With BITS COPOLAD we want to launch a new frequent communication instrument that will inform on the activities carried out at COPOLAD, in addition to referencing and facilitating the identification of information and relevant news for all countries and institutions that make this programme possible. Also, this new communication and exchange instrument, open to all countries, will facilitate the reinforcement of the programme's main goals. 

We give an overview the first year of action of COPOLAD and welcome 2017 in this "#0 issue". You are all very welcome to actively participate in BITS COPOLAD.