itdUPM is a network within the Technical University of Madrid specializing in finding solutions to sustainability and inequality issues through interdisciplinary education programs, applied research, and communication. It was constituted in 2012 and brings together 15 research groups and 173 members to address challenges in areas like livelihoods, basic services, technology innovation, ICT, and disaster management. It works internationally with partners in Latin America, Africa, and Europe on initiatives related to universal basic services, sustainable development funding, and converging social and environmental agendas.

1. An Introduction to itdUPM

2. OUTLINE
Who we are…
Origins
International Development at UPM
itdUPM. Resourcesandstructure
What we do…
EducationalPrograms
Appliedresearch
Communication
How we do…
International network
Areasofpotentialcollaboration

3. Technical University of Madrid (UPM)
itdUPM
• 40.000 Graduate and Post-graduateStudents
• International Campus of Excellence
• TheSpanishacademicinstitutionwhichreceivesthelargestfu
ndingfromtheEuropeanCommissionforresearchprograms
• 20 EngineeringSchools
www.upm.es
www.itd.upm.es

4. International Development at UPM
Origins
More than 20 researchgroupswerestarted in internationaldevelopment.
Firststepstocreateaninterdisciplinary centre.
Masters Degree in Technologyfor Human Development.
itdUPMisconstitued
90s
2008
2010
2012

5. International Development at UPM
Tradition of applied research from 90s

6. International Development at UPM
itdUPM is constituted in 2012
www.itd.upm.es
A network specializing in finding solutions to the lack of sustainability and inequality.
We recognise the interdependence of social, economic and environmental issues.
We develop an interdisciplinary and open approach.
We provide services to businesses, NGOs, public administrations and international
institutions.

7. itdUPM
Resources
Mainfundersandclients
Strategicpartnerships
Withmanyofthem
Ourfunds
Providefrom multilateral institutions,
national agencies, privatecompanies, and NGO

8. 15 research
groups
associated
173 members
Steering committee
(18 members from 10 Sch.)
Technical Team
•Knowledge management
•Partnering
•Communication
itdUPM
Structure
National and
InternationalNetw
ork

9. itdUPM
What we do…
Education
Programs Applied research
Communication
Master Degree
Training forprofessionals
Open Sessions
International Network
Private sector
NGOs
PublicAdministration
Energy Access toRefugees
Cookstovesandfuelssectors
Water in Schools
RenewableEnergy Technologies and ICT
Innovation in accessingbasicservices
www.itd.upm.es/investigacion-aplicada
www.innova4d.es
www.itd.upm.es/investigacion-aplicada
www.itd.upm.es/category/blog
www.itd.upm.es/category/blog
www.redemprendia.org

10. Official Masterfrom 2011
1,5 years (6 months internships). Comprehensive training
that combines lectures with practical workshops and
experience in the field
Network Master Partners
10 university departments
Agreements with Aid Agencies,
NGO and enterprises
Students internships
Educational programs
Master Degree in Technology for Human Development

11. Educational programs
Customised training for professionals involved in sustainability and development.
Open knowledge sessions at UPM.
Integration of human development and sustainability in european technical education.

12. Applied research: Programs
itdGREEN.Livelihoods and sustainable production
itdORG. Innovation for the universalisation and quality of basic services
itdTECH. Product innovation
itdDATA. Innovative uses of ICT for development
itdEMERGENCY. Disaster Management and Humanitarian Crises

13. Applied research
itdGREEN. Livelihoods and sustainable production
Sustainable forest management and land
resources.
Sustainable food supply chains.
Land management and sustainable habitat.
Resilience to climate change in
disadvantaged populations.
Enviromental conflicts.
www.itd.upm.es/programa-cisternas-de-brasil-como-recolectar-agua-en-
epoca-de-lluvias/

14. Applied research
itdORG. Innovation in the extent and quality of basic services
Management models of basic services
delivering.
Promotion of multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Analysis and promotion of social enterprises.
www5.iadb.org/mif/en-us/home/projects/accesstobasicservices/basicservices.aspx

15. Applied research
itdTECH. Product innovation
Products and tools for basic services
extension programs:
• Water analyses kit.
• Software applications.
www.itd.upm.es/compartimos-el-conocimiento

16. Applied research
itdDATA. Innovative Uses of ICT for development
Using Big Data for development
applications such as disease
diagnosis, humanitarian crises,
managing source materials prices for
small farmers...
www.malariaspot.com
www.ehas.org

17. Applied research
itdEMERGENCY. Disaster Management and Humanitarian Crisis
Technological and organizational
innovation in humanitarian action.
Sismic risk management in Central
America.
www.itd.upm.es/alianzas-publico-privadas-en-el-contexto-
de-la-ayuda-humanitaria
www.slideshare.net/itdUPM/ppp-humanitarian-action

18. Applied research
OngoingProjects (examples)

19. Applied research
Multidisciplinar actions

20. SocialEntrepreneurshipProjects
Examples on ICT and Big Data
www.malariaspot.com
www.ehas.org
Using Big Data for development
applications such as disease
diagnosis.
www.digitalopportunities.org
Improving public health care
systems in rural areas of Latin
American countries, through the
use of new information
technologies and communication.
Digital Opportunities
Start ups training academies

21. Interdisciplinaryworkrequiresnetworkedformsoforgani
zation
A networked organisations is…
More than a “sexy” organisation chart based on nodes and links.
More than a word that is repeated insistently.
An enabling, organic space where interactions are crucial,
… where processes and management systems are far from
bureaucracies,
… where strategic behaviour is far from formal planning, reinforcing
emergent strategies.

22. International network
LatinAmerica
AFRICA
EUROPE

23. Areas of potential collaboration
International interest in
universal basic services
Innovation with BoP Funding for
sustainable initiatives
Converging development
and environmental agendas
Business for
development

24. itdUPM
Our priorities
• Interdisciplinaryprogramswith a highinnovativeconcept.
• Networkingwithstrategicpartners.
• Newapprochesandmethodologies.
How we work
• Teams to suit the needs of our partners.
• Emphasis on the generation and dissemination of knowledge.
• Rigour and independence.

25. www.itd.upm.es
itd@upm.es
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