International Center for Human Development (ICHD) is a well known Armenian Think-Tank, dealing with a wide range of problems and issues, including policy advocacy - is the place where I work and spend the most part of my time. The ICHD is a non-governmental, non-profit independent research and public policy institution. As a distinctive think tank, it pays particular attention to research and attempts to develop a unique vision for tackling the main problems of economic development and social safety.

Armenian Tobacco Control Portal is an advanced web resource, devoed to the tobacco control problems and provides the most complete information on tobacco and smoking in Armenia. Constructed and maintained by ICHD with the support of Open Society Institute. The portal language is Armenian.

Open Society Institute is a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aiming to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses.

The International Policy Fellowship Program identifies and supports research by open society leaders in countries throughout the Soros foundations network. IPF is affiliated with the Center for Policy Studies at Central European University and cooperates with partners such as the Woodrow Wilson Center in the United States.

Armenia Information is a nice portal introducing Armenia. You can find useful infromation about Armenian history and culture here.I strongly reccomend to visit this portal. PA