Vision

Our vision is to be a wellspring of new ideas and innovators, staying in sync with swiftly evolving technologies. This will create opportunities to advance society, propelling us into a developmental stage primarily centered on the creation and application of knowledge.

Mission

IERLS is dedicated to delivering rigorous research adhering to established academic and professional standards. We foster creativity and innovation through integrated training, research, and consultancy in economic, social studies, and related disciplines, ensuring preparedness for the challenges of the future.

Goals

Our goals encompass conducting independent research and offering expert consultancy. By advancing new knowledge and its practical application, we aim to contribute to societal progress, serving higher education institutions, state, and private entities alike.

About IERLS

The Institute for Economic Research and Legal Studies (IERLS) represents a collective effort of researchers dedicated to conducting empirical research and providing expert consultancy on a wide array of economic and social phenomena.

Responding to the growing need to transparently and independently tackle diverse phenomena, alongside the challenges presented by the global and regional economy, this endeavor has transformed into a resolute commitment. This commitment revolves around sharing expertise and insights to seek solutions for sustainable economic growth, policy implications, and societal issues spanning all strata of our society.

Our accumulated years of knowledge and experience underpin our pursuits, and our research is readily accessible to public institutions and stakeholders. With our work published in reputable international journals such as Web of Science and Scopus, IERLS significantly contributes advanced perspectives into pivotal social and economic trends, of both public and state importance, solidifying our presence within the global scientific community. Every research and professional undertaking by IERLS meticulously adheres to the legal framework governing scientific research in Kosovo.

Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, IERLS ensures precision in measuring socio-economic indicators across various social contexts. Our dedication extends to practical implementation of our findings, empowering stakeholders and institutions to enhance the socio-economic well-being of individuals in Kosovo and the broader region.

Beyond this, IERLS offers its professional acumen through consultancy services catering to the public and private sectors, as well as non-profit organizations. Our involvement spans beyond economic and legal realms, actively providing guidance on financial aspects, corporate governance, and the formulation of regulatory policies that directly influence diverse social groups.

Employing advanced methodologies to address both national and international economic matters stands as a cornerstone in fulfilling our mission to advance scientific knowledge on the national stage. Our commitment to research-driven activities is exemplified by our collaboration in organizing international conferences with esteemed institutions and scholars.

 

Main Objectives

IERLS has a fundamental goal of enhancing the scientific landscape by employing innovative methodologies and advanced econometric techniques. These approaches will steer Kosovo's scientific environment toward a competitive trajectory, aligning it with regional counterparts and beyond. Serving as a model for scientific pursuits within Kosovo, IERLS aims to assume a leadership role in the region, producing authentic studies. The core research, scientific, and professional activities of IERLS are geared towards the discovery and cultivation of fresh knowledge. This knowledge is not only created but also practically implemented using internationally recognized methodological standards.

Consequently, IERLS' comprehensive and ongoing objectives are:

    1. Enhancing the research-scientific domain through practical applications in economics, legal studies, and broader societal contexts.
    2. Facilitating the transfer of knowledge by creating favorable conditions for institutions, organizations, and stakeholders within the country and region to benefit.
    3. Forging collaborative networks for joint programs and educational exchanges with local and international educational and professional entities.
    4. Offering expert consultation in fields such as economics, business, legislation, energy, and technology, among others.

These objectives collectively define IERLS' unwavering commitment to advancing scientific prowess, promoting knowledge dissemination, fostering collaborations, and contributing valuable insights to various sectors.

People

IERLS is a private institution that measures and analyzes various social phenomena related to the economy, law and society. It has a staff of 15 people actively working in scientific research, legal studies and specific consulting according to the requirements of the parties.

Director of the IERLS

Msc. Faton BAJRA

News

According to the Kosovo Statistics Agency, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2022, according to economic activities and according to the expenditure approach, with current prices and prices of the previous year, marks a real increase of 2.14% , compared to the same quarter of the previous year (Q2 2021).

For more information about GDP according to the expenditure and production approach, visit: https://ask.rks-gov.net/en/kosovo-agency-of-statistics/add-news/gross-domestic-product-gdp-by-expenditure-and-production-approach-q2-2022 

IERLS is preparing for the publication of the first journal in the field of economics, business and legal studies. It is intended that the first journal of this type in Kosovo will be indexed on the SCOPUS platform in the next 3 years and in the following years also on the Web of Science. This takes time, but it will not be unattainable as the preparations have already begun.

Among researchers, STATA is often rated as the most user-friendly data analysis software. STATA is popular in the social sciences, especially economics and political science. It's a complete, integrated statistical software package, meaning it can handle almost any statistical task you need, including visualizations. For those interested, IERLS offer training on data collection and analysis using the STATA program.

For details, email us at info@ierls.net 

Events

Tuesday, 30.08.2022 (ierls-ESH)
Symposium on occasion of Uwe Bandelow's 60th anniversary (Workshop/Conference)

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