Belarus and Good Governance: How the Authorities Chose Technocracy while Avoiding Democracy

The new BIPART Public Administration Digest for September–October 2025 has been released

The new BIPART Public Administration Digest provides an overview of major political and economic developments in Belarus, including the regime’s attempts to re-engage with the West amid persistent dependence on Russia, as well as growing rivalry between the current and former prime ministers. The digest highlights the increasing influence of the security apparatus in shaping foreign policy and the continued sidelining of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

New BIPART Public Administration Digest Released (July–August 2025)

BIPART has published its latest digest covering developments in Belarusian governance. The issue highlights recent measures by Lukashenka to tighten control over the KGB, reshuffles in government ministries and the diplomatic corps, as well as leadership changes in the healthcare system amid corruption scandals.

New BIPART Public Administration News Digest

We at the BIPART Research Center continue publishing a bimonthly digest of news on public administration and governance in Belarus, along with our own research. This issue presents an overview of developments in May and June 2025, covering personnel changes in the Belarusian government, diplomatic corps and local administration. Key personnel changes within this period:

New Study Released: "A Minister’s Path: Career Trajectories in Financial Governance in Belarus"

We are pleased to announce the release of a new analytical study examining the career trajectories of ministers and heads of the financial bloc within the Belarusian government from 2004 to 2025. The research covers the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Taxes and Duties, the National Bank, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, as well as the specifics of personnel policy in these institutions.