Who we are

    1. ABOUT US

          1.1 Our mission

                The Consortium has a dual mission. On the one hand it produces knowledge; on the other, it assures their

                relevance to those making public policy decisions.

          1.2  Who we are

                The Consorcio de Investigación Económica y Social (CIES) (Economic and Social Research Consortium) it´s a

                Peruvian umbrella organisation with 45 institutional members, including think tanks, research centres, NGOs,

                private consultancies and public agencies.

          1.3 What we do
          1.4 Our history

     2. CIES experience

          2.1 Lasting Impact. Research that improves lives

             

IDRC-Canadá, april 2010.- When top officials in Peru need expert advice, they know who to call. Recommendations made by CIES  have led to a healthy energy sector; modern customs, export, and labour laws; stronger consumer protection in banking; and higher unemployment insurance payments during the economic downturn. Interview with Peru´s Minister about CIES.   Read more

          2.2 Knowledge translation innovations in Perú

             

ODI 2009.- In the past three years, the CIES, a Peruvian umbrella organization with 44 institutional members, including think tanks, research centres, NGOs, private consultancies and public agencies, has institutionalized two initiatives that aim to establish a sustained, autonomous and proactive relationship between research and policy spheres. Read More, read pag 36

          2.3 CIES Case Study: Strategic evaluation on capacity development for research

             

IDRC-Canadá, february 2008.-  This document presents the organizational case study on the Peru Social and Economic Research Consortium (CIES, from its acronym in Spanish).  The objective of the case study is to describe how IDRC’s support over time contributed to the development of capacities of individuals, member organizations, and the Consortium itself as a network or umbrella organization. Read full Report ,  Read Executive Summary , Read Case study brief

          2.4 CIES Institutional Report, 1999-2004

             

One of the main problems facing developing countries such as Peru, is the longstanding divorce between socio-economic research and public policy. To contribute to close this gap, the CIES has been working since 1999 to support applied research and its dissemination to policy makers, the media and advocacy groups from civil society. Read more

     3. CIES Institutional Videos (January, 2010)

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