Peru: A University Consortium will be established with four Universities to Offer Specialized and Graduate Studies on Disaster Prevention

With the purpose of providing professionals with specialized training on disaster management, the National Institute for Civil Defense signed five agreements and a framework inter- institutional agreement with different Peruvian universities. These institutions will be responsible for teaching graduate studies and extension courses related to this field.

Through these agreements, INDECI, the San Marcos National University, the National Engineering University, the National University of Piura and the Southern Scientific University will implement 2-year graduate programs and 6-month extension courses aimed at training professionals on disaster prevention and assistance.

In this context, the National Engineering University will offer the “Master’s Program in Disaster Management and Sustainable Development Planning.” The National University of Piura will also teach a “Specialized Program in Disaster Management and Sustainable Development Planning.”

In addition, the San Marcos National University, through the School of Social Sciences, will offer an “Extension Course on Disaster Prevention and Assistance.” Finally, the Southern Scientific University will develop specialized programs, an “Extension Course on Disaster Prevention and Preparedness”, and a “Program on Technical Security Inspections for Civil Defense.”

It is worth mentioning that INDECI and participating universities will establish a University Consortium for Disaster Prevention and Assistance. This consortium will facilitate the exchange of information and professors, as well as the participation of national and international experts in order to improve these university programs.

The National Information Center

The National Institute for Civil Defense (INDECI) is currently promoting the establishment of a National Information Center of Science and Technology for Disaster Prevention and Assistance. Universities participating in these cooperation agreements will have access to this information.

The National Information Center will make possible the timely management of information related to hazards, the evaluation of existing vulnerability, risk assessments, and scientific and technical studies on disaster-related issues.

Finally, INDECI expects to obtain the support of the Pan-American Health Organization, the United Nations Information Center for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Regional Information Center for Disasters, in terms of bibliography and related documents.

For further information, please contact:
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