Calendar

6 Sep 2010 24 Sep 2010	Course: International training of trainers on wetland management
	Facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes and curriculum development One of the difficulties identified in wetland management is the division of management responsibilities between different... more
	Course: Facilitating multistakeholder processes and social learning
	Advanced course in the use of participatory approaches for institutional change Complex problems require innovative solutions. Such solutions are created when diverse stakeholders are able to meet,... more
13 Sep 2010	Course: Rights based approach to food and nutrition security
	Every man, women and child has the right to adequate food. Adequate food means enough food in quantity and quality, safe and culturally acceptable. A right-based approach is a different way to... more
16 Sep 2010	Symposium: Social learning and networking
	On 16 September CDI will organise a seminar entitled "Social learning and networking: How multiple actors learn through joint analysis, dialogue and co-creation". The seminar is part of the three... more
27 Sep 2010 8 Oct 2010	Course: Refresher: Market acces for sustainable development
	Refresher Course: Market acces for sustainable developmentToday, markets are increasingly seen as a good instrument for poverty reduction and sustainable development. However, market failures and... more
11 Oct 2010 22 Oct 2010	Course: Optimising the performances of producer organisations
	Harnessing the potential of agriculture to reduce poverty and to revitalise rural areas requires the involvement of producers and their organisations in order to build people-centered and sustainable... more
18 Oct 2010 29 Oct 2010	Course: Post-harvest management in perishable crops
	This is to invite you to apply for the regional refresher course on Post-harvest management in perishable crops that will be organised from 18-29 October 2010 in Ecuador. Please find the course... more
18 Oct 2010 5 Nov 2010	Course: Adaptive management of natural resources
	Supporting decentralised forest and nature management for rural development Sustainable Natural Resources Management (NRM) is increasingly seen as a multidisciplinary practice, matching various... more
25 Oct 2010 5 Nov 2010	Course: Landscape functions and people
	Applying strategic planning approaches for good natural resource governance Integrated natural resources management approaches which start from a landscape perspective are increasingly being... more
1 Nov 2010 19 Nov 2010	Course: Market access for sustainable development
	Market access for sustainable developmentThis international course is an introduction to how markets can be used as tools to alleviate poverty in a sustainable manner. It introduces participants to... more
	Course: Ecosystems approach to fisheries
	Monitoring and evaluation of resource use and fisheries impact An ecosystem approach requires that the data base about fishers'situation, catch, effort and stocks of target fish species that is... more
	Course: Plant genetic resources and seeds
	Policies, conservation and useThe valuable genetic diversity of South and South-East Asia is threatened by genetic erosion. The international conventions CBD and IT-PGRFA are calling for concerted... more
15 Nov 2010 26 Nov 2010	Course: Transition to sustainable crop- and livestock systems
	Transition to sustainable crop-and livestock systemsThe challenges for sustainable development of our planet are many. They range from a need for sustained food production and farm income via poverty... more
22 Nov 2010 3 Dec 2010	Course: Governance for forest, nature and people
	Managing multi-stakeholder learning in sector programmes and policy processes Growing recognition of civil society concerns and their inclusion in the development agenda of international agreements... more
29 Nov 2010 10 Dec 2010	Course: Value chains strategies in food safety in Sub-Sahara
	This is to invite you to apply for the regional refresher course on Value chains strategies in food-safety in Sub-Saharan Africa that will be organised form 29th November till 10th December 2010 in... more
7 Dec 2010 18 Dec 2010	Enhancing agrobiodiversity use: Development of demand oriented value chains
	In many traditional farming systems worldwide, the maintenance and use of agrobiodiversity is fundamental to sustain food security and nutrition and generate income for the rural poor. However, this... more
10 Jan 2011 21 Jan 2011	Course: Rights based approach to food and nutrition security
	Every man, women and child has the right to adequate food. Adequate food means enough food in quantity and quality, safe and culturally acceptable. A right-based approach is a different way to... more
7 Feb 2011 18 Feb 2011	Course: Local governance and rural decentralisation
	Multi-stakeholder processes for institutional strengthening Thinking about the relationships between government, the private sector and civil society has changed considerably. Instead of being... more
21 Feb 2011 4 Mar 2011	Course: Optimising the performance of producers' organisation
	Harnessing the potential of agriculture to reduce poverty and to revitalise rural areas requires the involvement of producers and their organisations in order to build people-centered and sustainable... more
	Course: Competing claims on natural resources
	professional qualities for managing conflict in NRM towards sustainable development The sector of natural resources management is subject to continuous change; change caused by larger societal... more
28 Feb 2011 11 Mar 2011	Course: Climate change adaptation in agriculture management
	Policy making and programming for sustainable development Changing climate and weather patterns are predicted to have severe negative impacts on food production, food security and natural resources... more
14 Mar 2011 1 Apr 2011	Course: Participatory Planning, monitoring & evaluation - managing for impact
	Navigating and managing for impact The course recognises that "blue print planning" has become unworkable and often counterproductive. Instead, more flexible, adaptive and process orientated... more
	Course: Governance and food safety in international food chains
	Safe, good quality food is essential to food security, public health and economic development. Increasing the supply of safe, wholesome food reduces the impact of food-borne diseases which cause many... more
11 Apr 2011 29 Apr 2011	Course: HIV/AIDS and food and nutrition security
	As the causes and consequences of AIDS epidemics become clearer, so does the fundamental importance of food and nutrition security to address these. In most countries the response on the HIV/AIDS... more
	Course: Contemporary approaches in plant genetic resources conservation and use
	The overall objective of the training programme is to enhance participants’ capabilities to deal with the management of genetic resources activities and programmes. In addition, relevant policies... more
9 May 2011 20 May 2011	Course: Agriculture in transition
	Innovative approaches to sustainable farmingGlobal challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, scarcity of inputs, and increasing demand for safe food present a sharp call to... more
30 May 2011 17 Jun 2011	Course: Integrated pest management and food safety
	In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the safety and quality of their food. These concerns, combined with increased environmental awareness, have led to a need for... more
30 May 2011 24 Jun 2011	Course: Seed potato technology, certification and supply systems
	Potatoes are grown for many uses such as food, cash crops, food security crops and raw materials for processing. In all cases, a reliable supply of good quality seed is crucial to the development of... more
6 Jun 2011 24 Jun 2011	Course: Food and nutrition security impact
	Increasingly and also reinforced by the attention for the Millennium Development Goals, there is a need to assess the impact of a variety of policies, programmes and interventions on food and... more
20 Jun 2011 1 Jul 2011	Course: Plant variety protection (Plant breeders' rights)
	The course focuses on the practical implementation of the legal framework for the protection of plant varieties (plant breeders’ rights) in an intellectual property rights system. It aims at... more
20 Jun 2011 8 Jul 2011	Course: International training of trainers on wetland mangement
	Facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes and curriculum development One of the difficulties identified in wetland management is the division of management responsibilities between different... more
15 Aug 2011 26 Aug 2011	Course: Local economic development
	This regional course presents and shares experiences on new developments, concepts and innovative approaches that promote market-led, local economic development that is inclusive and sustainable. It... more
29 Aug 2011 16 Sep 2011	Course: Décentralisation rurale et gouvernance locale
	Renforcement des processus multi-acteurs Les processus multi-acteurs de la décentralisation en milieu rural sont complexes, pourtant de plus en plus importants pour la réussite des actions de... more
5 Sep 2011 23 Sep 2011	Course: Facilitating multistakeholder processes and social learning
	Advanced course in the use of participatory approaches for institutional change Complex problems require innovative solutions. Such solutions are created when diverse stakeholders are able to meet,... more