experts in research and analysis
Clients
Finanšu ministrija
Slimibu profilakses un kontroles centrs
Labklājības ministrija
Clients
Finanšu ministrija
Slimibu profilakses un kontroles centrs
Labklājības ministrija
Clients
Finanšu ministrija
Slimibu profilakses un kontroles centrs
Labklājības ministrija
ABOUT US
The foundation "Baltic Institute of Social Sciences" (BISS), established in 2004, is a private non-profit organization whose purpose is to conduct scientific research and disseminate scientifically based information in Latvia.
THE MAIN RESEARCH DIRECTIONS OF THE BISS ARE
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Research
Applied research of public policies and development of recommendations, policy alternatives
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Analysis
Policy analysis and evaluation
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Ieteikumi
Research of important socio-political issues and recommendations for policy improvement.
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Client
The Ministry of Welfare
Ex-post study for the project “Development of Professional Social work in Municipalities”. 2022-2023.
The purpose of the study is to provide evidence-based quantitative and qualitative information regarding the activities of the municipal social service agencies at the end of the project implemented by the Ministry of Welfare “Development of Professional Social work in Municipalities” (ex-post study). The subject matter of the study is changes in the efficiency of activities of social service agencies as a result of activities implemented within the framework of the project, including professional competency development improvement measures, as well as considering the external structural factors (administrative territorial reform in 2021, COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 war in Ukraine), as compared to the results of the ex-ante study implemented in 2017. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in the study.
Client
The Ministry of Welfare
Ex-post study for the project “Development of Professional Social work in Municipalities”. 2022-2023.
The purpose of the study is to provide evidence-based quantitative and qualitative information regarding the activities of the municipal social service agencies at the end of the project implemented by the Ministry of Welfare “Development of Professional Social work in Municipalities” (ex-post study). The subject matter of the study is changes in the efficiency of activities of social service agencies as a result of activities implemented within the framework of the project, including professional competency development improvement measures, as well as considering the external structural factors (administrative territorial reform in 2021, COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 war in Ukraine), as compared to the results of the ex-ante study implemented in 2017. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in the study.
Link to the project
Client
The Ministry of Welfare
Ex-post study for the project “Development of Professional Social work in Municipalities”. 2022-2023.
The purpose of the study is to provide evidence-based quantitative and qualitative information regarding the activities of the municipal social service agencies at the end of the project implemented by the Ministry of Welfare “Development of Professional Social work in Municipalities” (ex-post study). The subject matter of the study is changes in the efficiency of activities of social service agencies as a result of activities implemented within the framework of the project, including professional competency development improvement measures, as well as considering the external structural factors (administrative territorial reform in 2021, COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 war in Ukraine), as compared to the results of the ex-ante study implemented in 2017. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in the study.
Client
The Ministry of Welfare
Study on the establishment of a data monitoring system on domestic violence and violence against children. 2022-2023.
The study provides an analysis of administrative data on the prevalence of different forms of domestic violence and violence against children, collected by services and institutions involved in violence reduction. An in-depth analysis and evaluation of research data and international recommendations has been carried out to improve the quality of future research on violence included in the monitoring system. Based on this set of data, as well as in-depth interviews with specialists working in the field of violence reduction, the results of specialist surveys and focus groups, the report summarises the most relevant indicators of the impact of violence reduction measures, which make it possible to assess the dynamics of the situation and the effectiveness of intervention mechanisms. The report proposes a set of key indicators of public perception of safety and awareness, which shows public confidence in state and municipal authorities in dealing with violence and changes in public perception and tolerance of violence.
Client
The Ministry of Welfare
Study on the establishment of a data monitoring system on domestic violence and violence against children. 2022-2023.
The study provides an analysis of administrative data on the prevalence of different forms of domestic violence and violence against children, collected by services and institutions involved in violence reduction. An in-depth analysis and evaluation of research data and international recommendations has been carried out to improve the quality of future research on violence included in the monitoring system. Based on this set of data, as well as in-depth interviews with specialists working in the field of violence reduction, the results of specialist surveys and focus groups, the report summarises the most relevant indicators of the impact of violence reduction measures, which make it possible to assess the dynamics of the situation and the effectiveness of intervention mechanisms. The report proposes a set of key indicators of public perception of safety and awareness, which shows public confidence in state and municipal authorities in dealing with violence and changes in public perception and tolerance of violence.
Link to the project
Client
The Ministry of Welfare
Study on the establishment of a data monitoring system on domestic violence and violence against children. 2022-2023.
The study provides an analysis of administrative data on the prevalence of different forms of domestic violence and violence against children, collected by services and institutions involved in violence reduction. An in-depth analysis and evaluation of research data and international recommendations has been carried out to improve the quality of future research on violence included in the monitoring system. Based on this set of data, as well as in-depth interviews with specialists working in the field of violence reduction, the results of specialist surveys and focus groups, the report summarises the most relevant indicators of the impact of violence reduction measures, which make it possible to assess the dynamics of the situation and the effectiveness of intervention mechanisms. The report proposes a set of key indicators of public perception of safety and awareness, which shows public confidence in state and municipal authorities in dealing with violence and changes in public perception and tolerance of violence.