Freedom Research Association
Freedom Research Association (Turkish: Özgürlük Araştırmaları Derneği) is an Ankara-based public policy research organization(think-tank) with a mission to promote evidence-based policy-making and to help consolidate liberal institutions in Turkey. Founded in 2014, the think tank brings together distinguished political scientists, legal scholars and journalists to publish original research and make an impact on public policy. FRA produce policy papers, reports and evaluation on various public policy issues including energy, education, healthcare, regulations, etc. Besides, FRA acts as a watchdog organization strongly defending individual liberties, the rule of law and free markets in Turkey.
| Mission | To conduct research on public policies which will lay the ground for a free and more prosperous Turkey. |
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| Focus | Public Policy Research, Advocacy, Media Exposure and Social Influence on Policy-makers |
| President | Bican Şahin |
| Executive Director | Medeni Sungur |
| Faculty | 21 |
| Staff | 4 |
| Key people | Bican Şahin, Ergun Özbudun, Medeni Sungur, Mustafa Erdoğan, Mustafa Akyol, Nesrin Nas, Orhan Kemal Cengiz |
| Slogan | "For a Free and Prosperous Society.." |
| Location | 06570 Turgut Reis Caddesi No:15/4 Mebusevleri, Ankara, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 39°56′00″N 32°50′12.9″E / 39.93333°N 32.836917°ECoordinates: 39°56′00″N 32°50′12.9″E / 39.93333°N 32.836917°E |
| Website |
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FRA operates as a roof organization for its three centers:
1. Center for Democracy and Rule of Law
2. Center for Economic Liberties
3. Center for Civil Liberties
Centers conduct extensive research on any public policy subject related to their field from an empirical and analytical point of view, publish reports and host public events. FRA's bi-weekly "FreedomTalks" gathers academics, bureaucrats, experts and students.