PARTNERS
The DIPS project is powered by a collaborative effort of leading higher education institutions, public authorities, and civil society organizations across Latin America and Europe, bringing expertise in urban design, social inclusion, and innovative education.
Each partner plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of DIPS by contributing unique expertise, knowledge, and resources in inclusive urban design, education, and social innovation.
Universidade of Santiago de Compostela (USC)
University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), founded in 1495, ranks among Spain’s top ten universities across major international and national rankings and holds the “HR Excellence in Research” distinction (since 2017).
Spain
Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) is the largest HEI in Greece. Through its School of Spatial Planning & Development (SSPD), it brings expertise in urban design/planning, human-centred design, accessibility, gender mainstreaming, and urban geography.
ASTIKI MH KERDOSKOPIKH ETAIREIA FOUR ELEMENTS (FOUR ELEMENTS)
Four ELEMENTS is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation with a strong focus on education, dedicated to supporting vulnerable groups and youth. It is certified by both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health.
Greece
Luxembourg
NOVEL GROUP (NOVEL)
NOVEL Group is established in Luxembourg and operates both as an IT Consulting Company and as a certified VET Centre. As an IT Consulting firm, NOVEL specializes in crafting, developing, and overseeing customized digital solutions.
Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE)
UPSE (Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena) trains professionals to advance sustainable development, solve community problems, and promote culture.
Ecuador
Ecuador
Universidad del Azuay (UDA)
Universidad del Azuay (UDA) has as its priority the Sustainable Development Goals, among them, objective 11 related to Sustainable Cities and Communities. Inclusive public space is essential to achieve sustainability in cities and other human settlements.
National University of Itapúa (UNI)
Universidad Nacional de Itapúa (UNI) is a young public university in Itapúa, Paraguay, with a growing regional profile. It fosters local development by strengthening ties with social, political, and economic actors to help solve regional challenges.
Paraguay
Paraguay
Universidad Nacional de Asunción (UNA)
National University of Asunción (UNA) has strong experience delivering cooperation projects nationally and internationally. Its multidisciplinary team brings proven capacity in project design/management, research publication, and scientific communication.
Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS)
Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS) is a leading regional university. Its Law Department hosts Argentina’s largest program in democratic security management, backed by a multidisciplinary team with strong teaching, research, and applied expertise.
Argentina
Argentina
Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR)
National University of Rosario (UNR), founded in 1968, is one of Argentina’s five major public HEIs. It’s an open, feminist, inclusive and sustainable university of excellence with a Latin American perspective.
Instituto de Desarrollo Económico y Social (IDES)
IDES is a non-profit academic association dedicated to the study of economic, social, historical, political and cultural issues. It is an open institution, which especially includes young researchers and professionals.
Argentina
