Documenting the ZEDE Framework: A Groundbreaking Research Opportunity
The Central America Freedom Institute (CAFI) invites qualified scholars to author a comprehensive academic analysis of Honduras’s Zone for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) framework.
This project marks the first scholarly deep dive into one of the most ambitious governance innovations in Central America.
🔍 About the Project
CAFI will commission up to two books examining the legal foundations, historical development, policy goals, and implementation outcomes of the ZEDE framework, as well as its future sustainability and replicability.
Selected authors will work under the oversight of an independent Book Project Committee, with editorial and technical support provided by leading experts in Central American law and governance.
💰 What We Offer
- $90,000 USD advance per author
- 55% royalties on net sales
- Editorial and marketing support
- 12-month delivery timeline
👤 Who We’re Looking For
Applicants must have:
✔️ An advanced degree (law, economics, political science, or related field)
✔️ Expertise in Central American governance or development
✔️ A track record of scholarly publications or university-level teaching
✔️ Experience with the ZEDE framework (development, implementation, or analysis)
📅 Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
To request the full RFP, email: bookproject@libertadeconomica.org
🤝 Support the Project
Major donors ($25,000+) are invited to participate in the project with the ability to:
- Appoint a voting member to the selection committee
- Attend project meetings
- Review manuscripts prior to publication
- Receive quarterly progress updates
All donor participation is structured to preserve independent academic integrity.
📖 Help document one of Central America’s most daring governance experiments.
👉 Learn more at constitutionalfreedoms.org
Board of Directors Approval of the Project
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