Luso-American Development FoundationNGO

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) is a private, financially autonomous Portuguese foundation dedicated to fostering relations between Portugal and the United States. Its mandate centers on promoting cooperation across science, education, culture, and business to advance Portugal's socioeconomic development. Established by Portuguese decree-law in 1985, it was created following the 1983 bilateral Cooperation and Defense Agreement regarding the Lajes Air Base.