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Education
was founded in 1992 in Guayaquil by the Ecuador-
ian Association for Educational and Social Develop-
ment, (SEDES, in Spanish). IDE was born under the
auspices of worldwide renowned reputation institu-
tions, such as the Institute for Higher Studies of Busi-
ness in Spain (IESE), the Panamerican Institute for
Higher Business Administration in Mexico and the
Institute for Higher Business Administration in Co-
lombia (INALDE).
Ever since its foundation, IDE has been an integral
part of an intense and full of relevant events period
of the History of the country. IDE is the result of the
vision of a group of Ecuadorian entrepreneurs who
satisfied the need to create a first-level, international
academic institution. The School offers an intense
entrepreneurial formation. It combines technical
learning with the essential ethical principles.
The Case Method used by IDE has been vastly rec-
ognized as the best one to develop managerial abili-
ties for decision making.
The Opus Dei guarantees the moral and doctrinal
formation that is offered at IDE, Opus Dei is a Per-
sonal Prelature of the Catholic Church.
Ever since its beginnings, in 1992, IDE has been an
innovative Business School. It has been a leader in
preparing first level organization directors, being able to
count on the support of the best Schools of Business in
Europe and America, such as HARVARD BUSINESS
SCHOOL, IESE, IPADE, IAE, and INALDE.
There is no doubt that the infrastructure is a key
factor that encourages the learning process. There-
fore, IDE has established two campuses in the cit-
ies of Quito and Guayaquil. This is a response to
the fast growing demand for its academic services.
Both sites offer state-of-the-art facilities, modern
architectural concepts and an appropriate study en-
vironment. Classrooms are equipped with the most
up-to-date technology. This allows IDE to offer the
best conditions for studying, reflecting, dialoguing
and team working.
IDE keeps close links for research and teaching with
Business Management Schools and Universities in
several countries. These relations allow the School
to gather information, innovative solutions and the
most representative points of view about the global
issues. IDE also shares its own experience with its
international partners.
Our business school is the outcome of the initiative
of a group of Ecuadorian businessmen that in the
year 1989 came up with the idea to address the need
for professionals who know how to manage busi-
nesses and entrepreneurs with a different vision that
focus on social responsibility, as well as on ethical
and moral issues.
Gabriel Rovayo
President of IDE Business School
Faculty of Economy of the public university in Guayaquil