Introduction to itdUPM
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itdUPM is a network within the Technical University of Madrid specializing in finding solutions to sustainability and inequality issues through interdisciplinary education programs, applied research, and communication. It was constituted in 2012 and brings together 15 research groups and 173 members to address challenges in areas like livelihoods, basic services, technology innovation, ICT, and disaster management. It works internationally with partners in Latin America, Africa, and Europe on initiatives related to universal basic services, sustainable development funding, and converging social and environmental agendas.
Introduction to itdUPM
- 1. An Introduction to itdUPM
- 2. OUTLINE Who we are… Origins International Development at UPM itdUPM. Resourcesandstructure What we do… EducationalPrograms Appliedresearch Communication How we do… International network Areasofpotentialcollaboration
- 3. Technical University of Madrid (UPM) itdUPM • 40.000 Graduate and Post-graduateStudents • International Campus of Excellence • TheSpanishacademicinstitutionwhichreceivesthelargestfu ndingfromtheEuropeanCommissionforresearchprograms • 20 EngineeringSchools www.upm.es www.itd.upm.es
- 4. International Development at UPM Origins More than 20 researchgroupswerestarted in internationaldevelopment. Firststepstocreateaninterdisciplinary centre. Masters Degree in Technologyfor Human Development. itdUPMisconstitued 90s 2008 2010 2012
- 5. International Development at UPM Tradition of applied research from 90s
- 6. International Development at UPM itdUPM is constituted in 2012 www.itd.upm.es A network specializing in finding solutions to the lack of sustainability and inequality. We recognise the interdependence of social, economic and environmental issues. We develop an interdisciplinary and open approach. We provide services to businesses, NGOs, public administrations and international institutions.
- 7. itdUPM Resources Mainfundersandclients Strategicpartnerships Withmanyofthem Ourfunds Providefrom multilateral institutions, national agencies, privatecompanies, and NGO
- 8. 15 research groups associated 173 members Steering committee (18 members from 10 Sch.) Technical Team •Knowledge management •Partnering •Communication itdUPM Structure National and InternationalNetw ork
- 9. itdUPM What we do… Education Programs Applied research Communication Master Degree Training forprofessionals Open Sessions International Network Private sector NGOs PublicAdministration Energy Access toRefugees Cookstovesandfuelssectors Water in Schools RenewableEnergy Technologies and ICT Innovation in accessingbasicservices www.itd.upm.es/investigacion-aplicada www.innova4d.es www.itd.upm.es/investigacion-aplicada www.itd.upm.es/category/blog www.itd.upm.es/category/blog www.redemprendia.org
- 10. Official Masterfrom 2011 1,5 years (6 months internships). Comprehensive training that combines lectures with practical workshops and experience in the field Network Master Partners 10 university departments Agreements with Aid Agencies, NGO and enterprises Students internships Educational programs Master Degree in Technology for Human Development
- 11. Educational programs Customised training for professionals involved in sustainability and development. Open knowledge sessions at UPM. Integration of human development and sustainability in european technical education.
- 12. Applied research: Programs itdGREEN.Livelihoods and sustainable production itdORG. Innovation for the universalisation and quality of basic services itdTECH. Product innovation itdDATA. Innovative uses of ICT for development itdEMERGENCY. Disaster Management and Humanitarian Crises
- 13. Applied research itdGREEN. Livelihoods and sustainable production Sustainable forest management and land resources. Sustainable food supply chains. Land management and sustainable habitat. Resilience to climate change in disadvantaged populations. Enviromental conflicts. www.itd.upm.es/programa-cisternas-de-brasil-como-recolectar-agua-en- epoca-de-lluvias/
- 14. Applied research itdORG. Innovation in the extent and quality of basic services Management models of basic services delivering. Promotion of multi-stakeholder partnerships. Analysis and promotion of social enterprises. www5.iadb.org/mif/en-us/home/projects/accesstobasicservices/basicservices.aspx
- 15. Applied research itdTECH. Product innovation Products and tools for basic services extension programs: • Water analyses kit. • Software applications. www.itd.upm.es/compartimos-el-conocimiento
- 16. Applied research itdDATA. Innovative Uses of ICT for development Using Big Data for development applications such as disease diagnosis, humanitarian crises, managing source materials prices for small farmers... www.malariaspot.com www.ehas.org
- 17. Applied research itdEMERGENCY. Disaster Management and Humanitarian Crisis Technological and organizational innovation in humanitarian action. Sismic risk management in Central America. www.itd.upm.es/alianzas-publico-privadas-en-el-contexto- de-la-ayuda-humanitaria www.slideshare.net/itdUPM/ppp-humanitarian-action
- 18. Applied research OngoingProjects (examples)
- 19. Applied research Multidisciplinar actions
- 20. SocialEntrepreneurshipProjects Examples on ICT and Big Data www.malariaspot.com www.ehas.org Using Big Data for development applications such as disease diagnosis. www.digitalopportunities.org Improving public health care systems in rural areas of Latin American countries, through the use of new information technologies and communication. Digital Opportunities Start ups training academies
- 21. Interdisciplinaryworkrequiresnetworkedformsoforgani zation A networked organisations is… More than a “sexy” organisation chart based on nodes and links. More than a word that is repeated insistently. An enabling, organic space where interactions are crucial, … where processes and management systems are far from bureaucracies, … where strategic behaviour is far from formal planning, reinforcing emergent strategies.
- 22. International network LatinAmerica AFRICA EUROPE
- 23. Areas of potential collaboration International interest in universal basic services Innovation with BoP Funding for sustainable initiatives Converging development and environmental agendas Business for development
- 24. itdUPM Our priorities • Interdisciplinaryprogramswith a highinnovativeconcept. • Networkingwithstrategicpartners. • Newapprochesandmethodologies. How we work • Teams to suit the needs of our partners. • Emphasis on the generation and dissemination of knowledge. • Rigour and independence.
- 25. www.itd.upm.es itd@upm.es @itdupm itdupm