Institutional Information

2011-2014

Calle Tamayo N24-283 y Lizardo Garca Edif. Matisse, piso 8, of. 22 Tel. (593-2) 255-8938 / 223-8555 Cel. (593-9) 422 3689 Quito, ECUADOR Web: www.celaep.org e-mail: smantilla@celaep.org

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CELAEP Institutional Information

In 2006, CELAEP was incorporated under laws and norms of the Republic of Ecuador. When the Center was created, our main interest was to promote scientific research within the scope of political science. Over time, our activities and projects have been enlarged. We are not only dedicated to research but also have ventured, with much success, into counseling and technical assistance to local governments and public sector institutions. Furthermore, we have worked jointly with NGOs, universities and multilateral organizations in various activities and projects. One of our constant focuses has been to contribute to open dialogue and debate in spheres of national and regional interest; spheres that not only have to do with our fields of expertise but also involve political, social and economic affairs. We have organized international seminars, round tables and forums to further this goal. Conscious that it is necessary and essential to document the debate of CELAEP's areas of interest, we have promoted the publication of books, reports, brochures, newsletters and magazines. At the present time, were are proud to publish the Latin American Comparative Politics Review at a regional scale every six months and the Political Juncture Newsletter at a national scale monthly.

Mission y Vision
The Latin American Center for Political Studies (CELAEP) is an organization dedicated to scientific research, counseling, technical assistance, training and generating spaces for dialogue. CELAEPs mission is to strengthen institutions and to consolidate democracy in Ecuador and the Andean region. Our vision is to be known at a regional scale as an important center for knowledge generation and counseling in the field.

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International Structure
Executive Director Sebastin Mantilla Baca

International Advisory Board John Carey, Dartmouth University (EE.UU.) Flavia Freidenberg, Universidad de Salamanca (Espaa) Andrs Meja, IDS (Reino Unido) Javier Oliva-Posada, UNAM (Mxico) Olivier Dabene, Sciences Po (Francia) Simn Pachano, FLACSO (Ecuador) Luis Verdesoto Salgado, FLACSO (Ecuador) Fernando Tuesta, PUCP (Per) Daniel Zovatto, IDEA (Costa Rica)

Tech Crew Ecuador: Jaime Idrovo-Murillo Pablo Surez Alicia de la Torre Alfredo Villacrs Gilberto Guamangate Ana Molina (ES)

Project Coordinators: Juan Pablo Proao Carlos Obando

Asistente administrativo

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Strategic objectives

To promote the creation of spaces for dialogue and discussion between the various actors in society. To promote citizen participation and strengthening local governments. To promote transparency and accountability as a fundament of good governance. To contribute to the generation of knowledge in the field of political studies and other specialty areas of CELAEP such as international relations, security studies and political.

Workspaces

Governance and local development Transparency responsibility Democracy, participation civil and society social and

Economic and Fiscal Analysis Development and poverty reduction Security and defense Integration Relations and International

Policy Advisory Unit (political campaigns, image consulting, communication, etc.)

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Services

RESEARCH CELAEP conducts studies and research projects from a rigorous and independent scientific perspective. We promote the development of critical thinking, deep inquiry and respect for diversity. Thus, CELAEP, by promoting research, seeks to impact the formulation of public policies to strengthen the country's democratic institutions and thus improve the quality of life of citizens. CONSULTING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CELAEP carries out consultancy and technical assistance in the fields of public policy, democracy, governance, security, economics and international studies. Our work supports the public sector, central government and local governments, as well as private sector corporations. We ensure that all of our studies, consultancies and technical assistance lie within the ambit of new opportunities, public policy design and improved decision making. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Throughout the year, CELAEP has organized numerous seminars, forums and round tables. Several of the events in Ecuador have been planned in joint cooperation with FLACSO, universities, NGOs, agencies and national and international research centers. SPACE GENERATION OF DEBATE CELAEP has achieved throughout the years several seminars, forums and round tables in the areas of our specialties. Several of the events we have done in Ecuador have been performed in close cooperation with FLACSO, universities, NGOs, cooperation agencies and national and international research centers.

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Partnerships and institutional relationships

CELAEP has relationships with the following institutions: OECD (member of the global network Sets) Social responsibility platform of Ecuador PANOS Paris FLACSO Ecuador International University of Ecuador (UIDE) University of the Americas (UDLA)

Lines of action
RESEARCH Objective: To develop the production of scientific material in the field of political science, international relations, security and public policy.

Specific objectives: To contribute to policy development as a scientific discipline. To contribute to the dissemination of studies and scientific work on current issues at a national, regional and global scale. To develop scientific research to serve as a resource to participants in argumentative discussions, conferences and seminars organized by CELAEP or other organizations. To nourish Latin American literature on the topics which CELAEP specializes.

Strategic actions: Promotion of joint research with foreign universities and Ecuador through conventions, programs and scientific cooperation projects. Establishing links with internationally renowned researchers in order that their research may be conducted in Ecuador and the Andean region, in collaboration with scholars and research associates of CELAEP.

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Encourage the involvement of senior scholars through the figure of researchers and lecturers from the center.

ADVISORY AND CONSULTING Objective: Provide assistance to public institutions, NGOs, civil society organizations through technical assistance and advice in the areas of specialty CELAEP

Specific objectives: Support sectors of civil society and government with technical assistance and quality consulting service by professionals trained in the different exposed areas. Assist local governments to improve in terms of planning, public administration and resource management. To embody a greater number of specialists in the Andean area within the payroll CELAEP

Strategic actions: Institutional linkages with public sector institutions, universities and other organizations through cooperation agreements International partnerships with institutions and experts in the areas of work CELAEP Strengthening the institutional image of the center Undertaking a re-engineering and institutional strengthening of CELAEP Offer of services provided by the CELAEP in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia, as well as in other provinces of Ecuador.

GENERATION AND PROMOTE DISCUSSION OF SPACE Objective: Create opportunities for discussion and reflection of the national reality, regional and global levels in order to take a more active civil society and informed.

Specific objectives: Maintaining a permanent space where senior academics involved. To facilitate the creation of spaces for dialogue and public policy including public officials and various stakeholders of society.

Strategic actions:

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To organize conferences, seminars and high-level forums to discuss current issues and interests, regional and global levels with the participation of national and foreign experts. Promotion of opportunities for dialogue among academia, civil society, political actors and entrepreneurs. Boost training courses and seminars for officials and civil servants.

PUBLICATIONS Objective: Promote discussion and debate of importance for Ecuador and the Andean region in the fields of political studies, international security and public policy

Specific objectives: Moving scientific work developed by the CELAEP to society at large, through specific publications Develop scientific thinking of the Ecuadorian and Latin American academy through dissemination of specialized

Strategic actions: Consolidate regional scope of Latin American Journal of Comparative Politics Increase the coverage and incidence of CELAEP Newsletter