UQAM - Université du Québec à Montréal

Objet publié

The project aims to strengthen three universities in the Bolivian Amazonia in training, research, and service to communities to promote community-based ecodevelopment and environmental health in connection with water and sanitation. Through this project, Université du Québec à Montréal aims to strengthen the Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno, the Universidad Amazónica de Pando, and the Universidad Técnica del Beni Mariscal José Ballivián through professional development of academic teams. The project also supports the creation of a training program for leaders in community-based ecodevelopment and environmental health. Finally, the project promotes the development of, or support for, ecodevelopment projects in this area among women, Aboriginal people, and street youth.