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ABOUT US Finance Think is independent economic institute founded in 2012. The three words that characterize Finance
Think are economic thinkers, impact and creativity. We nurture ideas, harness our knowledge and creativity for them to become reality and to change people’s lives. Several defining qualities shine through our young history: the consistent excellence of the research; the institute’s ability to stay fresh and innovative by regularly reinventing itself to stay ahead of the tide of change in the economic environment; and a determination that its work should produce real change in the real world. Those of us who have had the great pleasure to serve this think tank can look forward to the years to come with a real sense of accomplishment and with the expectation of notable contributions to a more economically developed Macedonia and Western Balkan.
Blagica Petreski Chief Economist & CEO
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to enhance the impact of economic and social trends and policies on citizens in Macedonia and the Western Balkans region, through economic research, evidence-based and data-driven advocacy, and steering critical debate on economic processes.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to steer economic thinking for increased wellbeing tomorrow.
PROGRAM AREAS Poverty, employment and skills
Gender and income inequalities
Social entrepreneurship and women
Migration and remittances
Fiscal accountability and transparency
Sectoral economic and social policies
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IMPACT Steering public debate and opinion-making
Tangible evidence-based policy recommendations
Economic and social trends and policies Consultative engagement with stakeholders
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