University of New Mexico/Escuela Agrícola Panamericana (Zamorano)
Country:
Honduras
Award Date:
2002
Award Amount:
$100,000.00
Cost Share:
$24,000.00
Other Partners:
This partnership is working to create local, national, and regional capacity for integrated management of water resources. The partners are collaborating to 1) develop a one-year, 12-module post-baccalaureate diplomado I program in water resources to certify Latin American water professionals, 2) organize two regional fora in Central America to analyze challenges and opportunities in water resources management, and 3) establish a Central American Water Resources Development Center at Zamorano to support the development of sound water policy, planning, and management and to serve as a regional center of excellence. In January 2004, Zamorano hosted the first regional forum, attended by more than 70 participants from throughout Central America. The success of the forum has prompted discussions between the partners about hosting a large (up to 300-400 participants) regional conference in the near future. The partners’ regular dialogues with the USAID/Honduras and USAID/Nicaragua Missions have led to valuable ideas for both the diplomado program and the regional fora provided by the Missions. The Missions have also recommended candidates for the diplomado program.