the new structure was given the task of making recommendations and proposals on priority issues of economic policy and economic reforms, information-analytical support of the government, examination of concepts and programs for socio-economic development of the country, and short-term forecasting. in accordance with these tasks, the analytical center has monitored the implementation of the guidelines and projects of the government commission under the president of the russian federation on modernization and technological development of the russian economy since 2008. the center monitors, collects and makes comprehensive analysis of the socio-economic development of the country, with the use of its own information and analytical tools. the center carries out long-term strategic forecasting and analyzes the possible effects of development projects and programs on the development of the country, including the use of international experience.