The territorial planning and development research group (PLADEST for its acronym in Spanish) focuses on the study of the reproduction, reconstruction and systematization of experiences of our university and partner institutions, which allow us to improve practices, provide feedback to our educational processes and develop new proposals for continuing and postgraduate education in three areas: Planning, Evaluation and Project Management.

Coordinator:

Viviana Montalvo, MSc.

Contact:

vmontalvo@ups.edu.ec

Lines of research 

Participatory planning models

Territory planning

Strategic planning methodologies of organizations (higher education institutions)

Design of projects and public policies.

Participatory evaluation methodologies

The evaluation and comprehensive development of the territory.

Evaluation of social projects

Evaluation of development policies and programs

Evaluation for empowerment

Leadership styles in management

Project management skills