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Learning chemistry & Participatory facilitation, social strategies courses The ITC ILO is launching the two following events:
Report on LED Nepal Knowledge Sharing Workshop - April 2010
Backbone Strategy: EC reform of Technical Cooperation We know that keeping abreast of latest European Commission policy is time consuming. So, to lighten your load, capacity4dev.eu has produced a fun video version of The Guidelines on Making Technical Cooperation More Effective. Watch and learn! http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/pushed-time-watch-guidelines-online
Distance learning course in Management of Local Development The Course in Management of Local Development aims to boost personal and institutional capabilities in terms of the design, implementation and evaluation of sustainable local development strategies and policies appropriate to the local socio-economic context and designed to improve the quality of life in a given territory. The course is designed to support participants in their daily local development work by providing theoretical models and, especially, practical tools. The course contents should provide the basis for a critical analysis and, above all, for concrete implementation. The course has the objective to boost participants’ skills to: • Build an integrated vision of local development, which goes beyond economic aspects and hence taking into account cultural and social aspects. • Revalue the importance of public-private partnerships, as a necessary condition for the success of local development policies. • Identify key fundamentals for strategic planning. • Assess the state of your territory by identifying the strong elements, opportunities, weaknesses and threats. • Design programmes/projects using the logical framework.
Strategies for LED: Focus on Green Jobs, 10-21 May 2010 - Turin, Italy What social and economic opportunities can arise from greener local systems? What are the key drivers of green employment? How can local communities invest to improve the quality of their environment and generate decent jobs at the local level? What participatory mechanisms can be used to foster sustainable social, economic, environmental and institutional development at the local, provincial or regional level? These are some of the questions that will be addressed during the Seminar to be held from 10 - 21 May 2010 at the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin, Italy. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ¿Qué oportunidades económicas y sociales pueden surgir de sistemas de economía local más verdes? ¿Cuáles son los sectores claves del empleo verde? ¿Cómo descubrir las oportunidades económicas y sociales de sistemas locales más verdes? ¿Cómo pueden las comunidades locales invertir para mejorar la calidad de su entorno y al mismo tiempo generar empleo decente a nivel local? ¿Qué mecanismos participativos se pueden utilizar para promover un desarrollo sostenible desde el punto de vista ambiental, social, económico e institucional a nivel local, provincial o regional? Estas son algunas de las cuestiones que se abordarán en el seminario “DEL y Empleos Verdes: Estrategias locales para una economía verde" que tendrá lugar del 10 al 21 de mayo de 2010 en el Centro Internacional de Formación (CIF) de la OIT en Turín, Italia.
Innovative Cooperative Training This source book is filled with an eclectic pool of tools, resources, ideas, information and principles that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship amongst those involved with cooperative development. It aims to change the way we think about training in the cooperative context. It seeks to introduce innovation in cooperatives through helping trainers become more innovative themselves. It aims at making a qualitative change in the way the trainer sees him or herself and uses that knowledge to dramatically improve training methods. The tools are designed to enhance and enrich one's approach to leadership. There is no right ir wrong way to use the source book and once acquainted with the methodology, users can quickly design and adapt the resources to a format that best suits their personal style.
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability A non-profit association of local governments, ICLEI works worldwide with cities, towns and counties to promote sustainable development. The website provides a comprehensive overview of the 1000+ partners and their programmes, plus a multilingual (EN, FR, PR, SP) resource bank on local sustainable development case studies, initiatives, reports and useful links.
Delnet - Turismo Sostenible y Desarrollo Local El turismo para muchos territorios es el protagonista de sus procesos de expansión y recuperación económicas. Los actores locales saben que el turismo estimula las economías y también saben, que deben garantizar un desarrollo local que sea sostenible desde los puntos de vista social, económico y medioambiental. En este escenario, este curso tiene como objetivos: • Articular el turismo dentro de estrategias para el desarrollo local, integrando las necesidades de este sector económico con las condiciones que garantizan la sostenibilidad. • Analizar los elementos esenciales para encuadrar el turismo como actividad económica en el territorio: recursos, destinos, sistemas turísticos.. • Presentar la planificación estratégica basada en el turismo y la participación como proceso imprescindible en la elaboración de planes estratégicos; • Diseñar programas y/o proyectos basados en el turismo utilizando la metodología del marco lógico. • Valorar el potencial del sector turístico para la creación de empresa y empleo, en la formación empresarial y de los recursos humanos en el sector turístico.
Delnet - Curso a distancia de Desarrollo Local con perspectiva de Género Aprender a diseñar políticas y estrategias de inclusión y promoción de la perspectiva de género a nivel local es necesario para aumentar el protagonismo de las mujeres en la vida política, social y económica de sus territorios.
Delnet - Curso a distancia en Gestión del Desarrollo Local El Curso de Gestión del Desarrollo Local tiene como objetivo contribuir a mejorar la capacidad personal e institucional en el campo del diseño, ejecución y evaluación de estrategias de desarrollo local sostenibles, adecuadas al entorno socioeconómico local y orientadas a mejorar la calidad de vida en el territorio. Está diseñado para apoyar a los participantes en su trabajo diario en el campo del desarrollo local, a través de la teoría y, sobre todo, a través de herramientas prácticas.
Local Development for Decent Work This booklet is one of six parts to that kit, serving as a gateway into ILO expertise and knowledge on the regional priority area of local development for decent work. It explains in a brief and user-friendly manner why this is a regional priority, the issues it addresses and how the ILO can help its social partners, detailing the available approaches, strategies and tools and possible partnerships. Where applicable, examples of good practices or adaptable projects are included.
Inter Agency Conference on Local Economic Development The Inter-Agency Conference on Local Economic Development (LED) took place from 22 to 24 October 2008 at the ILO’s International Training Centre (ITC) in Turin, Italy. The conference was attended by some 130 participants from 50 countries and among these representatives from different United Nations agencies, bilateral development agencies, local governments, non-governmental organisations and indigenous peoples organisations
Distance learning course in Management of Local Development The Course in Management of Local Development aims to boost personal and institutional capabilities in terms of the design, implementation and evaluation of sustainable local development strategies and policies appropriate to the local socio-economic context and designed to improve the quality of life in a given territory. The course is designed to support participants in their daily local development work by providing theoretical models and, especially, practical tools. The course contents should provide the basis for a critical analysis and, above all, for concrete implementation. The course has the objective to boost participants’ skills to: • Build an integrated vision of local development, which goes beyond economic aspects and hence taking into account cultural and social aspects. • Revalue the importance of public-private partnerships, as a necessary condition for the success of local development policies. • Identify key fundamentals for strategic planning. • Assess the state of your territory by identifying the strong elements, opportunities, weaknesses and threats. • Design programmes/projects using the logical framework.
Strategies of city-to-city co-operation for economic revitalization "STRATEGIES OF CITY-TO-CITY-CO-OPERATION FOR ECONOMIC REVITALISATION", Seville, Spain 1 -3 April 2009 in collaboration with the ILO (International Labour Organisation). How to measure and improve the economic impact of city collaboration versus city competition. International Seminar addressed only to local government decision makers. Now opened for submission of experiences to present during the seminar. Contact us for more information, selected cities will be granted with travel and accommodation. Sponsored by the Seville Local Development Agency (Sevilla Global). "ESTRATEGIAS DE COOPERACIÓN ENTRE CIUDADES PARA LA REVITALIZACIÓN ECONÓMICA", Sevilla, España 1 - 3 Abril 2009, en colaboración con la OIT (Organización Internacional del Trabajo) destinado a mejorar y medir el impacto económico de la cooperación entre gobiernos locales. Seminario Internacional dirigido únicamente a miembros de gobiernos locales. Abierto el periodo de inscripciones y selección de experiencias. Financiado por Sevilla Global, Agencia de Desarrollo Local del Ayuntamiento de Sevilla. Las ciudades elegidas dispondrán de una beca de viaje y alojamiento.
Decent Work through Local Economic Development, Ghana This employment-focused project in Ghana will replicate a model for public-private dialogue and economic planning at districts level. The project will also contribute to knowledge development and capacity building to make policies addressing informality and poverty more effective. The project office is based in Accra.
Strategies for Local Economic Development 2009 - Estrategias para el Desarrollo Económico Local 2009 English version: This 2 weeks intensive training course at the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin aims at analysing best practices, sharing experiences and comparing methodologies on LED. Study visits to LED initiatives will allow participants to interact with local stakeholders involved in successful local initiatives. This year's topic: "Local Economic Development: policies and strategies for employment in the rural sector" This course will be delivered in English and in Spanish language ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version española: El objetivo de este curso intensivo de 2 semanas en el Centro Internacional de Formación de la OIT en Turín es de analizar buenas practicas, compartir experiencias y comparar metodologías en el tema DEL. Visitas de estudio a iniciativas DEL permitirán a los/as participantes de interactuar con actores locales involucrados en iniciativas locales exitosas. El tema de este año: “Desarrollo Económico Local: políticas y estrategias para el empleo en el sector rural†Este curso se darà en idioma español e inglés