[lac-discuss-en] This FUNDETIC Question



Deal All:
I'm seeing these exchanges and under normal circumstances, would not have
bothered to look. But I have some historical antecedents to mind.

First, some declarations.  I know no one in FUNDETIC. I understand it is
based in Bolivia. This is the first Bolivian prospect for LACRALO.  Let us
be clear. We are very conscious that what we have here is the usual LACRALO
political wrangling.....and calculations.

But there are principles at stake here.  Years ago, some of our colleagues
raised questions as to whether The University of the West Indies was
qualified to caucus in LACRALO.   They were misguided then.  They never
read the manual, no pun intended.

I won't go over the rules pertaining to ALS formation here; read them on
the wiki.  So, I will ask a few questions as input to an extended Due
Diligence.

Staff is encouraged to publish these responses.

FUNDETIC appears to have two souls. One as a commercial operator delivering
ICT-related services to customers in public and private sectors.

The other appears to be a foundation offering specific ICT-based social
services.  I read this configuration as your typical not-for-profit
organisation trading on goodwill.

According to their website and all caution to Google Translate, here's the
list of FOR FEE "SERVICES" offered:

- Diagnostics Development Technology Infrastructure

- Technical Assistance and Technological Advice

- Management Development and implementation oriented Public
Management Modernization

- Consulting IT Specialist

- Management of IT Project Financing to internal and external

  International Cooperation

- Management, Project Development and implementation of social

   responsibility

- Resource Management by interactivity

- Ordering information and documentation file

- Implementation of Cloud Technology Platforms

- Organizational Development and Fundraising


It appears FUNDETIC the foundation-looking entity provides social services,
what I call 'good works'.  Again, from the website:


*"Program foundation Digital Volunteer Development Information Technology &
Communication at Bolivia - 'FUNDETIC-BOLIVIA' seeks develop, promote and
strengthen DIGITAL CULTURAL at home across using and implementing ICT using
exchange of experiences between volunteers, children, youth, families and
the wider community to enable new capabilities and skills transfer.
Similarly seeks to promote intercultural opportunities, in order to
strengthen interpersonal relationships, and both volunteers and children
and youth FUNDETIC-BOLIVIA Foundation has a personal learning and growth."*


FUNDETIC also appears to solicit and receive donations which are used to
fund its good works and social services.  It may even use some funds
generated from business activities to do the same.


If you read the details on the donations, FUNDETIC seems keen to follow
certain rules for donations. This tend to suggest that there may be legal
boundaries.


Questions:

1. Is the Foundation a legal entity separate from FUNDETIC, the commercial
operator?


2. Is FUNDETIC the foundation recognized under Bolivian law?


3. Is FUNDETIC the foundation funded by FUNDETIC, the commercial operator?


4. Does Bolivian law allow FUNDETIC the commercial operator to publicly
solicit funds for it social responsibility programs?


5. Does the law compel reporting the use of those funds?


6. Is there any independent evidence of the kinds of social responsibility
programs funded/supported by FUNDETIC?


If any three (3) of these are answered in the affirmative, then FUNDETIC
may not be barred from caucus with LACRALO.


Best,

-Carlton

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