Strategic Transformation and Advancement Plan
Economic Affairs Research Institute (EARI)
Vision & Strategic Intent
The Economic Affairs Research Institute (EARI) aims to establish itself as a leading and influential authority in analyzing, formulating, and enhancing national and regional economic policies, economic governance, and political economy. By adopting a holistic and root-cause approach to structural economic challenges, EARI focuses on the fundamental mechanisms, regulations, and institutional relationships governing policy formulation and execution.
Our primary objective is to serve as the core intellectual and analytical hub for macro-level strategic decision-making across governance structures. To achieve this, EARI actively shapes policy discourse, leads in producing pioneering scientific and policy-oriented knowledge, and maintains top-tier academic and policy rankings among government-affiliated research institutions.
Core Pillars & Strategic Initiatives
1. Human Capital Development & Academic Excellence
- Capacity Building: Designing comprehensive short-, medium-, and long-term programs to enhance both the quantitative and qualitative capacity of EARI’s research personnel.
- Specialization & Skills Enhancement: Conducting specialized scientific and practical workshops, encouraging deep research specialization, and establishing clear frameworks for faculty promotion and career advancement.
- External Expertise Integration: Expanding research networks by engaging national research institutes, university professors, doctoral candidates (through consultancies, affiliated faculty roles, and sabbaticals), and expert practitioners from executive bodies.
2. Agile Governance & Organizational Structure
- Mission-Driven Architecture: Transitioning into an agile, mission-driven organizational structure that positions research as the focal point while cultivating a supportive, collaborative, and inspiring academic environment.
- Strategic Analytical Desks: Creating specialized analytical desks to address key policy priorities through close collaboration with executive and policy-making bodies.
- Scientific Leadership & Coordination: Elevating the Research Council by incorporating prominent university economists and establishing a Scientific Coordination Council to continuously oversee academic, training, and research directions.
- Data-Driven Policy Lab: Activating a dedicated Policy Lab to regularly produce quantitative indicators, data-driven analysis, and empirical tools for economic governance.
3. Strategic Partnerships & Operational Efficiency
- Elite Academic Bridge: Operating as the strategic link between the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance and the broader academic community, establishing an active network of socio-economic actors and research centers.
- Modernization & Training: Streamlining financial and administrative workflows to enhance cost-efficiency and agility, launching a modernized Web Portal, and expanding specialized educational courses and workshops for ministry personnel.
- Impact & Research Dissemination: Enhancing Public Relations and Publications units to ensure effective communication of research outcomes, strengthen academic standing, and optimize operational support.
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