Liga Stafecka

Centre for Public Policy PROVIDUS

The mission of PROVIDUS is to promote evidence-based policy making, starting from the initial preparation phase until implementation and review. In Latin PROVIDUS means foresighted, thoughtful and prophetic. Therefore our logo is based on the grass snake - one of the Latvian symbols for wisdom. PROVIDUS aspires to be a source of expertise and an "agent of change" in areas of good governance, internal security and inclusive public policy. We aim to work not only within Latvia but also seek to share our insights internationally. Civic participation and governance in the European Union are horizontal features in all activities. We publish research and policy analysis, monitor and evaluate policy implementation, as well as initiate pilot projects to demonstrate new approaches to policy issues. We aim to find the best solutions through our continuous participation in policy making and public discussion. We also offer training and consultations for state institutions, local governments, private and international organisations. Hence we call ourselves not only a 'think tank' but also a ‘do thank'. We have committed ourselves to public participation in policy making by providing user-friendly access to PROVIDUS expertise and through the public debates that we organise. To achieve this PROVIDUS maintains the largest online resource for politics in Latvia – the public policy portal Providus.lv (previously Politika.lv), as well as organises public events and consultations using innovative methods and online tools.