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about the julio cotler program
Launched in 2024 to mark Obreal’s 20th anniversary, the Julio Cotler Program pays tribute to Professor Julio Cotler (1932–2019), a key intellectual figure in Obreal’s early years. Deeply convinced of the transformative power of higher education to address social inequalities, Cotler’s legacy continues to inspire the program’s purpose and spirit.
The program places youth participation at the heart of strengthening democracy and democratic resilience, fostering critical thinking and informed debate. Through knowledge production and support for practices that build critical thinking, it aims to help new generations discuss and develop responses to the contemporary challenges facing democracies in Latin America.
Contribution
Obreal’s contribution is evident in its capacity for impact. These figures reflect the strength of a community committed to interregional dialogue, innovation and the search for shared solutions to common challenges.
95+
implemented projects
100+
members
34+
countries represented
13+
languages
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Process
The Dialogue builds upon the agreements and documents adopted in its previous editions. The main conclusions that have shaped this interregional process can be consulted below:
01
Education as an
engine of change
We are committed to building higher education systems that are fairer, more connected, and better equipped to face today’s challenges.
02
Science at the service of society
We promote research and innovation with impact, connecting universities, governments and communities.
03
Cooperation as a tool for transformation
We support regional processes that strengthen the institutional fabric and promote more human, more interconnected development.
Member organizations
and partners
Hamburg
EU-LAC Foundation
Brussels
European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
Madrid
Servicio Español para la Internalización de la Educación
Bonn
German Academic Exchange Service
Dakar
Autorité Nationale d’Assurance Qualité de l’enseignement Supérieur au Sénégal
Cairo
The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education
Ouagadougo
Cosneil Afriacain et Malgache pour l’ Enseignement supérieur
Kampala
Inter University Council of East Africa
Barcelona, Spain
Generalitat de Catalunya Departament d’Acció Exterior i Govern Obert
Member organizations
and partners
Hamburg
EU-LAC FoundationBrussels
European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher EducationMadrid
Servicio Español para la Internalización de la EducaciónBonn
German Academic Exchange Service
Dakar
Autorité Nationale d’Assurance Qualité de l’enseignement Supérieur au SénégalCairo
The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of EducationOuagadougo
Cosneil Afriacain et Malgache pour l’ Enseignement supérieurKampala
Inter University Council of East AfricaBarcelona, Spain
Generalitat de Catalunya Departament d’Acció Exterior i Govern Obert
