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The Instituto Millenium (Portuguese pronunciation: [ĩs.t͡ʃiˈtu.tu mi.leˈniw̃]; lit. 'Millennium Institute'), also known by the acronym Imil ([iˈmiw]; or IMIL), is a Brazilian "advocacy think tank" based in Rio de Janeiro. It was created in 2005 by the economist Patrícia Carlos de Andrade to disseminate a world view based on economic liberalism (or "modern right").[3] According to Observatório da Imprensa, it has the support of large corporations and media groups, with the aim of influencing the Brazilian society through the diffusion of ideas of its representatives, experts and columnists.[4]
History
[edit]The Instituto Millenium (Imil) was founded in 2005 as "Instituto de Estudos da Realidade Nacional" (Institute for the Study of National Reality). In 2009, Imil became a Civil Society Organization of Public Interest (OSCIP), the equivalent of a U.S. non-profit organization 501(c)(3).[5]
Activities
[edit]Imil discloses its world view through "seminars, conferences and meetings around the country, contact with the press and publishing daily analysis on the portal."
Ideological linkage
[edit]Officially, Imil declares itself as "unrelated to political parties." and promotes values of "individual freedom, property rights, market economy, representative democracy, rule of law and institutional limits to government action".[5] Imil, however, do not assume itself as "liberal", since according to its founder, Patricia Carlos de Andrade, this word was incorrectly translated in Brazil as "rightist" or "supporter of military dictatorships."[6]
Imil aligns itself with similar institutions, Brazilian or international, among them, are the Instituto Liberal, Instituto Liberdade, Instituto Ling, Instituto de Estudos Empresariais,[7] the Chilean network Latinoamerica Libre[8] and the global Atlas Economic Research Foundation.[9]
Thinkers and writers identified with the political right are also among the founders, experts and regular contributors to Imil. Among them, Rodrigo Constantino.[10]
Funding and structure
[edit]By becoming an OSCIP, Imil became eligible to "receive income tax deductible donations from legal persons up to 2%."[5] Among his supporters, partners and sponsors are media companies like Grupo Abril (Veja and Exame magazines) OESP Group (O Estado de S. Paulo) and RBS Group (affiliated to Rede Globo in southern Brazil), the second largest private university in Brazil (Estácio de Sá),[11] the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Rio), industrial conglomerates (Gerdau Group and Suzano), service companies (Localiza Rent A Car), insurance companies (Porto Seguro), and financial corporations such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch.[7] The institute also accepts donations from individuals.[5]
Related personalities
[edit]Among other notable sponsors and partners, the Imil features the following personalities of the Brazilian business, cultural, and journalistic scenes:[5]
- Arminio Fraga (former Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil)
- Gustavo Franco (former Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil)
- Ives Gandra (jurist and tax lawyer)
- João Roberto Marinho (vice president of Globo Organizations)
- Jorge Gerdau Johannpeter (chairman of the Gerdau Group)
- Judith Brito (director-superintendent of Folha Group)
- Nelson Sirotsky (chairman of RBS Group)
- Pedro Bial (host of the Big Brother Brazil)
- Ricardo Diniz (vice president of Bank of America Merrill Lynch Brazil)
The late Roberto Civita, Grupo Abril's chairman, was also one of the counselors of the Instituto Millenium.[12]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Prestação de Contas" (in Portuguese). Instituto Millenium. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ "Dólar Comercial 2012" (in Portuguese). TI-Ideal. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ Leis, Hector (2005-04-13). "Revolucionando a agenda política" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ Leal Filho, Laurindo Lalo (2012-06-26). "Imprensa sob suspeita" (in Portuguese). Observatório da Imprensa. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Quem Somos" (in Portuguese). Instituto Millenium. Archived from the original on 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ Allan, Ricardo (2009-06-01). "Conversa com Patrícia" (in Portuguese). Instituto Millenium. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ a b "Mantenedores e Parceiros" (in Portuguese). Instituto Millenium. Archived from the original on 2011-12-18. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ "Latinoamerica Libre - Enlaces" (in Spanish). Latinoamerica Libre. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ "Directory" (PDF). Atlas Economic Research Foundation. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ Fang, Lee. "Sphere of Influence: How American Libertarians Are Remaking Latin American Politics". The Intercept. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ "Estacio University Realizes Significant Annual Savings with Informatica". Informatica. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ "A multiplicidade de vozes é fundamental" (in Portuguese). Instituto Millenium. 2013-05-27. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
External links
[edit]- Instituto Millenium - About Us Archived 2014-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
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History
Founding
The Instituto Millenium was established in 2005 in Rio de Janeiro by economist Patrícia Carlos de Andrade, initially as the Instituto da Realidade Nacional, with philosopher Denis Rosenfield as a key co-founder.[7][8] The initiative emerged from concerns over the lack of a modern center-right intellectual presence in Brazil, particularly amid the rising influence of statist policies associated with the Workers' Party (PT) government, which founders viewed as a threat to free markets and democratic institutions.[8] The institute was officially launched in April 2006 at the Fórum da Liberdade in Porto Alegre, an event themed around power dynamics in Brazil that provided a platform for articulating its vision.[7] Early efforts focused on convening economists, intellectuals, journalists, and business leaders—such as Armínio Fraga, Gustavo Franco, and Paulo Guedes—through seminars like "Rumos do Brasil Contemporâneo" in March 2005, aiming to build a network supportive of liberal economic principles, private initiative, and merit-based reforms within democratic frameworks.[8] This foundational work sought to position the institute as an intellectual hub for pragmatic advocacy against excessive state intervention, emphasizing data-driven discussions on public policy to promote prosperity and open society values.[7][8]Evolution and Milestones
Following its establishment in 2005, the institute transitioned to the Instituto Millenium branding upon its official launch in 2006 and established its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.[9][10] A key milestone in its development has been the sustained production of the Millenium Papers series, culminating in the release of the 50th edition in early 2026, which addressed structural challenges in state reform.[11][12] The organization has maintained ongoing operations into 2025 and 2026, with expanded online engagement through platforms like Instagram and Facebook, reflecting continued public outreach and content dissemination.[13][14]Mission and Principles
Core Ideology
The Instituto Millenium promotes economic liberalism as a pathway to prosperity, emphasizing free markets, individual initiative, and the reduction of state intervention in economic activities.[15] This ideology underscores the importance of individual liberty, allowing people to pursue their own choices and responsibilities without undue coercion.[16] Core to its principles is the advocacy for private property rights, which it views as essential for incentivizing innovation and efficient resource allocation.[17] The institute supports representative democracy and the rule of law as safeguards for open societies, where institutional constraints limit government power to prevent abuse and ensure accountability.[18] It champions meritocracy and efficiency, arguing that rewards should align with personal effort and contribution rather than arbitrary redistribution, fostering transparency in public institutions to build trust and effectiveness.[17] Unlike more absolutist libertarian strains, its approach integrates these values pragmatically within Brazil's democratic framework, prioritizing incremental reforms over wholesale systemic overhaul.[19]Agenda of Abundance
The Agenda of Abundance serves as Instituto Millenium's strategic framework for advancing inclusive prosperity by uniting leaders from public, private, and intellectual sectors around key areas such as productivity, education, culture, science, and human capital development.[7] This convergence aims to address Brazil's challenges through evidence-based solutions that prioritize innovation, investment, and barrier removal to stimulate economic growth and improve living conditions.[7] At its core, the agenda pursues the goal of cultivating a free, prosperous, and just society grounded in democratic values, a market economy, and the rule of law.[10] It positions these principles as essential for transforming an open society vision into tangible realities, focusing on overcoming scarcity and high living costs prevalent in contemporary democracies.[7] The overarching vision envisions development where individual freedoms and societal progress harmonize, guiding Brazil toward pragmatic reforms that amplify human creation, infrastructure, and technological adoption to reduce inequality and poverty.[20] By emphasizing proactive policies in housing, energy, and institutional agility, it seeks to foster widespread abundance rather than perpetuating stagnation.[7]Activities
Publications and Research
The Instituto Millenium produces a range of policy-oriented publications, including the Millenium Papers series, which consists of in-depth analyses on structural reforms needed in Brazil.[11] These papers address topics such as state reform, examining challenges like bureaucratic inefficiencies and institutional agility; pension reform, focusing on sustainability amid demographic shifts; education challenges, highlighting structural barriers to quality and access; public security, balancing liberty with effective crime reduction strategies; fiscal issues, including parliamentary amendments and spending controls; higher education public-private partnerships (PPPs); and environmental licensing processes to streamline approvals without compromising oversight.[11] For instance, the 50th edition reflects on state reform obstacles, while the 49th edition explores public security frameworks.[11] Beyond policy papers, the institute publishes articles, interviews, and opinion pieces offering insights into current economic and political events, often advocating for market-friendly solutions within democratic bounds.[10] These outputs emphasize pragmatic reforms to promote prosperity and limited government, drawing on expert contributors from economics and public policy. The Millenium Explica video series provides explanatory content on key concepts, such as distinguishing liberalism, neoliberalism, and libertarianism, and analyzing policy impacts like spending caps on poverty reduction.[21][22] This format aims to clarify complex ideas for broader audiences, with episodes addressing electoral dynamics and governance principles.[23]Events and Media Production
Instituto Millenium hosts seminars and debates as platforms for discussing ideas and solutions to Brazil's challenges, often in collaboration with experts and institutions. These events focus on topics such as the business environment through conjuncture analysis seminars examining economic conditions and market dynamics.[24][25] Recordings of these sessions are produced and shared on the institute's YouTube channel to broaden accessibility.[25] The institute engages civil society, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders by inviting them to participate in formats like webinários on political perspectives and debates on digital economy regulation, fostering interactive dialogue on practical reforms.[26][27] Media productions include video series such as Millenium Debates, featuring panel discussions and interviews on economic and policy issues to influence public discourse.[28] Events also address organized crime and urban planning within broader public security and development contexts, with content disseminated through audiovisual recordings and summaries for wider engagement with media and stakeholders.[25]Organization and Influence
Leadership and Key Figures
The Instituto Millenium was founded in 2005 by economist Patrícia Carlos de Andrade, who played a pivotal role in establishing the organization initially as Instituto da Realidade Nacional before its official launch.[7][4] Among its early key figures was Roberto Civita, president of Grupo Abril, who provided association and support to the institute's initiatives promoting open society principles.[29] The institute's leadership includes CEO Wagner Lenhart and Sebastião Ventura as President of the Council, overseeing governance as a non-profit entity funded by private donations.[30]Affiliations and Networks
Instituto Millenium aligns ideologically with other Brazilian organizations promoting free-market liberalism, such as Instituto Liberal and Instituto Liberdade, within the ecosystem of think tanks advocating for economic freedom in the country.[31]Internationally, it serves as an affiliate of the Atlas Network, a global organization supporting pro-freedom think tanks, facilitating connections and collaborative efforts in Latin America.[32]
The institute maintains its official website at institutomillenium.org.br and an active presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), which support networking, dissemination of ideas, and engagement with broader audiences.[10][14][33][34]