Abkhazia Institute for Social and Economic Research

There is a growing body of research from development experts that shows the linkage between human rights and development and many development partners are increasingly integrating human rights into their programs.

Human rights embody value commitments which are not uniformly interpreted. Furthermore, the concept of universality underpinning the international human rights framework is a complex one, which must be assessed in progressive terms, and interpreted according to its current legal, political and historical context.

The AISER needs to undertake analytic work to examine how human rights fit within the constitutional framework and what positive contribution they could make to the development process.

While the AISER is not an enforcer of human rights, it may play a facilitative role in helping its members realize their human rights obligations.