The Association for the Advancement of New Development Alternatives (APRONAD), was created by a group of Panamanians, with the support of consultants and international entities, November 9, 1998. It is registered as a non-profit association, with legal personality. 10.755.

APRONAD emerged with the aim of contributing to national development in three main areas: the protection and preservation of the environment, the fight against rural and urban poverty and the promotion of a democratic culture, based on the strengthening and participation of community organizations, and a new leadership. To this end were identified 4 specific programs, which are developed comprehensive strategies: tourism with community participation and the promotion of microenterprise tourism, the sustainable management of solid waste, sustainable rural development and leadership training children and adolescents.

Project: Training for the Investment Projects Office: "The Way Construction Zanguengas-Yayas Abroad", "Repair of the Republic of Honduras School", "Repair of the School of Huile", "Repair of the School of Step White," " Repairs Prime Coclesito Cycle. " Donor: Social Investment Fund (FIS) from Panama.

Currently APRONAD is participating in regional strategies for a sustainable local development related to the integrated management of water resources, eco-tourism and local development, integrated management of solid waste and wastewater treatment.