Expert Center - Project Office for Arctic Development
PORA
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
Organization Overview
The Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Expert Center - Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA)" is a leading Russian expert and analytical center on Arctic issues, serving as an expert and communication platform for developing constructive solutions and initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of the region.
The strategic priority of PORA Expert Center is the development of international cooperation with expert-analytical centers, as well as organizations and companies engaged in scientific, educational, industrial, and transport activities in the Arctic.
PORA Expert Center was founded in 2017. The head office is located in Moscow. The organization's representatives work in 11 Arctic regions of Russia.
Partnership Opportunities
- ✓ Analytics and research, including sociological studies
- ✓ GR-consulting
- ✓ Strategy development, strategic audit
- ✓ PR-consulting and media projects
- ✓ Event organization, strategic sessions, and round tables
- ✓ Educational activities
- ✓ Industrial and economic ratings and indices
- ✓ Turn-key project development and implementation
Key Achievements
Polar Index
Russia's authoritative rating for sustainable development of Arctic companies
Arctic School Project
20+ events annually, engaging over 1,000 schoolchildren
400+ Grants Awarded
Over 30 million rubles for Arctic development projects
Polar Bear Center
Environmental education center in Norilsk with 5 Arctic branches
Maxim Dankin
Director General of PORA Expert Center
Economist, specialist in regional development (spatial planning, development of transport and energy infrastructure, socio-economic development of territories). Has many years of work experience in government bodies on regional development issues; from 2022-2024, he headed the Department for the Development of the Russian Arctic Zone and Implementation of Infrastructure Projects at the Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.
Participated in the preparation of strategic planning documents including the "Strategy for the Development of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation and Ensuring National Security until 2035". Was awarded a Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation.
PORA in Mass Media
Contact Information
Central Office
Address:
Koroviy Val St., 7, Building 1
Moscow, 119049, Russia
Phone: +7 (925) 050-33-77
Website: porarctic.ru
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