About Us
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to CIFAL Miami Center!
The International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders in Miami (CIFAL Miami Center), is affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and forms part of the CIFAL Global Network.
CIFAL Miami Center strengthens the capacities of government authorities, private sector leaders, and civil society stakeholders. Our partnership with UNITAR, Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA), and Florida International University (FIU) creates a hub for knowledge sharing and strategic learning and collaboration.
Our vision is to empower leaders to achieve sustainable development and improve the quality of life for all citizens. We offer opportunities for learning and collaboration among local and regional authorities, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Explore our website to learn more about our initiatives, programs, and events. Join us in our mission to foster sustainable development and enhance the capacities of leaders and authorities for a better future.
Thank you for your interest in CIFAL Miami Center. We look forward to your engagement.
Warm regards,
Maricarmen Estrada
Director CIFAL Miami Center
The Miami International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders
Miami’s International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL Miami), is part of the United Nations framework, through its affiliation with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
CIFAL Miami Center provides executive and strategic learning events and activities, acting as a hub for information, communication and exchange of knowledge, best practices, tools and strategies between government authorities, non-government organizations, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, and academic institutions.
Its programs provide access to knowledge, experience, resources and best practices. In doing so, it aims to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Collaborating for Impact
CIFAL Miami Center is formed by a trilateral partnership of UNITAR, Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA) and Florida International University (FIU) to strengthen the capacities of government authorities, private sector and civil society stakeholders.
Practical Training Model
CIFAL Miami Center training and learning activities integrate a diverse array of resources, including content, practical exercises, assessments, teamwork, interactive activities, and mentorship.
These activities are purposefully designed to be hands-on and practical, ensuring participants gain real-world knowledge and skills. Based on the specific needs of the beneficiaries and the training/activity objectives, these resources are delivered in various formats: face-to-face, virtual, or a blended combination of both.
Our Mission
To provide opportunities for learning, training and exchange of best practices, tools and strategies between local and regional authorities, international organizations, the private sector and civil society; and to support local actors, improving their decision-making processes by increasing their leadership in the implementation of innovative solutions, for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
Our Vision
Serve as a center of reference and excellence in building the capacity of leaders and authorities to allow them to successfully address the needs of their communities, territories and constituents, achieving sustainable development and thus improving the quality of life of citizens.
Objectives
CIFAL Miami Center, like the rest of the centers that are part of the CIFAL Global Network, has the following objectives:
Knowledge Exchange
Partnership Building
Collaboration Opportunities
Strategic Development
By convening expert working groups, facilitating policy dialogues and providing tailored technical assistance, we help local and national authorities craft evidence-based development plans.
Target Audience
CIFAL Miami Center’s target audience includes a diverse range of stakeholders who are engaged in or impacted by development, sustainability, and capacity-building efforts with emphasis in CIFAL Miami Center Focus Areas.
Government Officials
Local, regional, and national government representatives who are involved in policy-making, public administration, and community development.
NGOs
Private Sector Executives
Academics & Researchers
International Organizations
Community Leaders
Youth & Emerging Leaders
Media Professionals
Thematic Areas
These four cornerstones guide everything we do at CIFAL Miami Center: prepare for emergencies, restore and protect our environment, drive sustainable development, and empower civil-society and private-sector actors to create lasting impact.
Geographic
Reach
Collaboration & knowledge-sharing across borders
CIFAL Miami Center’s scope of operations encompasses both the United States of America and the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. This means that CIFAL Miami Center focuses its training, capacity-building, and outreach efforts on addressing the specific needs and challenges of these regions.
By operating in both the U.S. and Latin America and the Caribbean, CIFAL Miami Center bridges diverse cultures and experiences, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across borders to drive progress on shared goals.
Meet the Team
CIFAL Miami Center’s leadership unites experts from UNITAR, OAA and FIU to steer our strategic vision.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for CIFAL Miami was formally constituted with the following members:
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Hector Navarrete
Member of CIFAL Miami Center Board of Directors
CIFAL Merida Director
Director of Regional Airports ASUR Group
Advisory Committee
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Ana Cristina Munoz
CIFAL Merida Project Director
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