Consejo Cívico

What Consejo Cívico does

Consejo Cívico de Instituciones de Nuevo León, A.C. is a Mexican civil, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The organization operates as a civic engagement platform focused on strengthening civil society organizations (OSCs), promoting virtuous government, and mobilizing citizen participation in the state of Nuevo León. It serves four primary segments: civil society organizations seeking capacity building, citizens of Nuevo León seeking participation in public affairs, government entities requiring accountability mechanisms, and private sector actors pursuing corporate social responsibility partnerships.

The organization's core offerings are three programmatic platforms rather than a unified software product. yCo. Centro de Fortalecimiento (yco.org.mx) provides capacity building, development, and research services for civil society organizations. Causas Ciudadanas articulates and mobilizes civil society actors around social change initiatives. Cómo Vamos Nuevo León (comovamosnl.org) evaluates government performance and publishes accountability data. The underlying technology is a set of websites and content channels, including a twice-monthly email newsletter, social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), and event-based public forums. There is no indication of proprietary software, API, or mobile applications.

Consejo Cívico's business model is donation-based, supported by individual donors, corporations, and foundations, with donations tax-deductible under Mexican law. The organization holds multiple institutional certifications (Cemefi, Acreditación Confio, Norma Mexicana en Igualdad Laboral y No Discriminación) that reinforce donor confidence. It is governed through an Ordinary Assembly structure, with its 51st Assembly held in March 2026, and has co-founded and leads the Coalición Anticorrupción Nuevo León, a multi-stakeholder coalition that includes business chambers (CAINTRA, CANACO, CANADEVI, CAPROBI, COPARMEX, INDEX), civil society groups, and academia.

Name

Consejo Cívico

Legal name

Consejo Cívico de Instituciones de Nuevo León, A.C.

Website

https://consejocivico.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consejo Cívico is a Mexican nonprofit founded in 1975 that strengthens civil society organizations, mobilizes citizen participation, and evaluates government performance in Nuevo León through three programs: yCo, Causas Ciudadanas, and Cómo Vamos Nuevo León.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement and Civil Society Organization Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil Society Strengthening & Civic Space (BPADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ), Digital Inclusion & Civic Tech (Connectivity, GovTech for Social Good) (BPAGALAK), Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Civil society organizations
• Citizen participation programs
• Civic engagement services
• Government accountability evaluation
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterrey

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Consejo Cívico operates as a non-profit civil society organization ( OSC ) that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization mentions that donations are tax-deductible under Mexican law.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Consejo Cívico is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil society organization that strengthens civil society organizations (OSCs), mobilizes citizens around social causes, and evaluates government performance in Nuevo León. It operates three core programs: yCo Centro de Fortalecimiento (capacity building, sustainability, and research for OSCs), Causas Ciudadanas (citizen mobilization and articulation of social causes), and Cómo Vamos Nuevo León (government results evaluation and public accountability). Programs are delivered free of charge and funded through tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Consejo Cívico is a civil society organization that offers a portfolio of civic engagement programs rather than a unified software product. The organization operates three core programs: yCo. Centro de Fortalecimiento (a capacity-building center for civil society organizations offering development and research services), Causas Ciudadanas (citizen cause articulation and mobilization), and Cómo Vamos Nuevo León (government evaluation and citizen participation monitoring). These programs work together to strengthen civil society, promote citizen participation, and advocate for good governance in Nuevo León, Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• yCo. Centro de Fortalecimiento: Center for strengthening civil society organizations, providing development, strengthening, and research services.
• Cómo Vamos Nuevo León
• Causas Ciudadanas

Products and services

• yCo. Centro de Fortalecimiento Capacity-building, sustainability, and research center that accompanies and promotes the performance, sustainability, and maturity of civil society organizations (OSCs), fostering collaboration capacity across the sector through development, strengthening, and research programs and services. Targeted at OSCs in Nuevo León seeking professionalization and sustainability.
• Causas Ciudadanas Program that articulates, mobilizes, and empowers citizens, civil society organizations, and social actors to promote initiatives and relevant causes for social change, strengthen citizen participation, and improve quality of life in Nuevo León. Targeted at citizens and civil society actors in Nuevo León.
• Cómo Vamos Nuevo León Initiative that contributes to strengthening democracy by evaluating government results, promoting citizen participation, involving the community in public debate, and providing data and accountability spaces to improve public decision-making in Nuevo León. Targeted at citizens, government entities, and researchers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Metrorrey (Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metrorrey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsejo Cívico collaborates with Metrorrey on citizen participation initiatives for public transportation regulations. In June 2026, the organization facilitated a participatory review of the Metro Regulations, gathering input from 17 participants representing 6 organizations, specialists, students, and government officials to improve the clarity and accessibility of metro regulations.
• Coalición Anticorrupción Nuevo LeóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsejo Cívico co-founded and leads the Coalición Anticorrupción (Anti-Corruption Coalition) in Nuevo León, working with business associations (CAINTRA, CANACO, CANADEVI, CAPROBI, COPARMEX, INDEX), civil society organizations, and academia to promote anti-corruption initiatives and government accountability.
• CAINTRA, CANACO Monterrey, CANADEVI, CAPROBI, COPARMEX, INDEXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness organizations collaborating on joint statements and initiatives for Nuevo León's governance, competitiveness, and citizen participation. In June 2026, these organizations jointly expressed concern about proposed governance changes that could affect the state's institutional stability.
• Resistencia Civil Regiomontana, Calles de Primer Nivel, CAMINA, Pueblo Bicicletero, MAS CiudadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility and civil society organizations that partnered with Consejo Cívico to review the Metro regulations, contributing expertise on accessibility, pedestrian mobility, and sustainable transportation issues in Nuevo León.
• Comité de Participación Ciudadana del Sistema Nacional AnticorrupcióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational anti-corruption committee with which Consejo Cívico collaborates to present achievements and innovations of Nuevo León's State Anti-Corruption System, participating actively in the development of national anti-corruption policy.
• yCo Centro de FortalecimientocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA comprehensive capacity building center for civil society organizations (OSC), offering programs and services for organizational development, strengthening, and research. Operated as a key program of Consejo Cívico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Grupo ProyectarMX / Decisión A.C. Mexican civil society organization working on citizen participation, electoral integrity, and democratic governance. Comparable mission and programmatic focus on civic engagement, though active in different Mexican regions.

Broad incumbents

• ARTICLE 19 (Mexico and Central America): International civil society organization defending freedom of expression and information access, with significant Mexico operations. Comparable as a national-scale advocacy organization engaging citizens on government transparency issues.
• Fundación Merced: Mexican foundation focused on youth-led civil society strengthening and institutional development. Comparable as a grantmaker and capacity-builder for Mexican OSCs; recognized Consejo Cívico with the 2022 Razón de Ser award.

Direct peers

• Fundar Centro de Análisis e Investigación: Independent Mexican research and advocacy center focused on accountability, human rights, and democratic governance. Comparable as a civil society organization producing policy research and advocacy outputs.
• Transparencia Mexicana: Mexican chapter of Transparency International focused on anti-corruption policy, transparency, and accountability. Directly comparable given Consejo Cívico's leadership in Coalición Anticorrupción Nuevo León.
• Alternativas y Capacidades A.C. Mexican civil society organization strengthening OSC sustainability and capacity through training, research, and consulting services. Closely analogous to Consejo Cívico's yCo Centro de Fortalecimiento program.
• IMCO (Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad): Mexican think tank producing data-driven analysis on government effectiveness, transparency, and competitiveness. Closely comparable in using evaluation frameworks to drive civic accountability, similar to Cómo Vamos Nuevo León.
• México Evalúa: Mexico City-based civil society organization focused on evidence-based public policy analysis, government accountability, and democratic strengthening. Highly comparable as a Mexican non-profit driving policy evaluation and citizen oversight.

Emerging players

• Coalición Anticorrupción (national network): National anti-corruption network combining civil society and business actors. Directly comparable as Consejo Cívico leads the Nuevo León chapter of this broader coalition model.

Others

• Cemefi (Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía): Mexican Center for Philanthropy that certifies nonprofits for transparency and best practices. Directly comparable as the body issuing Consejo Cívico's institutional certification and as an ecosystem enabler for Mexican civil society.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ccivico/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConsejoCivicoNL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consejociviconl
• Instagraminstagram.com/consejocivico

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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