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CDF NEWS: Charles Darwin Foundation Advises Isabela Municipal Government on Sustainable Development Plan
19 November 2009
Puerto Ayora, November 18, 2009
On November 9th and 10th, the Municipal Government of Isabela, alongside local public and private organizations, unions and associations, and the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF), participated in an inter-institutional public meeting to continue development of Isabela’s “Plan for Municipal Development 2020,” as this project entered its second phase.
During the meeting, in which 90 persons participated, different topics affecting the municipality were discussed, reflecting four axes of sustainable development: social, environmental, economic, and organizational. Roles each institution would play in helping to reach the vision of a better Isabela in 2020 were also discussed.
Daniel Rivas, Coordinator of Technical Assistance at CDF, explained the methodology used in developing the Plan at the meeting. Enrique Ramos, CDF’s Coordinator of Participation, gave examples of common problems facing communities that live on islands, with special emphasis on the issues most relevant to Galapagos.
The third phase to further develop the Plan for Municipal Development, consisting of meetings with local technical experts from public and private organizations as well as associations and unions, will take place at a later date. CDF will be responsible for facilitating the meetings, in the process strengthening local capabilities and responsibilities.
CDF has served as an advisor to the Isabela Municipal Government since 2008, and has supported the execution of several projects. Its goal has been to build local capacity and foment inter-institutional participation under a model of sustainable socio-economic and environmental development for Galapagos.
For more information::
Alex Ontaneda alex.ontaneda@fcdarwin.org.ec
www.darwinfoundation.org
