TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
A.3.2. TRAINING IN JAPAN
A. 3.2.1. In1:;.ernational Training Course_ in_Remona.l...Pev~ment
Planning
Location: Uni ted Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD), Nagoya, Japan
Date: The course is held for two months in April and May each year and assembles about 30 local and regional planners from developing countries and Japan. In those two months, the participants undergo training both in the lecture room and in the field, receives as well as contribute knowledge and ideas, and jointly carry out problem-solving exercises using computer technology.
objective: To assist developing countries to strengthen their national capabi 1 i ties for regional planning and development, thereby promoting self-reliance. The course serves as a channel for updating practitioners with current ideas and strategies to improve the socioeconomic conditions of people living in specific regions. These may be administratively defined according to historical circumstances, ecological conditions, ethnic lines, or law. Although i t is recognized that planning for regional development often creates greater regional disparities, the course maintains that the attainment of an overall satisfactory macroeconomic performance and social equity is the prime mover to adopt regional development strategies.
The Course seeks to enable participants to understand regional development and planning issues and responses to these issues through crossfertilization of ideas, comparative analyses, and the sharing of experiences.
It is a participatory and an output-oriented course which draws upon the participants' capacity to express and discuss ideas, their professional backgrounds and individual experiences.
output from participants will be obtained and presented during group workshops.
Eligibility: The Course is intended for:
1. Government officials employed by agencies/ministries responsible for local and regional development and planning;
2. Professional staff members of universities and other training institutions who are engaged or are likely to be engaged in training for local and regional development and planning;
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3. Persons engaged in research acti vi ties relevant to local and regional development and planning; and
4. 5taff of relevant nongovernmental who may participate at their expense.
organizations (NGOs) own organization's Methodology: The Course utilizes a combination of training techniques including lectures, workshops, gaming simulation, computer hands-on exercises, case study analysis, group discussions, panel discussions, and field study visits.
Financial Support: Fellowships are available from the UNCRD and other funding sources.
The UNCRD will grant a maximum of 15 UN Fellowships for the 1997 Course. Those interested may apply for such fellowships which consist of:
1. Economy class round-trip air travel to Nagoya, Japan from the capital city of the participant's country or from the nearest international airport by the most direct, economical route.
2. A stipend or living allowance for the period of the Course at rates established by the UN. The stipend is just sUfficient to cover the participant's cost of accommodation and incidental expenses. There are neither facilities nor any support available for family members of the participants.
3. Reimbursable major equipment purchases necessary for the training programme up to a maximum of U5$100.
This reimbursement will be made upon submission of supporting evidence and on the written recommendation of the Training coordinator.
4. A book allowance of U5$70 per month for each month of the training course.
5. Termination (separation) allowance in a lump sum payment of U5$100.
6. Enti tlement to the reimbursement of expenses through the J.Van Breda International, Belgium.
certain medical Insurance Co.
Total cost to be incurred during the 60-day Course is approximately U5$8,300 per participant, of which around U8$7,000 may cover meal and accommodation costs and the remainder for purchase of books, minor equipment, local transportation, and
other related expenses. Travel cost, i.e., round-trip airfare between Nagoya, Japan and the course participant's country varies accordingly. other medical expenses incurred by the participant are to be covered by the funding agency.
Fellowships are available from several sources.
Bilateral and international agencies are encouraged to utilize the Course as an opportunity for human resource development and the training of project staff. Requests for fellowships to potential d9nors should be made well in advance to allow sufficient time for the necessary procedures. Among the bilateral agencies, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) have sent local personnel involved in project activities to the
Course. . .
The World Bank through the International Development Agency (IDA) has likewise supported Fellowships. There isa growing need to enter into partnerships with bilateral agencies (such as CIDA, DANlDA, GTZ, JlCA, NORAD, SlDA, USAlD) and international financing agencies (such as Asian Development Bank, lnter-American Development Bank, World Bank) to support human resource development programmes in developing countries~ .
National andlQcal governments have been providing support for the participation of officials who are eligible based on the cri teria set by UNCRD for the Course. Other funding sources may include private banks, enterprises, and NGOs whose concerns
lie
in regional, and local and urban development.Other United Nations organizations (e.g. UNDP, UNICEF) may grant UN Fellowships to eligible candidates, subject to budgetary limitations and various criteria.
Programme:
'General Introduction orientation
Introduction, motivation and expectations of training participants
Intercultural communication and presentation techniques country case briefings by training participants
Meaning of regional development
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Modules
1. The Regional Planning Context and Development Experiences
Concepts and theories; Experiences of different countries
Issues in regional development planning
. 2. Regional Economic Planning and Regional Analysis Issues in;~egionaleconomicdevelopment
Regional·analysis techniques Planning process
3. Spatial Dimension of Planning Land use planning
Geographic information system Transportation
4. Sectoral Development and Environment Management Planning for strategic sectors:
Industrial, agriculture, service industries 5. Plan Implementation and Management
Public investment planning Development administration
Project planning and evaluation
6. Micro-base for Local and Regional Development Social development
Participatory approaches for community development Enterprise management and development
7. Linking with Resources International aid
Mobilization of partners for development Panel discussion
8. Synthesis of Regional Development Planning Computer-aided simUlation game
9. Conclusion of Course Activities and Final Evaluation
ApplicatiDn:
1. Applicants must have at least a bachelDr's Dr equivalent degree from a recognized university and adequate work experience in government departments, preferably in local, regional or national planning bodies, or in training-cum-research institutions concerned with IDeal and regional development and planning.
2. Applicants must be proficient in both written and spoken
English. Applicants may be required to produce evidence of their proficiency in English.
3. Applicants must be physically fit and must submit, with the nomination form, a complete and up-to-date medical report
(included in the UN Fellowship Nomination Form)
4. Applicants should be between 30 and 40 years of age.
5. Applicants must submit a participation paper (five to eight typed pages, double-spaced) dealing with one of the following topics:
(a) Regional development issues and problems and corresponding apprDaches and strategies;
(b) Planning prDblems development (e.g., communi ty); Dr
at the natiDnal,
different regional,
levels local
of and (c) Problems in implementing plans at the local or regional level, focusing on the rDles Df government, community, NGOs, and the private sector.
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A.4.
A. 4.1.
TRAINING IN EUROPE TRAINING IN BELGIUM
FREE UNIVERSITY, BRUSSELS, FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
A.4.1.1. Human Ecolggy
Medium of instruction: English Location:
Pharmacy
Free University, Brussels, Faculty of Medicine and
Duration: Academic year begins 1st Monday of October and ends last day of September or early July for those students who have passed their exams by that time.
Programme: Master's and Ph. D programmes in Human Ecology organized at the Vrije Universiteit, Brussels under the auspices of the World Health Organization and endorsed by UNESCO (Man and the Biosphere programme). The Master's Programme in Human Ecology is sponsored by the Belgian Administration for Development Cooperation (BADC) in the framework of the International Course Programmes.
In 1989 a full English language curriculum leading to the degree of Master in Human Ecology was established at the Vrije universiteit Brussels, the content of which is a multi-disciplinary array of courses leading to a broad holistic view, the final objective being to develop an understanding of the ecology of mankind and the complexity of the environment in which he lives and of which he forms an integral part, and to stimulate thinking about new ways to tackle environmental problems.
In 1991, the groundwork was laid for a research oriented doctorate programme in Human Ecology. The main area for research in Human Ecology at the VUB is the development of methodology in the field of environmental management, focused on interdisciplinary instruments. There are research groups working on environmental impact assessment, product life cycle assessment and environmental management systems. A new research line on sustainable development has been established.
Admis§ion: This depends on candidates providing:
proof of completion of undergraduate studies. A Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Arts in biology, chemistry or physics, a degree in engineering or a degree in medicine. Applicants not holding one
of these degrees may be admitted if their degree or professional experience is jUdged by the Admissions Committee to be equivalent.
Proficiency in the English language. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ETS Box 899 Princeton NJ 08540, USA or the IELTS (International English Language Testing system) for information on IELTS contact the nearest British Council
proof of adequate financial support two letters of recommendation
an application form completed and signed
Funding: candidates from developing countries attend on scholarships granted by:
(a) The VUB Please contact Mr. Eddy Nierynck, VUB International Relations Officer, Human Ecology Department (GF) Laarbeeklaan 103, B-l090 Brussels;
(b) The Belgian Administration for Development Cooperation contact the General Office for Cooperation and Development the details of which plea.se obtain from the Belgian Embassy or Consulate;
(c) The World Health organization, through the country offices;
(d) The world Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (WBGSP) country offices of the World Bank or the WBGSP secretariat, Room M-4029, 1818 H street N.W, Washington DC 20433, USA;
(e) The Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation (Co-CFTC) , Malborough House, Pall Mall, London, England Uk SW1 SHY, England;
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(f) The Ford Foundation National Research Council, 2101 constitution Ave. Washington DC 20418, USA
Application form and further information may be obtained from:
Mr. Eddy Nierynck
International Relations Officer, VUB Human Ecology Department (GF) Laarbeeklaan 103,
B-1090 Brussels Belgium.