Simple Principles is a groundbreaking regenerative economic platform established on 70,000 square meters of farmland in Portugal acquired by The Institute, designed to revitalize rural communities through innovative asset-based development. This comprehensive agricultural and wellness enterprise demonstrates how endogenous economic principles can create sustainable prosperity while honoring elder wisdom and traditional knowledge systems.

We envision a revolutionary model of localized economics that transforms marginalized rural communities into thriving centers of regenerative prosperity. Simple Principles aims to engineer a lucrative socio-economic engine that leverages indigenous resources, community engagement, and advanced technology to create the future of people-centric economic development.

Features & Characteristics

Integrated Agricultural Ecosystem: A comprehensive farming operation featuring a vineyard, 100 olive trees, fruit groves, and 100 cork trees, complemented by diverse animal husbandry including goats, donkeys, and other livestock. Natural springs on the property provide pristine water resources, creating diverse revenue streams from premium agricultural products while demonstrating permaculture principles, regenerative farming practices, and sustainable land stewardship.

Medicinal and Wellness Production: Cultivation of 12 indigenous plants for medicinal essential oils, honey production, and wellness product development, creating high-value products that bridge traditional knowledge with modern health and wellness markets.

Community-Centered Economic Model: Asset-based development that prioritizes marginalized and underutilized community members, particularly elders, as knowledge holders and active contributors to economic prosperity, ensuring no one is left behind in the prosperity equation.

Advanced Technology Integration: Implementation of cutting-edge agricultural technologies, data analytics, and dynamic product creation systems that optimize yields, enhance quality, and create innovative market opportunities while maintaining regenerative principles.

Elder Wisdom Valorization: Systematic capture and application of elder knowledge in agricultural practices, traditional medicine, and community development, positioning elderly community members as valuable assets in the economic transformation process.

Regenerative Economics Laboratory: A living laboratory for testing and refining regenerative economic principles, creating replicable models for rural revitalization that can be adapted and scaled across different geographic and cultural contexts.

The Institute's Role

The Geftas Institute serves as the architect, operator, and research hub for Simple Principles, developing the theoretical framework for regenerative economics while implementing practical solutions on the ground. Our institute conducts comprehensive research on asset-based community development, measures impact across social, economic, and environmental dimensions, and creates knowledge products that can inform rural development strategies globally.

We facilitate partnerships between local communities, technology providers, and market channels while ensuring that the project maintains its commitment to human dignity and prosperity. Through rigorous documentation and analysis, we transform local innovations into scalable models for regenerative economic development.

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Join us in pioneering the future of regenerative economics and rural revitalization. We seek partners, investors, researchers, and communities committed to demonstrating that prosperity can be achieved while honoring traditional wisdom and environmental stewardship. Connect with us to explore how Simple Principles can inform and inspire your own initiatives in sustainable community development.

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