Think tank and public policy institute

Integrity for stronger public life.

We research, measure, educate and advocate to strengthen human dignity, truth, liberty, responsibility and property in public life.

01Human dignity02Truth03Liberty04Responsibility05Property

Why we exist

Public life needs more than good speeches.

A growing gap separates ethical principles from public decisions, promises from conduct, and citizens from meaningful oversight of their representatives.

Public frustration should become informed scrutiny, civic education and responsible participation.

The Institute translates enduring principles into practical action through research, indicators, education and tools.

The Institute for Integrity is a Colombian think tank that researches, educates and advocates in public life to advance a society grounded in human dignity, truth, responsibility, liberty and property.
The National Capitol of Colombia in Bogotá
Public integrity begins with servant government: authorities serving citizens, not the other way around.
Colombia · Public life

We begin with individuals, families, communities and institutions. We ask clear questions, observe, compare and allow evidence to correct our conclusions.

Historic center of Bogotá

How we work

Principles translated into action.

A continuous path: produce evidence, make it understandable, form sound judgment and bring it into public debate.

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We research

Analysis and studies connecting enduring principles with public challenges.

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We measure

Verifiable indicators, transparent methodologies and monitoring tools.

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We educate

Citizens and leaders equipped to understand and participate responsibly.

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We advocate

Evidence and proposals brought into public debate.

Public agenda

Principles matter when they illuminate real issues.

Integrity in public service is our central axis. From there, we study institutions, the economy, citizenship and civil society.

Institutional portfolio

Initiatives to understand, measure and transform.

Each initiative serves a distinct purpose. Work in development is presented honestly, without claiming unpublished results.

Flagship product01

Legislative Integrity Index

An independent assessment of transparency, accountability and conduct in legislative office.

Methodology under validation
In development02

Life, Liberty and Property

Public decisions examined against fundamental guarantees and the rule of law.

Concept development
In development03

Business Integrity

A standard for responsible, transparent corporate environments.

Initial research
Civic program04

Voto Cristiano

Civic education and accountability for Christian citizens.

Program in development

First flagship product

Legislative Integrity Index

A technical and civic tool translating Colombia's Public Servant Integrity Code into objective, measurable and verifiable criteria.

Explore the Index
01open methodology
02traceable sources
03replicable criteria
04right to correction
Institute program

Education and participation

Voto Cristiano

We equip Christian citizens to understand, participate and engage responsibly in public life.

The program develops electoral education, resources for churches and communities, and civic oversight of elected representatives and public officials.

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Resource center

From judgment to action.

Guides, methodologies and resources for citizens, leaders, organizations and researchers.

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Institute insights

Ideas to understand and act.

Analysis and questions for responsible participation in public life.

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Public integrity

Integrity should be evidenced, not merely asserted.

Trust grows when decisions and criteria are open to review.

Public service

Government exists to serve citizens.

Authority remains legitimate when institutions act responsibly.

Citizenship

Better questions strengthen public debate.

Informed citizens distinguish opinion from evidence.

Corruption is not overcome by anti-corruption alone. It is overcome through integrity.

— Carlos Eduardo Acosta

Support our work

Public integrity needs people and institutions willing to sustain it.

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Contribute knowledge

Share expertise and sources.

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Open spaces

Invite the Institute into civic conversations.

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Share resources

Help our work reach more citizens.

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Sustain the work

Discuss transparent partnerships.

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Contact us

A conversation can become a partnership.

Reach out if you represent an organization, media outlet, university, church, or would like to participate as a citizen.