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DB Classifieds - Training, Materials, Events
May 7 2008

 

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TRAINING

 

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1. The 2008 Summer Institute on Integrated Marketing Communication for Behavioural Impact in Health and Social Development - July 6-26 2008 - New York, NY, United States

 

This course focuses on strategic communication planning in health and social development and stresses that behavioural impact comes from effective communication programmes planned for behavioural results. The course is intended for health and social development professionals who have the responsibility for designing, supervising, or managing health education and health promotion programmes.

 

Contact dy14@nyu.edu and Everold.Hosein@wmc.who.int

 

2. Putting the Me into HIV - Positive Vibes: Sharing the Learning - May 19-21 2008 - Copenhagen, Denmark

 

Organised by IBIS and Positive Vibes, this conference features interactive workshops designed to facilitate the involvement of people living with and affected by HIV using techniques such as body mapping, positive speaking/video facilitation, and participatory media.

 

Contact gja@ibis.dk

 

3. Advocacy for Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS - Jun 2-13 2008 - Nairobi, Kenya

 

Created to provide hands-on experience in designing, developing, and setting indicators for monitoring and evaluating an advocacy campaign, this two-week course will give participants the skills to make their voices heard and influence policy.

 

Contact courses@cafs.org

 

4. Climate Change III: Coastal Areas and Country Islands - Jun 22-25 2008 - Geneva, Switzerland

 

Organised by the Global Journalism Network, this workshop will focus on the humanitarian impact of climate change, and the role of local and international media. There will be interactive group discussions with key experts.

 

Contact see individual post page for details.

 

5. Malaria Prevention, Control and Management Course - Sep 15-26 2008 - Nairobi, Kenya

 

This course is designed to provide an update in clinical management, prevention, and control of malaria by providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The course is intended for clinical officers, nurses, environmental officers, laboratory technologists, and public health officers.

 

Contact amreftraining@amrefhq.org

 

 

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Pre-qualification Process - Tender for CTA's Spore/Esporo Magazine

 

CTA is carrying out a pre-qualification process in order to develop a short list of potential candidates for a tender for the compilation and production of CTA's bi-monthly magazine, Spore, in English and in French, and Esporo, in Portuguese.

 

Candidacy proposals must reach CTA no later than May 15 2008 by 1:00 pm at the latest.

 

Please click here for more information.

 

 

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MATERIALS

 

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6. Advanced Training of Trainers Curriculum from Pathfinder International
by Cathy Solter, Pham Thi Minh Duc, and Sushili Engelbrech

 

This reproductive health training module is designed to prepare trainers who already have skills as reproductive health trainers to proceed to a higher level of training implementation. It includes manuals for both the trainer and the participant.

 

Contact comm@pathfind.org

 

7. NonGovernmental Politics
by Michel Feher (ed.)

 

This collection of essays, profiles, and interviews is a survey of the expanding domain of nongovernmental activism. It examines the various motives for nongovernmental activists and analyses the ways in which nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) work towards their cause.

 

Contact colleenl@mit.edu

 

8. So You are Thinking of Moving South! What Do You Need to Know and Ask?
by Marian Nell and Janet Shapiro

 

This document explores some of the issues pertaining to the relocation of the central functions of international organisations from the global north to the global south. The contents include sections on making the decision to move - or not move, and selecting a location.

 

Contact nellshap@hixnet.co.za

 

9. Strategic Communication for Development Projects: A Toolkit for Task Team Leaders
by Cecilia Cabañero-Verzosa

 

This document is part of the World Bank's Distance Learning Course on strategic communication. The toolkit supports health systems investment projects as well as population, health, and nutrition projects.

 

Contact eservice@worldbank.org

 

10. Gender Sensitive Reporting Manual

 

This is a resource for trainers who want to encourage more gender sensitive reporting in the southern African media. Along with teaching activities, notes, and ideas for practical exercises, the manual provides suggestions for additional reading materials.

 

Contact maputo@unesco.org

 

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Vacancy at the World Health Organisation (WHO)

 

WHO is recruiting the next Director for Knowledge Management and Sharing. The position is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and the application deadline is May 20 2008.

 

Please click here for more information.

 

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Please VOTE in our current ICT POLL:

 

In order to increase the scale and utility of ICTs (from mobile phones to the internet) in support of poverty reduction processes, who should lead the investment required?:

 

* local private companies
* local communities
* governments
* bilaterals and foundations
* international private sector companies
* World Bank, IMF, and regional banks
* other [please VOTE and then explain your choice in the Comments box provided].

 

VOTE and COMMENT - Top Right side of the website.

 

 

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EVENTS

 

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11. CPRsouth3: Transformation Strategies for Telecom Operators - Dec 5-7 2008 - Beijing, China

 

Organised by LIRNEasia, this conference will offer researchers the opportunity to discuss their work on information and communication technology (ICT) regulation and policy in the South with a policy-oriented, international audience. Alongside the conference, tutorial sessions will be held on the fundamentals of technology, markets, regulation, and policy.

 

Contact info@cprsouth.org

 

12. Pandemic Human Influenza as the Workplace Issue - May 10 2008 - Muangthong Thani, Thailand

 

Organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO), this panel discussion will promote ways to reduce the risk of avian influenza amongst poultry workers and farmers. Speakers will share their expertise and experience in preparing organisations and businesses in the event of pandemic human influenza at national and global levels.

 

Contact duanne@ilo.org

 

13. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) - May 17 2008 - Global

 

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day seeks to raise awareness of the possibilities that the internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) can bring to societies and economies. The theme for this year is "Connecting Persons with Disabilities: ICT Opportunities for All."

 

Contact itumail@itu.int

 

14. World Rural Women's Day - Oct 15 2008 - Global

 

Since 1997, the Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) has organised an annual worldwide empowerment and educational campaign to celebrate and raise awareness of the integral role rural women play in ensuring food security and in the development and stability of the rural areas.

 

Contact wdpca@wwsf.ch

 

15. World Congress III: Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents - Nov 25-28 2008 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

The goal of the conference is to promote and support international, regional, and cross-border cooperation between countries and institutions to combat the sexual exploitation of children. Issues will include the impact of globalisation, child trafficking, and exploitation through the internet and new technologies.

 

Contact see individual post page for details

 

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