CEADES
Colectivo de Estudios Aplicados al Desarrollo Social
(Applied Studies for Social Development Collective)
Santa Cruz,
Bolivia
CEADES is committed to the empowerment of indigenous peoples in development projects that affect their livelihoods. Since 1999, they have supported the Chiquitano Indigenous Organization (OICH) and other indigenous organizations of Santa Cruz in evaluating the existence and operations of mines and natural gas concessions in indigenous territories, areas where Chiquitano groups are attempting to sustainably manage their unique forest ecosystems.