The Interdisciplinary Center for Development Studies (Cider in Spanish) was founded in the Universidad de los Andes in 1976, with the technical and financial support from the Institute of Social Studies (The Netherlands), with the purpose of contributing to the understanding and resolution of problems related to development from an inter-disciplinary point of view.

The Center’s activities take place around three strategic axes: offering postgraduate-level training for professionals working in development, undertaking research projects, and contributing to university outreach projects (such as consulting, continuing education and dissemination events).

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

CONSULTING

Through the consultancy activities, continuing education programs and dissemination events, the Center takes an active role in the analysis of the issues that are central to the country’s development, generating academic and political debate, contributing to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of public policies and social programs, and raising awareness on topical issues among public servants and citizens.

 

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

In terms of teaching programs, Cider offers five graduate programs:

• A Masters Degree Program in Interdisciplinary Development Studies
• A Specialization Program in Local and Regional Development
• A Specialization Program in Organizations, Social Responsibility and Development
• A Specialization Program in Regional Management of Development
• A Specialization Program in State, Public Policies and Development

 

Cider also offers an Interdisciplinary Development Studies Option at undergraduate level.