“The University Is a Development Institution That Can Become a Driver for Territorial Development.” Interview with Artem Shadrin

Abstract

In many countries of the world, development institutions play a crucial role in implementing the social and economic policy of the state. They are tasked with fostering economic growth, facilitating modernization of the economy, and addressing urgent social issues. Outside the financial realm, however, universities play the key role of development institutions by providing invaluable expertise to government bodies, businesses, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, and local communities alike.To delve into today’s potential of universities and their evolving role as development institutions, we sat down with Artem Shadrin, Director of the Institute of Socio­-Economic Design at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.