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
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
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
101 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.
120+ researches
56 publications issues
More than 25 evaluations of donor-funded programs
Participation in development of 8 national strategies
Cooperation in development of 8 national strategies
Internship for 10 young researches