So much knowledge, yet not enough shared ("KM is the art of creating value from intangible assets.") WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? Knowledge Management is a hot topic in both the commercial and the not-for-profit world of development cooperation. Most people deal with increasing amounts...
The art of writing… What is this course about?You have an excellent project idea and now the challenge of gaining access to funding is facing you. Should you respond to a request for services, call for proposals or approach a donor organisation directly? An attractive,...
In 2015, the international community will reach two important milestones related to sustainable development, namely establishing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the post 2020 climate regime. Asia will also witness the economic integration of ASEAN, impacting the direction of sustainable development. Considering such milestones,...
The 4th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum 2014 is now open for registration. APAN is organising its flagship Forum on 1-3 October 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme New Partnerships for Resilient Development: Government, Business and Society. Over 500 climate change adaptation practitioners...
Are we on track to achieve the results..? What is this course about?Keeping track of the progress of a project or programme is key in determining the success and relevance of development interventions. The set-up of practical and user-friendly monitoring systems will greatly assist efficient...
“Achieve results by putting people first!” What is this course about?Good leadership is more than just good decision-making. Being a leader means inspiring and enabling others. A leader understands themselves first and knows how to leverage strengths and overcome weaknesses. A leader brings out the...
What is this course about? With increasing pressure on development partners to demonstrate the effectiveness of their work, it is essential they have a solid grasp of the principles of Project Cycle Management. Project Cycle Management (PCM) methodology and its principle tool, the Logical Framework...
Strategic and coherent approach to management of people What is this course about?Managing Human Resources is a key strategic function in the modern organization. HR tasks are everyone’s responsibility, with line managers playing an important role. As a Human Resources professional you will increasingly be...
The duty of a wise advocate is to convince his opponents… What is this course about?As a professional in livelihoods and economic development or as a company with social ambitions, you are keen to develop value chains that combine business competitiveness and profit, with the...
This year’s Summit will have a focused session on disaster preparedness. Against the background of increasing damages and losses from recurrent disasters in the region, the session discusses the need for more strategic private sector contributions that help meet community needs and business objectives. For...