SWITZERLAND'S NEW THINK TANK
About
The Eiger Institute is a Swiss, non-partisan, non-profit association composed of analysts and experts from all linguistic regions of the country. The Institute produces independent analyses of public policy and Switzerland's long-term trajectories. It provides decision-makers, the media and the public with the latest scientific research findings in various fields, presented in the form of structured and comparative information aimed at improving the quality of collective decision-making.
Our activities
Publications
The Institute publishes several series of publications analyzing topics of importance for the future of Switzerland.
Expertise
The Institute conducts in-depth analyses and makes its experts available to the media and decision-makers.
Events
The Institute organizes events, conferences, seminars and training sessions to share the findings of its work.
Fellowships
The Institute welcomes experienced analysts and trains young individuals through its research fellowships.
Votation briefings
Focus areas
The Eiger Institute's work focuses on strategic issues for Switzerland's future trajectory. These issues are addressed through the analysis of existing public policies, future choices and relevant international comparisons. They provide a framework for long-term monitoring and a coherent interpretation of developments in the country.
Direct democracy
How will our democracy evolve?
Our work covers mainly the following areas:
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civic education,
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political decision-making processes,
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militia system,
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political and administrative institutions,
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quality of information and public debate,
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transparency and lobbying,
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federalism
Resilience
Is Switzerland ready to anticipate, absorb and manage shocks of different kinds?
Our work covers mainly the following areas:
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economic resilience,
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institutions adaptability,
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infrastructure preparedness,
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systemicic risk management,
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security,
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trends in technological, geopolitical and environmental transformations.
Competitiveness
What will be Switzerland's long-term economic and social prosperity? How will it transform in a competitive international context?
Our work covers mainly the following areas:
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economic policies,
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training and education policies
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research policies,
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innovation & technology policies,
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social policies.
Upcoming events
No events at the moment
Our team
The Eiger Institute is an association. To produce its publications, the Eiger Institute draws on a network of external experts and analysts.
Contribute to our mission
Would you like to contribute to our activities? Contact us!
We are always looking for people willing to support the organisation in their own way, whatever their area of expertise.
Understand the future of Switzerland