Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) is an independent non-profit private foundation based in Moscow, Russia. The academy was founded in 2010 by presidential order through the merger of two previously existing academies namely the Academy of National Economy (ANE) and Russian Academy of Public Administration (RAGS). It aims in delivering competitive scientific research and expert support to the government. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of trustees.Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration s currently investing in private equity.