Message From the Founder

In the last decades we have witnessed dramatic changes around the globe. These changes have posed tremendous challenges to the countries of Southeastern and East-Central Europe. To meet these challenges reform should be guided and implemented by highly skilled individuals who possess leadership, knowledge, integrity and perseverance.

With Kennedy School expertise and training, the next generation of leaders can gain important analytical, advocacy and leadership skills to meet these challenges and have a meaningful, ethical impact. We tap into the enormous resources of the School to promote research and build networks for peace, as a way to foster lasting stability and prosperity in the region.

Our goal is simple: to help develop open, prosperous and democratic societies full of opportunity. To this end, I invite all imaginative and visionary people to join this program's efforts.

-Socrates P. Kokkalis

Socrates Kokkalis