About the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung

Basic social science research is conducted at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (Social Science Research Center Berlin) in selected problem areas. The Federal Republic of Germany and the Land Berlin have been shareholders and funders since 1976. The WZB is the largest such research institution in Europe. Around 140 social scientists are conducting research on the developmental trends, problems of adaptation, and possibilities for innovation in modern societies. The objective of the Association of Friends and Supporters of the WZB is to promote the image of the WZB as an internationally oriented institution of science and research. (Association of Friends and Supporters)

In the WZB building is also located the office of the "Rat für Nachhaltige Entwicklung" (¬ RNE) [Council for Sustainable Development], which was formed by the Federal Government.

Furthermore the WZB is host to the Irmgard Coninx Foundation (¬ ICS).

 

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