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Development of qualIty system through EnerGy efficency cOurses
Start date: Oct 15, 2015, End date: Oct 14, 2018 PROJECT  FINISHED 

The main objective of DIEGO project is to improve the capacities of n. 6 Universities in Latin America (n.2 in Guatemala, n.1 in Uruguay and n.3 in Argentina) on renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability, training new experts prepared for the labour market. The overall objectives are:- Improving of the quality and competences of Latin-American HEIs;- Increasing the adoption of new pedagogical approaches based on theoretical, technical and practical activities; - Supporting the adoption of innovative programmes;- Supporting the adoption of ICT for a complete and innovative training;- Improving the International collaboration among HEIs (including credit recognition, mobility, joint training);- Improving the collaboration between Universities and labour market.DIEGO project aims at answering to the growing request of energy in Latin America and the necessity to cover it with clean and sustainable sources. All countries involved in DIEGO have a great potential in term of renewable energy generation. The National Governments are promoting national laws in supporting of RES adoption, mainly of small systems, which can contribute to the reduction of poverty, guaranteeing the electricity also in the remote areas. Countries are asking for local experts and technicians.Main outputs will be:1) A detailed knowledge of beneficiary Universities needs and of market needs; 2) a Manual on common Quality standards, adopted for the elaboration of the new courses on RES and developed by the close collaboration among European experts and Local professors, trained on Bologna Process; 3) n. 6 courses on RES accredited at Latin-American and European HEIs; 4) training materials elaborated and delivered (n. 2 of n. 6 courses also in streaming); 5) at least 120 students trained; 6) Sustainable perspectives explored and verified; 7) Project activities and results disseminated; 8) DIEGO project accomplished in a transparent and effective way.

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