Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University/Universidad Iberoamericana
Country:
Mexico
Award Date:
2000
Award Amount:
$100,000.00
Cost Share:
$27,619.00
Other Partners:
Census Information Center
This partnership created a community and economic development program that supported and strengthened education, research, and community organizations in both the United States and Mexico. In collaboration with local communities and public and private agencies, the partners helped research, develop, and carry out policies and strategies of importance to urban communities regarding housing, infrastructure, economic development, crime prevention, education, planning, and community organization. Florida A&M University established an academic minor/concentration in urban studies and economic development, while the Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) established a similar certificate program in community and economic development. Over the course of the collaboration, the partners organized and convened nine forums and workshops in the United States and six in Mexico on local development, social, and leadership issues. A significant achievement was establishing meaningful links with more than 60 government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, higher education institutions, and businesses in Mexico.