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This is our group presentation for Global Knowledge Economy fall 2012 at American University.
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IC Guatemala:Developing Innovation
Allison Dickinson, Sharena Colletesse, Melissa Moreland and Nick Sabato
Migration, Family Planning and Innovative Communication in Guatemala
By the NumbersMaternal Mortality is 5x higher in rural
versus urban areas Indigenous women, on average, have 1.4
more children than non-indigenous womenChild mortality and malnutrition are 50%
higher among rural, indigenous childrenUnmet contraceptive need is particularly
high in rural areas (25.4%) and among indigenous women (29.6%), in comparison with urban areas (14.7%) and non-indigenous women (15.1%).
Case Study
Main Factors:
•Technology•Education•Cultural/Religious Practices
Innovative Recommendations
Replication + Expansion = Greater Impact
Nutrition Innovation in Guatemala
Typical Guatemalan Meal
Malnutrition & Stunting
Region World Guatemala0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Average rate of stunt-ing in children, 1990-
1998
Innovations in Micronutrient Fortification
Innovation of Higher Education in Guatemala
International Education Exchange ◦Flow of ideas, people, resources
1,000 Guatemalans in US each year
1,200 US students in Guatemala each year
Higher Education ProgramsEducationUSA Guatemala
◦Free unbiased information about applying to US institutions, scholarships
Instituto Guatemateco Americano ◦English/Spanish Classes Exchanges◦Teacher Professional Development◦Cultural Events
Suggestions for InnovationEducational Outreach to lower
attrition◦High School & College Counseling◦Nutritional programs in schools◦English preparation
University Partnerships
Media and Innovation in Guatemala
Media LandscapeTelevision and Radio dominate
media landscape◦Owned primarily by a small group of
familiesHowever, community radio is
illegal◦Disables indigenous peoples from
using radio to communicate important social issues
PolicyUN Document, Agreement on
identity and rights of indigenous peoples
1996 General Law of Communications ◦Modeled after US FCC◦Liberalization of the spectrum◦TUF’s
Case Studies
Key FindingsMulti-stakeholder, cross-national
collaborations between sectors should be emphasized to achieve greater impact.
More innovative channels of communication can be utilized to increase awareness of social services and education.
Indigenous populations should be valued and empowered in society.