| IDEAL is the Australia-Latin America Development Exchange. We are a community of practice for people with an interest in the parallels between development in Australia and Latin America. We believe that much value can be gained by identified topics of common interest and finding ways to access knowledge and practical experience about them. |
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For us, development is the processes by which people improve their quality of life. It encompasses economic development, access to essential services and poverty reduction. It includes improving human rights and democratic processes.
IDEAL exists to support the exchange of knowledge and information between people working in development in Australia and Latin America. We do this by:
- Building a network of development practitioners and enabling people with particular interests and needs to connect with each other
- Providing a resource of case study and practical material from which insights and lessons can be drawn
- Taking initiatives, such as projects and research work, that contribute to development work in Australia and Latin America.
IDEAL is convened by Community Works, a development company based in Melbourne. Enquiries or comments about the work of IDEAL should be addressed to Steve Fisher using the email address: steve.fisher@communityworks.com.au |
