{"id":39015,"date":"2025-12-02T12:01:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/?p=39015"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:14:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:14:05","slug":"catie-inicia-diplomado-sobre-gestion-sostenible-para-actores-economicos-en-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/2025\/12\/02\/catie-inicia-diplomado-sobre-gestion-sostenible-para-actores-economicos-en-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"CATIE Launches Diploma Program on Sustainable Management for Economic Actors in Cuba"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><em><em><em><em><em>Diploma is implemented by CATIE under the CIENPINOS project<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p><br>More than 60 participants\u2014including entrepreneurs, economic actors, community leaders and business support teams\u2014began the Diploma in Sustainable Management for Economic Actors in Cuba (GESEC).<\/p><p>This academic training initiative seeks to strengthen productive linkages, improve organizational management and contribute to a more resilient and inclusive local economy. It also represents a key opportunity for Cuban economic actors to strengthen their projects, connect through networks and contribute to the sustainable development of their territories.<br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"392\" data-id=\"39018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible2-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible2-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible2-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible2-600x277.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"391\" data-id=\"39019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible3-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible3-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible3-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible3-600x276.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><br>This diploma is part of the nature-based solutions component of the CIENPINOS project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (ASDI) and implemented by CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) and the Indio Hatuey Experimental Station, in partnership with several Cuban universities.<\/p><p>Since November 17, 2025, and through April 2026, the diploma is being conducted in a blended format: it combines a primarily virtual training process with a final two-week intensive, in-person session in Cuba.<\/p><p>\u201cIt is expected that participants will strengthen their capacities in areas such as governance, business model design and validation, and finance, beginning in the first units with an overview of the Cuban business context and ecosystem, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurship\u2014particularly in the provinces of Pinar del R\u00edo and Cienfuegos, where the CIENPINOS project is implemented,\u201d explained Andrea Garay, agribusiness specialist at CATIE and coordinator of the diploma program.<\/p><p>This academic program features an international faculty and facilitators with extensive experience in Cuba and the region, who will guide the training process and support the development of applied projects in the territories.<br><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible4-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible4-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible4-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible4-600x276.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br><strong>Student Experiences: Motivations That Inspire Learning<\/strong><\/p><p>The first weeks of the diploma have already generated enthusiasm among participants, who highlight the academic, professional and human value of this training process.<\/p><p>\u201cThis is an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that respond to today\u2019s labor market demands, in addition to strengthening one\u2019s academic profile.\u201d \u2014 Yurian Reyes Lugo, Bachelor in Accounting and Finance<\/p><p>\u201cThe diploma is a shared training space. The community of good practices cultivated and exchanged here will become pathways and horizons for entrepreneurship.\u201d \u2014 Yuvan Contino Esquijerosa, Doctor in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics<\/p><p>\u201cOne of my main motivations for enrolling is the possibility of strengthening local sustainability, since the diploma provides practical tools to apply sustainable management models and facilitates the creation of productive linkages.\u201d \u2014 Yaquelin Hermiaga Cabrera, Specialist in the Local Agricultural Innovation System<\/p><p>\u201cThe diploma is designed to strengthen key competencies, providing tools that enhance professional growth. Its short-duration format allows for quick incorporation into the labor market without compromising training quality.\u201d \u2014 Diadelys Carpio Quintana, Agronomist Engineer<br><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible5-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible5-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible5-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gestion-sostenible5-600x276.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br><br><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p><strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Andrea Garay<br>Specialist in Sustainable Agribusiness \/ GESEC Coordinator, CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:andrea.garay@catie.ac.cr\">andrea.garay@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p><strong> Written by:<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<p>Karla Madrigal Pereira<br>Communicator<br>Communications and Marketing Office<br>CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:karla.madrigal@catie.ac.cr\">karla.madrigal@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00e1s de 60 participantes, entre ellos personas emprendedoras, actores econ\u00f3micos, l\u00edderes comunitarios y equipo de apoyo empresarial, dieron inicio al diplomado en Gesti\u00f3n sostenible para actores econ\u00f3micos en Cuba (GESEC). Esta propuesta de formaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica busca impulsar encadenamientos productivos m\u00e1s &hellip; <\/p>","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":39016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[773,774,772],"class_list":["post-39015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-emprendedores","tag-encadenamientos-productivos","tag-gestion-sostenible","pmpro-has-access"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39015"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39022,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39015\/revisions\/39022"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}