Institution Building
Through the Cassiodorus Institute, we work with parliaments and public administrations in fragile and post-conflict states, building the institutional capacity that makes governance durable.
We work alongside institutions and communities in fragile and transitional contexts, and build with them what makes them hold.
What We Do
Cultural Heritage
We design and implement cooperation programmes that protect cultural heritage as a foundation for social cohesion, identity, and recovery in conflict-affected communities.
Blue Economy
Through Pelagos Advisory Board, we support coastal and island states in developing sustainable fisheries governance and marine resource management frameworks.
Where We Work
EuropeBalkansMiddle EastHorn of Africa
Latest News
15 May 2026H.OPES Foundation Accredited by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency
Formal registration with the Italian Development Cooperation Agency (AICS) under Article 26 of Law 125/2014, by decree of 15 May 2026.
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12 March 2026TRAFFICKING Project Launches in Rome
Eight partner organisations met in Rome to open the comparative survey across six EU countries.
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24 October 2025Kosovo Assembly Delegation Visits CNEL in Rome
A delegation of senior officials from the Assembly of Kosovo met with CNEL leadership, opening a direct institutional connection with Kosovo’s nascent advisory body CES.
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Our Structures
H.OPES Foundation
The operational arm in Brussels, delivering EU-funded programmes in parliamentary governance, cultural heritage protection, blue economy and mine action in fragile and post-conflict states.
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The H.OPES institute for institutional strengthening in fragile and transitional contexts, home to the Parliamentary Vivarium and Public Administration Vivarium.
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Advisory on blue economy and fisheries governance, working with coastal and island states on the sustainable management of marine resources.
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