The Institute for Prospective Studies (IP – "Instituto de Prospectiva") was established in 1991 as a non-profit private association, with the mission of promoting free thinking and debate around fundamental issues for the future of Portuguese society and Europe. The creation and development of the Institute was a process led by José Mariano Gago (1948-2015) within the scope of his unique civic, scientific and political action and driven by a group of relevant personalities from various social, political and cultural backgrounds.

The Institute has been responsible, since 1992, for the annual, never-interrupted organization of a Prospective Meeting that promotes reflection and dialogue around structuring themes for Portuguese society.

Social Bodies

2022-2026

Board

  • Manuel Heitor (President)
  • Emília Moura
  • José Manuel Mendonça
  • João Fonseca
  • João Barros

General Assembly

  • Carlos Noéme (President)
  • Paulo Ferrão (Vice-President)
  • Rosalia Vargas (Secretária)

Fiscal Council

  • João Ferreira do Amaral (President)
  • João Careca, ROC
  • Helena Pereira

2015-2022

Board

  • João Ferreira do Amaral (President)
  • Lino Gomes Fernandes

General Assembly

  • Joaquim Aguiar (President)
  • Carlos Noéme (Vice-President)

Fiscal Council

  • João Ferreira de Almeida (President)

2012-2015

Board

  • José Mariano Gago (President)
  • João Ferreira do Amaral
  • Lino Gomes Fernandes

General Assembly

  • Joaquim Aguiar (President)
  • Carlos Noéme (Vice-President)

Fiscal Council

  • João Ferreira de Almeida (President)

2005-2012

Board

  • João Ferreira do Amaral (President)

General Assembly

  • Ernâni Lopes (President)
  • Joaquim Aguiar (Vice-President)
  • Carlos Noéme (Vice-President)

Fiscal Council

  • João Martins Pereira (President)
  • João Ferreira de Almeida

2002-2005

Board

  • José Mariano Gago (President)
  • João Ferreira do Amaral
  • Lino Gomes Fernandes

General Assembly

  • Ernâni Lopes (President)
  • Joaquim Aguiar (Vice-President)
  • Carlos Noéme (Vice-President)

Fiscal Council

  • João Martins Pereira (President)
  • João Ferreira de Almeida

1995-2002

Board

  • João Ferreira do Amaral (President)
  • Lino Gomes Fernandes

General Assembly

  • Ernâni Lopes (President)
  • Joaquim Aguiar (Vice-President)
  • Carlos Noéme (Vice-President)

Fiscal Council

  • João Martins Pereira (President)
  • João Ferreira de Almeida

1991-1995

Board

  • José Mariano Gago (President)
  • João Ferreira do Amaral
  • Lino Gomes Fernandes

General Assembly

  • Ernâni Lopes (President)
  • Joaquim Aguiar (Vice-President)
  • Carlos Noéme (Vice-President)

Fiscal Council

  • João Martins Pereira (President)
  • João Ferreira de Almeida