It was  established in view of the developments in civic activism and of the broadening of its powers and responsibilities related to the government of society, the protection of rights and the development of democracy.

The Foundation's activities revolve around an articulated research, advanced training, cultural and scientific dialogue, support and advice program in which knowledge, both existing and under construction, methodologies, know-how, processes of transmission and sharing of knowledge are systematized and integrated.

The FONDACA' research program has been established following three main directions which are respectively Civic Activism, Governance and Corporate Citizenship.