013 for Belarus, as well as on the approaches to the elaboration of such programs in the future.
Centre for European Transformation -
Road Map for the promotion of Belarus in the framework of the "Eastern Partnership": contacts between people in the cultural sphere
The study offers the necessary next steps for the various actors involved in the process of integration of Belarus into the European space through the sphere of culture.
Centre for European Transformation