Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects (Agency for Strategic Initiatives) is the autonomous non-profit organization established by the Government of Russia in order to implement set of measures in economic and social spheres. The agency operates since August 11, 2011.
The mission of the agency is to create opportunities for self-actualization of young ambitious leaders capable of bringing Russia to the frontline, building the country to live and work.
The Regional Investment Standard includes the top 15 investment practices used by the most economically successful regions. According to the instructions of the President of Russia, in 2013 standard should be implemented in all regions of the RF