Western Balkans political and social landscape
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Stratedgist Research & Advisory is a research and advisory company that helps decision-makers understand complex political and social environments in the Western Balkans through rigorous, evidence-based analysis.

We deliver research-driven intelligence that enables clients to make informed decisions in complex regional contexts.

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Public opinion research

Face-to-face, CATI and online surveys designed to deliver reliable data for governments, international organisations, political stakeholders and the private sector.

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Qualitative research

Focus groups, online communities and in-depth interviews providing deeper understanding of attitudes, behaviours and decision-making processes.

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Political risk & forecasting

Evidence-based assessments of political developments, election dynamics and institutional trends across the Western Balkans.

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Stakeholder mapping

Identification of influential actors, relationships and decision-making structures to support strategic planning.

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Strategic communication

Research-informed communication strategies, message development and campaign advisory.

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International engagement

Advisory support for governments, international organisations and development partners operating throughout the region.

Research without assumptions. Strategy with confidence.

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Context-sensitive methodologies

Every project is designed around local realities, ensuring research reflects the complexity of each market.

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Reliable fieldwork

Extensive interviewer network, CATI centres and digital research infrastructure across the region.

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Strategic interpretation

Raw data becomes actionable intelligence through our analytical framework.

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Integrated advisory

We combine research, communications and stakeholder insight into one coherent strategic process.

Bojan Klačar, researcher and political scientist

Bojan Klačar

He is a researcher, political scientist, and communications expert with more than 20 years of experience in public opinion research, project management, elections, and political communication.

As Executive Director of CeSID, one of the leading independent election monitoring and public policy organizations in the Western Balkans, he has played a central role in every national election observation mission conducted by the organization since 2008.

Throughout his career, he has led and managed research and governance projects for UNDP, USAID, the World Bank, the Council of Europe, GIZ, UNOPS, RCC, ECORYS and the International Republican Institute (IRI).

He is the author of more than 20 academic and professional publications, co-author of a handbook on televised political debates and a member of several expert working groups dedicated to improving electoral legislation and democratic governance throughout the Western Balkans.

Ivo Čolović, political scientist and survey methodologist

Ivo Čolović

He is a political scientist, survey methodologist, and public affairs researcher with more than 21 years of experience in public opinion research, governance, and democratic development.

Throughout his career, he has served as a methodologist, team leader and senior research expert on projects implemented for UNDP, USAID, the World Bank, GIZ, UNOPS, RCC, ECORYS, UNODC, UNHCR, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and We Global.

For more than two decades, he has been a core member of CeSID, contributing to the design and implementation of large-scale public opinion surveys, governance assessments and election-related research.

He is the author of more than 15 academic and professional publications and currently serves as a member of Serbia's Unified Voter Register Audit Commission, supporting efforts to strengthen the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

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