Founded in Moldova, 2025
Legal integration, policy analysis and civic knowledge.
LINK is an independent research and policy analysis international organisation producing evidence-based studies and recommendations on law, governance and European integration.
Legal integration, policy analysis and education across the European Union, the Eastern Partnership, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
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Research programmes
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Policy documents
10+
Expert contributions
7
Countries
30+
Online modules
How we work
Three principles shape every programme, publication and partnership we take on.
Equality
We design every programme, publication and service to be accessible regardless of gender, age, origin, ability or social status, and we make sure under-represented voices take part in the work, not only benefit from it.
Transparency
We publish our methodology together with our findings, state who funds and partners on each initiative, and keep our decisions, criteria and results open to scrutiny.
Accountability
We commit to measurable objectives, evaluate our own results as rigorously as we evaluate institutions, and correct course publicly when evidence shows we should.
Three strategic pillars
Human Rights
Rights-based legal frameworks, access to justice and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
Good Governance
Transparency, accountability, institutional reform and democratic participation.
Security
Rule-of-law security, resilience of institutions and protection against hybrid threats.
Our areas of expertise
Beyond the services we offer, these are the thematic fields our researchers and practitioners work in.
Democratic Governance
Democratic institutions, elections, participation and civic oversight.
Public Policy & Institutional Reform
Policy design, reform sequencing and institutional development.
Youth & Social Inclusion
Youth participation, equal access and inclusion of under-represented groups.
Legal & Regulatory Reform
Legal drafting, regulatory alignment and rule-of-law reform.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Media Analysis
Indicators, impact assessment, media monitoring and evidence-based learning cycles.
Regional Cooperation
Cross-border networks across the EU, Eastern Partnership, Caucasus and Central Asia.
Four work clusters
Research & Education
Independent analysis and civic learning programmes.
Research
- Policy analysis
- Impact assessment
- Academic & applied research
- Media monitoring
Education
- Educational programs
- Academic & professional trainings
- Curriculum development
Legal & Advisory
Legal support, mediation and reform advisory.
Legal
- Legal services
- Mediation
- Rights advisory
Advisory
- Policy reform
- EU integration
- Good governance advisory
Capacity & Innovation
Institutional capacity, resilience and digital tools.
Innovation
- AI solutions
- Capacity building
- Digital transformation support
Resilience
- Financial resilience
- Informational security
- Institutional transition
Partnerships & Diplomacy
Networks, alliances and international engagement.
Community
- Community building
- Networking
- Civil society engagement
Diplomacy
- International diplomacy
- EU & regional partnerships
- Strategic alliances
Cross-cutting tools
Knowledge & Learning Hub
Curricula, e-learning materials and civic literacy tools.
Media & Multimedia
Public awareness content, publications and campaign materials.
Digital Infrastructure
Platforms and AI tools supporting research and civic participation.
Where we work
A single approach to legal integration and democratic governance, applied across connected regions.
- EU & Eastern Partnership
- Caucasus
- Central Asia
Our team
More about LINKLawyers, researchers, educators and civic practitioners working across the region.
To be announced
Executive Director
Strategy, partnerships and institutional representation.
To be announced
Head of Research
Research design, policy analysis and publications.
To be announced
Head of Programmes
Education, training and programme delivery.
To be announced
Legal & Mediation Lead
Legal services, mediation and rights advisory.
Work with LINK
We collaborate with governments, civil society, the private sector and academic networks across the region.