Ecuador

A new Ecuador-Peru Binational Border Zone Development Plan has been established to improve the economy and stability of the border zones between the two countries. People in these zones have suffered the consequences of various military conflicts for disputed territories in the past.

One international UNITeS information services specialist is assisting in setting up an interactive information system supporting the Binational Plan. The Volunteer has been given the tasks to (1) help in setting up relational databases, connect to the Internet, and develop web sites; (2) involve local people and CBOs in the use of the systems; (3) work with counterparts for frequent updating of the information; (4) assist in developing a communications strategy for peoples on both sides of the border; (5) train local government workers.