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The
Center for Population and Social Development Studies
(CEPAR)
Since
its inception in 1978, this Ecuadorian NGO has
promoted informed policy dialogue on population,
health, and social development matters. It has
accomplished this aim by conducting field and
analytic demographic research and by engaging
in information, education, and communication (IEC)
activities, particularly for health and population
authorities and social leaders.
Over
the past 20 years, CEPAR has conducted 25 surveys,
three national demographic studies, and 130 case
studies on topics in health, population,communication,
and social policy. It has hosted nearly 1,000
professional development and networking events
for over 90,000 participants, ranging from symposiums,
panels, and round table discussions to specialized
courses, workshops, and high profile conferences.
Among its information resources are several Ecuadorian
demographic databases, most notably SICEPAR, as
well as a specialized documentation center and
a press clippings archive. The technologically
advanced Informatics unit has pioneered massive
data entry, processing, and statistical analyses,
and its Communications department publishes a
quarterly magazine and newsletters and offers
advice on developing communication plans and training
materials. Through its different units and cadres
of professionals, CEPAR has collaborated with
and provided services to the Ecuadorean Ministry
of Health and other public institutions, international
and regional groups, and academic, research, and
civil society organizations.
CEPAR’s
continued and influential work has been recognized
both nationally and internationally. In 1991,
CEPAR received the Worldwide Population Prize
from the United Nations. Ecuadorian authorities
also have honored CEPAR for its contributions
to research and analysis of health and population
policies. Throughout much of its history, USAID
has supported CEPAR’s work.
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