COFECI

COFECI is the acronym for Consejo Federal de Colegios de Ingenieros, and it can also refer to other organizations sharing the same initials. The most prominent COFECI is a federation of provincial engineering councils in Argentina. It serves as a national coordinating and representative body for engineers, promoting professional ethics, continuing education, and the harmonization of standards and licensing across jurisdictions. It also engages with government authorities on policy issues affecting engineering, infrastructure, and public safety.

The federation is composed of delegates from the provincial engineering councils. It is governed by a plenary assembly and an executive body responsible for policy development, coordination, and administration. The secretariat operates in Argentina and coordinates regulatory practices and professional requirements across provinces.

Key activities include establishing and promoting ethical codes, supporting professional development programs, coordinating disciplinary matters through member councils, and contributing to national guidelines and accreditation processes. COFECI also organizes conferences, disseminates technical and regulatory information, and represents the engineering profession in public policy discussions.

Historically, the federation emerged from the organization of provincial engineering boards seeking a collective voice at the national level, solidifying its role as the central coordinating body for engineering practice in Argentina. Because acronyms can be reused, COFECI may refer to other regional or sectoral entities in different countries.