Programmes
The research conducted by SeConS are focused on important social issues. Our research is based on carefully chosen methodology and instruments. Leading SeConS’ researchers are working on it, as well as selected experts who have significant expertise in the area that is being researched.Years of experience in the realization of fundamental research and basic knowledge collected during the work on scientific research, allow SeConS professionally and competently conducts applied research. Methods of data collecting are carefully chosen to describe the phenomenon in better way and provide objective inference. We mostly conduct sensitive studies that require carefully developed methodology and highly skilled and experienced researchers.We sovereignly analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. The network of researchers consists of more than 100 associates.SeConS is part of coallitions that deal with various topics as their research foundation and organization which, in turn, provides valid data for advocacy capacities. (See more in the Coallitions section).
Program Capacity Building and Trainings has a significant place in the work of the organization. Usually, it is part of wider initiatives and represents a summarized form of findings and an accumulation of knowledge and skills that have been presented in an easy and accessible manner. The materials and training concepts are, thus, developed in accordance with the participants’ needs.The transfer of knowledge and capacity building to different actors by the SeConS team is therefore a contribution to the development of society both in Serbia and within the region.The experience element, which is acquired in the implementation of research is modified in the trainings, which should enable easier use of data in the drafting of policy papers, analysis, measures, strategies, project proposals and newspaper articles. SeConS members’ expertise is presented through these specialized trainings that relate specifically to the understanding of concepts and regulations of social inclusion and the position of vulnerable groups, respectively. SeConS promotes the strengthening of capacities through various educational formats: trainings, mentoring support programs, online courses, toolkits and cycles practices for young researchers.
The monitoring of policies and implementation of projects was introduced as the final program phase in the SeConS organization. It was established as a response to the need for expert reviewing of the achievements in areas in which SeConS sovereignly leads. The basic criteria for the formation of our team for evaluation is the combination of knowledge and skills on the monitoring, evaluation and knowledge of the topic. SeConS is an organization that heeds special attention to the selection of methodology in research and insists on the most appropriate and objective methods of gathering data required for evaluation. A particular challenge is thus the evaluation of large programs and strategies.