CASA’s Research & Development Center is being developed to function as a centralized facility where members of the community and students of all educational levels have access to information in order to perform in-depth research and analysis on subjects ranging from Colombia’s history, culture, people, and socio-political/economic environment. With the provision of this information, CASA seeks to promote a more comprehensive understanding of Colombia while increasing the public’s ability to actively involve themselves with issues of advocacy and civic engagement.
The R&A Center will contain a collection of scholarly books and journals, government reports and surveys, various development indicators and business reports, fiscal assessments, maps and documentary films. Below you will find a listing of some of the information available in our main office in hard copy format and multi-media format including CD’s and database DVD’s.
The Research and Development Center opens the doors of opportunity to immigrant families by offering FREE classes of:
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Tutoring children from pre-k to 5th grade to get our children to be at the top of their classes. Monday through Thursday, from 2:30pm to 6:46pm at Sweetwater Senior Center: 10600 SW 4th Str, Miami FL 33174 |
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ESOL and GED classes for adults who would like to acquire better English both written and oral for the work place and everyday tasks. Monday through Thursday from 9:30-12:30 at the Research and Development Center: 2460 SW 137 Ave, Suite 254, Miami FL, 33175 |
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Conversation classes that will allow students to acquire fluent English. Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 at the Research and Development Center: 2460 SW 137 Ave, Suite 254, Miami FL, 33175 |
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Citizenship classes for those students that need some extra-help to study for the citizenship exam. Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm at the Research and Development Center: 2460 SW 137 Ave, Suite 254, Miami FL, 33175. |
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Statistical Data on Hispanics in US, Florida, Dade & Broward County. Also Immigration Data from Homeland Security. |
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2003 – Florida Consular Corp. Directory. |
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UN Population Reports |
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CDI (Commitment to Development Index) |
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Transparency International (Corruption Perception & Bribery Index’s). |
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Physical Quality of Life Index & general International development Information. |
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US Congressional Country Study & Maps |
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Country Commercial Guide Fiscal Year 2004 |
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Coinvertir Invest in Colombia Corp: Outlook & Investment Potential 1/04 |
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Archivos de Economía: Desempeño Económico por tipo de Firma: Empresas Nacionales vs. Grandes y Pequeñas Recepturas de Inversión Extranger. |
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Economic Analysis |
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Presentation: The Fiscal Crisis & Social Spending 2003 & Development February 2003 |
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Conflict & Issues |
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Colombia: Conflicto Armado, Regiones, Derechos Humanos y DIH |
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Plan Nacional de Acción Integral Contra Las Minas Antipersonal de Colombia 2002-2006 |
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Homicidio y Control de Armas en Colombia; Republica de Colombia Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional. |
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Analyzing Development |
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Displacement Issues |
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The Informal Sector of the Economy. |
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Illicit Drug Trade |
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Colombian Population in US: Statistical Approach. |
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CASA’s Advocacy Efforts for Colombians. Service Rendered Graphs 2002 v. 2003. |
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Referendum 2002 |
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Report of an Independent Commission: Andes 2020: A New Strategy for the Challenges of Colombia & the Region. |
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Memorandum of the President of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corp. to the Executive Directors on a Country Assistance Strategy of the World Bank group for the Republic of Colombia |
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LATIN AMERICA Briefing by the International Crisis Group: Hostages for Prisoners: A Way to Peace in Colombia? (English & Spanish) |
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Colombia : Negotiating with the Paramilitaries. International Crisis Group: September 16, 2003 |
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Colombia : Social Safety Net Assessment. 8/31/02 Human Development Department of The World Bank. |
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UNITED NATIONS CD: Economic Commission for Latin America & the Caribbean – Economic Survey of Latin American and the Caribbean 1999-2000 |
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World Bank Indicators of Development 2000 - DVD |
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UNITED NATIONS CD: Human Development Report 1990 – 1999 Database |
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UNITED NATIONS CD: Demographic Yearbook, Historical Supplement 1948-1997 |
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The World Trade Atlas years 2000 & 2001 US Editions. – DVD |
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Video Catalog: Socio-Economic, media & cultural videos about Colombia |
Please also visit the International Organizations page for useful links to organizations ranging from Development, Environment, Health and Human Rights to International Trade and Security and Crime organizations.
Click here to download International Organization links
For additional information on any of the sources of this material, or to request any research material, you may write to: yacosta@casa-usa.org
CASA Data Center for US Census Bureau
In 2004, CASA became one of the few official Census Data Centers in the state of Florida. The Census information will provide the additional research resources that will complement the Research and Development Center. The data consists of detailed tabular and geographic representations of the internal population of the US, further classified into social, economic and housing characteristics.
This material is readily available on DVD & CD formats. Tailored reports can be created using a mix of the databases listed below.
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October 2004 - State Personal Income, 1969-2003 |
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1969-2002 Regional Economic Information System, June 2004 |
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June 2004 – State Personal Income 1969-2002 |
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108th Congressional District Summary Files Summary File 1 & 3. |
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Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2003 |
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Land view 6 (a viewer for EPA, Census Bureau and USGS Data and Maps) |
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Mapping Census 2000: The Geography of US Diversity. |
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Summary File 4. Census of Population & Housing |
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Summary File 4 – National File. |
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Summary File 2 – National File |
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Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) |
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American Indian Area/Alaska Native Area/Hawaiian Home Land- PDF Map Files 2000. |
To acquire any of these materials, please contact our main office or simply write to: yacosta@casa-usa.org
CASA also invites you to visit the US Census Bureau website for additional information. For Historical Information on Census Reports, please visit Complete US Census
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