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About us

Welcome to CASE – Center for Social and Economic Research, an independent, non-profit research institute established upon the belief that evidence-based public policies are essential for the prosperity of societies.

30 Years of Excellence

Founded in 1991 in Warsaw, CASE is a leading proponent of evidence-based policymaking and is recognized as a preeminent think tank in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as globally. With over three decades of experience, our organization has a proven record of providing comprehensive research, analysis, training, and solutions to address complex economic, social, and political challenges.

Our specialization and network of experts

Our expert areas of focus include sustainable development, labour, migration, social policies, fiscal policies and growth, as well as trade and macroeconomics. We operate with a dedicated in-house team, a network of distinguished fellows, and a database of roughly 1,000 experts who contribute to our rigorous and innovative quantitative and qualitative analyses, resulting in practical and evidence-based recommendations.

Area of our activities

Our primary geographical focus is on the European Union, its Member States, the Eastern Partnership, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. However, we are open to expanding our research scope through project collaborations.

Our mission

is to drive the shift towards more inclusive, sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and technologically-advanced societies.

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Andrzej Robaszewski

Andrzej Robaszewski is a Director of Fiscal Policy Studies and Sustainable Development. His areas of expertise also include EU’s economic governance, energy markets and ESG.

Director of Fiscal Policy Studies and Sustainable Development

Jonathan Weber

Editor

Jonathan is a graduate of the Glasgow University. He has been providing professional freelance translation and proofreading services for over 25 years. Initially specialising in the area of market research, for the last decade he has been working in particular in the fields of sociology, philosophy, economics and law.

Emil Cypryniak

Junior Communication Specialist

Marta Kowerko-Urbańczyk

Communication Manager

Marta Kowerko-Urbańczyk is responsible for communication management at CASE. Marta has experience of work in private and academic sectors. Before joining CASE she worked in the publishing industry and cooperated with cultural institutions. She edited numerous books and was responsible for creating a communication strategy, social media and email marketing. She holds a PHD in … Continued

Magdalena Wiśniewska

Project Manager

Magdalena Wiśniewska is responsible for managing research projects at CASE. She holds MA in International Relations from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and MA in Finance & Accounting from Warsaw School of Economics. During her career she gathered an extensive experience both in the public and private sector. She worked among others for Office … Continued

Marcelina Wejroch

Project Manager

Masters’s Degree graduate of the Faculty of Psychology at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, specializing in the psychology of intercultural relations, with many years of experience in organizational and business psychology. She gained her experience in consulting and team management by working as an expert on projects in the fields of social policy, … Continued

Marek Peda

Head of Business Development Team

Marek Peda is responsible for managing research projects funded by European, national, multilateral, and private donors. Mr. Peda has over 10 years of professional experience as a project manager and in conducting research. He gained international exposure while working on projects for international organizations and academic institutions in Spain and the United States. Mr. Peda … Continued

Aleksandra Gryźlak-Chrząstek

Office Manager

Aleksandra Gryźlak-Chrząstek is responsible for organizing and coordinating human resources, administration duties, and office procedures, She also acts as an assistant to the Board. She has professional experience in administration in public and private sectors, in particular in institutions related to academic and research projects. Before joining the CASE Team, Aleksandra worked, among others, at … Continued

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Our history

CASE was created in August 1991 by a group of 10 economists who were involved in the economic changes taking place in Poland after 1989. In December of the same year, CASE was officially approved by the court and began analyzing and supporting economic reforms in many countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the former USSR. In 1998, CASE started creating a network of similar organizations in other countries that were undergoing similar transitions such as Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, and Belarus. By doing this, we were able to expand our reach and have a bigger impact. We also formed partnerships with other research institutes and consulting companies around the world.

In 2000, we decided to shift our focus to becoming an international think-tank with a mission centered on problems related to European integration, post-communist transition, and the global economy. In the mid-2000s, we broadened our work to include regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.

To maintain our financial stability and intellectual independence, CASE has always made an effort to have diverse funding sources. Throughout our history, we have received funding
from various sources including the European Commission, European Parliament, European Economic and Social Council, European Committee of the Regions, World Bank, UN agencies,
USAID, OSI network, Ford Foundation, public authorities, and private corporations in different countries.

My CASE – Ewa Balcerowicz,

Book published on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of CASE

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CASE founders in August 1991

Tadeusz Baczko
Ewa Balcerowicz
Barbara Blaszczyk
Wladyslaw Brzeski
Krzysztof Chmielewski
Andrzej Cylwik
Marek Dabrowski
Stanislawa Golinowska
Anna Fornalczyk
Jacek Rostowski

Key personnel changes in CASE governing bodies

Chairman of the Supervisory Board 

Marek Dabrowski (1991-1993 and 2001-2008), Acting Chairman (1997-2001)
Leszek Balcerowicz (1992-2001; on leave 1997-2001)
Ewa Balcerowicz (from 2008)

V-Chairpersons of the Supervisory Board 

Stanislawa Golinowska (from 2001)
Barbara Blaszczyk (from 2005)
President of CASE Management Board
Barbara Blaszczyk (1991-2004)
Ewa Balcerowicz (2004-2008)
Marek Dabrowski (2008-2011)
Luca Barbone (2011-2013)
Maciej Sobolewski (acting president 13.10.2013-19.05.2014)
Christopher Hartwell (19.05.2014-31.01.2018)
Przemysław Kowalski (09.04.2018 – 30.04.2019)
Izabela Styczyńska (from May 2019)

V-Presidents of CASE Management Board 

Barbara Blaszczyk (1991-2004)
Ewa Balcerowicz (1991-2004)
Krzysztof Chmielewski (1991-1995)
Artur Radziwill (2004-2007)
James Cabot (2006-2008)
Malgorzata Jakubiak (2007-2008)
Sebastien Leclef (2008-2012)
Maciej Sobolewski (2011-10.2014)
Izabela Styczynska (April 2014 – April 2019)
Grzegorz Poniatowski (November 2018 – June 2021)
Agnieszka Kulesa (from July 2021)
Jan Hagemejer (from July 2021)

CASE Management Board Members 

Izabela Styczynska (from 10.2013 – April 2014)

Chairman of CASE Advisory Council

Leszek Balcerowicz (1993-2001)
Anders Aslund (from 2001)

CASE Networks

CASE – Networks

CASE has helped establish a network of independent research institutes across post-communist countries, starting with CASE-Kyrgyzstan in…
CASE – Networks

CASE has helped establish a network of independent research institutes across post-communist countries, starting with CASE-Kyrgyzstan in…
CASE – Ukraine

CASE – Ukraine is a successor to the Macroeconomic Reform Project of Harvard Institute of International Development, which was active in.
CASE – Georgia

The objective of CASE – Georgia is to promote the socioeconomic development of Georgia and other South Caucasus nations, as well as of ot