Chinese Government Scholarship

1. CHONGQUING UNIVERSITY
2. MASSEY UNIVERSITY

Joint Japan-World Bank Group Scholarships Program

The Joint Japan World Bank Group Scholarships Program is receiving scholarship applications, with a submission deadline of March 31, 2012. The scholarship provides full tuition, living expenses, and air tickets for mid-career professionals to earn Master's Degrees from world-class institutions in development-related subjects. The program is primarily targeted to people in the public sector, but others working in development-related fields are encouraged to apply.


For additional questions, please contact Danielle Carbonneau at dcarbonneau@worldbank.org or Karim Gigler at kgigler@worldbank.org.

Thank you in advance for your support.


Best Regards,

The World Bank, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: (856-21) 450-010
Fax: (856-21) 414-210
Website: www.worldbank.org/lao

Scholarship for Masters at AIT

Kindly see the attached file to get more in-depth information on Scholarship for Excecutive Master for Development Policies and Practices ( AIT and Geneva).

UMFCCI Training Institute

Call for applications - EarthRights International’s Mekong School

Mekong School is now acceping applications for 2012

EarthRights International’s Mekong School is a unique training program for civil society advocates from the Mekong Region (China, Burma, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) who are working on environmental and human rights issues.  The seven month-long training program focuses on the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly hydropower dams, and how citizens are engaged in advocating for more equitable development in the Mekong region.

Through a series of field visits, students examine the the potential impacts of various projects, such as the series of hydropower dams currently planned and under construction along the mainstream of the Mekong and its tributaries, on local livelihoods and the environment. Finally, program graduates focus on ways in which they can join together as alumni to advocate for greater public participation and transparency in Mekong development planning.

The goals of the Mekong School session are:

-          for students to develop an understanding of the impacts of hydropower dams and other large-scale development projects, as well as the views and approaches of various stakeholders

-         for students to understand and analyze what methods communities have utilized for greater protection of human rights and the environment

-          to develop students’ practical skill base in research, advocacy and campaign work; and

-          to develop strong relationships, networks and concrete campaign plans for implementation upon graduation and the students’ return to their respective countries.

Our ideal candidates are individuals who are working on environmental, human rights, or community development issues, who are enthusiastic about partnering with other activists from the region and who have the capacity to become effective community leaders and/or advocates.  We have no formal education requirements, but require basic English communications skills.  The training takes place in Chiang Mai, Thailand from June to December of each year, and includes a two-month practicum in which students return to their home countries to conduct field work. Housing, transportation, and a modest living stipend are provided to successful candidates.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2012.  For more information, please visit our website at www.earthrights.org.

To request an application form, please contact the Mekong School Coordinator at mekong@earthrights.org.

*Youth Development Awareness Training*

Dear Frds,

This is our great pleasure to inform you that we, CDCE Alumni Network are
going to conduct

“ *Youth Development Awareness Training*” which is aims to provide capacity
building for

youth in Myanmar using CDCE Alumni resources.

Date                         : 25th to 27th January, 2012 (3 days)
Time                         : 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m
Place                        : CDEC training room, Diamond Condo, Pyay Road
                                 (Near Myitta Oo Eyes Hospital)

Please see the attached files for detail information about the
training announcement and application form. It would be great if you
could kindly post the attached this announcement on your office
bulletin boards and circulate to interested persons.

Regards,

CDCE Alumni Network