Scientific and research Mises centre (Belarus) headed by the well-known Belarusian economist Jaroslav Romanchuk is the first in the history that was honored to be awarded by 2007 Templeton Freedom Awards. The award is named after the well-known investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton. It is annually given to the best think tanks in the world with assistance of Atlas Economic Research Foundation in 4 categories: 1) Free Market Solutions to Poverty, 2) Social Entrepreneurship, 3) Ethics and Values, 4) Student Outreach
