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Library ·
Selected new publications
for sale at VDIC (starting April 2006) · Distance learning center events in April 2006 (not exhaustive) |
News
Pre-MBA course to be offered by Korea Development
Institute (KDI), School of Public Policy Management
Purpose of the course (1) To
investigate if one interested in pursuing a MBA (2) To learn the basics of
four keys business analysis i.e. (i) accounting and evaluation, (ii) finance,
(iii) marketing and (iv) strategy. Duration of the course: 2 months with first course starting June 2006. Method of delivery: Blended learning methodology with self
study via internet and 4-6 session lectures via video conference. Certification: Participant who meets 80% of course
requirements will be given graduation certificate by KDI and World Bank. Cost: VND 2,000,000 for the whole course. Registration: Interested participant can contact VDIC Development Learning Assistant for further information and registration at nnguyen2@worldbank.org, tel.: 934 6600, ext.
706. Free e-Learning Program provided by
IFPRI
The IFPRI Virtual Learning Room is now launching a Global e-Learning
Program designed to provide free e-learning opportunities for professionals
around the world. The Global e-Learning Program will initially comprise two separate
e-learning courses on ‘How to Write a Convincing Proposal’ and ‘How to
Communicate Scientific Research’. The
methods and materials for both courses were developed by experienced
international specialists and were tested extensively in two successful pilot
e-learning programs carried out in 2005. Both courses will be on-line for 4 months during 2006. Participants
can choose to take either or both of the courses. For further information and registration for the courses, please
visit IFPRI Virtual Learning Room at http://learning.ifpri.org/ UNDP Human Development Fellowships 2006
Academic Fellowships The Objective of the
UNDP Human Development Fellowships for Asia Pacific (Academic) is to
encourage young Ph.D. students from the Asia Pacific region to analyse
development issues from a human development perspective, contributing to theories,
applications and policies. This is intended for
PhD students who are at an advanced dissertation stage working on a topic
related to human development – theoretical, applied
or policy-oriented. The idea is to push the boundaries of the discipline by encouraging creative, high quality
academic work. Selection will be based
on an assessment of written proposals not exceeding 2,500 words. A review of
eligibility and an assessment of proposals submitted will be the basis for
shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates may be
required to participate in an interview. Applications should be
submitted by 30 April 2006. http://www.undp.org.vn/undp/docs/2006/fellow/academic.htm
Media Fellowships The objective of the
UNDP Human Development Fellowships for Asia Pacific (Media) is to support
policy advocacy and communication of research in order to bring people to the
centre of development debates. The aim is to encourage dissemination and
advocacy on issues of concern to countries of the Asia Pacific region from a
human development perspective. This is intended to
support mid-career professionals to communicate on human development themes
in mainstream media. The theme for this year’s fellowship is, “International
Trade and Human Poverty in Selection will be based
on an assessment of complete application with proposal not exceeding 2,000
words, including a proposed budget, an estimated project timeframe (preferably
12 months or less) and a brief but concrete dissemination plan for the end
product. Short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an
interview. Applications should be
submitted by 30 April 2006. http://www.undp.org.vn/undp/docs/2006/fellow/media.htm
AIDS Volunteer
National e Correspondents (NeC) for
AIDS (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AIDS_ASIA/) AIDS
ASIA e FORUM is an electronic FORUM for information and communication on HIV and AIDS related
issues in Asia Pacific region. As
part of the ongoing support to HIV and AIDS-related discourse in Asia Pacific
region, AIDS ASIA e FORUM is calling for Voluntary National e Correspondents
to join AIDS ASIA e FORUM TEAM to cover relevant local events and emerging
issues on HIV and AIDS related issues in Asia Pacific region. The
AIDS ASIA e FORUM Volunteer National e Correspondents will contribute to the
FORUM by developing local perspectives from their own areas of work, based on
their own local knowledge, experience and local language ability. This helps
to encourage other FORUM members to contribute their own views and integrate
local priorities and perspectives into national and international
discussions. How
to apply to become
an AIDS ASIA e FORUM NeC? Please
contact Dr. Joe Thomas the FORUM moderator for a copy of the AIDS ASIA e
FORUM National e Corespondents Job description. If
you are interested in becoming a Voluntary, National eCorrespondent (NeC) and
working as part of AIDS ASIA e FORUM, then please send your brief CV (not more than two pages) and a brief note on why you want to become
a VeC and what you can contribute to the HIV and AIDS discourse in Asia
Pacific by email to: correspondents@iche.org.au For
more information, please go to http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AIDS_ASIA/message/444
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Library
Display theme for April 2006 “Disadvantaged children and youth in
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Selected new
publications for sale at VDIC (starting April 2006)
Globalization for Development:
Trade, Finance, Aid, Migration, and Policy
by
Ian Goldin , Kenneth Reinert [English] ; Published January 2006 ; ISBN: 0-8213-6274-7 VDIC
Price: $10 ?This book is essential reading for anyone interested
in globalization and development. It provides important new insights and
perspectives...and advances the debate by identifying urgently needed policy
changes for a more inclusive globalization.? -
Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize for Economics, and Professor of Economics, Expanding Opportunities and Building Competencies for
Young People: A New Agenda for Secondary Education [English] ;
Published June 2005 ; ISBN: 0-8213-6170-8 VDIC
Price: $9 In a
global development community where gains and successes are always hard-won,
providing youngsters with a dynamic education that takes them from primary
through secondary to tertiary education and beyond and that helps spur
economic growth is surely one of the best investments a country can make,
especially when it applies equally to girls and boys. The challenges facing
developing countries and transition economies are twofold: to increase access
to secondary schooling for all young people and, at the same time, to improve
the quality and relevance of secondary education. These challenges must be
met in the complicating but also potentially enabling environment of
globalization and the technology-based knowledge society. This
book explores the key issues facing secondary education in the 21st century.
Based on surveys of education specialists around the world, the ?tries and true? elements of
the policy framework presented here will assist decisionmakers in developing
countries and transition economies as they make plans to expand, reform, and
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Distance learning
center events in April 2006 (not exhaustive)
April 20: The Corporate Sector and Disaster Management - Discussion Session for Pilot Distance
Learning Program This session is organized in order to enlarge the circle of
knowledge providers and practitioners in community-based disaster management
in close collaboration with the corporate sector and to agree on a pilot distance
learning program in this field. April 24: The Second Learning Programme on Understanding
Poverty from A Holistic View - Session
2: Generating and Interpreting Data and Information on Poverty ASEAN member countries will, via this session, share
experiences and learn from each other on what methodologies work and what
don’t in generating accurate data and information on poverty and in
interpreting the available data and what are the lessons learnt they obtained
from the process. For further information and updates on distance learning
activities in April, please contact the Development Learning Assistant at nnguyen2@worldbank.org, tel.: 934
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