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On August 20, Fundación ARU welcomed Stéphanie Alenda, PhD in Sociology, Professor at Andrés Bello University in Chile and Director of the Millennium Nucleus on Political Crises in Latin America (CRISPOL). The visit provided an opportunity to reflect on the current challenges of social research.
Events
On December 19, 2024, the ARU Foundation and the United Nations Population Fund in Bolivia presented the document:
“Aging in Bolivia: Situation, Trends, and Challenges for the Protection and Care of Older Adults.”
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Each week you’ll find brief reflections on socioeconomic development, based on empirical evidence. These articles stem from the individual research projects of Aru Foundation research assistants.
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The Aru Foundation is a non-profit, independent and pluralistic organization committed to producing and promoting high-quality applied research using global tools, aimed at informing and influencing the debate on public policies based on scientific evidence.

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ARU LEARNING
The Aru Foundation’s virtual platform is a dynamic space that goes beyond simply offering workshops. It is a comprehensive tool that offers a wide variety of educational programs, most notably the launch of a Diploma in Social Sciences, meticulously designed to strengthen the training of researchers and promote an information-based culture.
INITIATIVES
The Aru Foundation stands out for leading a series of initiatives aimed at catalyzing the economic and social development of Bolivia. These initiatives encompass a wide range of activities, from implementing courses and training programs to creating spaces for debate and organizing innovative competitions, comprehensively addressing the challenges facing society.
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In order to promote collaboration between institutions towards the implementation of more robust joint projects, the Aru Foundation maintains cooperation agreements with both public and private institutions within the national and international spheres.



