The Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) will convene its first national gathering of working groups in Costa Rica on Wednesday, September 30, at the University of Costa Rica’s Faculty of Social Sciences. The event aims to shape the organization’s domestic research agenda for the 2026–2028 period amid shifting regional political landscapes.
Democracias en Disputa: El Eje Central del Encuentro
Operating under the core theme “Democracias en disputa en América Latina” (Democracias en disputa en América Latina), the conference brings together 44 specialized research groups and 10 member centers from across Costa Rica. Hosted at the Miniauditorio 609 CS starting at 10:30 a.m., the convening is designed to foster academic dialogue, cross-institutional collaboration, and networked research strategies. Organizers note that the sessions will focus on analyzing current regional dynamics, confronting democratic challenges, and establishing concrete strategic priorities for the social sciences network over the next two years.
Institutional Support and Participation Framework
The landmark gathering receives institutional backing from several of the nation's leading higher education bodies. Participation in the working sessions requires prior registration, for which organizers have established an official online registration portal.
Preguntas Frecuentes
- ¿Cuándo y dónde se realiza el encuentro? La cita es el miércoles 30 de septiembre a las 10:30 horas en el Miniauditorio 609 CS de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad de Costa Rica.
- ¿Cuál es el objetivo principal del evento? Construir colectivamente la agenda de CLACSO Costa Rica para el período 2026-2028 bajo el eje temático de las democracias en disputa en América Latina.
- ¿Quiénes participan en la organización? El Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales, la Universidad de Costa Rica, la Universidad Nacional y la Universidad Estatal a Distancia a través de su Instituto de Estudios de Género.
Perspectivas Futuras para la Red Académica
By uniting dozens of working groups and multiple member centers under a unified framework, the September gathering establishes a baseline for coordinated social science research in Costa Rica.
