The Institute for Political Research – Skopje is a research agency based in Skopje. The institute’s strategic goal is the advancement of political, legal and economic processes in Macedonia, as well as perceptions of the development of political culture through the implementation of scientific research projects, but also through the organization of workshops, debates and conferences. The institute is dedicated to conducting research and preparing analyzes for the Macedonian society and the situation in the region, as well as for public promotion of opinions and recommendations that are formulated based on the results of the research. Such an approach allows real insight into the current socio-economic and political situation. The institute is a think-tank and action-tank institution, that is, we are focused on both scientific research and policy making at the same time.