Since June 2024, CEDIA has trained new partners, allowing them to replicate the methodology in their respective institutions.
Since 2022, CEDIA assumed the role of Superhub echo with the commitment to expand and consolidate the Echo methodology in Ecuador and the region. Through the recruitment of new partners, continuous training and the implementation of accompaniment strategies, CEDIA promotes a collaborative learning community with tangible impact in various areas of knowledge and health.
The corporation has intensified its expansion efforts, managing to add new institutions to the Echo network. As part of its recruitment process, strategic visits were made to universities such as Uniandes, State University of Bolívar, Central University of Ecuador, Technical University of the Andes and the National University of Carchi (UNACH). In addition to meetings with foundations, NGOs and hospitals with the aim of generating strategic alliances that allow the effective implementation of the ECHO model.
Since June 2024, thanks to external financing managed by the Echo Institute through Schmidt, CEDIA has trained new partners, allowing them to replicate the methodology in their respective institutions. These training have been developed under a hybrid approach through TMO Elsa, combining synchronous and asynchronous sessions to maximize learning. To date institutions have been trained both nationally and internationally, thus contributing to the consolidation of the model in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In addition to recruiting and training, CEDIA maintains a monitoring close to its current partners to guarantee the success and sustainability of Echo Project initiatives. In this context, virtual and face-to-face meetings have been carried out with institutions such as the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL) and Fupec-Aprodsi. These meetings have allowed identifying specific needs and defining work strategies by 2025, ensuring continuous growth and greater impact of the community.
The corporation reaffirms its commitment to the expansion of the Echo model and calls more institutions to join this collaborative knowledge initiative. With each new partner and each training taught, a community is strengthened that bets on learning based on the practice and exchange of experiences, generating innovative solutions for current challenges in health, education and other key areas.
For more information on how to join the EHO program, you can write to superhubecho@ cedia .org.ec
