Learning and Training:

Introduction to international development

Book a place

19 - 20 September 2012
30 - 31 January 2013

Type

2 day course

Time

9.30am – 5.30pm

Place

Central London

Who's it for

People who are new to international development, thinking of moving into the sector or wanting to understand the ‘bigger picture’.

Why choose this course

Whether you want to work more effectively in improving lives through development programmes, or strengthen your fundraising communications with potential donors, this participative course provides a vital introduction to key and emerging issues in international development. Through practical exercises and sharing ideas and experience, you will gain both a broad overview of the latest thinking and a deeper understanding of the concept and practice of “development”.

The course includes a NEW free e-learning module, with extra resources, interactive activities and online support from the trainer after the course.

What you will learn

• The historical background to development work
• Current development approaches and their potential for effectiveness
• Next steps towards the Millennium Development Goals
• Key issues around aid, debt and trade
• The crucial role of the European Union, the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation
• The big challenges such as HIV/AIDS and climate change