Development Roast Giving international development a proper roasting
We are delighted to announce that the 6th Bolivian Conference on Development Economics will be held at the Campus of Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on August 28th and 29th, 2014. This conference is jointly organized by the Institute for Advanced Development Studies (INESAD), the Society of Bolivian …
Read More »Why is it important to cooperate with Middle Income Countries?
By Cecilia Juambeltz* In the field of international cooperation, particularly in development cooperation, much is said of High, Middle and Low Income Countries. This characterization may only seem as a way of ordering these countries. But in practice it has important consequences, as it defines the type of aid these …
Read More »Three organizations that are redefining environmental education
Climate change, ozone layer, biodiversity, carbon footprint, glacial melt – these have become the buzz phrases of a generation. To some these problems seem far away, while others give up in light of their complexity and magnitude. But clearly we should not leave it to the ‘big boys’ of environmental …
Read More »Bolivia Climate Change Monthly: November 2013
Welcome to the November 2013 edition of Bolivia Climate Change Monthly where you will find the latest research, policy, donor activity, and news related to climate change in Bolivia*. Climate Change Induced Glacier Retreat and Risk Management: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Apolobamba Mountain Range, Bolivia, by Hoffmann, D., …
Read More »Bolivia’s Best: Carlos Mamani Condori, Researcher and Campaigner for Indigenous Rights
“For me, it is fundamental that we—indigenous communities—win the right to govern ourselves.” Carlos Mamani is a Bolivian professor, researcher, and campaigner for the rights of indigenous communities. Being an Aymara Indian, he is of indigenous origin himself and has first-hand experience of indigenous culture and of the discrimination faced …
Read More »Meet Hans Rosling – keynote speaker at the next Bolivian Conference on Development Economics
By: Lykke E. Andersen* There is probably nobody I admire more in the entire World than Hans Rosling, so getting him as keynote speaker for the next Bolivian Conference on Development Economics is a major coup. Unfortunately my biggest hero and role model seems to be largely unknown among Bolivian …
Read More »Massive Open Online Courses: Can They Help to Educate the World?
The World Wide Web recently celebrated its 20th birthday and, since its birth, the Internet has grown to become an indispensable tool for many people, penetrating into many aspects of everyday life, including education. The Flipped Classroom, for example, has revolutionized how classes and homework are organized and delivered. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Highlights from the 5th Bolivian Conference on Development Economics
This year’s conference was hosted by Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (UPSA) on November 14 and 15. It was attended by about 330 persons (a 64% increase compared to last year) from 13 different countries and consisted of 3 keynote lectures, a round table discussion on energy …
Read More »The Universidad Académica Campesina – Carmen Pampa: a College for Bolivia’s Rural Population
by Rachel Satterlee Bolivia is a beautiful, mountainous country that is very culturally diverse but which also has many inequities. None are more pronounced that those in education: As of 2004, secondary school completion rates in urban areas were at 65 percent for men and 50 percent for women, whereas …
Read More »“Climate Finance for the Developing World: What is needed and how to make it inclusive?”
By: Lykke E. Andersen, 13 November 2013 Climate change negotiations have entered peak season again with the COP 19 just starting in Warsaw. What is it that they say: 19th time is a charm? This year, like previous years, key questions related to climate finance have been discussed extensively in many …
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