New study begins in Lithuania: causes of changes will be observable

Lithuania is embarking on a significant, multi-year research initiative designed to provide a deeper, more nuanced understanding of its citizens. Spearheaded by the Government Strategic Analysis Center (STRATA), this ambitious project aims to move beyond guesswork and intuition in policy formulation, grounding decisions in the lived realities and evolving sentiments of the Lithuanian people.

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The essential goal of the project is to better know the people of Lithuania, so that the decisions made by the government and other institutions are not based on hunches, but on a real understanding of what people think, how they live, what they feel, and how this changes over time.

Dr. Vaida Jankauskaitė, head of STRATA's strategic insights group, emphasized the core objective: "The essential goal of the project is to better know the people of Lithuania, so that the decisions made by the government and other institutions are not based on hunches, but on a real understanding of what people think, how they live, what they feel, and how this changes over time."

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The study will be conducted over the next four years. If there are doubts or you do not trust the letter you received, you can certainly contact the contacts listed in the letter to VDA or clarify the interviewer's name, surname, and other information on the VDA website.

What makes this study particularly noteworthy is its collaborative nature and its comprehensive scope. It involves a partnership between five key entities: Vilnius University, Kauno Technologijos Universitetas (KTU), Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas (VDU), STRATA, and the State Data Agency (VDA). This broad coalition ensures a multidisciplinary approach, leveraging expertise from various academic and governmental institutions. The data collected will not only inform policy but will also be made accessible for public use via a dedicated online platform, promoting transparency and civic engagement. The methodology, which includes in-person interviews to accommodate those less digitally connected, reflects a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that the study captures a true cross-section of Lithuanian society over the next four years.

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We would like to conduct a fully online survey, but we know that older people have difficulty connecting to the internet; they usually choose direct contact with the interviewer.