FIEL-FUNDACION DE INVESTIGACIONES ECONOM

What FIEL-FUNDACION DE INVESTIGACIONES ECONOM does

FIEL (Fundación de Investigaciones Económicas Latinoamericanas) is an independent, apolitical, non-profit economic research foundation founded in 1964 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, by the country's four most powerful business associations: the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires, the Cámara Argentina de Comercio, the Sociedad Rural Argentina, and the Unión Industrial Argentina. The organization produces macroeconomic analysis, sector studies, and proprietary statistical data for Argentina and, to a lesser extent, Latin America, without receiving government funding. Its core research outputs include the monthly Indicadores de Coyuntura bulletin, the weekly Partes de Prensa, the Documentos de Trabajo working paper series (130+ historically), the proprietary Índice de Producción Industrial (IPI) data product, the annual FIEL Conference, and contracted studies for international organizations such as the World Bank, IDB, UNDP, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

FIEL's business model combines three revenue streams: (1) regular recurring contributions from 60+ sponsoring companies and business associations that receive research services and advise on research plans, (2) contracted economic studies and research collaborations with international and multilateral organizations, and (3) sale of regular services and publications (bulletins, working papers, books, forecasts). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based. The institution is governed by a Consejo Directivo of business leaders and supported by a Consultative Council, an Academic Council, and an Honorary Council, with research led by four Chief Economists (Daniel Artana, Juan Luis Bour, Fernando Navajas, Santiago Urbiztondo) plus senior, associate, and junior economists.

Distribution is dual-mode: a direct member/sponsor services channel (enterprise) and a digital publication channel via the FIEL website, Twitter (@Fundacion_Fiel), YouTube, LinkedIn, and RSS, complemented by systematic media engagement in major Argentine outlets (La Nación, El Cronista, Ámbito Financiero, CNN Argentina) where FIEL economists are leading commentators. FIEL is associated with the IFO-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (Munich) since 1968, is part of the CINDE correspondent institute network, and serves as permanent headquarters of the Asociación Argentina de Economía Política (AAEP), which groups approximately 600 Argentine economists.

Name

FIEL-FUNDACION DE INVESTIGACIONES ECONOM

Legal name

Fundación de Investigaciones Económicas Latinoamericanas

Website

https://fiel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FIEL is an independent, non-profit Argentine economic research foundation founded in 1964, producing macroeconomic analysis, sector studies, and proprietary industrial production data for 60+ corporate sponsors, international organizations, and academics, without government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Research Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutional Consultants & Fiduciary Management (Investment Consulting) (FSAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• Economic research
• Macroeconomic analysis
• Policy research
• Industrial production index
• Economic forecasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Regular contributions from member companies: Regular contributions from sponsoring companies and business associations. Sponsors receive services, participate in activities, and advise the board on research plans.
2. Contracted studies and research: Specific economic studies and research contracted by public and private organizations, including international bodies such as the World Bank, IDB, UNDP, and Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
3. Sale of publications and services: Sale of regular services and publications including the Indicadores de Coyuntura bulletin, press releases, working papers, books, and economic forecasts.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FIEL is an independent, non-profit economic research foundation that produces macroeconomic analysis, sectoral studies, and economic forecasts for Argentina. It publishes a monthly Indicadores de Coyuntura bulletin, the proprietary Índice de Producción Industrial (IPI), a working papers series, books, and press releases, serving corporate sponsors, multilateral organizations, and academic institutions.

Product overview

FIEL (Fundación de Investigaciones Económicas Latinoamericanas) is an independent, non-profit economic research institution founded in 1964 by Argentina's major business chambers. The organization offers a portfolio of economic research products and services including the monthly 'Indicadores de Coyuntura' economic indicator publication, the 'Índice de Producción Industrial' (IPI) industrial production data, a 'Documentos de Trabajo' working paper series, and periodic courses for journalists on economic concepts. The foundation also organizes the annual FIEL Conference and publishes press releases. The product suite is designed to serve sponsors, member companies, and the broader business community with economic analysis and data services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indicadores de Coyuntura
• Índice de Producción Industrial (IPI) Proprietary monthly industrial production index tracking Argentine manufacturing output, with year-on-year, accumulated, and seasonally adjusted monthly variants. Distributed as Excel data files to subscribers.
• Documentos de Trabajo (Working Papers) Working papers series presenting original economic research on productivity, infrastructure, labor markets, and sectoral analysis in Argentina. Over 130 working papers have been published historically. Aimed at academics, policymakers, and corporate research users.
• Conferencia Anual FIEL Annual conference at the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires bringing together economists, business leaders, ministers, and central bank officials to discuss the economic outlook and policy challenges. Aimed at the Argentine business and policy community.
• Publicaciones / Libros Books and edited volumes on Argentine economic topics, frequently produced in collaboration with organizations such as the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, covering education, labor markets, infrastructure, and foreign trade.
• Partes de Prensa Periodic press releases and media updates with economic commentary and institutional announcements. Distributed via the website and social channels.
• Cursos de Economía para Periodistas Training program teaching economic concepts to print and broadcast journalists, with the support of ADEPA and FIEL sponsors. Offered periodically throughout the year.
• Contracted economic studies and research Customized economic studies commissioned by international and multilateral organizations (World Bank, IDB, UNDP, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Deutsche Bank Research, Deutsche Bundesbank, OFCE, CIPE) on Argentine economic topics including infrastructure, productivity, fiscal policy, and trade.

Quantifiable outcome

• FIEL is the permanent seat of the Asociación Argentina de Economía Política, which groups approximately 600 researchers in theoretical and applied economics in Argentina.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFO-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (Munich, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968FIEL has been associated with the IFO-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung of Munich, Germany since 1968, making it part of an international network of economic research institutes. This is the oldest and most significant international institutional partnership for FIEL.
• CINDE - Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Económico (Panamá y San Francisco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL integrates the network of correspondent institutes of CINDE-Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Económico, based in Panama and San Francisco. This extends FIEL's international research network across Latin America and North America.
• Banco Mundial (World Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL conducts studies with the support of the World Bank on various economic topics including infrastructure, productivity, and development.
• BID - Banco Interamericano de DesarrollominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL conducts joint studies and research with the Inter-American Development Bank on Latin American economic development topics.
• PNUD - Programa de Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (UNDP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL undertakes studies supported by the United Nations Development Programme on development and social economic issues.
• Fundación Konrad Adenauer (KAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL has published multiple joint books and studies with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation on topics including education, infrastructure, foreign trade, and fiscal policy in Argentina.
• Deutsche Bank ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL conducts economic studies with support from Deutsche Bank Research.
• Deutsche BundesbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL conducts economic research and analysis in collaboration with Deutsche Bundesbank.
• OFCE (Francia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL conducts studies with the support of OFCE (Observatoire Français des Conjonctures Économiques) from France.
• CIPE - Center for International Private Enterprise (Washington D.C.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL collaborates on economic research with CIPE from Washington D.C.
• INDEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos de ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL conducts studies using data from Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses.
• Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos de Argentina (CEMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL has a cooperation agreement with CEMA for postgraduate scholarships. FIEL fellows can conduct thesis work within the Foundation.
• Universidad Torcuato Di TellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL has a cooperation agreement with Universidad Torcuato Di Tella for postgraduate scholarships. FIEL fellows can conduct thesis work within the Foundation.
• Universidad Nacional de La PlataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL has a cooperation agreement with Universidad Nacional de La Plata for postgraduate scholarships. FIEL fellows can conduct thesis work within the Foundation.
• Universidad de San AndrésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIEL has a cooperation agreement with Universidad de San Andrés for postgraduate scholarships. FIEL fellows can conduct thesis work within the Foundation.
• Asociación Argentina de Economía Política (AAEP)coreOthersFIEL is the permanent headquarters of the Asociación Argentina de Economía Política (founded 1957), which groups approximately 600 researchers in theoretical and applied economics. This is a foundational institutional relationship for FIEL.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ECLAC / CEPAL (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean): UN regional commission publishing authoritative Latin American economic analysis and collaborating with FIEL on research. Overlaps on Argentine and regional economic commentary and policy reports.
• BBVA Research: Bank-affiliated research arm of one of FIEL's largest sponsors. Produces regular Argentine and Latin American economic analysis, forecasts, and working papers that partially substitute for FIEL's sponsor offerings.

Direct peers

• ifo Institut – Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung: German economic research institute and FIEL's oldest international partner (associated since 1968). Operates the same model: independent, non-profit macroeconomic research, forecasts, and proprietary indices (ifo Business Climate Index) for institutional and policy audiences.
• Fedesarrollo: Colombia's leading independent economic think tank, sponsored by major corporates. Closest regional analog to FIEL: non-profit, independent, produces regular economic indicators, working papers, and policy studies for institutional sponsors.
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Departamento de Economía): Argentine private university with a major economics department and research center that publishes economic analysis and policy commentary. Has a formal cooperation agreement with FIEL for postgraduate scholarships.
• IESA (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración, Venezuela): Venezuelan business school with a prominent Center for Public Policies producing independent economic analysis. Closest Venezuelan analog to FIEL in mission and institutional model.
• Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP): Peru's leading private social and economic research institution. Comparable model: non-profit, donor- and corporate-funded, publishes regular economic indicators, working papers, and policy studies for institutional sponsors.
• CEMA (Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos de Argentina): Argentine macroeconomic research and academic institution with a postgraduate cooperation agreement with FIEL. Overlaps directly on Argentine economic analysis, policy commentary, and economist training.

Regional players

• CAF – Development Bank of Latin America: Latin American multilateral development bank that publishes Latin American economic outlooks, sectoral studies, and policy papers — overlapping directly with FIEL's contracted research mandate.

Others

• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB / BID): Multilateral lender that commissions Argentine economic studies from FIEL and publishes its own development-focused Latin American research. Acts as both a research partner and a parallel publisher of regional economic analysis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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