SDSN Bolivia - Sustainable Development Solutions Network

national Network

SDSN Bolivia, hosted by Private Bolivian University, and established in 2018, mobilizes its members in Bolivia and leverages their strengths to help realize the SDGs. Key focus areas include: Orbita (Bolivian Observatory for a Sustainable Tourism Industry) to generate knowledge and mobilize key stakeholders at national and local levels to help the predominantly female-led sector; a Diploma Course on the Economics of Sustainable Development with 11 modules covering the key challenges and opportunities in each of the SDGs in the Andean country; and a partnership with the Global Living Wage Coalition to improve wages and incomes for the poorest workers around the world by calculating, publishing and updating living wage benchmark estimates for selected countries using the Anker Living Wage Methodology.

Network Hosts

Bolivian Private University (UPB)

Network Website

Stay Connected

Promoting Sustainable Tourism Initiatives Across Bolivia

SDSN Bolivia has solidified its role as a key promoter of tourism as an engine for sustainable development in Bolivia. Specifically, it provided support to 25 student theses researching the connections between tourism, sustainable development, and women’s economic empowerment, developed the Municipal Index of Tourism Potential (IMPT), and published 15 Tourism Intelligence Bulletins (BIT). Additionally, the network provided Business Advisory Services to 54 tourism companies, supported four community-based tourism initiatives in rural areas, and provided training in responsible adventure tourism to 50 tour guides.

Solutions Forum Showcases Proposals for a Sustainable Tourism Industry

In November 2022, Bolivia hosted its inaugural Solutions Forum, dedicated to Sustainable Tourism Solutions. This event, supported by 11 institutions, including SDSN Spain, showcased 21 unique proposals. From this selection, three outstanding initiatives were recognized:

1. First Place: "La Región" - A digital platform dedicated to promoting ecotourism and community-based tourism.
2. Second Place: "Turismo El Alto" - Specializing in nature-based tourism, specifically catering to local communities and students.
3. Third Place: "Colibrí Ecolodge" - Proposed to replicate its successful lodging business model in different communities across the nation.

SDSN Bolivia Network Members

Organization	Country	Network	Sector
Aguatuya	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Alternatives Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Amazon Conservation (ACEAA)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Amazon University of Pando	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
Architecture and Urbanism Research Center (CIAU), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
ARU Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Bolivia Internet Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Bolivian Catholic University San Pablo	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
Bolivian Center for Economic Studies (CEBEC), Chamber of Industry, Commerce, Services and Tourism of Santa Cruz (CAINCO)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Bolivian Forum on Environment and Development (Fobomade)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
Center for Agricultural and Agroindustrial Research (CIAA), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Center for Economic Research and Strategy (CIEE), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Center for Human Development and Employability (CEDHE), Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences (FCEE), Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University (UAGRM)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Center for Participation and Sustainable Human Development (CEPAD)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Center for Promoting Sustainable Technologies (CPTS)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Center for Research in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIICA), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Centro de Investigaciones Sociales (CIS) de la Vicepresidencia del Estado	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Centro de Planificación y Gestión (CEPLAG – UMSS)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
CINTI Reseach Center, Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Domingo Savio Private University (UPDS)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
ENERGETICA - Energy for Development	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Environmental Protection Tarija (PROMETA)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Foundation for the Development of the National System of Protected Areas (FUNDESNAP)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Gaia Pacha Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Geographical Research Institute, Faculty of Geological Sciences, Higher University of San Andrés	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
INASET Fundación para la PyME	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Foundation/Donor Organization
Industrial Processes Research Center (CIPI), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship Foundation (IES)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Institute for Advanced Studies in Development - INESAD Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Institute for the Development of Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness (iDEC)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Institute of Socio-Economic Research (IISEC), Bolivian Catholic University San Pablo	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Integrated Health Coordination Program	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
International Conservation – Bolivia (CI)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Jisunú Development Foundation (JIDESA)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Journalism Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Jubileo Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Millennium Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Optical and Energies Research Center (CIOE), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
PAITITÍ LAB (PAITITI)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Phytochemical Research Cente (CIF), Bolivian Private University (UPB)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Department/Institute)
Practical Action Bolivia	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
Private University of the Valley (UNIVALLE)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
Pro Mujer	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
PROFIN Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Salesian University of Bolivia	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	University (Institution-wide)
Social Research Center (CIS)	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Research Institution
Solydes Foundation	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Bolivia	Bolivia	BoliviaAmazonAndes	Non-Governmental Organization