International training of trainers on IWRM

Facilitating water stewardship from a basin perspective

One of the difficulties to use water wisely is the division of responsibilities between different authorities. This often results in fragmented and competitive approaches in the use of rivers, lakes, wetlands and other water resources. Yet for current and future water security it is vital to maintain and restore wetlands as a critical water infrastructure. Read more

Application Interested candidates can apply to Centre for Development Innovation, Wageninen UR for admission to the training. Course date:     16 June - 04 July 2014 Deadline NFP:   01 October 2013 Deadline:          05 May 2014 For more information and registration follow this link. Register in time NFP Fellowships For this course there is a limited number of fellowships available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for this NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. SOL opens on August 01. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 01 October 2013. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships. Please note that if you intend to apply for a NFP fellowship, you must also register for this course at CDI. A complete application consist of both a registration for this course and a submited application for a NFP Fellowship. Courses at CDI, proven concept & state-of-the-art science and methodology Over the last decade, more than 20,000 participants have gained access to the latest insights from research and best practices from around the world. Beginning in September 2013, all participants of our courses offered in Wageningen (the Netherlands), will use tablets as a learning tool to further increase the potential of their course.

Market access for sustainable development

Towards pro-poor & smallholder inclusive market development

04 – 22 November 2013, Wageningen, The Netherlands

-      NFP Fellowships available – apply before 07 May 2013   -

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find below more information on the International course on: Market access for sustainable development. Please feel free to circulate this email in your network. We request you to inform us of any links to a related websites on which we could also post this announcement.

Introduction

Today, markets are increasingly seen as a good instrument for poverty reduction and sustainable development. However, market failures and shortcomings often diminish the desired impact on poverty. This international course shows participants how to use markets as a tool to alleviate poverty. Read more

Application

Interested candidates can apply at the website of Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through theNuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system.. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 07 May 2013. SOL opens on March 01. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

Course coordinator: Jan Helder

Centre for Development Innovation (CDI)
Wageningen UR
P.O. Box 88, 6700 AB Wageningen, The Netherlands
E-mail: jan.helder@wur.nl  

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Climate change governance: International course on

Adaptation and mitigation as institutional change processes

Date: 02 – 13 September, 2013; Venue: The Netherlands, Wageningen

-      NFP Fellowships available – apply before 05 February 2013   -

Introduction

Large contrasts exist in how we manage the food we have available. While in parts of our societies there is a shortage of food, in the urban and wealthier communities, good food is thrown away only because it is beyond its sell-by date. Optimising the ‘farm to fork’ chain can contribute significantly to food security. Read more

Application

Interested candidates can apply at the website of Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 5 February 2013. SOL opens on December 01. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

Please feel free to circulate a link to this post through email in your network.

Course coordinator: Ingrid Gevers

Centre for Development Innovation (CDI)
Wageningen UR
P.O. Box 88, 6700 AB Wageningen, The Netherlands
E-mail: Ingrid,gevers@wur.nl

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Agriculture in transition: International course on

13 -24 May 2013, The Netherlands CRM:0018385

Introduction

To go beyond just an increase in outputs to feed 9 billion people in 2050, an integral redirection of current farming practices is required. Nowadays there is a compelling need for creative thinkers that lead the way to innovative and more sustainable agricultural production. This two weeks intensive course will give you new tools and perspectives to become one of them. Read more

 

Application

Interested candidates can apply to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

 

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 2 October 2012. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

 

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application, you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

Please share this info with your colleagues and other professionals in your network.

Training of trainers on IWRM: International course on

Facilitating water steward from a basin perspective

27 May – 14 June 2013, Wageningen, The Netherlands

-      NFP Fellowships available – apply before 2 October 2012   -

Introduction

One of the difficulties to use water wisely, is the division of responsibilities between different authorities. Often, this results in fragmented and competitive approaches in the use of rivers, lakes, wetlands and other water resources. Yet for current and future water security it is vital to maintain and restore wetlands as a critical water infrastructure.  Read more

   

Application

Interested candidates can apply to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

 

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 2 October 2012. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

 

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

Please share this info with your colleagues and other professionals in your network.

Competing claims on natural resources: International course on

Managing conflict over the use of natural resources

 

04 – 15 March 2013, Wageningen, The Netherlands

 

-      NFP Fellowships available – apply before 2 October 2012   -

 

Introduction

Conventional approaches tend to perceive either the state, or the community, or the market as being capable of offering easy solutions to resource conflicts. Practice however proves different. To deal with conflicting interests and power imbalances, you'll need a competing claims approach on natural resources. This two week course provides you tools for natural resource management, based on extensive research. You will apply them directly to case studies provided by participants. Read more

 

Application

Interested candidates can apply to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

 

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 2 October 2012. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

 

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

Seed potato technology, certification and supply systems: International course

Gain productivity and improve financial results in a growing market

 

3 – 28 June 2013, Wageningen, The Netherlands

 

-      NFP Fellowships available – apply before 2 October 2012   -

Introduction

The potato is a major food security crop, highly productive in a short time. Seed potatoes are the base of the production chain and the most critical factor for success. Often, supply of seed potatoes is limited through a complex combination of factors. This 4-week course will give you the latest insights on seed production from leading experts – and your fellow participants from all over the world.

Read more

 

Application

Interested candidates can apply to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

 

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 2 October 2012. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

 

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

Please share this info with your colleagues and other professionals in your network.

Wageningen UR course on Climate change adaption in agriculture and natural resources management 2012 CRM:0028043

Centre for Development Innovation

 

Course on: 

We would like to draw your attention to the possbility of following our course on Climate change adaption in agriculture and natural resources management: policy making and programming for sustainable development  which will be held in East Africa from  5 March – 16 March 2012.

“Changing climate and weather patterns are predicted to have severe negative impacts on food production, food security and natural resources in Africa . Climate change adaptation needs to build on the concept of sustainable development.”

This course helps participants to ‘translate’ impacts of climate change into practical solutions and climate informed policies. It uses a multi-disciplinary approach to link climate change research to policy. The course introduces the latest views on climate change and innovative practices for local adaptation. It covers concepts such as vulnerability, uncertainty, policy making processes, conflict management and negotiation. It also introduces tools for analysis, social learning and multi-stakeholder engagement. The course includes field work and stakeholder dialogues on climate change adaptation for their organisations.

 

Application

For more information about the course programme and online application for this course we refer to our website http://www.cdi.wur.nl/UK/newsagenda/agenda/Climate_change_adaptation_in_agriculture_and_natural_resource_management.htm

For this course Netherlands Government Fellowships (NFP) are available at NUFFIC. Please note that the application procedure has been changed.

NFP candidates must apply to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation for admission to the training. Candidates will receive a letter informing them if they have been admitted or not. In order to receive a NFP fellowship you have to apply, at the same time,  through the Scholarship online (SOL) from Nuffic. Your application will take some time, so please start as soon as possible.

For the contacts

Applications vor NFP fellowships should be submitted to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation before October 1, 2011.

We would very much appreciate your assistance in informing persons within your organisation and network who you think may be interested in this opportunity.

Thank you in advance for your time and effort.

 

With kind regards,

Suzanne van der Wielen

Project Support Department

Centre for Development Innovation

Wageningen  UR

P.O. Box 88

6700 AB Wageningen, The Netherlands

Email:     suzanne.vanderwielen@wur.nl

Website: www.cdi.wur.nl