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Planning Monitoring and Evaluation
May
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17 - 28, 2008: Kenya |
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June
9 - 20, 2008: Ethiopia
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Participatory
Approaches to Development Management
July 14 - August
1, 2008 : Philippines
This
course is designed for senior and mid-level development
managers and other professionals covering development
trends, multiple development approaches in managing
sustainable and people-centered development programs,
and managing development organizations. It addresses
the challenges of facilitating participatory development
within the development organizations and their
partner communities.Participants
are introduced to real-life experiences in development. The
course is built around observations of community level development
efforts in the Philippines.
"The
course has been an avenue for new learning and
experience.. I learnt how to assess
development assets through multi-stakeholder
participation,the concept of synergy
for sustainability in achieving a better quality
of life,as well as how to manage development
starting with one’s self."
Maria
Soledad T. Preña
Agriculturale
Technologist
Department
of Agriculture, Local Government Unit
Ligao City,Albay.Philippines
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Participatory
Action Research for Rural Development
September
8 - 26, 2008 : Philippines
This
course is geared specifically for decision-makers
working on rural development.
Participants will have the opportunity to reflect
upon and share experiences in rural development,
explore principles of participatory action research
(PAR), and experiment with a range of tools for
examining multiple perspectives relevant to rural
development with stakeholders in the field.
Participants
critically analyze the PAR approach in relation
to rural development and document their insights
to add to the on-going discourse on PAR for rural
development.Emphasis will be placed on providing
a stimulating environment for sharing of ideas
among participants, facilitators, and other resource
people.
"It
is an exciting and interesting learning process. The
whole process gave me a lot beyond the excellent
explanation, , content and facilitation
skill.The logic and arrangement of the
internationaltraining is very good!"
Participant to 2006 PAR for Rural Development
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Community-based
Integrated Watershed Management
November
10 - 28, 2008 : Philippines
This
course offers a new approach in integrating technologies
and participatory strategies within the natural
landscape or "watershed" for sustainable
resource use, conservation and protection. The
course is designed for planners and field staff
working with government and non-government organizations
in the areas of food security,sustainable agriculture,water
resources and natural ,resources management in
rural areas. The course aims to share concepts
and strategies for planning,implementing,monitoring
and evaluating natural resource management projects
in partnership with local communities using the
watershed as a unit of analysis, planning and action.
Field
visits to community-based watershed management
programs and field practicum,where participants
work with communities for hands-on demonstration
and practice is a highlight of the course. Other
training methodologies include workshops, case
study analysis, and interactive
discussions.
"The
course has been focused, fully packed and well
delivered.This must have been a result
of good planning.I would also say that the attitude
of the course team (IIRR) has helped a lot in
making the course a huge success."
Jacob Aina
Environmental Officer
Second
National Fadama Development Project (NFDP-II)
Nigeria
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Participation
in Local Governance
October
13 - 24, 2008
Course fee: US$2,500
May 19-30, 2008
This two-week special study program will
provide the participants with an opportunity to observe
development field experiences and enter into a learning
discourse with seasoned development managers and practitioners
from the Government Organizations (GOs), Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs), and other relevant entities in the
field of democratic local governance intertwined with civil
society participation. It will focus on the examination
of the accomplishments, challenges and lessons in the experiences
of participatory governance in the Philippines in the context
of decentralization and civil society participation. Processing
of the insights from the learning experiences is an important
integral part of the study program. Special attention will
be given to facilitate reflection among the participants
to incorporate learning from the study program to their
own work situation.
For inquiries and to obtain course
application form, please contact:
Education and Training
Regional Center for Asia
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center
Silang, Cavite 4118 Philippines
Telefax (63-46) 414 2417
(63-2)
886 4385
Email Education.Training@iirr.org or Information@iirr.org
Website http://www.iirr.org
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