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Javeriana Cali offers seven key areas of research and investigation<br />

in order to promote the human development and sustainable<br />

well-being of the region.<br />

Contact:<br />

Teresita Sevilla<br />

Director of the Office of Research, Development and Innovation<br />

investigacion@javerianacali.edu.co<br />

RESEARCH<br />

Institute of Intercultural Studies<br />

It is university-based think tank whose purpose is to conduct research on pressing<br />

national issues and to bring about social transformation. Through its<br />

inter-disciplinary and inter-cultural approach, the Institute has developed a<br />

number of applied projects with ethnic minority groups (indigenous,<br />

Afro-Colombian, rural populations) as well with government and private<br />

organizations. To achieve this purpose, the Institute works alongside communities,<br />

promotes dialogue on conflict resolution, conducts environmental<br />

strategies and workshops to create an atmosphere of cultural understanding<br />

and respect among Colombia´s citizens.<br />

Contact:Manuel Ramiro Muñoz<br />

Director: mrmunoz@javerianacali.edu.co<br />

Pacific Rim Studies Center<br />

The Pacific Rim Studies Center focuses on the transfer of knowledge<br />

regarding socio-economic development and commercial relationships<br />

between Colombia and countries of the Pacific Rim.<br />

Contact: Mauricio de Miranda Parrondo, Ph. D.<br />

Director: mdmirand@javerianacali.edu.co<br />

Campus NOVA<br />

Campus Nova®, is a center of entrepreneurship and innovation that offers<br />

integrated services to support business, social and cultural projects. It generates<br />

new and marketable ideas on social and economic development (growth)<br />

to address pressing national issues. Though activities such as one-on-one<br />

tutoring, team courses and star-up workshops, it aims at building local<br />

entrepreneurial leadership. Certified and approved by the Organization of<br />

American States-OAS.<br />

Short international entrepreneurship programs:<br />

-Immersion Campus Nova: Entrepreneurship and Innovation<br />

-International experience in the Silicon Valley<br />

Contact: Office of Entrepreneurship<br />

emprende@javerianacali.edu.co

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