CLAD - Centro Latinoamericano de Administración para el Desarrollo

What CLAD - Centro Latinoamericano de Administración para el Desarrollo does

CLAD (Centro Latinoamericano de Administración para el Desarrollo) is a public international intergovernmental organization founded in 1972 by the governments of Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela, with creation backed by UN General Assembly Resolution 2845-XXVI. It is the only specialized entity dedicated to public management modernization in Latin America, serving 24 member countries across Latin America, Europe (Spain, Portugal, Andorra), and Africa (Angola, Equatorial Guinea), plus 49 allied countries and 1 observer. Its mandate is to connect governments, institutions, and public administration professionals through knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, training, and convening around state reform, digital government, civil service professionalization, climate governance, and public innovation.

Its product portfolio spans a peer-reviewed scientific journal (Revista del CLAD Reforma y Democracia, trilingual with open access and continuous publication), a digital publication repository (CLADoc), a data platform (Hub de Datos), a collaborative training ecosystem (Escuela CLAD / EIAPP delivered through the CLADista platform aggregating 23 member-country schools and institutes, plus MOOCs and synchronous international courses), a flagship annual International Congress on State Reform and Public Administration (XXXI edition in 2026), the Ibero-American Public Innovation Symposium series (V edition in 2026), technical cooperation missions, a Good Practices International Exchange Program, and the multimedia series 'Diálogos de Futuro' on YouTube and Spotify. Underlying the portfolio is a modest proprietary technology stack including the CLADoc repository, the CLADista collaborative platform, and the Data Hub, supported by an IT Solutions Architect and a Technology Projects Officer within a 58-employee Secretariat.

CLAD operates a non-commercial, contribution-based business model. Core funding comes from member-country contributions, supplemented by grants and co-sponsorship from multilateral partners (UN/UNDP, CAF, OECD, AECID, SEGIB, OEI, CEPAL, BID). Transactional revenue comes from synchronous courses (US$300, with 100%/75%/50% scholarships for public servants), optional MOOC certificates, and event registration (€157.5 for the V Symposium). The organization runs a regional HQ in Caracas (formalized by a 1980 Seat Agreement), an inaugurated regional office in Uruguay, and a sub-office in Santo Domingo, with governance exercised through a Directive Council (Consejo Directivo) composed of member-country ministers, a Mesa Directiva, and a Scientific Council chaired by a NYU Wagner Emeritus professor.

Name

CLAD - Centro Latinoamericano de Administración para el Desarrollo

Legal name

Centro Latinoamericano de Administración para el Desarrollo (CLAD)

Website

https://clad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CLAD is a public international intergovernmental organization, founded in 1972 under UN backing, that serves as the specialized reference entity for public management modernization across 24 member countries in Latin America, Europe, and Africa through training, technical cooperation, an annual congress, and a peer-reviewed journal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Modernization and Government Capacity Building

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

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Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (BPADAAAB)

Keywords

• Public administration modernization
• Government capacity building
• Civil service training
• Technical cooperation programs
• Public policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member Country Contributions: CLAD is funded through contributions from its 24 member countries, which include Latin American, European, and African nations. The organization provides cooperation, training, and technical assistance services supported by these contributions.
2. Course and Training Fees: Revenue generated from course offerings including synchronous courses at US$300 and MOOC certificates. Scholarships (100%, 75%, 50%) are available for public servants.
3. Event Participation Fees: Registration fees for symposia and events such as the V Simposio Iberoamericano de Innovación Pública with registration at €157.5.
4. International Organization Partnerships: Funding and co-sponsorship from international organizations including UN/UNDP, CAF, OECD, AECID, SEGIB, and OEI for joint projects and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CLAD is an intergovernmental public organization that delivers technical cooperation, capacity-building training, peer-reviewed research, and convening services to modernize public administrations across 24 member countries. Its core offerings include the Escuela CLAD/EIAPP training platform (MOOC and synchronous courses), the annual Congreso Internacional del CLAD on State Reform and Public Administration, the Ibero-American Public Innovation Symposium series, the Revista Reforma y Democracia journal, the CLADoc publication repository, the Hub de Datos data platform, and short-term technical cooperation missions.

Product overview

CLAD is an international public intergovernmental organization that serves as the primary specialized entity for public management modernization in Latin America. Its portfolio includes the Revista del CLAD Reforma y Democracia (a peer-reviewed scientific journal), the Escuela CLAD/EIAPP (an education platform offering MOOC and synchronous courses), CLADoc (a digital repository of publications), the Simposios Iberoamericanos de Innovación Pública (annual conference series), the Congreso Internacional del CLAD (international congress), the Programa de Cooperación Técnica Horizontal (technical cooperation), the Programa de Buenas Prácticas Internacionales (best practices exchange), the Hub de Datos (data platform), and the podcast 'Diálogos de Futuro'. These products and services are interconnected through CLAD's mission of connecting countries, institutions, and professionals to facilitate knowledge exchange and implement best practices in public administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revista del CLAD Reforma y Democracia A quarterly peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal on public administration, state reform, and governance published in Spanish, Portuguese, and English for academics, researchers, government officials, and policy professionals.
• Escuela CLAD / EIAPP (Escuela Iberoamericana de Administración y Políticas Públicas) An Ibero-American training platform offering MOOC courses, synchronous international courses, webinars, master's programs with allied universities, and micro-credentials, designed to strengthen the capacities of public officials from CLAD member countries.
• CLADoc - Repositorio de Publicaciones A digital repository housing books, research studies, case studies, technical cooperation reports, comparative analyses, declarations, and conference proceedings related to public administration for academics, researchers, and government officials.
• Academia CLAD - Cursos Online (MOOC and synchronous courses) Online MOOC and synchronous international courses covering public innovation, AI for the public sector, regional integration, youth policies, and urban governance, developed in partnership with UNDP and CAF for public servants.
• Simposios Iberoamericanos de Innovación Pública An annual symposium series (currently the V edition) focused on public innovation, digital citizenship, and transformation of public administrations in Iberoamerica for government officials, academics, and practitioners.
• Congreso Internacional del CLAD sobre la Reforma del Estado y la Administración Pública An annual international congress (currently XXXI edition) on State Reform and Public Administration bringing together authorities, experts, and civil society representatives to debate modernization, equity, and innovation.
• Programa de Cooperación Técnica Horizontal A short-term technical cooperation program providing support to CLAD member countries in strategically important areas of state reform and administrative modernization.
• Programa de Intercambio de Buenas Prácticas Internacionales An international exchange program for sharing best practices in public administration among member-country professionals, co-organized with INA (Portugal) and CAF.
• Hub de Datos CLAD A data hub providing access to indicators, statistics, and information related to public administration modernization across CLAD member countries.
• Podcast "Diálogos de Futuro desde el CLAD" A podcast series featuring expert discussions on public administration, innovation, and governance topics, distributed on YouTube and Spotify for regional and global audiences of public-administration professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 copies of the journal Reforma y Democracia donated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026AECID is a strategic partner supporting CLAD's Congress and Collaborative Governance project. The agency has accompanied CLAD initiatives for strengthening public administration, governance, and Ibero-American cooperation over several years.
• Secretaría General Iberoamericana (SEGIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026SEGIB and CLAD collaborate on Ibero-American cooperation agenda, government digital initiatives, and institutional strengthening. Joint activities include participation in government digitalization forums and identification and interoperability in digital government services.
• Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026CLAD and OEI maintain a cooperation agreement supporting joint initiatives including the Escuela Iberoamericana de Administración y Políticas Públicas, Charlas CLAD Ñemongeta youth program, and future Ibero-American Chair of Artificial Intelligence.
• Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE/OECD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CLAD participates in OECD's Latin America and Caribbean Regional Program ministerial dialogues and cooperation initiatives. The Secretary General attended the 10th anniversary of the OECD Regional Program focused on strategic alliance between OECD and Latin America.
• United Nations (UN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972CLAD's creation was backed by the UN General Assembly (Resolution 2845-XXVI) establishing it as a regional entity focused on public administration modernization as a strategic factor for economic and social development. The organization operates within the UN system and collaborates on international development cooperation.
• CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el CaribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF co-organizes the Good Practices International Exchange Program, Public Innovation Symposia, and provides support for various CLAD training and cooperation activities. Signed Memorandum of Understanding to promote regional cooperation and public innovation.
• Instituto Nacional de Administração, I. P. (INA) - PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINA of Portugal collaborates with CLAD on the Public Innovation Symposium series (Ibero-American Public Innovation Symposia), Good Practices Exchange Program, and joint training initiatives for public servants.
• Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública (INAP) - EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAP of Spain co-organizes the Ibero-American Public Innovation Symposium series, Schools and Institutes Encounters, and collaborates on government modernization and public servant training programs.
• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBID collaborates with CLAD on government digitalization initiatives including the Digital Government Study Tour to Spain and digital government conversations organized with INAP and SEGIB.
• Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLAD and CEPAL collaborate on training programs including the International Course 'Innovate for Complexity' addressing climate change strategies for the public sector in Latin America.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLAD and UNDP co-develop international MOOC and synchronous courses on public innovation, regional integration, youth and public policies, AI appropriation with gender perspective, and other public sector modernization topics.
• World Governments Summit (WGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLAD participates in WGS events including the Latin America Retreat and WGS-LAC Dialogue co-organized with the World Governments Summit in Punta Cana.
• UNIR - Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (España)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLAD partners with UNIR to offer various Master's programs including Leadership and Educational Center Direction, Environmental Education, Neuropsychology, Sustainable Development Management, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Cybersecurity, and others with scholarships for CLAD members.
• UOC - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (España)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLAD partners with UOC to offer Master's programs and micro-credentials in cybersecurity, human rights, urban planning, education, AI, and digital governance with scholarships for CLAD members.
• Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIMP hosts the V Ibero-American Public Innovation Symposium at Palacio de La Magdalena in Santander, Spain. The university provides the venue and administrative support for the event.
• Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLAD collaborates with UCR on the international course 'Latin America and the Caribbean before the OECD: challenges and future opportunities for the Region'.
• Autoridad Nacional del Servicio Civil (SERVIR) - PerúminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLAD and SERVIR co-organize the International Course 'Artificial Intelligence for Public Servants' as part of the external courses offering from the CLAD School.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): OECD runs a Latin America and Caribbean Regional Program and provides public governance indicators and benchmarking that overlap directly with CLAD's mandate. Comparable as the global reference body for public administration modernization with which CLAD actively cooperates.
• CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe: CAF co-funds public innovation programs with CLAD and runs its own governance and public-sector modernization agenda. Comparable as a regional development bank that funds and shapes the same modernization agenda CLAD executes.
• World Bank Governance Global Practice: World Bank's Governance GP funds and advises on public sector reform, civil service modernization, and digital government worldwide. Comparable as a global incumbent competing for the same reform mandates and donor funding.
• UNDP - United Nations Development Programme: UNDP co-develops MOOCs and capacity-building courses with CLAD and supports public administration reform globally through its Governance for Inclusive, Accountable and Effective Institutions portfolio. Closely comparable as a UN-affiliated capacity-building partner and potential competing deliverer of similar services.
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): IDB funds public-sector modernization, civil service reform, and digital government programs across Latin America through loans and technical cooperation. Comparable as a regional development actor that both complements and competes for CLAD's mandate.

Regional players

• Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública (INAP) - España: Spain's national institute for public administration co-organizes CLAD's Public Innovation Symposia and Schools Encounters. Comparable as a national-level public administration training and research institution with strong regional reach through CLAD partnership.
• Escuela Nacional de Administración Pública (ENAP) - Brasil: Brazil's national school of public administration is a member of the EIAPP/CLADista network and trains senior civil servants. Comparable as a large national-level counterpart and potential channel partner for CLAD's regional training programs.

Direct peers

• Secretaría General Iberoamericana (SEGIB): SEGIB coordinates Ibero-American cooperation across 22 countries, including the digital government agenda that CLAD also advances. Directly comparable as a peer intergovernmental body covering the same member states and thematic areas.
• European Group for Public Administration (EGPA): EGPA is the European scholarly network for public administration within IIAS, convening researchers and practitioners. Comparable to CLAD as a regional community of practice organizing conferences, working groups, and publications on public administration.
• International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS): Belgium-based intergovernmental organization dedicated to public administration and governance, with international congresses, working groups, and publications. Directly comparable to CLAD as a peer membership-based body serving public administration professionals globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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