This postgraduate course is carried out through cooperation between the Latin American Energy Organization, the University of Calgary and the Canadian International Development Agency.

For further information: Victorio Oxilia (victorio.oxilia@olade.org)

Goal

Capacity building for professionals in organizations, agencies and departments of higher education and research institutes, and State-owned enterprises in Ecuador, on energy planning-related subjects, as part of the process of public policy making, with a focus on sustainable development and social equality

Target population :

It is addressed to public-sector officials and professors of Ecuador working for institutions, organizations or entities such as ministries, regulatory agencies, enterprises, or entities participating in the value chain of the energy industry, universities and research centres.

Requirements :

• Candidates should have a university degree that is recognized in Ecuador, preferably in science or engineering.
• A grade point average equivalent to a GPA of 3 (over 4).

Duration, schedule and class modality :

Courses will be given from January 29 to May 10. They will have a duration of 40 hours each, distributed in eight 5-hour sessions (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The course on Planning and Energy Economics will be given in ten 4-hour sessions (Monday through Friday).

Language

The courses will be given in Spanish or English. The course given by the University of Calgary profes

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