University of the Andes – Department of Political Science
DECIPOL-UNIANDES was founded in 1968, and since then one of the most important of its goals has been the promotion and strengthening of democracy in Colombia and Latin America. Outside of the university, DECIPOL-UNIANDES is known as an NGO, and it has important links with international networks. DECIPOL is member of the Inter American Network for Democracy, and its principal activities in this network are related to the promotion of deliberation through the work on national issues forums, and through civic journalism. DECIPOL was the promoter and pioneer in the implementation of the deliberative methodology, both in Colombia and in Latin America.