Civil Society Institute

About us

Civil Society Institute (CSI) is a non-governmental organization based in Yerevan which aims to assist and promote the establishment of a free and democratic society in Armenia. Established in 1998 and formerly known as Civil Society Development Union, CSI has implemented a series of programs, research and publications surrounding the principles of democracy and human rights.

CSI is the Armenian member organization of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH).

Since its founding, CSI has worked on and continues to carry out programs revolving around the following initiatives:

Civil society development
Penal system reform
Human rights advocacy and awareness
Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Freedom of information and anti-corruption
Internship opportunities for the youth
Secondary education reform
Political advocacy and lobbying

The activities of CSI are geared towards increasing the efficacy of governmental bodies as well as non-governmental organizations while simultaneously supporting the development of civil society. It seeks to accomplish its goals and tasks within the framework of two departments -
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution and Human Rights

CSI expenses for 2005 were 40,873,032 AMD
CSI expenses for 2006 were 80,122,695 AMD
CSI expenses for 2007 were 77,253,195 AMD
CSI expenses for 2008 were 71,885,991 AMD
CSI expenses for 2009 were 62,235,000 AMD
CSI expenses for 2010 were 82,896,000 AMD
CSI expenses for 2011 were 107,521,355 AMD

Civil Society Institute
Aygestan 11th str., 43 building
Yerevan, Armenia
tel: (+37410) 574317
fax: (+37410) 559634
csi@csi.am
www.csi.am