About the institute

An independent think tank dedicated to human agency and the development of societies.

Our mission

Founded in 2021, the Meta Institute for Human Agency and Development (MIHADE Institute) studies the conditions that enable individuals and communities to act on their own destiny: democratic institutions, public policy, digital transformations and social justice. We produce rigorous, accessible, action-oriented research.

Our values

Independence

No partisan affiliation. Transparent and diversified funding.

Rigour

Social science methods, open data, peer review.

Impact

Analysis designed to inform public decisions and civic debate.

Governance

The institute is overseen by an international scientific board and an ethics committee guaranteeing the integrity of our work. Our annual activity report and funding sources are published every year.

Download the 2025 annual report