February 21st, 2017, there was a discussion on "Why Aren't Interest Groups Visible in Politics" held at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU). It was led by MRU Management Institute Prof. Birutė Mikulskienė. The monograph, „Įtrauktis: ką geba Lietuvos asociacijos?“ (Inclusion: What Are Lithuanian Associations Capable Of?" was presented at the event. The authors of the monograph include: Prof. Mikulskienė, Vaida Augaitė, MRU Prof. Danguolė Jankauskienė and MRU Prof. Birutė Pitrėnaitė-Žilėnienė. MRU academics and representatives from the education, health and economy sector took part in the discussion along with politicians and association members.