Colombia programs / Colombia project 514-0101 · 1969–1973 · higher education, universities and scholarships
AS OF 7/31/69. THE DISTINCT COMPONENTS OF PROJECT (THE 3 UNIVERSITY CONTRACTS AND ESTAB OF RENTAL LIBRARIES) ARE REVIEWED SEPARTELY. SYRACUSE U CONTRACT FUNDED TECHNICAL SERVICES NECESSARY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OVERALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDY, PREPARATION OF FACULTY RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL TEACHING AND RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE ADMIN ORGANIZATION, INITIATION OF WORK/STUDY PROGRAM, ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUSINESS RESEARCH CENTER, DEVEL OF LIBRARY RESOURCES, AND PARTICIPATION IN MGMT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY COLOMBIA INSTIT OF ADMIN (INCOLDA). DISTINGUISHING FEATURE OF THE SCHOOL IS ITS WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, A NEW CONCEPT IN LATIN AMER EDUC DESIGNED TO OVERCOME LACK OF TECH AND BUS TRNG. PERSISTANT PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE DELAY IN OBTAINING FUNDS. OVERALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN PARTICULARLY SUCCESSFUL. U OF MINNESOTA CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANDES. PROJECT DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH A CENTER IN COLOMBIA FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS WHICH COULD WITHIN A FEW YEARS BE STAFFED AND FINANCED FROM COLOMBIAN RESOURCES. DURING 1ST 2 YEARS OF PROJECT, THERE WERE FEW STUDENTS, 3 DIFF DEANS, HIGH TURNOVER OF FACULTY. IN THE LAST YEAR, UN
Source: DEC abstract, PD-AAN-414 (1969). The source's own text.
Operated in: Colombia.
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| Title | ||
|---|---|---|
| HIGHER EDUCATION | 1969 | Evaluation-type document |
| Results of examination of the higher education program - project no. 514-15-660-101 between the Agency for International Development and the Government of Colombia | 1970 | Evaluation-type document |
| Letter report of audit no. 1-514-73-40; higher education; USAID/Colombia | 1972 | Evaluation-type document |
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Operated in Colombia, 1969 to 1973 4 sources
Scope: country: Colombia. The award code belongs to this country's mission. High confidence.
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| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| AID/LA-128 (award, fiscal year not recorded) |
| Year |
|---|
| Type |
|---|
| 1969 to 1973 |
| Stated in a document |
| 2 sources |
| AID/LA-317 (award, fiscal year not recorded) | 1969 to 1973 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| AID/C-2289 (award, fiscal year not recorded) | 1969 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| AID/CSD-2289 (award, fiscal year not recorded) | 1973 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAID. Ofc. of the Auditor General. Area Auditor General. Latin America (North) | 1970 to 1972 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| USAID. Mission to Colombia | 1970 to 1972 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1969 to 1973 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
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Program key prj:5140101