Since its foundation, the Center for the Study of State and Society (CEDES), a multidisciplinary institution, has focused on the study of social, political, and economic problems in Argentina and Latin America. Its mission is to foster research capability in the social sciences in Argentina and Latin America and the dissemination and application of findings. To that end, CEDES pursues to contribute to social and economic development, the strengthening of human rights and democracy as well as social and gender equity.