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ANNUAL REPORT FUNDAÇÃO FRANCISCO MANUEL DOS SANTOS DOS MANUEL FRANCISCO FUNDAÇÃO ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2018 Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos Largo Monterroio Mascarenhas, 1 – 7.º · 1099 ‑081 Lisboa NIF: 508 867 380 · Telf: 21 001 58 00 · [email protected] Title 2018 Annual Report Proofreading Joana Vicente Pinto Design and page make‑up Guidesign Printed at Guide Artes Gráficas, Lda. ffms.pt © FFMS, May 2019 ANNUAL REPORT FUNDAÇÃO FRANCISCO MANUEL DOS SANTOS DOS MANUEL FRANCISCO FUNDAÇÃO ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2018 Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos Largo Monterroio Mascarenhas, 1 – 7.º · 1099 ‑081 Lisboa NIF: 508 867 380 · Telf: 21 001 58 00 · [email protected] Title 2018 Annual Report Proofreading Joana Vicente Pinto Design and page make‑up Guidesign Printed at Guide Artes Gráficas, Lda. ffms.pt © FFMS, May 2019 ANNUAL REPORT THE FUNDATION in NUMBERS Communication Studies Publications Digital Pordata & Marketing NEW 18 18 61 1.650.000 61 ongoing books streamed visits (+ 11% vs. 2017) events studies published events (6500 participants, 260 speakers) 7 82.000 203.000 5 7 published free books followers on social media Portraits published partnerships studies (+24% vs. 2017) (Men and Women, with media Madeira, Azores, outlets 2018 Portugal, and Portugal in Europe) 10.553 + 78% 1.600.000 382 2.761 downloads online sales viewers of training sessions news pieces (+ 67% vs. 2017) (vs. 2017) Fronteiras XXI on statistical literacy published THE FUNDATION in NUMBERS Communication Studies Publications Digital Pordata & Marketing NEW 18 18 61 1.650.000 61 ongoing books streamed visits (+ 11% vs. 2017) events studies published events (6500 participants, 260 speakers) 7 82.000 203.000 5 7 published free books followers on social media Portraits published partnerships studies (+24% vs. 2017) (Men and Women, with media Madeira, Azores, outlets 2018 Portugal, and Portugal in Europe) 10.553 + 78% 1.600.000 382 2.761 downloads online sales viewers of training sessions news pieces (+ 67% vs. 2017) (vs. 2017) Fronteiras XXI on statistical literacy published Contents Activity Report 9 Introduction 11 Governing Bodies 12 Internal Information 13 Participation in the Portuguese Foundations Center 13 Operational Management 15 Research Coordination 23 Publications 24 Digital Area 25 Pordata 27 The Foundation in the Media 30 Marketing and Events 33 2018 Financial Report 34 Prospects for 2019 Financial Statements 36 Balance Sheet 37 Profit and Loss Statement by Nature of Expense 38 Cash Flow Statement (Direct Method) 39 Appendix 56 Legal Certification of Accounts 59 Auditing Committee's Opinion Appendixes 62 Charter of Principles 63 Bylaws 70 Declaration of Principles and Code of Good Practice 79 Declaration of Public Utility Status in 2010 and Confirmation in 2013 81 Order of Authorization for Statutory Amendment 82 The Foundation’s Organizational Chart 83 Procedures for Assessment of the Foundation’s Activities 84 List of the Foundation’s Websites 87 Protocols and Partnerships in Force 93 The Foundation’s Governing Bodies 94 Pordata Academy, 2018 Training Activities 95 Essays Aggregate Sales, 2010-2018 97 Portraits Aggregate Sales, 2014-2018 Activity Report Introduction n 2018, the Francisco Manuel In 2018, the Foundation underwent sig- dos Santos Foundation (FFMS) nificant changes to its Governing Bodies, Icontinued to pursue the goals as well as an in-depth restructuring of the for which it was created, investing Board of Directors and the Studies team more heavily on studies on economy, in the areas of research, institutions and institutions, and Portuguese society, society, in order to proceed with the imple- in order to facilitate a more informed mentation of the Studies Program for the and rigorous debate among all citizens. ongoing 2018-2020 three-year period with renewed energy. New methods for launch- Observing one of the baseline principles ing projects were identified, as well as new set by its founder, Alexandre Soares dos procedures for selecting and commission- Santos, FFMS’s actions were defined by ing them among the research community. rigorous criteria of independence, plu- The pace of preparing and presenting rality, non-partisanship and persevering studies was matched by the Publications work, thus respecting the intentions of area, with the launch of new Essays and the Founding Family, which so justifiably Portraits. The Foundation’s collection earned it the European Citizen’s Prize by adds great value to Portuguese culture and the European Parliament. science. Emphasizing the Foundation’s credibility as a center for creating quality thinking, keeping up with what is being ‹ European Citizen's Prize produced in the most renowned university Brussels, European Parliament October 9, 2018. and research institutions, is a crucial goal Activity Report 9 to achieve the quality commitments estab- The Foundation has maintained lished with the Portuguese people. The demanding and transparent patterns in digital platforms – particularly Pordata managing operations throughout 2018, – have gathered extremely wide-reach- using the endowments received by the ing content, and in 2018 the Foundation Founding Family to carry out previously expanded on it through partnerships with approved programs, while also utilizing several media outlets – an example being them to increase savings – these being the TV program Fronteiras XXI – as well vital to provide the Foundation with the as through a dynamic policy of sharing necessary means to securely face less events, conferences and debates through- favorable contexts or circumstances when out the country. For the first time in 2018, supplementary extraordinary expenses are the Foundation launched a Summer justified. In accordance with the appropri- School, specifically created to promote ate legislation, this year the Foundation debate among young people. prepared a Code of Good Practice in order Subjects as important as work, poverty, to reinforce the observance of deontolog- gender equality throughout life, the quality ical and ethical principles regarding the of local governance or religious practices in practice of its statutory officers and staff, Lisbon’s metropolitan area were the object of and to direct their conduct towards the studies by the Foundation, with a strong pub- lic impact. Combining quality and visibility in a harmonious and intelligent manner was The Foundation has one of the Foundation’s fundamental goals, maintained demanding in order to ensure that the level of participa- and transparent patterns tion in creating its programs is increasingly demanding and that its initiatives reach an in managing operations ever-growing number of people. throughout 2018. 10 Annual Report 2018 public with very clear performance indi- Governing Bodies cators, following what has become com- mon practice in Europe and the World. 2018 was marked by the end of the The results achieved in 2018 enable the terms of office of all of the Foundation’s Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation Governing Bodies, which implied – a Portuguese Foundation – to move for- several changes in its make-up. ward with tranquility and confidence, but also with great momentum for 2019, the Board of Directors: board member Pedro year in which it celebrates its tenth anni- Magalhães, the Foundation’s Studies versary, in the service of both freedom and director, concluded his term of office, and Portugal. board member Gonçalo Saraiva Matias was The premises for the creation of the appointed to replace him, while also taking Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation on the role of director of Research. Board remain as pertinent as on the day it was member Mariana França Gouveia also con- founded. Societies increasingly need cluded her term of office, and was replaced independent institutions which encour- by board member Nuno Crato. Board mem- age knowledge and its dissemination, ber José Soares dos Santos was appointed which facilitate debate according to stan- trustee, and Inês Soares dos Santos Canas dards of seriousness, objectivity and truth, was appointed board member. without excluding anyone, but rather Board of Trustees: Maria Helena Nazaré appealing to renewed participation by and Luís Valente de Oliveira concluded those who have, or wish to acquire, ideas, their terms of office, and new trustees who guide their conduct through dia- Alda Carvalho and Nuno Garoupa were logue, and who invest in having an opin- appointed, as well as José Soares dos Santos. ion within the current public space. Auditing Committee: the Foundation’s auditing company is now EY. Activity Report 11 At the end of 2018, the Foundation’s absolute respect for the autonomy and per- Governing Bodies were made up of the formance of the Governing Bodies. following members: The Board of Directors would like to Board of Trustees: Alexandre Soares dos recognize and emphasize the activities car- Santos (chairman), Alda Carvalho, ried out by the Board of Trustees through- Eduardo Marçal Grilo, José Soares out 2018, as well as the role played by the dos Santos, Luís Amado, D. Manuel outgoing board members and trustees in Clemente, Nuno Garoupa. consolidating the Foundation’s activity. Board of Directors: Jaime Gama (chairman), António Lobo Xavier, António Araújo, David Lopes, Gonçalo Saraiva Matias, Inês Soares dos Santos Canas, Fátima Internal Information Barros, Maria Manuel Mota, Nuno Crato. ver the course of 2018, Auditing Committee: Henrique Soares dos the Executive Committee of the Santos (chairman), Paula Prado, EY. Board of Directors continued Executive