Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)

Social Research Center ‒ SRC
Baku, Azerbaijan

The Social Research Center (SRC) was established by Presidential Decree No. 525, dated February 8, 2019. Its primary objective is to assess societal changes and reforms in Azerbaijan and to analyse public opinion accordingly. As a public legal entity, the SRC provides regular reports to state authorities and plays a strategic role in shaping informed public discourse and data-driven and research-based policy development. The SRC contributes to evidence-based policymaking, encourages civic engagement, and supports the development of a transparent, research-driven society in Azerbaijan.

Contact details

Website:
https://stm.az/index.php?ln=en&pg=1

Address:
18, Ismayilbay Gutgashinli AZ1073, Baku

Country:
Azerbaijan

Sub-region:
Western Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
The South Caucasus, Central Asia and Eastern Europe
Operating languages
Azerbaijani , English

Organisation details

Business model
Other
Year founded
2019
Institutional affiliations
Government
Founded by
Founders: Decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Mr. Zahid Oruj (Chairperson)
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2025
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
35
Azerbaijan average
12
Global average
87
% Female staff
2025
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
37%
Azerbaijan average
44%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
7
Azerbaijan average
19
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
7%
Azerbaijan average
43%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
55
Azerbaijan average
10
Global average
57

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
2,044
Azerbaijan average
2,343
Global average
19,804
Subscribers (2025)
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
2,680
Azerbaijan average
739
Global average
7,398
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
892
Azerbaijan average
4,553
Global average
18,474
Followers (2025)
Sosial Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi (STM)
169
Azerbaijan average
783
Global average
15,826

Data notes

Last updated: 23/05/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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