Panama/Madrid, August 22. The Carolina Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean signed a collaboration agreement to facilitate research, educational programs, and knowledge dissemination that promote dialogue on democracy and sustainable development in the region.

This alliance seeks to promote synergies between the capacities, initiatives, and trajectories of both organizations through the production of knowledge, systematization and exchange of experiences, leadership training, and the promotion of spaces for reflection on central issues related to democracy and development, such as citizen security, the rule of law, technological transition, and governance in the region.

“This agreement is yet another effort to strengthen our work within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals, bringing knowledge and technical cooperation in alliance with the multilateral system,” said Érika Rodríguez Pinzón, director of the Carolina Foundation.

The agreement will also facilitate the identification of lessons learned and best practices, the development of training initiatives for democratic leadership aimed at young people and women leaders, and of social awareness for their political participation and inclusion in economic and social development.

“We are honored to add the Carolina Foundation to our network of allies in favor of an inclusive and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. At UNDP, we promote the value of dialogue, knowledge, and partnerships to advance in reducing poverty and inequalities, promoting democratic governance, and accelerating sustainable development. This agreement will allow us to expand our joint impact to strengthen the responsiveness of institutions and public policies through effective and inclusive governance, based on evidence, and leaving no one behind,” affirmed Michelle Muschett, UNDP Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.

About Carolina Foundation:

The Carolina Foundation was established in 2000 as an institution for the promotion of cultural relations and educational and scientific cooperation between Spain and the Ibero-American community of nations. In addition to working towards the formation of an Ibero-American knowledge space, the Carolina Foundation is a mean of public diplomacy aimed at achieving better mutual understanding between Latin America and Spain.

More information: www.fundacioncarolina.es

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About UNDP:

UNDP is the leading United Nations agency fighting against the injustices of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with a wide network of experts and partners in 170 countries, UNDP helps nations develop integrated and sustainable solutions for people and the planet.

For more information, visit https://www.latinamerica.undp.org or follow us on social media via @pnudlac.

Media Contacts:

Carolina Foundation: comunicacion@fundacioncarolina.es | +34 608758338

UNDP: Vanessa Hidalgo – vanessa.hidalgo@undp.org| +1 64633890462.