About FUNIDES
FUNIDES is an independent thinking institution that specializes in research and policy analysis in the areas of socio-economic development and institutional reform.
Philosophy
The economic and social development of Nicaragua requires the collaboration between the private sector, civil society, and the government. We believe that the private sector must be an engine of economic growth, and as such, collaborate with the development of an active and well-informed society that demands accountability and transparency from the government. We believe that the government must establish the appropriate conditions to strengthen the rule of law and generate employment in order to reduce poverty and generate greater welfare for the population.
Thus, FUNIDES recognizes a prominent need to formulate and implement policies to strengthen institutions, accountability, and compliance with the laws. These policies must guarantee macroeconomic stability and increase productivity. Similarly, our approach encourages the most vulnerable members of society to have greater access to quality health and education, basic infrastructure, and social services.
Mission
To promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in Nicaragua, through the promotion of public and private policies based on democratic principles, free enterprise, a solid institutional framework, and the respect for the rule of law.
Vision
To stand out as an institution rigorous in its thinking and effective in its proposal of actions aimed at promoting a consensus-based progress of Nicaragua.
Our Values
Truthfulness and responsibility
Independence and objectivity
Integrity and intellectual rigor
Objectives
Improve the quality of public policy analysis and the transparency in the execution of these policies.
Promote policies that support the socioeconomic and sustainable progress of Nicaragua.
Provide information to producers and entrepreneurs, decision makers of the public sector and of society as a whole, among others, on the economic and social perspectives of the country.
Encourage civic participation and debate about national policies.
Functions and activities
FUNIDES carries out high quality technical research on a variety of economic, social and institutional issues.
FUNIDES regularly publishes articles, socio-economic and sectoral analyses, policy proposals, and other information based on the Nicaraguan Foundation for Economic and Social Development.
FUNIDES is very active in attracting the interest of the media and the general public on its analysis and policy proposals. This growing interest has allowed us to influence public debate on fundamental issues and to promote greater economic growth. The image that FUNIDES has developed, along with its certification as an NGO that implements the best international practices in the operational, administrative and financial fields, are its main marketing strategies in the search for new FUNIDES collaborators.
FUNIDES provides consultancy services in the economic, social and development areas to unions, national and international organizations, students and teachers, foundations, media and others.
Report Violations of the Code of Conduct
FUNIDES encourages employees and related parties to report violations of the norms established in its Code of Conduct. If you know or have substantiated suspicion that a Member, Director or employee of FUNIDES has committed a violation of its Code of Conduct, you can use the email provided below to report it. This email is anonymous and will be sent directly to the FUNIDES Administrative Directorate for channeling to the Ethics Committee.
Send Us your Report
Alternatively, you can send an anonymous letter to the Ethics Committee to the following address: Costado Oeste Club Terraza, Edificio Discover, 2o piso, Managua, Nicaragua.