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Registrations open for PRIA Courses on Developmental Management -                                                                                       Providing Professional Education in Social and Human Development PRIA Continuing Education (PCE) has provided benefits to professionals in their career learning  as through this international center for learning and promotion of participation and governance, for transferring its experience, knowledge and learning of over 25 years. This vast pool of knowledge and learning has been synthesized and packaged into distance education programmes being leveraged by many for developmental management.     Overview of Courses starting 1st April 2009: Duration: 3 months Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree Nature:  Certificate Programmes in Distance Mode Key Features: (a) National & International subject experts;     (b) Internet-based interactive discussion forums; (c) Evaluation on the basis of written assignments; (d) Self-explanatory course material   Certificate Courses ( April 1. 2009 to June 30, 2009)           1. International Perspectives in Participatory Research (English) (Joint Certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA) This programme is an introduction to the practice and theory of community-based participatory research from the global perspective. The emphasis is on participatory research , community action and community transformation. Examples are drawn from international case studies. Issues of partnership, degrees of participation, and guidelines for practice are featured along with innovative ways of creating and representing knowledge in a community-based context. Completion of this programme will enable learners to design and conduct participatory research projects in their own communities         2. Occupational Health and Safety(English) In collaborative partnership with CIS (Unit of International Labour Organisation) Management of health and safety in the workplace is not a legal and moral obligation; it also makes good business sense. Attention to safety and employee welfare issues can yield valuable returns in improving employee morale, reducing absenteeism and maintaining productivity, while cutting costs arising from accidents and compensations thereof. Health and safety is often regarded as being separate from other workplace issues. As health and safety laws often involve technical issues, laypersons feel that only experts can deal with such matters.         3. Civil Society Building (English) Strengthening civil society as a sector is essential for democracy and for ensuring human development, well-being and equality. Members in a strong civil society will exhibit commitment to freedom and equality, to democracy, participation and mutual recognition of rights, vis a vis state, market and internal functioning. Responding to the above need, PRIA is launching the current course, in a distance education mode, for development organisations and actors engaged with or interested in working with civil society actors and associations.         4. Understanding Gender in Society (English/Hindi) Lessons in the development sector have increasingly begun to relate gender in connection with other basis of differentiation in society based on religion, caste, class, sexual orientation, age or sex, which come into existence but are always subject to change.With that come the conclusion that gender is a cross cutting theme which cuts across all religions, ethnicity, sex, age, class and caste barriers placed by society.         5. International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (English) (Joint Certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA) The process of critical reflection and analysis is an integral component of one's existence. For those involved in the enterprise of development and social change the process of monitoring and evaluation (M&E)however has become more sytematised. In recent years concerns regarding effective management and result orientation of the diverse range of programmes and projects is on the rise..It is being recognised that active participation of the primary stakeholder i.e. the community or the beneficiaries of the project, in the process of monitoring and evaluation can address some of these concerns effectively. The process of PME also is important for organisational strengthening and institutional learning of diverse range of organisations.PME approaches have also entered the arena of governance, assisting in ensuring accountability of the institutions of State and Market to the citizens.         6. Panchayati Raj Institutions in India(Local self Governance) (English/Hindi) The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1993 envisioned a vibrant Panchayati Raj system, responsive to the needs and aspirations of the local community, where informed and inclusive participation of all citizens, cutting across caste, class and gender, in the planning and administration ensured accountability of the system to the local community. In actual practice, however, many impediments still exist which affect the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The top down model of development as practiced by state over the years has systematically undermined people's capacity to govern themselves. The marginalised identities of women, dalits & tribals have often limited their capacities to articulate and act upon their claims and concerns. Educational intervention with village community, elected members and the government functionaries to strengthen PRI, therefore, becomes very important. PRIA's experience of 25 years in the area of Governance indicates that strengthening the PRIs and empowering the PRI members is a responsible task. Professionals, without the in-depth understanding of Panchayati Raj system of governance, may actually impede the functioning of PRIs as institutions of self-governance.         7. International Dimensions of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning (English) (Joint Certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA) Adult Education is both a field of practice and a field of study (discipline within social sciences with its own body of knowledge derived from research and critical reflection). Both the academic and non-academic agencies are engaged, to varying degrees, in providing some form of training to trainers either for its members or wider community or both. International organisations and donors are involved in policy dialogue about adult education and literacy. They mobilise and transfer resources; and share global experiences. Such agencies also need to be strengthened for supporting and promoting regional and sub-regional networking in the area of adult education. Adult education and lifelong learning is, therefore, a specialised task. Fee   •The course fee is Rs. 5000/ - for applicants in India and 250 US$ for applicants outside India payable in one installment.   •Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka - The fee is INR 6000/-. ADMISSION PROCEDURE Eligibility: All the above certificate programmes invite applications from Indian as well as International students. The minimum required qualification is Bachelor's degree in any subject. Mode of Delivery: The Certificate programmes are offered in a distance mode, making learning accessible through part time study, outside working hours. Distance delivery includes print materials, audio-visual CDs, guest faculty and immediate and engaged communication through bulletin board.  Duration: Each certificate programme is of 3 months duration and the session starts from 1st April to 30th June 2009. Medium of Instruction: The programmes will be delivered in English (PRI & Gender are in Hindi also) . Credits and evaluation: All the certificate programmes are of 8-credits and involve 240 hours of study. Evaluation will be based on written assignments in the form of reflection paper, and project work/Project Proposal. Payment of Fee: The fee is to be paid in Demand Draft drawn in favor of " Society for Participatory Research in Asia", payable in New Delhi. The fee can also be transferred The details of the Bank are: Name of the Account Holder :  Society for Participatory Research In Asia, Name of the Bank                 :  American Express Bank Ltd., Address of the Bank             : Hamilton House , Block A, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001 Account No                           : 320136794 Swift Code No                      : AEIBINDX REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last date for registration is Monday, March 10, 2009 (first come first serve basis). Registration forms may be downloaded from the website, or e-mail education@pria.org to obtain the same.   Team involved in course development and delivery   -        Alkazi, Feisal, Education Consultant, Creative Learning for Change, New Delhi. -        Ara Shabeen, (Dr.), Asst.Manager, PRIA, New Delhi. -        Ball, Colin , Former Director, The Commonwealth Foundation, UK. -        Bandyopadhyay, Kaustuv Kanti (Dr.), Director,  PRIA. -        Bhatt,Nandita, Programme Officer, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi. -        Brown, David. L. (Dr.), Director, International Programs, Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Harvard University. -        Clover, Darlene E (Dr.), Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada. -        Dale, Priyanka, Sr. Programme Officer, PRIA, New Delhi. -        Dass Purvi, Sr.Manager, PRIA, New Delhi. -        Dragne, Cornelia, University of Victoria, Canada. -        Dwivedi, Shailendra, (Dr.), Fellow, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi. -       Dwivedi Anju, Sr.Manager, Procurement  & Contract Monitoring Unit, PRIA, New Delhi. -        Etmanski, Catherine (Dr.), Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada. -        Farrell,Martha, Director, PRIA,  New Delhi. -        Geri Rowlatt, University of Victoria, Canada. -        Hall, Budd, (Dr.), Director, Office of Community Based Research, University of Victoria, Canada. -        Hood, Robin J., University of Victoria, Canada -        Jain, Priti, Education Consultant, Creative Learning for Change, New Delhi. -        Jaitli,Harsh, Director, PRIA  New Delhi. -        Jaitli, Namrata, Sr.Manager, PRIA,  New Delhi. -        Jain, S.P (Dr.), Former Director, National Institute of Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh. -        Jena.T.K, (Dr.), Professor, School of Health Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi. -        Pant, Mandakini (Dr.), Fellow, PRIA, New Delhi. -        Patrick, Ian, (Dr.), Principal Capacity Building Specialist at INTRAC, Oxford, UK. -        Rai, Manoj, Director,  PRIA, New Delhi. -        Sinha, B.K (Dr.), Executive Director, CENCORD, Bihar. -        Saiyed, H.N. (Dr.), Director (Rtd.), National Institute of Occupational Health, Gujarat. -        Tandon, Rajesh, (Dr.), President, PRIA, New Delhi.       Contact details: Ms. Martha Farrell Director PRIA Continuing Education 42, Tughlakabad Institutional Area New Delhi -110062 India Ph: (011) 2995 608, 2996 0931/32/33 Fax: (011) 2995 5183 Email: education@pria.org, info@pria.org Web: www.priaeducation.org Watch us at http://youtube.com/priaeduction  This information also may be viewed at :http://www.responsenet.org/show.detail.asp?id=14185   / Eng /

Training on Community Radia-Atool to empower the society -      A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods  Experiential field based training   Capacity Building Series ((2009-2010) Community Radio: A Tool to Empower the Community (3, 4 & 5 March' 09) TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh Introduction Community Radio has played a revolutionary role in development communications worldwide since the late 70s, especially in Africa, Latin America, and North America. Of late, community radio has been heavily discussed in South Asia, and in 2006, the Govt of India has release community radio for the first time. The traditional development approach has been a top down approach focusing on creating awareness to the community in the hope that critical information will trickle down and community members will automatically absorb information important to them. However, it has been proved that communities need a participatory approach, where they make the decisions about what is necessary for their lives. Technology mediated approaches are often inappropriate for the community in question. Community radio is the low cost technology model which addresses access issues of the poorest of the communities. Further, it even transcends literacy gaps, and is known to encourage participation from all kinds of communities. The training is expected to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to develop their own community radio station. Training program is designed with main focus on the role of community radio in developing life and livelihood of the rural communities, Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation Policy and technical operation of Community Radio and strategy of work-plan for sustainable operation of community radio. Objective The training programme will be conducted to meet the following objectives: clarity on the concepts related to community radio; understanding of the government policies and expectations from the organization setting up their own community radio station; and provide tools to develop basic production and post-production skills. Pedagogy The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program. Lectures/interactive sessions Games/anecdotes Group Discussions Case studies/Group exercises Brainstorming sessions/ Experience sharing Training Support materials/ Handouts Power-point Presentations Contents The training programme would cover the following:   Conceptual clarity on CR Government Policy for CR Technical sessions on sound Understanding the studio Recording in the studio Field recording Editing on digital sound architecture How to set up your own community radio station Eligibility This programme is designed for Development Professionals from NGOs, CSR Professionals, officers from Central and State governments, Academic institutions, international development organizations and individuals who want to set up their own community radio stations or support community radio with their partners. Resource Person Ram Bhat Ram Bhat, a graduate of Manipal Institute of Communication, has worked as Media Head, in VOICES, a media advocacy group in Bangalore, from 2004 to 2007, and in 2008, co-founded a media collective called Maraa (Tree) in Bangalore. He has also worked as a free lance ICT trainer for community media projects in South East Asia, particularly, Kothmale Community Radio in Sri Lanka, Sitakund Youth Community Multimedia Centre in Bangladesh, and also helped with set up on UNESCO projects in India, like the Namma Dhwani Community Multimedia Centre in Karnataka. He started his career as an ethnographic action researcher, for the UNESCO and Queensland University of Technology, Australia collaborative project titled ICT and Poverty Reduction. During his tenure with VOICES, Ram has also worked with UNDP and Dhan Foundation to set up the Kalanjiam Community Multimedia Centre for disaster preparedness and rehabilitation. A gender component to the project was included wherein women set up their own community video component to the media centre. In 2006, he worked with the University of Surrey and MYRADA, to facilitate a unique ICT project in partnership with Nokia, wherein the multimedia capabilities of mobile devices were utilized to give opportunities of expression to communities. Currently he is involved in the International Program for Development of Communication (IPDC) which is supported by UNESCO, and works closely with set up and capacity building of four community radio stations in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand. Duration 3 Days The training will be for a period of 3 days which will essentially consist of: 1.Class room sessions 2.Demonstrations (table top level), 3.Field visit with the community reporter 4.A guided tour to Radio Bundelkhand 90.4 within TARAgram campus 5.An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort. TARAgram Campus - an overview http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm FEE INR 10,000 per participant for Indian Participants INR 18,000 (450 USD) for Overseas Participants The Training fee covers the following: Accommodation Food Course material Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort  Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academy payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The address for sending the Demand Draft   is- TRAINING COORDINATOR TARA Livelihood Academy Development Alternatives TARAgram, Orchha Tigela, Orchha-472246, Dist.-Tikamgarh (MP), Ph.-+91 510 2911368 Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post only. Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form. YOUR TAKEAWAYS Knowledge and experience from the training Field Exposure and further learning Manuals and training material Networking opportunity for you And a visit to Orchha Temples and fort - a glimpse www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm SOME OF OUR TRUSTED CLIENTELE FOR TRAINING 1.Hindustan Zinc Limited 2.Childline India Foundation 3.World Vision India 4.IDRC 5.IFFDC 6.Rio-Tinto 7.Aravali Institute of Management 8.NABARD 9.Accenture Service Pvt. Ltd. 10.Aga Khan Rural Support Program 11.International Crops Research Organization for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) 12.Pratham To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form (attached with the announcement and the course fee (non-refundable) by 28th February'09. VENUE The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment. Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions. TIPS OF GETTING TO TARAgram Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time. Route map - how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway Station http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm OTHER USEFUL TIPS The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm onwards. Travel Booking Tips for International participants While making your travel plans, please note that if you are arriving in Delhi by flight, in order to reach the Training venue, you will need to take a Train from Delhi to Jhansi which is around 400 kms and takes 5-6 hours. Therefore please arrive in Delhi one day in advance from the day the training starts. (i.e. if the Training date is 3rd March '09, then your flight should arrive in Delhi latest by 2nd March' 09 early morning). Similarly, please book your return flight from New Delhi a day after the training ends. (i.e. if the Training finishes on 5th March' 09 then your air tickets from New Delhi should be on 6th March' 09 morning) Please book your train tickets from Delhi to Jhansi and back to Delhi before hand. We can also support you in booking the Train tickets which can be reimbursed by you once you arrive here. DA reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered. Interested participants who are unable attend this Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again. ENQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following: Madhuban Pandey, Executive Training Juhi Nigam, Training Assistant Jhansi Tele. No: - + 91 510 2911 368, +91 972 1754 958, +91 983 9820 689, E-mail:  tla@devalt.org Bhavana Gadre, Manager- Training, TARA Livelihood Academy New Delhi Tele. No: 011-26132718 Email Id: bgadre@devalt.org You may also view this information at the following link: http://www.responsenet.org/show.detail.asp?id=20706 / Eng /

Training on Building for Future: Sustainable Homes (Green Building) -         Experiential field based training   A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) Training On Building for Future: Sustainable Homes (Green Building) From: 19,20 and 21st of March 2009 TARA Nirman Kendra, M.G.Road, New Delhi INTRODUCTION Globally, around 40 % of virgin materials and energy and 16 % of the annually available fresh water, is consumed by the construction sector. The construction and operation of buildings together trigger a number of environmental problems such as indiscriminate mining and quarrying, deforestation and electricity consumption, primarily from polluting non-renewable fuels. The unprecedented levels of urbanization and economic growth in Asia will only intensify in the foreseeable future, thus placing an even greater demand on finite natural resources and energy. Many Asian countries have begun to put in place strategies and mechanisms for a larger realization of 'Green' buildings. 'Green' is now a global buzzword and 'green buildings' are rapidly expanding their worldwide footprint. Green or 'sustainable' buildings, as they are alternatively referred to, are characterized by reduced operational energy consumption and environmental impact and minimized life-cycle costs. They make the best use of renewable sources, such as sun, wind, rainfall and bio-waste and have a high proportion of building materials that are designed for re-use and recycling. Green buildings, while being energy efficient, must address regional and contextual imperatives. Also, the energy and resources spent in manufacturing building materials is clearly a tipping point in determining the extent of the environmental impact of buildings. Healthier indoor environment resulting in higher human comfort and productivity is also seen as an essential feature of green buildings. There is an urgent need to design and construct buildings in a way which minimizes their ecological footprint. At the same time, there is a need for knowledge dissemination to demystify various facets of green buildings and to highlight potential benefits over their life cycle. Building professionals must have a practical understanding of critical decision making criteria for design and development of green buildings. OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING To provide an overview of design and construction facets of green buildings To establish decision-making criteria for the design and construction of green buildings To provide exposure to various alternative building materials and technologies which can be used to construct green buildings The training programme will enable the participants to appreciate the various issues in design and construction of green buildings and will equip them with a design methodology which can then be taken up in their respective contexts along with professional expertise. PEDAGOGY The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program. Lectures/interactive sessions Site visit to green buildings and guided tour Case study presentations Brainstorming sessions/ Experience sharing with green building experts Training Support materials/ Handouts Site visit for sharing learnings on construction material, saving costs, green buildings past, present and future. COURSE CONTENTS A. Overview of a green building This section provides the background of the building sector in terms of resource consumption and its implications and therefore the need to bring about a change in design and construction of buildings. The section includes discussion on various design parameters/ characteristics of a building such as building envelope, operational energy, etc. in order to relate with basic requirement of improved practices in a green building. Building materials and construction methods which reduce the embodied energy content of buildings will also be discussed. The session serves to highlight the range of green building issues which can then be explored in detail in successive sessions. B. Green buildings- case studies This section presents case studies of green buildings in the context of residential and commercial buildings. Visit will be made to green buildings along with a guided tour of the project. There will be interactive sessions with presentations made by the design team to elaborate critical issues such as Design methodology adopted; Performance targets for aspects like operational energy, material intensity, water consumption, etc ; economic aspects - Benefits of energy saving, payback periods; Renewable energy technology integration; project management considerations; Challenges faced and solutions arrived at. C. Green construction materials and technologies This section will cover the construction aspects of green buildings from the point of view of alternative materials and construction methods. Production of these materials will be demonstrated such as pre-cast concrete roofing elements, cavity walls, compressed earth blocks, etc. Also, basic structural design considerations will be highlighted which should be addressed in order to be efficient in utilization of construction materials. D. Design workshop This session will be conducted in a participatory workshop mode where a green building design approach will be demonstrated in a particular context - type of building, region and climate. The process will be conducted by a team of design and construction experts. Model designs will be developed in response to the given context which will then be evaluated against green building design parameters. The session will serve to highlight critical decision making criteria to be used in the development of a green building project. RESOURCE PERSON Mr Pankaj Khanna Seven years experience in building technology development, training systems development and building energy projects. Core team member for the assessment of Training systems of various institutions through an initiative of the HSMI/HUDCO supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Has been instrumental in developing a participatory methodology for assessing sustainability of building practices in habitat development projects. Has been responsible for developing training modules for a variety of construction techniques and has delivered construction trainings across the country. Bachelor of Engineering- Civil - School of Building Science and Technology, CEPT, Ahmedabad, 2000 Master of Science, Renewable Energy and Architecture, University of Nottingham, 2006- research thesis on desiccant driven cooling systems for institutional buildings in Delhi's climate. Award/Prize/Certificate etc. won by the Investigator Scholarship from Department for International Development (DFID) for MSc programme at University of Nottingham, UK COURSE ELIGIBILITY This programme is designed for architects, building engineers; professionals form the construction industry- builders and developers, government housing department professionals. The programme is also suitable for final year architectural students. DURATION 3 Days The training will be for a period of 3 days. Fee INR 7,500 per participant The Training fee covers the following: Food during the training hours Course material Field visits YOUR TAKEAWAYS Knowledge and experience from the training Field Exposure and further learning Manuals and training material Networking opportunity for you And an …………Enriched you Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academypayable at New Delhi . The address for sending the Demand Draft   is- Manager- Training TARA Livelihood Academy Development Alternatives, 111/9-Z, Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070 Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form. To Down load the registration form Click here- http://devalt.org/nomination/. You may also view this information at the following link: http://www.responsenet.org/show.detail.asp?id=20557 / Eng /

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