Consumers International
Smart Consumer Institute is a member of Consumers International, the largest global consumer membership organization, representing over 200 members from over 100 countries for more than 60 years. They are a strong voice in international policy-making forums and the global marketplace to ensure that all consumers are treated safely, fairly, and honestly.
European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)
We collaborate with the leading Brussels-based think tank European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) on analyses evaluating the impact of European digital policy on consumers.
We have looked, for example, at:
- Whether the Digital Markets Act, two years after coming into force, has genuinely improved the user experience online.
- How consumers view the way internet search engines display results to them.
- How the upcoming Digital Fairness Act can reflect what we truly expect from the online environment.
International Visegrad Fund
How can we better represent consumers in a changing world? Supported by the International Visegrad Fund, in March 2026 we organised an international training seminar in Bratislava together with our partners, bringing together lawyers, analysts, and representatives of consumer organisations and academia from Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, and Georgia.
We focused on connecting expert knowledge with the practical functioning of legislation, as well as on communication with the media and policymakers.
Consumer forum
We have signed a long-term Memorandum of Cooperation with the Consumer forum, a Czech open non-profit platform promoting the communication between the public, civil society organisations, companies and the state. The forum connects organisations and companies active in the domestic market with the purpose of protecting the interests of Czech consumers, in particular, in areas such as retail, sharing economy, e-commerce, real estate and financial services.
Hungarian Association of Consumer Protectors
We have signed a long-term Memorandum of Cooperation with the Hungarian Association of Consumer Protectors (FOME), one of Hungary’s leading consumer organisations operating since 2003. The association carries out its activities along four strategically defined priorities: information and advice, education, scientific research, and law enforcement support. Since 2007, FOME has continuously operated consulting offices throughout the country, and from April 2011, they have operated the Financial Counseling Office Network in eleven county seats.
Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations”
We have a long-term cooperation with the Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations”. Founded in 2005, the Club has been involved in community work and strengthening the rule of law in Georgia, including on consumer-related issues. Their mission is to strengthen civil society and local democracy, and to promote tolerance and mutual understanding.
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
In collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we worked on a project aimed at debunking the most common disinformation and hoaxes in various fields, whether in the consumer environment or politics. At the institute, we realize that our place is in Europe – it is the European standards and institutions that guarantee strong consumer rights protection for Slovaks. Slovakia’s anchorage in the West represents stability, making us attractive in the eyes of investors and contributing to the influx of foreign capital.