Program to strengthen neighborhood commissions of the FACSO-UNA
Achievements and challenges for the future
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58313/masquedos.2025.v10.n14.422Keywords:
Citizen participation; Neighborhood committees; University extension; Local development.Abstract
The Neighborhood Committees Strengthening Program of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the National Univer
sity of Asunción (FACSO-UNA) aims to train community leaders who are part of neighborhood committees across
various cities, strengthening both their internal organization and their projects aimed at local development. In its
f
irst edition, the program revealed that 75% of participants had never previously accessed similar training oppor
tunities, thereby creating a valuable space for collaboration between academia, local authorities, and communi
ties. In the 2024 edition, participation increased by 26.15%, reflecting the growing interest among local territories.
Additionally, cooperation agreements were signed with several municipalities, and the program was declared of
municipal interest by four cities, including the capital, as well as of departmental interest by the Government of
the Central Department. This article analyzes the program's achievements, its challenges, and future projections,
highlighting its impact on citizen participation and the strengthening of community networks for local development.
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