Fundación Ideas para la Paz

What Fundación Ideas para la Paz does

Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP) is a Colombian non-profit foundation (organización sin ánimo de lucro) founded in 1999 and headquartered at the World Trade Center in Bogotá. It operates as an independent peacebuilding think tank organized around three strategic pillars: Comprender (understanding conflict through research), Crear (creating knowledge and methodological tools), and Conectar (connecting actors across the peacebuilding ecosystem). The foundation's work covers armed conflict, organized crime, drug policy, peace agreement implementation, territorial governance, and responsible business conduct.

FIP's core offering is a portfolio of knowledge products and territorial programs rather than a commercial technology product. The organization publishes research analyses, bulletins, opinion columns (FIP Opina), podcasts (FIPCAST), infographics, and multimedia content, with 397 publications tagged around armed conflict alone. Major programs include Del Capitolio al Territorio (multipartisan congressional monitoring across 16 PDET subregions), Ruta de la Confianza (a trust-building program with Empresas Públicas de Medellín covering 12 municipalities in the Hidroituango area of influence), ECO (a network connecting 17 peace organizations across Colombia), and Abriendo Caminos (a renewable energy community inclusion initiative in the Caribbean region). Supporting tools include the YoConfío trust measurement instrument, ConexiónEsPaz, El Sirirí, EMPAZ, and Ensamble, alongside the Transforma training center.

FIP does not sell products or services; all publications, methodologies, and analytical outputs are distributed freely through its website, newsletters, social media, and events. Revenue is generated exclusively through international cooperation and donor funding (UK Embassy, UK PACT, Humanity United) and project-based institutional partnerships (notably with EPM). The organization serves a hybrid segment mix spanning congressional peace commissions, government agencies, communities in conflict-affected territories, civil society networks, the private sector, and ethnic/indigenous communities.

Name

Fundación Ideas para la Paz

Legal name

Fundación Ideas para la Paz

Website

https://ideaspaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP) is a Colombian non-profit think tank founded in 1999 that produces independent research, methodological tools, and territorial peacebuilding programs connecting Congress, government, civil society, communities, and the private sector around conflict resolution and peace implementation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peacebuilding Research and Policy Advisory

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

akta.pro primary industry

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Stabilization (BPAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Peacebuilding research
• Conflict analysis
• Policy advisory services
• Territorial dialogue facilitation
• Responsible business conduct

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International Cooperation and Donor Funding: FIP's primary revenue source is international cooperation funding and donor support from governments, foundations, and multilateral organizations. Key funders include the UK Embassy/British Embassy, UK PACT, Humanity United, and bilateral cooperation agencies. These funds support FIP's research, territorial projects, and policy advocacy work.
2. Project-Based Institutional Partnerships: FIP receives funding and in-kind support through co-implementation agreements with public and private entities such as Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) for specific territorial programs like La Ruta de la Confianza. These are co-funded or fully funded project agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación Ideas para la Paz is a Colombian independent think tank that produces peacebuilding research, policy analysis, and territorial programs on armed conflict, security, drug policy, governance, and responsible business conduct. Its core offering consists of research publications (analyses, bulletins, opinion columns, podcasts, infographics) and funded territorial programs that build trust between communities, local authorities, and private companies in conflict-affected regions of Colombia.

Product overview

Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP) is a Colombian peacebuilding research organization that offers a portfolio of research publications, territorial programs, and methodological tools. The core offering consists of periodic publications (research analyses, bulletins, opinion columns, podcasts, and infographics) produced by in-house researchers. Major programs include Del Capitolio al Territorio (peace agreement monitoring with Congress), ECO network (connecting 17 peace organizations), Ruta de la Confianza (dialogue initiative with EPM near Hidroituango), and renewable energy community inclusion projects with UK PACT. Supporting tools include Transforma (training center), digital platforms (ConexiónEsPaz, El Sirirí, EMPAZ), methodological instruments (Ensamble, YoConfío), and the FIPCAST podcast. The organization does not offer a technology product in the traditional sense, but rather knowledge products, consultancy services, and facilitation methodologies for peacebuilding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO: ECO: Ecosistema de Colaboración - A network of 17 organizations working together for peace in Colombia from everyday, environmental and community perspectives.
• Transforma

Products and services

• Publicaciones (Research Publications) Periodic research analyses, monitoring reports, opinion columns, bulletins, podcasts, infographics, and management reports on peace, conflict, security, governance, and responsible business conduct in Colombia, distributed freely through the FIP website.
• Del Capitolio al Territorio Multipartisan monitoring initiative supporting the Peace Commissions of Colombia's Congress through territorial visits and analytic reports on peace agreement implementation across 16 PDET subregions.
• ECO: Conectando organizaciones para la paz Network program connecting 17 organizations, projects, and individuals working for peace in Colombia, with FIP serving as technical secretariat for collaborative learning and collective action.
• Ruta de la Confianza Trust-building initiative with Empresas Públicas de Medellín promoting dialogue and cooperation between communities, local authorities, and the company across 12 municipalities in the area of influence of the Hidroituango hydroelectric project.
• Abriendo Caminos hacia la Inclusión de Comunidades en Proyectos de Energías Renovables Community inclusion initiative enabling ethnic and rural communities to participate as co-developers and shareholders in renewable energy projects in Colombia's Caribbean region, implemented with Meliquina and ConnectEP and funded by UK PACT.
• YoConfío Trust Measurement Instrument Proprietary trust measurement instrument designed by FIP to assess and track trust levels between communities, local authorities, and private companies in complex territorial contexts; applied at the start and end of initiatives such as Ruta de la Confianza.
• Transforma Centro de Formación Training and capacity-building center providing methodological support to FIP projects and the ECO network, delivering programs on peacebuilding, dialogue, and institutional skills.
• ConexiónEsPaz Digital Platform Online platform referenced on the FIP website that connects peacebuilding actors and supports network-building and knowledge exchange across the peace ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trust index improved from 0.55 to 0.65 in Hidroituango area through Ruta de la Confianza
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2020EPM is the primary private sector partner in the Ruta de la Confianza initiative, a joint program with FIP focused on transforming relationships between communities, local authorities, and the company in the 12 municipalities in the area of influence of the Hidroeléctrico Ituango project. Currently in its fourth phase, the initiative uses dialogue to build trust and promote territorial development.
• MeliquinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeliquina is a co-implementing partner in the renewable energy inclusion project with FIP and ConnectEP. The organization brings expertise in community equity participation models and works on enabling communities to become genuine partners in energy projects rather than mere compensation recipients.
• ConnectEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnectEP partners with FIP and Meliquina on the renewable energy inclusion initiative. The organization contributes expertise in energy sector development and community engagement frameworks, helping to structure participation models for ethnic communities in energy projects.
• Swedish Workplace Programme (SWP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish Workplace Programme partnered with FIP and EPM on a dialogue capacity-building program in the area of influence of the Hidroeléctrico Ituango project, focusing on strengthening trust and dialogue skills among institutional, community, and private sector actors.
• Transforma (Centro de Formación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransforma is FIP's internal training and capacity-building center that provides methodological support to FIP projects, including the ECO network. It delivers programs focused on strengthening peacebuilding, dialogue, and institutional skills across FIP's initiatives.
• ECO Network Member OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ECO network connects 17 organizations, projects, and individuals committed to peacebuilding in Colombia. FIP serves as technical secretariat. Member organizations include Sembrando Paz, TerritoriA, Everyday Peace Indicators, Corporación SEHPAZ, and various natural reserves and civil society organizations working across Colombia's Pacific, Caribbean, Amazon, and Andean regions.
• 12 Municipalities in Antioquia (Hidroituango Area of Influence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIP, through the Ruta de la Confianza, works directly with 12 municipalities in the area of influence of the Hidroeléctrico Ituango project: Santa Fé de Antioquia, Olaya, Liborina, Buriticá, Peque, Sabanalarga, Yarumal, San Andrés de Cuerquia, Toledo, Briceño, Ituango, and Valdivia. These municipalities participate in dialogue, trust-building, and cooperative development initiatives.
• Peace Commissions of the Colombian CongresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Peace Commissions of the Cámara de Representantes and the Senado de la República are key institutional partners in the Del Capitolio al Territorio project, working with FIP to conduct multipartisan territorial oversight of peace agreement implementation across Colombia's 16 PDET subregions.

Scale indicators11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular (CINEP): Colombian Jesuit research and social think tank focused on conflict, peace, and human rights. Shares FIP's independent research and advocacy model within the same Colombian peacebuilding ecosystem.
• Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (INDEPAZ): Colombian think tank analyzing armed conflict, peace processes, and territorial issues. Comparable as a non-profit policy institute producing research on conflict and monitoring peace implementation in Colombia.
• Dejusticia: Colombian research and action organization focused on equality, justice, and human rights. Comparable as an independent Colombian think tank producing policy research and engaging government institutions.
• International Crisis Group: Global think tank producing analysis and policy recommendations on conflict prevention and resolution. Comparable in mission (peace and conflict research) and analytical methodology, with active Colombia coverage.
• Conciliation Resources: International NGO working on peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Comparable in methodology (dialogue, trust-building, field engagement) and in focus on Colombia's peace process.
• Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF): Foundation-funded peacebuilding policy resource centre producing analysis and policy briefs on conflict transformation. Comparable as a donor-funded peace research and policy intermediary.
• Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO): Independent research institute on peace and conflict issues. Comparable in producing peer-reviewed research on conflict dynamics and providing evidence for peace policy.
• Fundación Paz y Reconciliación (Pares): Colombian foundation analyzing peace processes, conflict actors, and territorial security. Comparable as a domestic think tank with active field presence and donor-funded peace research.

Broad incumbents

• Inter-American Dialogue: US-based policy think tank on Western Hemisphere affairs, including Colombia. Comparable as a policy research institution engaging government, civil society, and private sector on Latin American peace and governance.
• Carter Center: International nonprofit advancing peace and health through field programs. Comparable in engaging on conflict resolution, community dialogue, and policy advocacy, though with a broader thematic scope than FIP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ideaspaz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChY_q49j5cGVQulpIaD1r3A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ideaspaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ideaspaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/ideaspaz

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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