To study, disseminate and discuss the Portuguese reality. With freedom and independence.

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Portrait of Portugal in Europe

Within the scope of the European Citizen's Prize 2018, awarded by the European Parliament to the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation, Pordata publishes a summary of indicators for various areas of society comparing Portugal with the other EU countries.

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Foundation´s Publications

Essays, Portraits, Magazines and Research Studies. More than 180 publications, 230 authors and 650 000 books sold.

Full reports available in pdf
Justice and Law - Politics and Society

Participation in EU decision-making

A study conducted by Professors Richard Rose and Alexander Trechsel that aims to evaluate the different ways that the Portuguese can participate in the European Union decision-making processes and, whenever possible, their effectiveness.

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PORDATA

Database of Contemporary Portugal embodies one of the priorities of the Foundation: the collection, compilation and dissemination of data on multiple areas of society, for Portugal and its municipalities and for the European countries. The reported statistics derive from official and certified sources, making it as clear and accessible as possible.

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Politics and Society

Values, Institutional Quality And Development In Portugal

The purpose of this study has been to arrive at an authoritative and nuanced assessment of the functioning and quality of Portuguese institutions through an intensive analysis of organizations and agencies deemed emblematic of the nation’s Institutional framework.

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Unequal Portugal

Unequal Portugal

 To understand the main changes in income distribution, economic inequality and living conditions of the Portuguese citizens during the period of the adjustment program, between 2010 and 2014 (portuguese language).
Pordata

Pordata

 Contemporary Portuguese Database. Collection, compilation, systematization and dissemination of data on multiple areas of society of Portugal, its Municipalities and Europe (english version).
GPS

GPS

 A digital network to promote collaboration among scientists and reduce the gap between the scientific Portuguese diaspora and the Portuguese society (portuguese language).
POP

POP

 Aggregated data on the values, attitudes and behaviours of Europeans in the last 20 years (english version).
Born In Portugal

Born In Portugal

 The framework of persistently low fertility levels and the birth challenges that Portugal is currently facing (portuguese language).
Globalstat

Globalstat

 Statistical information on globalisation, sustainability and human development (english version).

About the Foundation

Mission and Goals

The Foundation was founded in 2009 by Alexandre Soares dos Santos and his family for the purpose of studying the country’s major hindrances and bring them to the attention of the Portuguese people. Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation views to address a loophole in Portuguese society: despite considerable discussion about the most diverse subjects on the public arena, the debate in Portugal always seems to be based on subjective opinions and personal perceptions rather than on solid data and careful research.

The Foundation thus publishes books and conducts research on relevant society issues, such as education, the economy, justice, or public policies; it organises meetings and discussions, gathering and giving voice to national and international experts; it creates, collects and discloses data on Portugal and Europe through various platforms.

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