Evaluering
Norwegian Student and Academics' International Assistance Fund's (SAIH) Cooperation with the Bolivian Unidades Academicas Campesinas (Peasant Academic Units (UACs)
Since 1993 SAIH has cooperated with and provided assistance to four Peasant Academic Units (Unidades Academicas Campesinos, UACs) in the Highlands of Bolivia. The UACs were created by the Catholic Church of Bolivia with the aim of reducing the social injustices experienced by the indigenous population of Bolivia throughout its Republican and Colonial history. Originally financed by Operasjon Dagsverk (OD) in the context of marking 500 years of indigenous resistance to colonialism the agreement between SAIH and the UACs sought to create the foundation in Bolivia for culturally sensitive education and support the rights of local indigenous peoples. In the course of the 1990s this agreement was expanded through Norad financing. Following many years of support the four UACs now form the majority focus of SAIH support to Bolivia. Whilst there is no sign of any immediate change in this relationship, both SAIH and Norad have been aware of the changing political relations in the country and of the changing context and possibilities for education in Bolivia. This has generated concern within SAIH about the continuing validity and value of their external support to the UACs and in turn generated a set of justifications for evaluation.