Intercultural Relations
Professionals working in the fields of intercultural relations, conflict resolution and social adaptation need necessary updating of skills and training when dealing with processes of decentralization and social problems facing indigenous populations in urban, agricultural, mining and fishing immigration areas.
Local, Regional and Territorial Development
These concepts are used to define the set of social, cultural and economic processes that promote the economic dynamism and improvement of life quality of the population in a territory (metropolitan area, urban center, region, province, municipality, etc.). To do so, it is necessary to train its institutional and human resources with relevant information and knowledge. This way, the population will be able to define its priorities, to exploit its comparative advantages, and to participate in globalization.
Virtual Education
In the new context of economic competitiveness and rapid changes in knowledge, open learning communities are needed as means for adding value to the knowledge base of diverse regions and countries.
Human and Social Development
A theme developed in collaboration with the International Secretariat for Human Development of York University. It examines relevant themes about human and social development and poverty reduction. Emphasis is placed on local communities, policies and globalization, concertation between public administrators and social actors, participation of the most marginalized, and the process of mutual learning among policy makers, professionals and academics.
Taking into account proposals and interest of research networks, professional associations, training institutions, government agencies and NGOs, this portal is open to consider additional themes. Currently, new topics are under consideration and access to them will be provided soon.
A Structuring Mechanism
This portal is created as a means for promoting knowledge partnerships between Latin America and Canada. It looks to promote and deliver information about educational and knowledge products for development, produced by specialists and institutions.
Initial Focus
Activities will be focused on virtual education, local and regional development, intercultural relations, and human and social development. Depending on the demand and opportunities, activities will include other themes from the social, natural and information sciences, technology, and productive sectors.
Reaching over 100,000 professionals
This initiative is supported through a Newsletter that reaches over 100,000 professionals, university professors, researchers, policy makers, and development practitioners across Latin America and the Caribbean. The Newsletter will provide information about research products, study results, training programs, postgraduate courses, exchanges, events, discussion forums and business opportunities, for the benefit of the diverse learning communities in the region and Canada.
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The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCDNet)
The CCDNet is a member-driven organization that seeks to increase the scale and effectiveness of community economic development (CED) - helping organizations and individuals strengthen their communities and create solutions to local needs.
The membership of CCEDNet is made up of community-based organizations, co-operatives, social enterprises, practitioners, active citizens, researchers, and other organizations from every region of the country.
The Network will strengthen community economic development in urban, rural, northern and Aboriginal communities across Canada, and contribute to better social, economic and environmental conditions at the local level.
Access to virtual libraries in Canada and the Latin American region
This portal is an initiative of a group of institutions from Latin America and Canada led by CEBEM and CIC which aims to support knowledge partnerships between Canadian and Latin American institutions, networks and specialists. It is funded by IDRC-CANADA.
