Training and Events

A calendar of upcoming Livelihoods and Rural Development Training and Events is given below. Please click on the links to find out more details. Updates to this list are always welcome so please do contact us with the relevant information if you wish your event or training programme to be included.
Details of training providers' websites can be found on the Additional Resources page.
2008
February

Global Impacts of Climate Change- the Human Dimension

8th February to 14th March 2008: Birkbeck, London.

A free public lecture series on
'Global Impacts of Climate Change: - the human dimension'. This series will be held on six Friday evenings between 8th February to 14th March 2008. This series will examine some of the extreme problems caused world wide by climate change. After a scene setting introduction of human interactions on the biosphere, lectures will review permafrost melt and decay of peat bogs; coral reef breakdown with coastal effects; polar ice melt; drought and starvation; and the role of aid to relieve these national disasters. The series will be concluded by considering how tropical forest ecology is affected by climate change.
More information on 020 7679 1069, or e-mail: environment@fce.bbk.ac.uk. Full information will be on the Society's website early 2008.

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ce/environment/

April

Results- Based Monitoring & Evaluation

Take your knowledge of M&E further with our RBME course. A step-by-step results-based process for designing or improving sustainable M&E systems for organisations or long-term programmes.

Course Objectives
Understand how to set up and use a results-based M&E system for your organisation or programme
Get to grips with stakeholder and organisational analysis
Identify key success areas and performance indicators
Address common challenges of complex M&E systems and respond to the particular issues you face.
20- 24 April 2009- Brighton
28 September- 2 October 2009- Brighton
Provider: IMA International

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=160

Development of Rural Livelihoods in Semi-Arid Africa

The African Union’s specialized technical office for the promotion of agricultural research for development in semi-arid areas (AU/SAFGRAD), in collaboration with partner institutions, is organising a two day conference on

Development of Rural Livelihoods in Semi-arid Africa: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities

The Conference is scheduled to take place on 29-30 April 2008, and will be hosted at the African Union Commission Head Quarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The conference brings together producers, policy makers, researchers, development practitioners and strategic partners, etc., with a view to (a) defining key issues that engender rural livelihood processes in semi-arid Africa, (b) ensuring that designed responses adequately address those issues, and (c) formulating a strategy for an effective and synchronized intervention that facilitates the transformation of rural livelihood processes in semi-arid Africa. 
Registration by 21 March 2008
Contact: Abebe Haile Gabriel abebehg@yahoo.com
 

http://www.africa-union.org/root/au/index/index.htm

May

Genetic Resources and Property Rights (SIDA) Course, May 2008

Closing date: 15 January 2008

http://www.svalofconsulting.com/prod01.htm

November

Project Management & People Mangement

Join IMA this November for our popular courses in Monitoring & Evaluation (10 days), Project Planning (5 days), Effective Management (5 days), Leadership (5 days) and Advanced M&E (5 days).
High-quality, participatory learning experiences for people working in all fields of international development.
Share and build your knowledge and skills with international participants and highly experienced facilitators.
Provider: IMA International
                                                        

http://www.imainternational.com/training_courses.php

2009
March

People Skills for Development Managers

Expand your people management skills with our 5-day course for line managers.

Course Objectives
Gain insight into your own management approach.
Participate in group work to practise core management skills for meetings, peformance, delegation and time management.
Unlock the fundamentals of communication to build rapport with your staff.
Learn practical approaches to manage performance and motivate people in line with organisational goals.
23- 27 March 2009- Brighton
18- 22 May 2009- Bangkok
22- 26 June 2009- Cape Town
16 -20 November 2009- Bangkok
Provider: IMA International

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=159

Organisational Leadership

Unlock the potential in yourself and your organisation to achieve your goals successfully.

Course Objectives
Recognise the core principles of great leadership and how to apply them.
Learn how to translate your organisational goals into operational activities.
Review practical approaches for managing change.
Develop and sustain high performing teams.
Practice techniques for minimising destructive conflict and resolving it effectively.
30 March- 3 April 2009- Brighton
5- 9 October 2009- Brighton
23- 27 November 2009- Bangkok
Provider: IMA International

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=162

April

Working with Logframes

Design and use a relevant, functional and reliable logframe using key steps and guidelines.

Course Objectives
Practice setting up and using a logframe for M&E and explain its benefits.
Understand the different columns of a logframe and their functions.
Identify the stengths and weaknesses of various commonly used logframes.
Explain the linkages between objectives and assumptions.
Assess the quality of an indicator and include pro-poor and gender indicators in your logframe.
15- 17 April 2009- Brighton
12- 14 October 2009- Brighton
23- 25 November 2009- Bangkok
Provider: IMA International
 

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=161

Monitoring and Evaluation in Development

This course provides you with the key elements needed to make your M&E system work. Learn to develop, maintain and implement an M&E system. Including SMART indicators, data collection, analysis and communicating results. Emphasis on participatory methods to promote stakeholder commitment for sustainability. On completion of this course, why not consider our ME02 course for people with organisational M&E responsibilities.

Course Objectives
Apply a structured process to effectively develop or improve an M&E system
Select and make use of relevant SMART indicators
Implement the Logical Framework as an active tool for M&E
Gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative information, and communicate it effectively
Identify and address key challenges faced by M&E practitioners
20 April- 1 May 2009- Brighton
18- 29 May 2009- Bangkok
22 June- 3 July 2009- Cape Town
28 September- 9 October 2009- Brighton
16- 27 November 2009- Bangkok
Provider: IMA International

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=153

May

Planning Development Projects

Maximise your project management potential through a structured planning approach.

Course Objectives
Understand what makes development projects successful.
Get to grips with practical planning tools and techniques.
Practice implementation tools to manage your project more effectively.
Use the logframe at all stages of the project cycle.
Get the best value from your finances through financial management.
11-15 May 2009- Bangkok
15- 19 June 2009- Cape Town
9- 13 November 2009- Bangkok
Provider IMA International

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=158

Facilitating Meetings & Decision Making

Meetings and decisions are a universal part of organisational life and are often poorly managed. Improve the way meetings are held and decisions are made in your team and organisation.

Course Objectives
Learn fundamental facilitation skills including non-verbal communication, powerful questioning and active listening.
Practice techniques for planning and running successful meetings.
Apply core skills for making good and sustainable decisions.
Provide safe opportunities to practice the tools and learn to combine them in challenging situations.
25- 27 May 2009- Bangkok
29 June- 1 July 2009- Cape Town
Provider:IMA International

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=163

June

Issues in International Development

The many aspects of international development are complex and interconnected. Do you fully understand the effectts of climate change, globalisation or poverty? How is good governance changing the social landscape? How can development work continue in areas of conflict and instability? How can organisations assess their impact and find out how to operate better?

Course Objectives
Investigate key topics in development today, and discuss various responses to them.
Challenge your assumptions and find new perspectives with world-class facilitators and trainers.
Share experiences with fellow participants, gaining benefits from real-life situations.

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=155

October

Performance Management

Learn practical techniques to inspire your staff, provide direction and help you overcome the performance challenges to achieving your organisational goals.

Course Objectives
Learn the five key elements of performance management.
Practice and enhance your skills in each of the five elements, and apply them to your work.

http://www.imainternational.com/courses_detail.php?ct=164

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