Avina Foundation

Avina creates and supports collaborative processes producing effective cooperation among entrepreneurs, companies, civil society organizations, academia and governmental institutions so together they can contribute to advancing the common good.
Avina promotes the production, compilation and spread of knowledge about extractive activities, including how to prevent and manage the resulting environmental and social conflicts. These forums also provide guidance regarding the regulations necessary to encourage good governance, appropriate extractive technologies, voluntary initiatives for prevention, protection, security and reparations. On the other hand, in the Energy sector Avina sought to set the stage for a new energy governance that allows different players to participate in planning and decision-making in the sector, guaranteeing equal voice and facilitating a long term vision for a more sustainable, safe and inclusive grid.