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UNIVALLE COMPANY Call for "Economic Research for Conservation in the Tropical Andes del Sur "
"Economic Research for Conservation in the Tropical Andes del Sur" Sponsored by: CSF and the MacArthur Foundation
Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) invite researchers and analysts to propose applied research in the framework of Program Economics Building Skills to contribute to the conservation of the tropical Andes del Sur ", with financial support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur.
Under this program, CSF has developed a competitive fund for research fellowships for professionals working on issues related economic analysis with the environment .. Participants will receive professional CSF and its associated technical assistance and training in economic theory and economic analysis environment to increase their capacity to conduct applied economic research studies. ParticipantesEl
program is designed for young researchers with proven expertise in the Andes-Amazon region, mainly in southeastern Peru and northern Bolivia (likely to be considered good candidates from Ecuador and Colombia), who are interested in developing economic research topics environmental, conservation of biodiversity and natural resource management. The call is open to graduate students, professionals in the region, representatives of central, regional, NGOs and private sector interested in this topic.
be prioritized participation of professionals whose work is related to development projects and conservation of natural resources. It is required that participants have previous training in economics, master's degree desirable, strong analytical skills and excellent literacy skills in their native language. It is also essential to have good command of Excel, and statistical and econometric knowledge. Topics
priorizadosEl program prioritizes topics that economic analysis can contribute to solutions, positive policies and projects for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, so that investigations are applicable and influencing the decisions of actors linked to the projects.
The list of possible topics include, without being exhaustive or exclusive of other topics of interest to the proponents, the following: REDD and Climate Change
estimate the opportunity costs of avoided deforestation
is the best distribution mechanism maintain benefits? Costs of natural disasters
climate change, mitigation programs
Economic Analysis proposed road in natural environments
Protected Natural Areas (ANP) and extractive activities
Biodiversity and Conservation Environmental Services
ANP assessment studies
Watershed Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) of hydroelectric projects in the Peruvian Amazon Project
ACB hydropower in the Bolivian Amazon
analysis of small community renewable energy projects
Legal Standards Economic Analysis of the new forestry law in Peru
economic analysis of the impact of legal regulations and development of the Madeira River basin
Biodiesel - Oil
ACB production and use of biofuels
Other
A set according to regional priorities and possible funding partner institutions
the best proposals will be funded to a total of 5,000, - dollars. This amount is intended for field work activities, analysis and data collection, does not include fees or equipment purchases.
proponents are expected to have support and resources from other sources to supplement that provides CSF. Thus, the proposals will be considered positively identify contributions from partners and institutions involved in research.
addition there will be a fund to publish the best research.
Follow-up technical support will be given by CSF team members and other experts in environmental economics, all with extensive field experience and a deep understanding of current conservation challenges. Application and deadlines
The program is designed with the aim to generate about eight investigations within 9 months of work on each survey, in the period January 2010 to March 2011.
should send to the November 8:
Application Form (online)
Research Proposal 5 pages (in the format suggested)
abbreviated CV maximum 2 pages
Between 23 and 27 November 2009 shall be notified of selection results.
Further information: http://www.conservation-strategy.org/
To apply fill out your application form , send your research proposal ( download format) and attach your CV summary and send to: carol@conservation-strategy.org proposals submitted will only be considered in full with the two annexes.
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