Annual Report 2013 Modern Art Centre – 30 YEARS Annual Report 2013 Contents I. Activities Report 7 17 Education Board of Trustees of the Office of the President Calouste Gulbenkian 141 Foundation Ia. Portugal Gulbenkian Empowering New Generations Programme Internal Audit Committee Charity 35 161 9 Gulbenkian Innovation in Scholarships Department Message from the President Health Programme 171 39 Art Library Gulbenkian Human Development Programme 185 Gulbenkian Portuguese 55 Language and Culture Cidadania Ativa Programme – EEA Grants Programme 195 Art Gulbenkian Education for Culture and Science 67 Programme Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Science 85 Music Department 205 Gulbenkian Institute of Science 103 Modern Art Centre – CAM 129 Gulbenkian Next Future Programme II. Economic and Financial Situation Ib. Overseas Financial Statements 225 293 Delegation in France Economic and Financial Situation 231 Armenian Communities 298 Department Budget implementation and the Foundation’s activities 241 United Kingdom Branch 305 Analysis of the Consolidated 257 Financial Statements Gulbenkian Development Aid Programme 370 Auditors’ Reports Ic. Gulbenkian Initiatives 261 III. Internal Audit Gulbenkian Oceans Initiative Committee 267 374 Gulbenkian Cities Initiative Report 271 Gulbenkian Knowledge Transfer 375 Initiative Opinion Id. Support Departments 376 Heads of Department and 275 Gulbenkian Programmes Central Services Department 379 281 Useful Information Budget, Planning and Control Department 287 Communication Department BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9 Board of Trustees Internal Audit Committee Artur Santos Silva (President) Maria Manuela dos Santos Proença Director-General for the Budget Isabel Mota José Nuno Cid Proença Eduardo Marçal Grilo Director-General for Social Security Teresa Gouveia Manuel Jacinto Nunes † Member Nominated by the Lisbon Martin Essayan Science Academy José Neves Adelino António Valdemar (José Stone de Medeiros Tavares) Member Nominated by the National Fine Arts Academy NON-EXECUTIVE TRUSTEES Manuel Maçaroco Candeias Emílio Rui Vilar Member Nominated by the Bank of Portugal José Gomes Canotilho António Guterres Secretary-General Rui Esgaio April 2014 April 2014 PRESIDEnt’s INTRODUCTION 11 Message from the President The publication of this report about the Foundation’s activities during the course of 2013 coincides with two fundamental moments in Portugal’s recent history, which, because of their importance, should cause us to reflect seriously upon our future both individually and collectively. On the one hand, there was the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the revolu- tion of 25 April 1974, a foundational moment in our democracy, whose signs of freedom and liberation from the longest dictatorship in Western Europe helped to build the legitimate expectation of Portugal becoming a modern state integrated into a plural Europe founded on principles of solidarity. On the other hand, we also reached the end of the programme of financial assistance afforded to our country, which had begun in 2011 and had imposed so many restraints on our economic and social policy. Thus, in 2014, just as had happened in 1974, Portugal was once again given the oppor- tunity to correct its endogenous difficulties at the same time as it asserted its position in Europe alongside those other nations with which it shares the same essential values of equa- lity and solidarity. Despite the uncertain times that we continue to live in, our desire con- tinues to be the creation of conditions that will permit a more open vision of Europe, one that favours economic growth and internal cohesion, without ever overlooking the specific problems that afflict the so-called peripheral countries. We cannot, however, ignore the fact that, despite the different internal circumstances that exist within each of the Member States, the European Union is currently living through its most serious crisis yet and simultaneously witnessing the progressive alienation of its citizens. The Europe of Nations calls for more solidarity, more legitimacy and more Europe. The viability of the European social model, as well as the alarming levels reached by youth unemployment and long-term unemployment, are central questions that are determining the future of our continent. It is hoped that the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elec- tions will enable us to contribute to strengthening the leading role played by the only insti- tution to be directly elected by its citizens, leading to a convergence of the dual legitimacy of the European project that is to be found both in the citizens and in the States themselves. As civil society organisations, foundations are called upon to perform an ever more active role in the development of the societies to which they belong, and it is their duty to be able to mobilise the other social actors, whose collective performance ultimately depends upon the success of their intervention. For this reason, at such a dramatic time for our coun- try, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation continued to honour its commitments towards Portugal, without ever abandoning its international responsibilities. More than ever before, it is the duty of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation to play a proactive role within civil society, above all protecting its most vulnerable groups, promo- ting the adoption of effective and innovative solutions. A democratic society necessitates a more inclusive community. The role of the State and the organisation of the public sector also merit the full attention of civil society, whose organisations must use their influence and their power to mobilise other forces, motivating the academic world to produce the knowledge needed to ensure that the policymakers adopt more sustainable strategies and more desirable processes. 12 ANNUAL REPORT CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN 2013 FOUNDATION The control of public expenditure and the redimensioning of the State are fundamental concerns that therefore have to be seen within the context of our model of social develop- ment, based on the principles of justice and social cohesion. The social contract must give special privilege to ensuring solidarity among everyone, and we must all be called upon to make our contribution to a fairer and more egalitarian society, in keeping with a logic that seeks to safeguard justice both between generations and in terms of employment. Trust and hope are two essential pillars for the good functioning of any democratic society, and we cannot allow either of them to be missing, lest we endanger the very idea that we have of democracy and society. During 2013, the Foundation continued to honour the legacy of its Founder, taking full advantage of its central structures, which are endowed with highly-skilled collabora- tors of unsurpassable professional dedication. With the publication of this report, those who benefit from the Foundation’s activity will be able to assess our performance and the impact of our intervention, as well as to contextualise the reasons that justify our doing precisely what we do. The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation enjoys a privileged field of action, which both enables it to take risks and to think ahead in the long term, a situation that brings with it added responsibility. We regard this responsibility that we have as an incentive to do more, in an ever more professional and transparent manner. I hope that the reading of this report will help people to recognise the dedication and motivation that the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation devotes to those who justify our existence. artur santos silva april 2014 Activities Activities OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT I. ACTIVITIES REPORT 17 Office of the President The Office of the President is a technical and administrative structure that supports the President of the Board of Trustees with the following duties: monitoring and implementing projects that are part of the presidential remit; supporting the institutional representation and participation of the Foundation in organisations in the foundation sector; offering legal assistance for the Foundation’s operations; and, lastly, guaranteeing the technical and administrative management of internal and external requests made to the president. 18 ANNUAL REPORT CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN 2013 FOUNDATION Activities Grants The Office of the President awarded a total of The Office of the President is responsible for man- €60,000 in voluntary funds to support the activities aging the grants awarded by the President, as part of other philanthropic organisations, which consisted of the Direct Administration Reserve, which mostly of €50,000 for the European Foundation Centre and take the form of subsidies awarded to other institu- €10,000 for the Portuguese Foundation Centre. tions and projects. Since 2012, due to the closure of Under the scope of the Direct Administration the International Department, the Office has also Reserve, which is divided among the Foundation’s become responsible for awarding grants for initia- four statutory areas, the Office of the President tives and participation in multilateral organisations. directly awarded a total of €393,704 in subsidies and scholarships, as well as a total of €78,250 for projects co-funded by other Foundation departments. Some of the most important awards were: BENEFICIARY AMOUNT INITIATIVE / PROJECT COUNTRY Associação Portuguesa de Bancos €30 000 Portugal Economy Probe project Portugal Multi-year grant worth €90,000 over 3 years: €30,000 in 2012, 2013 and 2014 Comissão Episcopal da Cultura, €25 000 Support for the inventorying of