The Centre for Social Change and Behavioural Economics (CSCBE)

is an independent Ukrainian think tank dedicated to advancing evidence-based social transformation through behavioural science, public policy, strategic research and education.

The Centre brings together expertise from economics, sociology, behavioural science, strategic management and public governance to develop practical solutions to complex social and economic challenges. Its key areas of expertise include behavioural insights, strategic communications, social inclusion, accessibility, human capital development, and child and family welfare.

CSCBE works systematically with the Ukrainian Government, central and local authorities, international organisations and businesses, providing research, policy recommendations, behavioural interventions and institutional capacity-building support.

The Centre has an interdisciplinary Expert Council of 13 members, bringing together business leaders, sociologists, academics and representatives of the expert community.

Professional education is a core priority. CSCBE has delivered five comprehensive behavioural science training programmes for representatives of national and local government, business professionals and veterans, strengthening their capacity for evidence-based decision-making and effective social change

History and development of BMG International

Founded in 2024, the Centre for Social Change and Behavioural Economics (CSCBE) was established to bridge the gap between scientific research, public policy and practical social transformation in Ukraine.

From its inception, the Centre has brought together experts in economics, behavioural science, sociology, strategic management and public governance. An important milestone in its institutional development was the establishment of an interdisciplinary Expert Council comprising 13 prominent representatives of the business, academic and expert communities.

Over the past two years, CSCBE has developed systematic cooperation with the Ukrainian Government, national ministries, public institutions and local authorities, contributing to policy development, analytical research, strategic communications and the implementation of nationwide social initiatives.

The Centre has also established partnerships with leading international organisations, including UNICEF, UNDP and The Behavioural Insights Team (UK), strengthening international knowledge exchange and introducing evidence-based approaches into Ukrainian public policy and practice.

Professional education has become a significant area of institutional growth. CSCBE has designed and delivered five comprehensive behavioural science training programmes for public administration and local government professionals, business leaders and veterans. These programmes combine theoretical foundations with practical tools for behavioural interventions, strategic decision-making and organisational transformation.
Among its notable initiatives are Better Care Awards, supporting the transformation of Ukraine's child care system, and Language of Dignity, a nationwide educational initiative promoting inclusive and respectful communication.

The Centre's long-term vision is to institutionalise behavioural science within Ukrainian public governance, strengthen professional capacities across sectors and foster collaboration between government, business, academia and civil society to support sustainable social and economic transformation.

The story of the founder

Dr Andrii Dligach is a Ukrainian economist, strategist, entrepreneur and public intellectual, and the Founder and Head of the Centre for Social Change and Behavioural Economics.
He holds a Doctor of Economic Sciences degree and is a Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. His academic background combines applied mathematics, marketing, strategic management and economics, providing an interdisciplinary foundation for his work in organisational development, economic transformation and public policy.

Dr Dligach is the Founder of Advanter Group, a Ukrainian strategic consulting and research company, and the Kyiv Foresight Foundation. He is also a co-founder of the Centre for Economic Recovery and has played a significant role in developing Ukraine’s long-term economic development agenda, including contributing to the National Economic Strategy 2030.
His professional experience spans strategic consulting, economic research, entrepreneurship, public policy, education and institutional development. He has worked extensively to strengthen cooperation between government, business, academia and civil society.

Through CSCBE, Dr Dligach has brought together an interdisciplinary community of experts committed to applying behavioural science and evidence-based methodologies to social challenges.

His leadership vision is grounded in the belief that sustainable transformation requires more than well-designed strategies: it depends on understanding human behaviour, building trust, strengthening institutional capacity and empowering people to implement change.

Under his leadership, the Centre advances professional education, international knowledge exchange and practical solutions that contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and long-term development.