The collaborating partners support and accompany the core institutions in the accomplishment of the set objectives. We have invited universities, research centers, and in order to link science to policy and development, we have also invited relevant non-academic actors from the countries of the core partners.
German-Colombian Peace Institute (CAPAZ)
The German Colombian Peace Institute (CAPAZ) is a Centre of Excellence in Research and Teaching supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) that began its work in 2017. It establishes networks between universities, research centers, civil society organizations, and government institutions to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge on peacebuilding.
CEMarin Corporation Center of Excellence in Marine Science
Founded by Colombian and German universities in 2009, CEMarin is an international non-profit organization that aims at answering fundamental environmental and socio-economical questions related to marine ecosystems in Latin America. It is a Centre of Excellence in Research and Teaching funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Ecuador, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
GIZ is a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work. It was established in 2011 by merging three German international development organizations and its main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Instituto Nacional de Biodervisidad Ecuador (INABIO)
The National Institute of Biodiversity INABIO is a public research institute in Ecuador that generates knowledge and coordinates research processes on biodiversity. It aims to strengthen the conservation of the natural heritage.
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL) Ecuador
Founded in 1971 the Private Technical University of Loja is an autonomous institution with social and public purpose that develops research and participates in development plans for the country.
Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
The Leibnitz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) is an agro-economic research institute founded in 1994. Based in Germany, it performs basic and applied research in the agricultural and food sector as well as rural areas of the formerly planned economies of Europe and Asia against the context of international developments.
German Institute of Development and Sustainability
Established in 1964, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability is one of the leading research institutions and think tanks for global development and international cooperation worldwide. Its work is based on the interplay between research, policy advice, and training.
United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU -EHS)
The Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU – EHS) of the United Nations University, founded in 2003, conducts research on risks and adaptation related to environmental hazards and global change. It is also actively engaged in higher education.
Founded in 2001, the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is a center of excellence for training and knowledge management within the UN system. Since 2015 the center’s learning and training activities are oriented to help the UN system and its partners to address the challenges posed by the adoption of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
The Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is a Georgian multi-branch research university that was founded in 1918. It aims to become a higher educational and research center with European values and international significance by 2024.
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), located in Kazakhstan, is an independent, non-political, and non-profit international organization that began its operations in 2001. It assists the Central Asian governments, as well as regional and international stakeholders in addressing environmental and sustainability challenges across the Central Asian region and Afghanistan.
Samarkand Center for Agricultural Reform and Innovation Studies (CARIS) Uzbekistan
The Samarkand Center for Agricultural Reform and Innovation Studies (CARIS) Uzbekistan was founded as a base of a scientific cluster in Agriculture. The center aims to promote capacity building of staff and policymakers, promotion of advanced research, and evidence-based policy analysis in the agribusiness sector and rural areas of Uzbekistan as well as the exchange of best practices across the research network.
Established in 1944, the World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. In Uzbekistan, the World Bank supports the modernization of the Agriculture Sector.