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Market Systems Symposium 2022<div class="ExternalClass9FC9340F47FC4F00B8129F3F8E8DC48B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><p>MSS2022 Online provides a rich online experience that allows knowledgeable market systems practitioners to dialogue, debate, dive into industry issues, and identify collaborative actions. Innovative platforms allow active participation that accommodates different schedules and time zones.</p><p>Additionally, MSS2022 Online offers multiple formats and a central online hub, easily accessible via web browser or mobile/tablet app, to coordinate all dialogues, debates, and collaborative actions. A series of carefully curated, short sessions will keep participants focused and productive, and easily able to opt in/out, contribute, learn, and network among peers from their home or office.</p><div class="ExternalClass3865093D64614F82B69076733640CF67"><br></div><div class="ExternalClass3865093D64614F82B69076733640CF67"><strong>>> </strong><a href="https://www.vikarainstitute.org/symposium-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>more</strong></a></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2018 on Economic Development<div class="ExternalClassA8F88F9058484684A4BE4852580A58BD"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB21F8659498C4CD7A140E05E2D336D6E"><p>This event is targeted at experienced professionals involved in designing, implementing and facilitating economic development processes and building team capacity. The specific emphasis will be on emergence and adaptation of meso organisations and their central role in the TED process. It will further explore the importance of the social and cultural environment on the effectiveness and competitiveness of a territorial economy. It will discuss the role of development programmes and their role in territorial development processes. >> <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/en/capacity-building/academy/" target="_blank">more </a></p></div></div></div> International Symposium on Inclusive Markets and Technological Innovations for Small-Scale Agriculture<div class="ExternalClassF6970B1A8B6441039AAF0AE8B793B3B9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass41F2C4A6CB8A43D3A11EEBBB1F72D2CC">National and international speakers and exhibitors will explore technological innovation for small-scale agriculture, how to promote it and what new technologies are appropriate for the Bolivian context.<a href="https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/801/" target="_blank"> >> more </a> </div></div></div> Making Markets Work - a two-week training programme<div class="ExternalClass9E8332E52B014007AB784A8407C879AD"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass0435F87F05B54D91961DC43600C0CEA6">The Programme focuses on how to make development more effective, achieving greater impact, inclusiveness, scale and sustainability. It explores the strategic and practical implications for organisations as they adopt the market systems development approach. The programme is internationally-recognised and builds on nearly two decades of the Springfield Centre’s experience in offering training on the market systems development approach (also known as ‘Making Markets Work for the Poor’ or ‘M4P’). >> <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/training/current-mmw-programme/" target="_blank">more</a></div></div></div> NADEL ETH: Practical training courses in development and cooperation - spring semester 2018<div class="ExternalClassF01D18AE952E4B0BBF077DD48F1B2639"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass511A1A206E0844C8841432FE045925E1"><p><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;">In the coming spring semester, ETH Zurich NADEL will once more offer its CAS and practical training courses in development and cooperation. Please click here for the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Network%20Activities/Studienprogramm%202018%20Entwicklung%20und%20Zusammenarbeit.pdf">program</a>, <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Network%20Activities/Flyer%20CAS%20ETH%20Entwicklung%20und%20Zusammenarbeit.pdf">flyer </a>and the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Network%20Activities/Application%20Form_2018.pdf">application form.</a></span></p><p>For more Information:</p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/"><u>www.nadel.ethz.ch</u></a></span></p><p><br></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> SEEP Network Annual Conference<div class="ExternalClassB8516B62D38C407395C7A3EA355E112F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassBB840D131B6E443F9288FB29B849F667"><p>(save the date)<br>The 2017 SEEP Network Annual Conference. It will afford exciting new opportunities to engage with key themes and key players in inclusive market development. >> <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php" target="_blank">more soon</a> More details will be announced son under: <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php">http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php</a></p></div></div></div> 11th Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit<div class="ExternalClass7B62A01FF6BE4F97B43221694FFF9698"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass6C392195127A484493E4B6173A5CEEAD"><p><br></p><p>Each year, over 500 youth and economic development experts from more than 50 countries gather at the GYEO Summit to connect, exchange, and collaborate. The 2017 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit theme will explore what the future of work holds for young people in developing contexts and for professionals working to expand youth economic opportunities globally in a changing world of work. >><a href="http://www.youtheosummit.org/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Second national stakeholder conference regarding international cooperation in VPET<div class="ExternalClass90B8DD38A81E44CEA0EC39485380211F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB8A51551A7C74547A836DE0C66399A93">The objective of the conference is to forster the coherence and coordination between federal agencies (SERI, SDC, SECO, directorate for political affairs, SEM and SFIVET). All stakeholders, that contribute actively to international cooperation in VPET or show interest for this field, are invited to participate. The conference will take place in Biel, 14 September  2017. Conference languages are german and french. Simultaneous translation will be provided. Registration is possible from June 2017. For further Information, check out<a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/2017-09-IBBZ-Stakeholdertagung-Programm-DE.pdf" target="_blank"> the brochure in German</a> and the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/201709-CIFP-Programme-FR.PDF">brochure in French</a>.</div><div class="ExternalClassB8A51551A7C74547A836DE0C66399A93"> </div><div class="ExternalClassB8A51551A7C74547A836DE0C66399A93"><strong>Click </strong><strong><a href="https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/topics/international-cooperation-in-education/swiss-international-cooperation-in-vpet--ic-vpet-/anmeldung-ibbz-stakeholdertagung.html" target="_blank">here</a> for Registration until the 23th of August! </strong></div></div></div> Value-chain development: Moving from analysis to action<div class="ExternalClass74AD250E4458439094ECC2F8F5C569E1"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD0E960F4EE534182AC1641ED1E6F724D"><p>This training course, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is aimed at programme staff and managers leading value chain projects, as well as donors, consultants and UN system agencies. The training focuses on how to facilitate the development of sustainable business models to secure lasting results and how to facilitate market system development, how to strengthen inclusive market systems how to engage the private sector and how to manage value-chain development programmes. >> <a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/enterprise-development/value-chain-development-moving-from-analysis-to?set_language=en" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2017<div class="ExternalClass1272A96834F6471098A61750ADE038DF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4C88E88AA0154CD5944F53FEDE262EA3"><p>The programme is aimed at experienced practitioners and decision makers in private sector development who are looking for deep insights from both theory and practice in how economies change and what the role of development actors can be to foster this change. This includes systematic approaches to how interventions can be designed in the often messy and complex reality of economic development. The content is relevant for practitioners who work in Local Economic Development (LED) or related approaches, Market Systems Development and M4P, and other Private Sector Development approaches. >> <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/capacity-building/events/article/mesopartner-summer-academy-2017/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> SEEP - Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Learning Forum<div class="ExternalClass72E2C9D08AB9468DA7A2109EE3057A0A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassDA1213D6F7F84DE9BE75C9AA19FD7CCD"><p>The SEEP Network is hosting an international conference on women’s economic empowerment (WEE) and the fundamental systemic barriers which impede scalable and sustainable change. The forum will bring together leading stakeholders in the field of WEE in order to facilitate dialogue, build global learning connections and promote effective practice and police to address the needs of very poor and marginalized women around the world. The ultimate goal and frame of the convening will focus on how we can contribute to systemic shifts that help women to realise sustainable economic empowerment across sectors. >><a href="https://weeforum2017.org/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Springfield Center Training: Making Markets Work<div class="ExternalClassC9CF73CA69CA4B93B8693B52778DDFBB"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass225B2FC8B0FB4F8EBE6F88638F33EF38"><p class="ExternalClassC879F07821D7450694C0B48E513E4FD0"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass11792CB803D14795877040A7532C2596"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass96E4B6A6D64D4E25A7E1D4F81E264C5E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassD4C8FBC440EB4EAC90694A4945F35E97">Please refer to the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/Springfield%20Center%20-%20Training%20MMW%20-%20Brochure%20-%2005-2017.pdf" target="_blank">brochure</a> for full details andconditions for the event. Details are also available on the website, where you may also apply on-line: <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/">knowledge@springfieldcentre.com</a>). An MS Word version of the application form can be found <a href="/site/EI/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/Springfield%20Center%20-%20Training%20MMW%20-%20Application%20Form%20-%2005-2017.docx&action=default" target="_blank">here</a> for your convenience (please email completed forms to <a href="mailto:knowledge@springfieldcentre.com" target="_blank">knowledge@springfieldcentre.com</a>).The official closing date for applications is 3 March 2017, but we have had a lot of early interest in this event so expect the places to fill up quickly.</p><p>This programme focuses directly on a key challenge facing governmentsand development agencies: how to improve marketsystems for businesses and for poor people? The programme builds on the Springfield Centre's successful record in offering training on the marketdevelopment approach to more than 1,700 people over the last 17 years.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> BEAM/Springfield webinar: The Systemic Change Framework - A practical tool to guide systems intervention<div class="ExternalClassF27CA25795CD4312A4980AB0492F5167"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB8C47DB39BC54D72936D770A3190ADA6"><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;">This webinar seeks to provide insight into the use and utility of the Systemic Change Framework (introduced in the 2nd Edition of the M4P Operational Guide) in guiding intervention in market systems and monitoring the process of market system change.</p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;">Click <a href="https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/633/" target="_blank">here</a> for further details. </p></div></div></div> SDC's MSD Management Guidance: Feedback and comments on the revised version<div class="ExternalClass72154DE087FB48E0A516C74794D7987B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassF3B21912B7B34C2194B90FD9073AA91B"><p>Between 3rd and 7th April 2017 we will be seeking your feedback and comments on the revised version of the SDC MSD Management Guidance!</p><p>After receiving very positive feedback but also a lot of suggestions for improvements to the 2014 version of the guidance (available <a href="https://beamexchange.org/resources/113/" target="_blank">here</a>, the e+i Network Focal Point commissioned a revised version of the guidance. The revision is based on interviews with more than 10 key informants who are championing market systems development within and for SDC.</p><p>Please reserve some time during that week to engage in a lively discussion! We will share a draft version of the guidance before the start of the discussion.</p><p><br> </p></div></div></div> Webinar: Facilitating inclusive labour market systems for youth employment<div class="ExternalClass68256A6181464D1EB35B1BA9BE12CB53"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7FAE4CB5742E4AD0BE51030BDCFC52F8"><p class="ExternalClassFA73E555B5D44C22AC567DAF58447C42"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassF798A1949973420785D498895E29A912"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassDB1F57673D56492B9EDA507B41150D20">The BEAM Exchange and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation would like to invite to a webinar on '<strong><em>Facilitating inclusive labour market systems for youth employment.</em></strong>' We will have two speakers, Gavin Anderson (Independent Consultant) and Jon Burns (Director, The Springfield Centre) using two independent case studies from SDC's RisiAlbania and EYE Kosovo projects. The webinar is moderated by Merten Sievers of the ILO, who is the Global Coordinator of Value Chains and Entrepreneurship.</p><p>Click here to <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/fSc5s0ILcjAobs8d2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;"><em><strong>Register</strong></em></span></a> . Read more here: <a href="https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/591/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;">https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/591/</span></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Making Markets Work - a two-week training programme<div class="ExternalClassE322E9DAAF2B40FCBAB5AE8AA1133171"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassAF86E5FA9CD447D4BC25E13FEEDF92F0"><p class="ExternalClassFD6D711F491543818524FAA67A55EF16"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass58AC183EAC31492097EEFE03C0FD1BB7"><br></p><p>Dear Colleagues,</p><p>We are pleased to send you details of our next 'Making Markets Work' training programme. Please refer to the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/2016-11%20Making%20Markets%20Work%20-%20Training%20Bangkok/Making%20Markets%20Work%20for%20the%20Poor%20-%20Flyer%20-%20Bangkok.pdf" target="_blank">brochure</a> for full details and conditions for the event. Details are also available on our website, where you may also apply on-line: <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;">www.springfieldcentre.com</span></a>. An <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/2016-11%20Making%20Markets%20Work%20-%20Training%20Bangkok/Application%20form%20-%20MMW%202016-11.docx" target="_blank">MS Word version</a> of the application form is attached for your convenience (please email completed forms to <a href="mailto:knowledge@springfieldcentre.com" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;">knowledge@springfieldcentre.com</span></a>). The official closing date for applications is 30<sup>th</sup> September 2016, but we have had a lot of early interest in this event so expect the places to fill up quickly.</p><p>This programme focuses directly on a key challenge facing governments and development agencies: how to improve market systems for businesses and for poor people? The programme builds on the Springfield Centre's successful record in offering training on the market development approach to more than 1,700 people over the last seventeen years.</p><p>For further information please click <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/training/current-programmes/">here</a>.</p><p> Best regards,</p><p><strong>Knowledge and Communications Team</strong></p><p> The Springfield Centre Ltd</p><p><a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">www.springfieldcentre.com</span></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> BBL Preconditions for a successful M4P/MSD approach – experiences from Tanzania<div class="ExternalClassD896D018A430441A8DC87045CD22918D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass0261AF3F415344479EC288A44D7DB5A4"><p class="ExternalClass5BF6EBD5EF654AA08DEE635A696AA552"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass52B8510E532B4B1AB2CBCDC585B911C2"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassEA4EE63592094D1EB9E91497809CD7E7"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassBF75745EB0F447768B56B19997BF92AA">The <a href="/site/EI/memberarea/Pages/project-profile-archive.aspx?projectId=133&searchterm=rldp" target="_blank">Rural Livelihood Development Programme (RLDP)</a> was financed by SDC and implemented by a consortium of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation and Swisscontact between 2005 and 2015. It aimed to improve livelihoods of smallholder producers and related enterprises in Tanzania through increased income and employment opportunities. From 2008 onwards, RLDP shifted to the <a href="/site/EI/Pages/eiHowTo/how-to-ei-home.aspx" target="_blank">Making Markets Work for the Poor</a> (M4P or MSD) approach. In its final phase RLDP worked in four agricultural sub-sectors: cotton, rice, sunflower, and poultry.<br>In 2015, RLDP engaged in a process of Capitalization of Experiences (CapEx) to understand what lessons could be learned from its work focusing on three topics: Programme Management applying the Market Systems Development/M4P approach, Contract Farming and Gender Mainstreaming. The CapEx products can be downloaded <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Projects/7F-03459/SDC%20Lessons%20Learned%20CAPEX%20RLDP%20Tanzania%202016%20(en).pdf">here</a> and <a href="https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/tanzania/en/home/international-cooperation/projects.html/content/projects/SDC/en/2004/7F03459/phase5?oldPagePath=/content/co" target="_blank">here</a> you will find further informaiton about the project.</p><p class="ExternalClassBF75745EB0F447768B56B19997BF92AA"><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Helvetas%20Tansania%20M4D%20RLDP.pdf" target="_blank">Here</a> you can find the presentation.<br><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2016<div class="ExternalClass37E72D0BAC1E4EF291A8C7540CD195B4"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassCCB2400FD025486089BC822E1591B830"><p><span lang="EN" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The annual Summer Academy of Mesopartner has become an important
capacity-building event for economic development practitioners around the
world. This year the theme of the Summer Academy will be Territorial Economic
Development, with a specific emphasis on green economic development and climate
change implications in territories. <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/capacity-building/academy">For more information and registration</a></span></p></div></div></div> Making Markets Work - a two-week training programme (Deadline is over)<div class="ExternalClass41613E1C4FC546E2992B11D57ED5116E"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass55B9B873875345A2B63F6378E4DFF6D0"><p class="ExternalClass416D2237BBF34358A5D58C493D13939B"><br></p><p>The Springfield Center offers the next two-week training programme on Making Markets Work in Bangkok, Thailand.<br><br>Closingdate for applications was 18th February 2016<br>>> <a href="/site/EI/Documents/PSD/Springfield-Training-MMW-2016-en.pdf">download the brochure</a></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> M4P training at NADEL (ETH Zurich)<div class="ExternalClass68C37EDCB7514024B4B2639254D0E30D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassED8C582984EE4273B22B50CD886AF5BE"><p class="ExternalClass13AE54055FB3469F93D586E7B85D09AD"><br></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">withfacilitators from Swisscontact and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation. Thetraining will be in English.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/spring-2016/m4p.html" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; more</a> </span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Making Markets Work - Springfield Centre - Two-week training programme <div class="ExternalClassA2DC8DA8A38E4E189BDA03476A9E7BD5"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassA4F511FD9FAD4BB595AAE09B079866C1"><p class="ExternalClass5666280D353648CEB8D039FBC7E02F5A"><br></p><p>The Springfield Centre is organising a two-week training programme that focuses directly on a key challenge facing governments and development agencies: how to improve market systems for businesses and for poor people? <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/training/current-programmes/" target="_blank"><strong>>Read more</strong></a></p><p><br></p></div></div></div>
Private Sector Dev
Market Systems Symposium 2022<div class="ExternalClass9FC9340F47FC4F00B8129F3F8E8DC48B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><p>MSS2022 Online provides a rich online experience that allows knowledgeable market systems practitioners to dialogue, debate, dive into industry issues, and identify collaborative actions. Innovative platforms allow active participation that accommodates different schedules and time zones.</p><p>Additionally, MSS2022 Online offers multiple formats and a central online hub, easily accessible via web browser or mobile/tablet app, to coordinate all dialogues, debates, and collaborative actions. A series of carefully curated, short sessions will keep participants focused and productive, and easily able to opt in/out, contribute, learn, and network among peers from their home or office.</p><div class="ExternalClass3865093D64614F82B69076733640CF67"><br></div><div class="ExternalClass3865093D64614F82B69076733640CF67"><strong>>> </strong><a href="https://www.vikarainstitute.org/symposium-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>more</strong></a></div></div></div> Forming partnerships with the Private Sector: Lessons learned by Market Systems Development Practitioners<div class="ExternalClass8EB01BBFE9F543AA8D783777F374B280"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><p>On <strong>30<sup>th</sup> October 2019 at 12:00 noon Swiss time</strong><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20191030T110000&p1=270&p2=124&p3=186&p4=71&p5=117&p6=73"></a> Hans Posthumus interviewed experienced programme managers for their top tips on how to collaborate with private companies in the context of MSD programs. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVdhktPH4Kg&feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="/site/EI/PublishingImages/Page-Images/watch%20replay.JPG" style="width:300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /></a></p><p><a name="_msoanchor_1" id="_anchor_1" href="#_msocom_1"></a></p><p><br></p><p>You can also look at the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/HowTo/M4P-MSD/Forming%20partnerships%20with%20the%20Private%20Sector%20May%202019%20vs%201.0%20c.pdf">concise summary </a><a> </a><a name="_msoanchor_1" id="_anchor_1" href="#_msocom_1"></a>of lessons learned by practitioners in Market Systems Development on how to form partnerships with the private sector.</p><p><br></p></div></div> Results Measurement for Program Managers<div class="ExternalClassC78533B93585412A8AB816D72347BA3B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass2795AE9708E64258AE1919C9B2985ECF"><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This course - exclusively for program managers of implementing agencies - will introduce you to the key principles, practices and tips that will enable you to lead effective results measurement for management, learning and reporting in your program. >> <a href="http://www.miehlbradt.com/HTML/training.html" target="_blank">more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2018 on Economic Development<div class="ExternalClassA8F88F9058484684A4BE4852580A58BD"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB21F8659498C4CD7A140E05E2D336D6E"><p>This event is targeted at experienced professionals involved in designing, implementing and facilitating economic development processes and building team capacity. The specific emphasis will be on emergence and adaptation of meso organisations and their central role in the TED process. It will further explore the importance of the social and cultural environment on the effectiveness and competitiveness of a territorial economy. It will discuss the role of development programmes and their role in territorial development processes. >> <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/en/capacity-building/academy/" target="_blank">more </a></p></div></div></div> Cracking the Nut – Promoting agricultural technology adoption and resilience<div class="ExternalClass121967D861B949B9876E59E1352113F6"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassFB1E3147ED624B5F9B8F1A510078E13A"><p>This conference will focus on encouraging the uptake of new technologies for agriculture and access to finance, in a way that promotes resilience. Connexus Corporation is working with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Chemonics International to organize a two-day learning event and technology fair, which will highlight the broad range of technologies and approaches available to mitigate and adapt to global changes related to rural and agricultural development. <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/cracking-the-nut-2018--promoting-agriculture-technology-adoption-and-resilience-events-539.php" target="_blank">>>more</a>   <span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:0.4px;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;word-spacing:0px;float:none;display:inline !important;white-space:normal;orphans:2;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;"><span> </span></span></p></div></div></div> International Symposium on Inclusive Markets and Technological Innovations for Small-Scale Agriculture<div class="ExternalClassF6970B1A8B6441039AAF0AE8B793B3B9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass41F2C4A6CB8A43D3A11EEBBB1F72D2CC">National and international speakers and exhibitors will explore technological innovation for small-scale agriculture, how to promote it and what new technologies are appropriate for the Bolivian context.<a href="https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/801/" target="_blank"> >> more </a> </div></div></div> Making Markets Work - a two-week training programme<div class="ExternalClass9E8332E52B014007AB784A8407C879AD"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass0435F87F05B54D91961DC43600C0CEA6">The Programme focuses on how to make development more effective, achieving greater impact, inclusiveness, scale and sustainability. It explores the strategic and practical implications for organisations as they adopt the market systems development approach. The programme is internationally-recognised and builds on nearly two decades of the Springfield Centre’s experience in offering training on the market systems development approach (also known as ‘Making Markets Work for the Poor’ or ‘M4P’). >> <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/training/current-mmw-programme/" target="_blank">more</a></div></div></div> Kick-off event: Youth employment promotion<div class="ExternalClass533D981969FE413D922CD870DA9EA5B2"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass758385691ACD4D21ADF56C5B26DFDF95"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"><strong>Update: </strong></span>A<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"> summary of the event and all slides are available <a href="/site/EI/Pages/Content/Profiles.aspx?SmartID=1572&item1=2018-03%20Youth%20employment%20promotion" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"><strong>Millions of young people are unemployed worldwide</strong>; In addition, youth are disproportionally affected by poor working conditions. On top of this, the world of work is changing and requires new and innovative solutions that offer employment and income for future generations. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has gained experiences which contribute to the SDGs and offer <strong>valuable insights on how to effectively promote youth employment</strong>. It is characterized by a holistic intervention in different labour market dimensions and a systemic approach.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;">Join us for a kick-off event that will provide an introduction and will be followed by a series of interactive online meetings – we call them e-Talk! (<strong>e-Talks!</strong> will link experts with (field) practitioners to discuss different topics and practical solutions related to youth employment)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal paraMargin0" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"> <strong>Agenda (SDC, Room A2023, 15:00 -16:45)</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal paraMargin0" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">15.00    Start and welcome</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">15:10    Intro “Youth employment and development response” by Matthias Herr (E+I Backstopper Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">15:30    Country Examples:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">            - Stefan Butscher (SDC E+I regional advisor Balkans)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">            - Roman Troxler (E+I Backstopper KEK Consultants and former SDC JPO Greater Laker Region)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16:10    Q&A and Discussion</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16:35    Introduction of e-talks (with Peter Beez and Brigitte Colarte, from SDC’s e+I focal point)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16:45    Apero</span></p></div></div></div> M4P – Making Markets work for the Poor (26.2. - 2.3 2017)<div class="ExternalClass042FF8C715124DFAA928869EF55A1EDB"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass39590056068E489DB6C5E5490E84BD03"><div>The interactive course provides an introduction to key frames and principles of the M4P approach and their systematic application to project implementation and consultancy in different thematic contexts. M4P increasingly serves as a strategic framework beyond private sector development, also for development work in other thematic fields (public services, education, health care, environment etc.), shaping the discourse about effective intervention strategies with varying goals. <a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/spring-semester-2018/m4p.html" target="_blank">>> more </a></div><div> </div></div></div></div> DCED and BEAM Global Seminar<div class="ExternalClassFCA05B9F10ED414EA9BBADE5CD327305"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassA27FE4FFD80D403A845F32E368DFEF74"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202020;">This year, for the first time, BEAM and DCED are offering a joint event for practitioners and policy advisors in private sector development to share experiences and knowledge. To reflect how our interests often overlap, we will be offering concurrent sessions on market systems development and results measurement. <a href="https://www.enterprise-development.org/dced-beam-seminar-2018/" target="_blank">>> more</a><strong style="font-weight:bold;"> </strong></span></div></div></div> Introduction to the DCED Standard on results measurement in private sector development<div class="ExternalClassD0B4531AF180436FB138AD8B664739C0"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassE3CC6407F983400B949D901D4B53F9F3"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">This introductory workshop precedes the DCED Global Seminar that will be held in Nairobi. <span style="color:#403F42;">This workshop covers the elements
of the DCED Standard with examples of their application and enables
participants to apply key aspects to actual case programs. </span>It
targets participants of the DCED Seminar and others not familiar with the DCED
Standard for Results Measurement in Private Sector Development. <a href="https://www.enterprise-development.org/wp-content/uploads/Standard-Intro-Workshop-Flyer-Nairobi-Feb-2018.pdf" target="_blank">>> more</a></span></div></div></div> Advanced Training Workshop in Results Measurement for Private Sector Development<div class="ExternalClassA74AD3E31AF14BB4B284CC540BDD9B09"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass626DA95F3DCE4312B00819DCB6936A2D"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;">This unique workshop
will bring together experienced results measurement practitioners to share lessons
learned, solve common problems, exchange practical approaches to address
identified challenges and build a supportive network.  </span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;">We will design the workshop based on challenges, issues and cases identified by the participants. They will have opportunities to share specific problems, successes, tools and approaches with workshop colleagues. </span><span style="color:rgb(22, 102, 188);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;">Please note that t</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;">o attend this workshop, participants must have at least 2 years of experience in applying the DCED Results Measurement Standard in practice. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;">We are excited about this training workshop
format, which will maximize the opportunities for tailoring the content around
participants and learning from peers, while still maintaining the benefits of a
training course in terms of organization and rigor. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;"> >> <a href="http://www.miehlbradt.com/Resources/TrainingResources/Advanced%20Training%20Workshop%20in%20Results%20Measurement%20Nov%202017.pdf" target="_blank">more</a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt;"><br> <br></span></div></div></div> Advanced Training Workshop: Results Measurement for PSD (Scholarships available)<div class="ExternalClassA888C78F6DDB44C09786EA82D6127C43"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass82E3F3AC28EF45DF88DA1DB98006B3E7"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;"><p><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(69, 69, 69);font-size:11pt;">This unique workshop will bring together experienced
results measurement practitioners to share lessons learned, solve common
problems, exchange practical approaches to address identified challenges and
build a supportive network.  We will design the workshop based on
challenges, issues and cases identified by the participants. They will
have opportunities to share specific problems, successes, tools and approaches
with workshop colleagues. Please note that t</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:rgb(69, 69, 69);font-size:11pt;">o attend this workshop,
participants must have at least 2 years of experience in applying the DCED
Results Measurement Standard in practice.  For more details, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(69, 69, 69);font-size:11pt;">see the attached flyer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:7.5pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;font-size:11pt;">The scholarships are funded by SDC and Australian DFAT but are open to all qualifying practitioners, including consultants and staff from programs funded by other donors. Scholarships for program staff are EUR1000 (remaining course fee to be paid by the participant EUR975), while scholarships for consultants are EUR1500 (remaining course fee to be paid by the participant EUR475). <strong>Scholarship
applications must be received by 15 August.  Therefore, applicants should
apply for the Workshop before 31st July to ensure sufficient time to be
accepted into the workshop and complete the scholarship application</strong>. The
number of scholarships and participants is limited, and with about half
the seats taken up already, the sooner the application
is received the better.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;font-size:11pt;">To apply for the workshop and scholarships, fill out the application form on the <a href="http://www.miehlbradt.com/HTML/training.html"><span style="color:rgb(0, 102, 153);text-decoration:none;"><u>website. </u></span></a></span></p><p><br></p></span><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:12pt;"><br></span></p></div></div></div> Learning Session: Jobs and Income through Sustainable Tourism<div class="ExternalClass8A4F71814D7445F8AE6AF29797DEA004"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass9E8D2284DC3942F2AD4B1735278E3987"><p>The learning lesson is organized by the focal Point employment + income (e+i) and the Division for Institutional Partnerships (IP). Main topics are the "Agenda 2030 and Tourism" and "Role of the private sector in sustainable development of tourism" . In addition, the selected projects and general regional insights on
employment and income in the tourism sector will be presented.</p><p>Date: <span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">October 26, 2017 / </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">Room: </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">Deza, A2023</span></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about the session on this <a href="/site/EI/Pages/News/Newsletter/Spotlights/ei-newsletter-2017-09-spotlight4.aspx" target="_blank">page</a> or have a look at the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/PSD/Topics/Local%20Economic%20Development/PROGRAM.pdf" target="_blank">program</a>. </p><p><br>[Photo is from a Swisscontact project in Laos]</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> SEEP Network Annual Conference<div class="ExternalClassB8516B62D38C407395C7A3EA355E112F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassBB840D131B6E443F9288FB29B849F667"><p>(save the date)<br>The 2017 SEEP Network Annual Conference. It will afford exciting new opportunities to engage with key themes and key players in inclusive market development. >> <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php" target="_blank">more soon</a> More details will be announced son under: <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php">http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php</a></p></div></div></div> SEEP Network Annual Conference 2017<div class="ExternalClassAEA3055C22E74883AAFC7570E904B0A0"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassF9A3CA1EAD6840D1B2E1B2D8ABDAC708"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 12pt 18pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">I</span><span lang="EN-AU">t will afford exciting new opportunities to engage
with key themes and key players in inclusive market development. More details will
be announced >><a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/2017-seep-network-annual-conference-events-439.php" target="_blank">here </a></span></p></div></div></div> 11th Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit<div class="ExternalClass7B62A01FF6BE4F97B43221694FFF9698"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass6C392195127A484493E4B6173A5CEEAD"><p><br></p><p>Each year, over 500 youth and economic development experts from more than 50 countries gather at the GYEO Summit to connect, exchange, and collaborate. The 2017 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit theme will explore what the future of work holds for young people in developing contexts and for professionals working to expand youth economic opportunities globally in a changing world of work. >><a href="http://www.youtheosummit.org/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Value-chain development: Moving from analysis to action<div class="ExternalClass74AD250E4458439094ECC2F8F5C569E1"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD0E960F4EE534182AC1641ED1E6F724D"><p>This training course, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is aimed at programme staff and managers leading value chain projects, as well as donors, consultants and UN system agencies. The training focuses on how to facilitate the development of sustainable business models to secure lasting results and how to facilitate market system development, how to strengthen inclusive market systems how to engage the private sector and how to manage value-chain development programmes. >> <a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/enterprise-development/value-chain-development-moving-from-analysis-to?set_language=en" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Value-chain development: Moving from analysis to action.<div class="ExternalClass72528D77C79142CF94664EA13BF11EFF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB90546F66E454ABDB2A1451C5E955D6F"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">This training course, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">aimed
at programme staff and managers leading value chain projects, as well as
donors, consultants and UN system agencies. The training focuses on how to
facilitate the development of sustainable business models to secure lasting
results and how to facilitate market system development, how to strengthen
inclusive market systems how to engage the private sector and how to manage
value-chain development programmes. >><a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/enterprise-development/value-chain-development-moving-from-analysis-to?set_language=en" target="_blank">more</a></span></div></div></div> Course: Results Measurement for Sustainable PSD<div class="ExternalClass9853210C13624C178F6A196E48D38119"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassCB385EA7A36042FE8DE52DCA5365A59B"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif";">Registration for the course "<strong>Results Measurement for Sustainable Private Sector
Development" </strong>in August 2017 is now open.  This 5-day course will take
place in<strong> The Netherlands from 14th to 18th August 2017. </strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif";"><br> This course targets intervention and results measurement staff and managers that are working in Private Sector Development programs. The course offers a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of all aspects that practitioners need to set up a practical results measurement system for internal learning and communicating credible results. The course is offered by HPC and MDF, with <strong>Hans Posthumus and
Phitcha Wanitphon</strong> as lead trainers.  <br> <br> For more information, see <a href="http://www.hposthumus.nl/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;"><u>www.hposthumus.nl</u></span></a> or
email Hans Posthumus at <a href="mailto:hans@hposthumus.nl" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;"><u>hans@hposthumus.nl</u></span></a>.  <br> There is a 10% early bird discount for registrations and payments received before 30th June 2017. You may register  <a href="https://mdf.nl/training/register?training=124" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;"><u>on-line</u></span></a> or
mail to <a href="mailto:Registration@mdf.nl" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;"><u>Registration@mdf.nl</u></span></a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif";">Find the Flyer <a href="/site/EI/Documents/PSD/Topics/Results%20Measurement/Course%20-%20Result%20Measurement%20PSD%20-%20Flyer%20-%202017-08.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a></span></p><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(4, 51, 255);font-family:calibri-light;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"> </p></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"> </p></div></div></div> Results Measurement for Sustainable Private Sector Development<div class="ExternalClassBF199FE5D3CE40649B2883FAF4DD2E69"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass12CC7302324F4F76BD57314BBB11F193"><span lang="EN-US">This course targets
intervention and results measurement staff and managers who are working in
Private Sector Development programs. </span>The course offers
a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of all aspects that
practitioners need to set up a practical results measurement system for
internal learning and communicating credible results. Many practitioners have benefited from this
reputed course over the past seven years. Its contents are constantly adjusted
to the latest developments in results measurement. For more details see<span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10.5pt;"> <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/Training%20-%20Result%20Measurement%20for%20Sustainable%20PSD%20-%20Posthumus%20-%20Flyer%20-%202017-08.pdf" target="_blank">course flyer</a>.   </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt;"><br></span></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2017<div class="ExternalClass1272A96834F6471098A61750ADE038DF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4C88E88AA0154CD5944F53FEDE262EA3"><p>The programme is aimed at experienced practitioners and decision makers in private sector development who are looking for deep insights from both theory and practice in how economies change and what the role of development actors can be to foster this change. This includes systematic approaches to how interventions can be designed in the often messy and complex reality of economic development. The content is relevant for practitioners who work in Local Economic Development (LED) or related approaches, Market Systems Development and M4P, and other Private Sector Development approaches. >> <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/capacity-building/events/article/mesopartner-summer-academy-2017/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2017<div class="ExternalClass444734B47BEE4A418DBB6B2A25AC6CDA"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7F1CAE1C00764FDE813711EC9EB81331"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">The programme is </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">aimed at </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">experienced practitioners and decision makers in private sector development who are looking for deep insights from both theory and practice in how economies change and what the role of development actors can be to foster this change. This includes systematic approaches to how interventions can be designed in the often messy and complex reality of economic development. The content is relevant for practitioners who work in Local Economic Development (LED) or related approaches, Market Systems Development and M4P, and other Private Sector Development approaches. More information and registration can be found <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/capacity-building/events/article/mesopartner-summer-academy-2017/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div></div></div> ANDE Annual Conference<div class="ExternalClassF9AF3868FE9B4B88AC480336701EE553"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass309235D57F4B4DD58F2CDA9F47A05B7B"><p>Each year, the ANDE Annual Conference is the largest gathering of members from around the globe. The event is targeted at senior-level executives of ANDE member organizations, including leading investors, capacity development providers, foundations, banks, corporations, DFIs and research institutions. The highly interactive agenda features workshops on solutions to common challenges, networking sessions, and plenaries with leading thinkers in the SGB space. The ANDE Annual Conference is designed to deliver the following value to ANDE members: </p><ul><li>Build stronger relationships and promote collaboration among ANDE Members</li><li>Provide a forum for developing solutions to common challenges</li><li>Foster the development of ANDE regional chapters</li><li>Enable members to realize new funding and investment opportunities</li><li>Shape ANDE priorities for the following year</li></ul><p>For more Information, visit the Website <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/?page=AnnualConference">here. </a> </p></div></div></div> SEEP - Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Learning Forum<div class="ExternalClass72E2C9D08AB9468DA7A2109EE3057A0A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassDA1213D6F7F84DE9BE75C9AA19FD7CCD"><p>The SEEP Network is hosting an international conference on women’s economic empowerment (WEE) and the fundamental systemic barriers which impede scalable and sustainable change. The forum will bring together leading stakeholders in the field of WEE in order to facilitate dialogue, build global learning connections and promote effective practice and police to address the needs of very poor and marginalized women around the world. The ultimate goal and frame of the convening will focus on how we can contribute to systemic shifts that help women to realise sustainable economic empowerment across sectors. >><a href="https://weeforum2017.org/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> Springfield Center Training: Making Markets Work<div class="ExternalClassC9CF73CA69CA4B93B8693B52778DDFBB"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass225B2FC8B0FB4F8EBE6F88638F33EF38"><p class="ExternalClassC879F07821D7450694C0B48E513E4FD0"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass11792CB803D14795877040A7532C2596"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass96E4B6A6D64D4E25A7E1D4F81E264C5E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassD4C8FBC440EB4EAC90694A4945F35E97">Please refer to the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/Springfield%20Center%20-%20Training%20MMW%20-%20Brochure%20-%2005-2017.pdf" target="_blank">brochure</a> for full details andconditions for the event. Details are also available on the website, where you may also apply on-line: <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/">knowledge@springfieldcentre.com</a>). An MS Word version of the application form can be found <a href="/site/EI/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/Springfield%20Center%20-%20Training%20MMW%20-%20Application%20Form%20-%2005-2017.docx&action=default" target="_blank">here</a> for your convenience (please email completed forms to <a href="mailto:knowledge@springfieldcentre.com" target="_blank">knowledge@springfieldcentre.com</a>).The official closing date for applications is 3 March 2017, but we have had a lot of early interest in this event so expect the places to fill up quickly.</p><p>This programme focuses directly on a key challenge facing governmentsand development agencies: how to improve marketsystems for businesses and for poor people? The programme builds on the Springfield Centre's successful record in offering training on the marketdevelopment approach to more than 1,700 people over the last 17 years.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> ANDE Webinar: Social Entreprise and WEE<div class="ExternalClassDEFE0671509E4C508DC51416B44BE187"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass153BA3451705415E91EEA00FD1976098"><p style="text-align:center;">6:30 PM IST | 6:00 PM PKT | 2:00 PM BST | 10:00 AM BRT | 9:00 AM EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">Where: To attend the webinar, please RSVP above AND click this<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9136532988918208770" target="_blank">link</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;">Please join us for an informed, interactive discussion of social enterprise and women’s empowerment that will examine questions such as:</p><ul><li>Why are women choosing social enterprise?</li><li>Does social enterprise provide an effective platform for women’s empowerment?</li><li>Are women able to access the same resources to grow social enterprises as men?</li><li>To what extent are social enterprises challenging or reinforcing gender stereotypes?</li><li>Do social enterprises change men's attitudes and behaviour towards women<span>?</span></li></ul><p style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">This opportunity will be available for up to 100 participants to examine and discuss the early findings of new research on women’s empowerment and social enterprise (focusing on the UK, USA, India, Pakistan, and Brazil). Participation will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.</p></div></div></div> SDC's MSD Management Guidance: Feedback and comments on the revised version<div class="ExternalClass72154DE087FB48E0A516C74794D7987B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassF3B21912B7B34C2194B90FD9073AA91B"><p>Between 3rd and 7th April 2017 we will be seeking your feedback and comments on the revised version of the SDC MSD Management Guidance!</p><p>After receiving very positive feedback but also a lot of suggestions for improvements to the 2014 version of the guidance (available <a href="https://beamexchange.org/resources/113/" target="_blank">here</a>, the e+i Network Focal Point commissioned a revised version of the guidance. The revision is based on interviews with more than 10 key informants who are championing market systems development within and for SDC.</p><p>Please reserve some time during that week to engage in a lively discussion! We will share a draft version of the guidance before the start of the discussion.</p><p><br> </p></div></div></div> Advanced Course in Results Measurement<div class="ExternalClass73EAFDA039A347ED8FAE8E219447CDD3"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassFE161771055D4863AC0931006576783F"><p class="ExternalClass25BACA611A394A8DA3C65507E06254AA"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:black;">The course targets advanced practitioners <span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:black;">andwill  focus on challenging technical topics, critical soft skills andemerging areas of results measurement for PSD. </span></span> <span lang="ES-PE" style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:black;">The trainers are </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:black;">Aly Miehlbradt and Hans Posthumus and the <em> </em>courseis only open to Results Measurement practitioners with at least two years ofexperience in applying the DCED Results Measurement Standard in practice. <span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;"> <a href="http://www.miehlbradt.com/HTML/training.html" target="_blank">>> more</a></span> </span></p></div></div></div> Results Measurement for Privat Sector Development<div class="ExternalClass74C6C5E9FBCB40D5B268F6CE50280D0D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass2BD1F3E7E5EB44AD9450C81D0533EC7B"><p class="ExternalClassB2A8051A68AF4E2CBFEB693A1112707C"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassFAE4ABDC37B341AE9884F851700D7B72"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass0FA8B64727E54249BDD61A2C3B91E987"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassC2319A75D47C4D4E8057E207C673859E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass54FF555FDB1D467BB864659ED25B1D95"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassE19CCB2658224E4A9BB1B2F6B1500215"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass8D40495EA91E40F386364AF7CF645D86"><br></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt;line-height:normal;text-indent:-18pt;"><span lang="ES-PE" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt;line-height:normal;text-indent:-18pt;">This training course offers a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of all aspects that PSD practitioners need to set up a practical results measurement system for internal learning and communicating credible results.  This course targets intervention and results measurement staff and managers. The course is offered by HPC with Hans Posthumus and Phitcha Wanitphon as lead trainers. <span style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><a href="http://www.hposthumus.nl/Hans_Posthumus_Consultancy_%28HPC%29/News.html" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt;text-indent:-18pt;" target="_blank">>> more</a></span></span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Webinar: Facilitating inclusive labour market systems for youth employment<div class="ExternalClass68256A6181464D1EB35B1BA9BE12CB53"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7FAE4CB5742E4AD0BE51030BDCFC52F8"><p class="ExternalClassFA73E555B5D44C22AC567DAF58447C42"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassF798A1949973420785D498895E29A912"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassDB1F57673D56492B9EDA507B41150D20">The BEAM Exchange and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation would like to invite to a webinar on '<strong><em>Facilitating inclusive labour market systems for youth employment.</em></strong>' We will have two speakers, Gavin Anderson (Independent Consultant) and Jon Burns (Director, The Springfield Centre) using two independent case studies from SDC's RisiAlbania and EYE Kosovo projects. The webinar is moderated by Merten Sievers of the ILO, who is the Global Coordinator of Value Chains and Entrepreneurship.</p><p>Click here to <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/fSc5s0ILcjAobs8d2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;"><em><strong>Register</strong></em></span></a> . Read more here: <a href="https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/591/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;">https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/591/</span></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> DCED-BEAM Exchange Global Seminar<div class="ExternalClassE7C6603E232245B0AC985DC51F95C061"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB974FB0D12454365802CB6B9C6763C1F"><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";"><strong>A new event with joint themes of results measurement
(particularly around the DCED Standard), and market systems development in
cities.</strong></span></p><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";"><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br></h4><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">The Donor Committee for Enterprise Development and the BEAM Exchange are pleased to announce a two-day event in 2018 for policy makers, funders, practitioners of market systems development, and private sector development results measurement professionals. </span></h4><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br></h4></span></span><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">The Seminar will feature a lively interactive programme drawing on practical field experience and insights from research and policy-makers. There will be plenty of space for networking and informal conversations. </span></span></span></h4><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></h4><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> <span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">Priority themes include applying the market systems approach to employment creation in cities, adapting RM to adaptively managed programmes and using qualitative methods for causal Analysis. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg2lpMz3xSE3aSc9ux0Pq-wGjoBg2jUVOHgqqJVbkIKqb7ow/viewform">here for the application</a>. </span></span></span></h4><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></span></h4><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:rgb(64, 63, 66);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><h4>Further Information: <span style="color:white;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kNj5F5IyhYh1fFUlRGJ6pTXc6J03xUBSubwx_-FSJxxk-z0UmmFzhFYwKjyxmsm_O2SBcJj6e3D7v2S26yrETx9ZRePoqTbqBV1iaN6dK9JZ3Mzr2J9V06P9rFpba8Fa4rCG5JiE-Dxckwy929aVj-98t_haQceY8ks9YbfcuTLN8lvCuUNYG5LQZQ9rsz3C288VNSUR-sexVf-DtDSX266S313pm2je&c=ccdap-2h7CGyQZ_zapAjrISfTF5g2k8yMdJNc7MfNo7AxIt3P1_s6Q==&ch=OqIOP-UzDUx1wCn2v0N7eIT3Gkx1Eg7NI5dgVkJUkOxvnjurSvH1Ww==" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(114, 191, 255);">https://www.enterprise-development.org/dced-beam-seminar-2018/</span></a></span></h4><p><br></p></span></span><p><br></p></div></div></div> ANDE Webinar South Africa: Youth & Entrepreneurship<div class="ExternalClass114252FC2BAA44A6A8151FE168144E8F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass88E9A3436706483885BB75799B8CB653"><p>ANDE SA invites interested parties to a webinar on youth and entrepreneurship in South Africa. The webinar will discuss models in youth skills development and the acceleration of youth enterprises in South Africa. South African youth have been under the spotlight for the past two years with the #feesmustfall campaign, which has highlighted some of the major challenges that the largest demographic group in South Africa faces, such as a high youth unemployment rate of 54%, low skills development accompanied by a slow formal tertiary admission for the majority of youth. Join us as we discuss youth entrepreneurship development and employment with ANDE members, <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2771152&ymlink=80966612&finalurl=http://www.columba.org.za/"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Columba Leadership</span></a> and <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2771152&ymlink=80966612&finalurl=http://www.allangrayorbis.org/"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Allan Gray Orbis Foundation</span></a>.</p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">(<em><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;">RSVP <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2771152&ymlink=80966612&finalurl=http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id%3D900715%26group%3D"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Here</span></a></span></strong></em>)</span></p></div></div></div> ANDE in Rwanda<div class="ExternalClass1F99ED69341D440BBF79BF5861A7C2DC"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassE4DFC9CC1FD843DB82DDA4D89CFB6D1E"><p><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Date:</span></strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> Thursday, 16<sup>th</sup>February 2017<br><strong>Venue:</strong> TBC, Kigali, Rwanda<br><a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=selina.haeny%40eda.admin.ch&job=2745298&ymlink=72898461&finalurl=http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id%3D903589%26group%3D85488">RSVPHere</a><br><strong>Agenda</strong>- Networking reception for the ANDE community. If you plan to bein Kigali on the 16<sup>th</sup> please do join us.</span></p></div></div></div> International conference on agri-chains and sustainable development: linking local and global dynamics<div class="ExternalClass43EB14FF34214FFB922984109BF0F294"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7F41B705B7CC4061A5D354566AB1E0DD"><p class="ExternalClassFCFE9D43D7C44403B5BADCC149D7E543"><span>The conference is organized by CIRAD, the French Centre for Agricultural Research for Development. It will provide space to debate the role of agricultural value chains in implementing global and local frameworks and partnerships for translating the Sustainable Development Goals into reality. >> </span> <a href="http://acsd2016.cirad.fr/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> more </span></a></p></div></div></div> ANDE Webinar: Amplify Impact Investing: The INGO Value Proposition for Impact Investing<div class="ExternalClass09EC4D823C1C4535BE1F7F5061566A25"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass9F689449ED1A4EE2907C2CFC0A3E55AF"><p class="ExternalClassA5AEA17E14674240A790602E39CBE48D"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass061FE75BD6324AF3926D4A916B411B6B">During this webinar, Stephanie Marienau and Scott Onder will present the key findings of the Amplify Report, including the unique value that INGOs offer as well as the actions required to accelerate the ongoing development of impact investing to deliver and sustain mission benefits.<br><br><strong>When:</strong> Thursday, 1st December 2016, 6 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 PM EAT<br><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6557254630089816068">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6557254630089816068</a><br><strong>Presenter:</strong> Stephanie Marienau and Scott Onder<br><strong>Contact:</strong> Khatuchi Khasandi, <a href="mailto:khatuchi.khasandi@aspeninst.org" target="_blank">khatuchi.khasandi@aspeninst.org</a><br><br>For more information please click <a></a><a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=891840&group=">here</a>.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Education That Pays For Itself<div class="ExternalClassF6B31863B10046A99AA4B1D88BC67214"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4BE9AC5FEB8E4E7F89A8771A67D9BB4A"><p class="ExternalClassCCE63E5CE9F64D48AFBC26333185093E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass43E45BA7155F499DA8BF863046813F43"><br></p><p>The conference is organized by Teach A Man To Fish in association with Fundación Paraguaya. This year's theme is "Schools For Success: Educating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs". The list of speakers includes leaders of business, enterprise and sustainable education from Paraguay, South Africa and the UK. The winners of the School Enterprise Challenge 2015 from Zambia, India, the Ukraine and Scotlandwill also participate. Read more <a href="http://www.educationthatpaysforitself.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p class="ExternalClass3C5A4F82FFE44811B27E8330B5EA104B"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass3B8A825BB4674F8A889580FC9C6C357B"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass86A61B11A54B46E4B44282DD2165C6DC"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass1F9D5EF8FCF0403C932CD03C2A30552A"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass7B3E4D8586E84EBB929A87BB9DDD0A85"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassB6A076519619498E8F67B2E383BE8E59"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> PSD Results Measurement for Program Managers<div class="ExternalClass9DCB98D596D64A3FACD5F4913D30A064"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB0D4899645FF4B9491B09E3F109F5366"><p class="ExternalClass3517B3291B3946C2A2F8018AE24B05B3"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassB13888A851D8445EA1137E0D29DE45F0"><br></p><p>This course – exclusively for PSD program managers of implementing agencies – will introduce you to the key principles, practices and tips that will enable you to lead effective results measurement for management, learning and reporting in your program.</p><p>The course will draw on the <a href="http://www.enterprise-development.org/measuring-results-the-dced-standard/">Donor Committee for Enterprise Development Standard for ResultsMeasurement</a>, (DCED), a practical framework, based on proven good practice, to improve program performance and enable you to communicate credibleresults.<br><br>For more information and registration to the course plesase click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/PSD%20partner%20activties/2016-11%20-%20DCED%20-%20PSD%20Training%20-%20Results%20Measurement%20-%20Bangkok.pdf">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> ANDE Webinar<div class="ExternalClassB71CF06E4D5F43ECBABDE48C6777C008"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassAD4E2BD11D5045CBA602B56BB6785CC2"><p class="ExternalClass61C600B0ED67410EB7FF0AC52E0743B3"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassA0EF46DB13924A61BD816EDA53FD6F9C"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassE17A6B932BBD4B799FCC10DBF954AE5B"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass6B479440C22F4E27BCDB6A423A847EB1"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Catherine Wijnberg, Founder and Director, Fetola</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Tanner Methvin, Managing Partner, Impact Amplifier </span></p><p> </p><p>Join ANDE members as they discuss 'Supporting Green SGBs' in South Africa. ANDE SA will also discuss their recently released "Impact Inventing – Green Report”.</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="ViewTable1"><tbody><tr><td class="caption"><strong>When:</strong></td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:top;">Tuesday, November 22, 2016<br>2:30 PM SAST<br></td></tr><tr><td class="caption"><strong>Where:</strong></td><td>https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4544635978403798532<br></td></tr><tr><td class="caption"><strong>Contact:</strong></td><td>Kingsley Mphahlele<br><a href="mailto:kingsley.mphahlele@aspeninst.org">kingsley.mphahlele@aspeninst.org</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> ANDE Weabinar: Moving the Needle - Critical Success Factors for Scaling Innovation in Asset Finance for Small and Growing Agribusinesses<div class="ExternalClassECC388DCFC214032BD12F4A24CD9B6B9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass06A465B115264914A4258B34E2785FE9"><p class="ExternalClass9E711367D0924B5AA86048421993D0A2"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassBBF8CCFE4D93415684575E272B580192"><span style="background:white;color:#555555;">.</span> Inorder to accommodate various time zones, we will be having two webinars atdifferent times. More information on the topic is below.</p><span style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><p class="ExternalClass19F6A7658016456BBF46960E42105DB4"><strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Webinar 1:</span></strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> Monday,November 14 at 11 am Central Standard Time (Mexico City Time). <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2682745&ymlink=58922989&finalurl=http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id%3D880538%26group%3D85486">Clickhere</a> for more information and for the link to join.</span></p><p class="ExternalClass21799DF91E8B4B0EA71D7A9C0E92FABA"><span><strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Webinar 2: </span></strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Thursday, November 17 at 2 pm Eastern Africa Time. <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2682745&ymlink=58922989&finalurl=http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id%3D880640%26group%3D">Clickhere</a> for more information and for the link to join.</span></span></p><p class="ExternalClass21799DF91E8B4B0EA71D7A9C0E92FABA"> </p></span><p class="ExternalClass21799DF91E8B4B0EA71D7A9C0E92FABA"><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">JoinJack Luft and Tim Chambers of Epven for a discussion of their recent report onscaling up asset finance options for small and growing agribusinesses. Althoughacquiring productive assets can bring significant economic and impact gains forsuch businesses, few are able to obtain the necessary financing. Jack and Timwill discuss key findings from their recent report, which reflects thefirst-hand experiences of over 70 asset finance experts, on how to reverse thisfinancing gap. </span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Private Sector Development in Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings<div class="ExternalClass1D7C1A593C3E467FA7DADD48D63C79E2"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4062EA4C452A435691E7E32B2AFB60FA"><p class="ExternalClass9949801C63434807AA046A293BDB25B1"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassA3CA3551CD1A48ACB6101314EAC404DA"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassA7408F607D0A491580B71AD9F6FD73B1"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass1AA6C96A47C14F67869C321E17E1D6AC">This course is based on the DCED framework to design and implement PSD interventions in a conflict-sensitive way, and understand the linkages and contribution of PSD to all aspects of peace-building and development. It is jointly organized by the ILO's Training Centre and GIZ under the auspices of the DCED. More information and registration <a></a><a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/enterprise-development/private-sector-development-in-fragile-and-conflict?set_language=en">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> DCED Standard for Results Measurement<div class="ExternalClass3DE77F91789D440F95BE1535A25FE488"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass09147ED2B2694FEFAFF31BA092B36D34"><p class="ExternalClass70691CAE3E724B519CDAC2E8F37A8D9A"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassBF527F9E51644C8A9830D6CBAC19C7D6"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass756AB391C3494DDFABE0951B4B24647D"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">This four week online training course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to measure the results of your programme using the DCED Standard for Results Measurement. Participants are expected to spend at least a day a week working on the course. Learning materials will include online lectures, a course forum, live discussions, and guided exercises. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. <a href="http://devlearn.org/?page_id=69%20" target="_blank">>> more</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Forum: Economic Empowerment of Women & Girls<div class="ExternalClass05C3F516BC1E483FAF063135E611CAB5"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass82BD2C6A024F4B2488232CAC0329D6F3"><p class="ExternalClass5114B43B3983481CA5DDDEA2A13C08D4"><br></p><p>The NGO CSW Geneva with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)  cordially invites representatives from governments & mission, NGOs, academics and the private sectors to a one-day Forum on</p><strong>the Economic Empowerment of Women & Girls in a Sustainable Perspective</strong><p>The Forum will take place: on 10 October 2016 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva.</p><p>For more information (program, registrations) please click <a href="http://www.ngocsw-geneva.ch/home/one-day-forum-on-the-economic-empowerment-of-women-girls-10-october-2016/">here</a>.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> The SEEP Network annual conference: “Expanding Market Frontiers”<div class="ExternalClass704E9569DDF84DA49BB205D4D0FD0722"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass2EDD17CF71C24CB9B15A8DE4219439DE"><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The conference will be focusing on four learning tracks: Enhancing <span style="color:black;">food security for communities and households living in poverty; Integrating marginalized populations into financial markets; Enabling market development in fragile and conflict affected environments; and examining the role of research and evidence in advancing learning and scaling impact. >> <a href="https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1837730" target="_blank">more information</a>  </span></span></p></div></div></div> Brown Bag Lunch: Velafrica <div class="ExternalClassCC92F65DAE014A8CA495904B3DD4F382"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass74DD0D626A4F452F8BA6E099CAC907E7"><p class="ExternalClass01CB6C9B81F946499F0439F4A1A2141E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass97CE73CB12974F2495E14FD0F93D5D3D"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass30D36779371B4647920016257CECCBE8">Velafrica will present their business model and show how they support social entrepreneurs in Africa.</p><p>For further information about the BBL please click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Velafrica%20%20-%20Flyer.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Velafrica%20Input%20Fabiana.pdf">Here</a> you can find the introduction PPP and <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Velafrica%20Praesentation.pdf">here</a> the presentation of Velafrica.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Value Chain Development. Moving from analysis to action.<div class="ExternalClass38ABFCD572644BB6A7BBDBB96334D9FE"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass3FC2E397C33045A9B5B54A3D8DEB35CA"><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><span style="color:black;">The 5-days training course builds on the ILO’s experience in Value Chain Development to provide an overview of fundamental frameworks and principles, and focuses on practical skills for the design and implementation of Value Chain Development initiatives using a facilitative approach. >> <a href="http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/---ifp_seed/documents/event/wcms_463175.pdf" target="_blank">more information</a></span></span></p></div></div></div> Results Measurement for Sustainable Private Sector Development<div class="ExternalClass85E9BC14E3194EBE9B8E346E67E69789"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassE936BA9340344894AEE0DF634217C732"><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">This five-days training coursecovers all aspects of setting up a practical results measurement system for internal learning and communicating credible results. It will draw on the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standard for Results Measurement and will be conducted by Hans Posthumus and Phitcha Wanitphon. The course is almost fully booked. >> <a href="http://www.enterprise-development.org/wp-content/uploads/Course-Results-Measurement-August-2016.pdf" target="_blank">more information</a></span></p></div></div></div> Webinar: Millennials and Impact Investment<div class="ExternalClassB1CEF7D149A94E3498FD66D68D23DC0E"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB0EC65B4C11846858EFE4D0ED8C2548C"><p class="ExternalClassA8F93D22CA174CD3932F6AF7498E20B7"><br></p><p>A few months ago the SDC joined ANDE (Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs).</p><p>On Monday, July 25<sup>th</sup> ANDE together with Toniic will organize a webinar about millennials and impact investment.</p><p>For further information and to register for the event please click on this link: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6388508179064582913" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6388508179064582913</span></a></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2016<div class="ExternalClass37E72D0BAC1E4EF291A8C7540CD195B4"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassCCB2400FD025486089BC822E1591B830"><p><span lang="EN" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The annual Summer Academy of Mesopartner has become an important
capacity-building event for economic development practitioners around the
world. This year the theme of the Summer Academy will be Territorial Economic
Development, with a specific emphasis on green economic development and climate
change implications in territories. <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/capacity-building/academy">For more information and registration</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mesopartner Summer Academy 2016<div class="ExternalClassF6B2E93CD04640C58DFC89EF4DCA3950"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass03AA5F89891847E2BC569AEF84F762E8"><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The annual Summer Academy of Mesopartner has become an important capacity-building event for economic development practitioners around the world. This year the theme of the Summer Academy will be Territorial Economic Development, with a specific emphasis on green economic development and climate change implications in territories. >> <a href="http://www.mesopartner.com/capacity-building/academy/" target="_blank">more information</a></span></p></div></div></div> BEAM Exchange International Conference<div class="ExternalClass4D54D525FB724A77AD9ADDFCCFB9A4E9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass5862D572AF5D42B5B88086D652D177D5"><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The new date and location of the BEAM Exchange International Conference 2016 has been confirmed. it will take place on 19-20 May 2016 in Lusaka, Zambia. It is set to be a landmark event in the calendar for market systems development practitioners. <a href="https://beamexchange.org/conference/" target="_blank">>> more</a></span></p><p> </p></div></div></div> The Beam International Conference<div class="ExternalClassDAADCCCDBFA3468B86D2A03D0765826A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4A9579C897724EB68B7AE325D5265D18"><p class="ExternalClass654CDC8CCF4849298A797AA5C99ABE5E"><br></p><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The Beam International Conference (19-20 May), preceeded by MSD Training (18 May).</span></p><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">The BEAM Conference is a must attend conference for senior-level staffworking in development and utilising, or interested in using, market systemsapproaches to reduce poverty. The conference focuses on evidence, results andinsights and innovative practices and will provide a platform for networking, learningfrom and sharing experiences as well as for influencing the market systemsagenda.</span></p><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">In order to get the most out of the event, BEAM is supporting <strong>two key market systems focused training sessions</strong> on Wednesday, 18 May, the day before the conference officially opens. The training run by MEDA deals with women's economic empowerment and market systems programmes and the training run by HELVETAS deals with how to address youth employment promotion in a systemic manner. Further information and registration</span></p><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> <a href="https://conference.beamexchange.org/">Further information and registration</a></span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Private Sector Involvement in Development Cooperation<div class="ExternalClass5977FCFC1F4B49B7B30B24A97BEFC04F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB4B9C100175348AF91CB10CFEF8A40EA"><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">Issues on the agenda:</p><div class="ExternalClass9241C13B92934A6A9140E8692A3CEAB9"><ol><li><div class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">Result-Based Financing (RBF) using the examples of EnDev and SDC</div></li><li><div class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">Private sector cooperation using the examples of EnDev and SDC</div></li></ol></div><p> </p><p>Energising Development (EnDev) is an energy access partnership currently financed by seven donor countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Sweden. EnDev promotes sustainable access to modern energy services that meet the needs of the poor - long lasting, affordable, and appreciated by users. As of December 2015, EnDev works in 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Since 2005, EnDev has facilitated energy access for 15.5 million people, promoting access to Sustainable Energy for All.</p><p> </p><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">Objective of the event: Knowledge and strategic discussion with colleagues of SDC.</p><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">Format: Brief input presentations and a moderated discussion</p><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17"> </p><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">For more information about the event please click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-05%20Workshop%20-%20Private%20Sector%20Involvement%20-%20Bern/2016-05%20Bern%20Workshop%20-%20Private%20Sector%20Involvement%20-%20Announcement.pdf">here</a>.<br>Please register for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_uEbz4VU8UzO6uCjWAbINV2uBb7Qj687Xhiw2GP31Zk/viewform?c=0&w=1">here</a> as soon as possible since places are limited</p><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">***SDC staff: If the registration form is blocked, please use your private computer or send an email to Jolanda Nasi***</p><p class="ExternalClassC6076E0E4394414386C931C42ECBEA17">Contact person: Jolanda Nasi NMX - <a href="mailto:jolanda.nasimauron@eda.admin.ch">jolanda.nasimauron@eda.admin.ch</a><span lang="FR-CH" style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> </span></p></div></div></div> Making Markets Work - a two-week training programme (Deadline is over)<div class="ExternalClass41613E1C4FC546E2992B11D57ED5116E"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass55B9B873875345A2B63F6378E4DFF6D0"><p class="ExternalClass416D2237BBF34358A5D58C493D13939B"><br></p><p>The Springfield Center offers the next two-week training programme on Making Markets Work in Bangkok, Thailand.<br><br>Closingdate for applications was 18th February 2016<br>>> <a href="/site/EI/Documents/PSD/Springfield-Training-MMW-2016-en.pdf">download the brochure</a></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> M4P training at NADEL (ETH Zurich)<div class="ExternalClass68C37EDCB7514024B4B2639254D0E30D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassED8C582984EE4273B22B50CD886AF5BE"><p class="ExternalClass13AE54055FB3469F93D586E7B85D09AD"><br></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">withfacilitators from Swisscontact and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation. Thetraining will be in English.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/spring-2016/m4p.html" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; more</a> </span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Training Course for Results Measurement for Sustainable Private Sector Development<div class="ExternalClassB6EAC49251C34967AEA34EAF90E67786"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassC292596338C8432DA619CA88C43F56E4"><p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">This course will assist you to apply the Donor Committee for Enterprise
Development (DCED) Standard and monitoring and results measurement methods and
tolls in your organisation and PSD projects. <a href="http://www.enterprise-development.org/page/download?id=2709" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Global Seminar on the DCED Standard for Results Measurement<div class="ExternalClass97E80D34DC824CA8BFE520E6B6A30571"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD9FF5C77DF8243439A29DD35851CC777"><p>The third global seminar will offer different sessions which include plenaries and break-outs, with time for discussion between the expected 100 participants. <a href="http://enterprise-development.org/page/download?id=2693" target="_blank">>> more information</a> and >><a href="http://www.enterprise-development.org/page/download?id=1736" target="_blank">application form</a></p></div></div></div> Results Measurement for Program Managers<div class="ExternalClassA2B7BB518D854AE2A0E52CA65AD96C86"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass06B9C257BDEC4B34B5983A354E37B71F"><p><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">This course will introduce program managers of implementing agencies to the key principles, practices and tips that will enable them to lead effective results measurement for learning, management and reporting. >> <a href="http://www.enterprise-development.org/page/download?id=2710" target="_blank">more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Making Markets Work - Springfield Centre - Two-week training programme <div class="ExternalClassA2DC8DA8A38E4E189BDA03476A9E7BD5"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassA4F511FD9FAD4BB595AAE09B079866C1"><p class="ExternalClass5666280D353648CEB8D039FBC7E02F5A"><br></p><p>The Springfield Centre is organising a two-week training programme that focuses directly on a key challenge facing governments and development agencies: how to improve market systems for businesses and for poor people? <a href="http://www.springfieldcentre.com/training/current-programmes/" target="_blank"><strong>>Read more</strong></a></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Four week online course on using the DCED Standard<div class="ExternalClass85EB11777E874808BFD0624BBE8EAE24"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassF1B85E0EB31E46298E52D862CCFCB562"><p class="ExternalClass4B2A91616E704D949EEEE4360C276279"><br></p><p>The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to use the DCED Standard for Results Measurement <a href="http://rmonlinetraining.com/" target="_blank"> <strong>>Read more</strong></a></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Workshop: An orientation to market systems development and its implementation in the Asia –Pacific<div class="ExternalClassAE35AF563241456C9CC87B123EB9ACBF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass91B710CA2C2E412F999A432C1718917D"><p>Workshop: An orientation to market systems development and its implementation in the Asia –Pacific. Hosted by GRM International and Swisscontact, the workshop introduces the market systems development approach by using the examples from the fields. Participants will get to know the principles of the MSD approach as well as obstacles and realities across the Asia Pacific. <a href="http://www.grminternational.com/newsroom/news/workshop_an_orientation_to_market_systems_development_and_its_implementatio" target="_blank"> <strong>>Read more</strong></a></p></div></div></div> The Seep Network Annual Conference: Inclusion and Resilience - The next challenge<div class="ExternalClass9F9E91962EDF43A387BE8B0AB3171D5D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass25170840584A472786808B68C90FF84D"><p>The Seep Network Annual Conference. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/annual-conference-pages-20008.php" target="_blank"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> http://www.seepnetwork.org/annual-conference-pages-20008.php</span></a></p></div></div></div> Advanced Seminar on the use of the DCED Standard<div class="ExternalClass844B9B81784B42BF8C419D65FA67B297"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass0ED5881717374C658CCBAD4A6E8ABD0D"><p>This will be a peer learning event for programmes that have made progress toward complying with the Standard. More information: write to Admin@Enterprise-Development.org</p></div></div></div> Summer Academy on territorial economic development<div class="ExternalClass5FA743644EDC46BA9AA92B5343439FD3"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassBD445127EDD842ACA75BB93987D2646A"><div>This Summer Academy of Mesopartner will address Local and Regional Economic Development and emphasize on integrating different priorities, perspectives and challenges faced by sub-national regions where industries, communities and government programmes co-evolve.</div></div></div></div>
Financial Sector Dev
Cracking the Nut – Promoting agricultural technology adoption and resilience<div class="ExternalClass121967D861B949B9876E59E1352113F6"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassFB1E3147ED624B5F9B8F1A510078E13A"><p>This conference will focus on encouraging the uptake of new technologies for agriculture and access to finance, in a way that promotes resilience. Connexus Corporation is working with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Chemonics International to organize a two-day learning event and technology fair, which will highlight the broad range of technologies and approaches available to mitigate and adapt to global changes related to rural and agricultural development. <a href="http://www.seepnetwork.org/cracking-the-nut-2018--promoting-agriculture-technology-adoption-and-resilience-events-539.php" target="_blank">>>more</a>   <span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:0.4px;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;word-spacing:0px;float:none;display:inline !important;white-space:normal;orphans:2;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;"><span> </span></span></p></div></div></div> Crashcourse on Insurance<div class="ExternalClass7C7E182D775849E28AB204E79FC332DF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassED82F380F1FE4E2FA5732D41BC18D49E"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">The DRR FP and the e+i FP have invited to a</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:14pt;">Crash Course on
Insurance</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">Objective of the
course</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">The participants are familiar with the basic concepts of insurance and
its role in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">For further Information and for the presentation and contents of the course, <a href="/site/EI/Pages/FSD/Topics/Crash%20Course%20on%20Insurance.aspx">click here.  </a></span></p></div></div></div> Executive Education Course: Microinsurance and Emerging Consumers<div class="ExternalClass79BABA9C5DAB4FCEAA9171AE19B5A5E7"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassDA3C23BB13B649E2B893B8C0E746B14C"><h4 align="LEFT">Microinsurance is the provision of low-cost and simple insurance services to low-income populations in developing and emerging countries. These population segments are typically excluded from mainstream insurance markets and functioning social security networks. By serving this large population’s need for insurance, microinsurance has the potential to contribute considerably to poverty reduction and improvement of living and working conditions.</h4><h4>This executive education course of the departement of Banking and finance at the University of zurich will take place on the 3th-4rd of July. For more detailed Information, please check the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2017%20-%20FSD%20Events/UZH%20-%20Microinsurance%20-%20Flyer%20-%202017.pdf" target="_blank">brochure</a>. For the online registration, click <a href="http://www.finance-weiterbildung.uzh.ch">here.</a>  In case of Registration as a group from the same institution, the University will eventually grant a reduced participation fee. For more information, get in touch with <span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><a href="mailto:annette.krauss@bf.uzh.ch" target="_blank"><u>annette.krauss@bf.uzh.ch</u></a></span><span style="color:black;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt;"> </span></h4></div></div></div> Women's financial inclusion: creating growth and opportunity<div class="ExternalClassB4A5459FC8634A46B3F6CD8112550EDF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass51F00D71D3504A3189D815F0D10E1110"><span style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);line-height:115%;font-size:18pt;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;">The gender
Focal Point and the e+i Focal Point invite you to a presentation and discussion
on</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);line-height:115%;font-size:18pt;">Women’s
financial inclusion: creating growth and opportunity</span></strong></p><div style="padding:1pt 4pt;border:1pt solid windowtext;margin-right:0cm;margin-left:18pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;padding:0cm;border:currentColor;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;">Why is access to financial services important for women’s economic empowerment? Why the need for gender sensitive financial products? What role does digital finance play for women’s financial inclusion? </span></p></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;"> </span></strong></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(112, 48, 160);line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;">Mary Ellen Iskenderian,
President and CEO of Women’s World Banking,</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;"> will be visiting us for an exchange at SDC Bern, answering the above questions and giving insights to the latest developments and challenges in the field of women’s financial inclusion. </span><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;">Women’s World Banking is a global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they require to achieve security and prosperity. </span><span style="background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;">For nearly 40 years Women’s World Banking has worked with financial institutions to show them the benefit of investing in women as customers, and as leaders. </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><span style="background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;">Please click h<a href="/site/EI/Pages/Events/2017-04-BBL-Womens-financial-inclusion.aspx">ere</a> to find the presentations. </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><br></p></span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;"><br></p></div></div></div> Saving and Credit Forum: What are Social Performance Management and Reporting Practices of Financial Institutions and Microfinance Impact Investors?<div class="ExternalClass3C803D110A7547229CFA4A8C3FE8005B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass16CEBC09A7BB450CBAFE109529DD0733"><p class="ExternalClass7581E9FE1A534FEA8ED481C2C1A00595"><br></p><p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;">Our next Savings & Credit Forum will take place at the University of Zurich on Thursday, March 16th, 2017.<br>Please save the date and have a look at the programme <a href="/site/EI/Pages/FSD/Events/SC-Forum/SC-Forum-2017-03-Social-Performance.aspx" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p>Previous to the Forum, on March 15th (full day) and March 16th (until noon) there will be the SPTF Social Investors Meeting at the same venue. A draft programme is still inpreparation. There will be space for up to 100 participants.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> ANDE Weabinar: Moving the Needle - Critical Success Factors for Scaling Innovation in Asset Finance for Small and Growing Agribusinesses<div class="ExternalClassECC388DCFC214032BD12F4A24CD9B6B9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass06A465B115264914A4258B34E2785FE9"><p class="ExternalClass9E711367D0924B5AA86048421993D0A2"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassBBF8CCFE4D93415684575E272B580192"><span style="background:white;color:#555555;">.</span> Inorder to accommodate various time zones, we will be having two webinars atdifferent times. More information on the topic is below.</p><span style="font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><p class="ExternalClass19F6A7658016456BBF46960E42105DB4"><strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Webinar 1:</span></strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> Monday,November 14 at 11 am Central Standard Time (Mexico City Time). <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2682745&ymlink=58922989&finalurl=http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id%3D880538%26group%3D85486">Clickhere</a> for more information and for the link to join.</span></p><p class="ExternalClass21799DF91E8B4B0EA71D7A9C0E92FABA"><span><strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Webinar 2: </span></strong><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Thursday, November 17 at 2 pm Eastern Africa Time. <a href="http://www.andeglobal.org/link.asp?e=fabiana.margadant%40eda.admin.ch&job=2682745&ymlink=58922989&finalurl=http://www.andeglobal.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id%3D880640%26group%3D">Clickhere</a> for more information and for the link to join.</span></span></p><p class="ExternalClass21799DF91E8B4B0EA71D7A9C0E92FABA"> </p></span><p class="ExternalClass21799DF91E8B4B0EA71D7A9C0E92FABA"><span style="background:white;color:black;font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">JoinJack Luft and Tim Chambers of Epven for a discussion of their recent report onscaling up asset finance options for small and growing agribusinesses. Althoughacquiring productive assets can bring significant economic and impact gains forsuch businesses, few are able to obtain the necessary financing. Jack and Timwill discuss key findings from their recent report, which reflects thefirst-hand experiences of over 70 asset finance experts, on how to reverse thisfinancing gap. </span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> S&C Forum on Progress and Challenges in Inclusive Agriculture Insurance Market Development<div class="ExternalClassF62DF33CDE8347BF89D1DCE5FCBB3FF4"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassE2737F0519924EF1B49AB4B7693B2EB4"><p>This Savings and Credit Forum will be held at the SDC offices in Berne on May 11th 2016.<br>Please find the draft programme <a href="/site/EI/Pages/FSD/Events/SC-Forum/SC-Forum-2016-05-Agriculture-Insurance.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. The participation is free of cost and you can register <a href="/site/EI/Pages/FSD/Events/SC-Forum/SC-Forum-2016-05-Agriculture-Insurance.aspx">here</a>.</p></div></div></div> CAS Sustainable Finance, University of Zuerich<div class="ExternalClass643FB2D2D5FB4C6C81534FA5A2716D3D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass6C45917F63C649E1B5CBE014ED1DD779"><p><span style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Starting in spring 2016, the University of Zurich offers a new executive degree: "<a href="http://www.cmf.uzh.ch/cas-sustainable-finance.html" target="_blank">CAS SustainableFinance</a>". It allows professionals to earn in-depth knowledge on foundations and
applications of sustainability and finance. The well-known courses
"Microfinance", "Socially Responsible Investments", and
"Microinsurance" of the Department are part of the curriculum. The
programme is offered on a modular basis, can be taken over the course of
several semesters, and consists of up to 10 classroom training days in Zurich
as well as take-home exercises. Language: English.<br> <br></span></p></div></div></div> Hot Topics in Socially Responsible Investments<div class="ExternalClass21C45A7183D441BFAC0FCCFA134F91D4"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassDE1B97FF73134F4CBA99EDA23041060F"><p>This course covers selected topics of strongly growing market for «Socially Responsible Investments» (SRI), in particular privat equity, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable bonds, and engagement strategies. (no SDC involvement) <a href="http://www.finance-weiterbildung.uzh.ch/programme/courses/hottopics/overview" target="_blank">>Read more</a></p></div></div></div> European Microfinance Week: Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development<div class="ExternalClass8B857B2233964DBFB118E3EDBBC757D1"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassCFF806536FE9406CA553BB3358558745"><p>European Microfinance Week is the major annual event of the microfinance industry hosting high level and in-depth discussions by all sectors of the European microfinance community (banks and financial institutions, government agencies, NGO's, consulting firms, researchers and universities) working in developing countries. <a href="http://www.e-mfp.eu/european-microfinance-week-2015/information" target="_blank">>Read more</a></p></div></div></div> Improving Financial Inclusion of Smallholder Farmers<div class="ExternalClassB4D6AB99042740D68998CE5994D817C8"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass317458977D5B45999BC6F90A8AA30794"><p>An important moment of reflection and discussion with international experts on the development of microfinance solutions for smallholder farmers through plenary sessions and parallel workshops. <a href="http://www.fgda.org/conference2015/home/index.aspx?m=53&did=1540" target="_blank">>Read more</a></p></div></div></div>
Vocational Skills Dev
World Skills Amsterdam<div class="ExternalClass07D3899374A4465CA58BFC7F3B5052D0"><p><span style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:FrutigerLTW04, Frutiger, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:normal;">Aligning with WorldSkills’ Vision 2025, WorldSkills General Assembly 2018 will incorporate engagement and input from external stakeholders. This will be realized by transitioning from the WorldSkills Leaders Forum to the WorldSkills Conference guided by the WorldSkills Conference Coalition, hosting working group discussions related to WorldSkills’ focus areas, and increasing the structure and profile of the Marketing and Communications areas... [<a href="https://worldskills2018.com/">more</a>]</span></p></div> e-Talk! youth employment - JobClubs<div class="ExternalClassD7A8A9EB9281492896A2D1EB2A6171E7"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass508EB746AF2B4A84934C22D1193F78C7"><strong><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;">What is an e-talk?</span></strong><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;"><strong> </strong>An e-talk is a tool that the E+I network has launched and which should serve to discuss a particular issue in smaller group, but is expected to be more interactive than the regular webinars tend to be. Participation is limited around 10 people. </span><h3><a href="/site/ei/Pages/Content/Event-Profile.aspx?Event=2018-03%20e-talks%20youth%20employment">Find out more about the format of e+i's e-Talk! here. </a></h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:-18pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-weight:normal;">For the proposed e-talk, GOPA will present its innovative approach of employment counselling that they implement in the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/VSD/About/Project%20Portfolio%20Analysis/GOPA%20-%20Project%20description%20-%20Job%20Clubs%20and%20group%20counselling%20in%20BiH%20-%202018(en).pdf">SDC youth employment project in BiH</a>. Employment counselling is carried out through individual counselling or JobClubs of the employment bureau - the form of group counselling. In particular the latter way can be of interest to other countries, as Labor market insertion is part of many of our projects and sometimes, working with PES is quite challenging.</span></p><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;">Please have a look at the <strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/VSD/Topics/Youth%20Employment/082018-etalkJobClubs-Group%20counselling%20services%20for%20young%20unemployed%20in%20BiH%20Public%20Employment%20Services.pdf">background reading</a></strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/VSD/Topics/Youth%20Employment/082018-etalkJobClubs-Group%20counselling%20services%20for%20young%20unemployed%20in%20BiH%20Public%20Employment%20Services.pdf"> </a>as preparation for the e-talk!. We hope this will trigger some question on the topic. Also, for your information, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;">find below success stories from several last years, unfortunately only in local language. </span></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="https://sms-eda-owa2010.ras.admin.ch/f5-w-68747470733a2f2f63617361727261792e6564612e61646d696e2e6368$$/owa/redir.aspx?C=y4SFmrl83flZbvKAzARoE-6QCPXGlgUYpzuhRyEpeMlG_S5CSxLWCA..&URL=http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/brosure/Uspjesne_Price.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span lang="en-US">http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/brosure/Uspjesne_Price.pdf</span></span></a></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="https://sms-eda-owa2010.ras.admin.ch/f5-w-68747470733a2f2f63617361727261792e6564612e61646d696e2e6368$$/owa/redir.aspx?C=k9V-bwWfg9bmlZwVgyXn-i836RrYsioyMGEcPAK9kFpG_S5CSxLWCA..&URL=http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/brosure/YEP-Uspjesne-price-2015.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span lang="en-US">http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/brosure/YEP-Uspjesne-price-2015.pdf</span></span></a></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="https://sms-eda-owa2010.ras.admin.ch/f5-w-68747470733a2f2f63617361727261792e6564612e61646d696e2e6368$$/owa/redir.aspx?C=vd32IlVEAT1CR1i0hgkjsHZ5fo_rbbmpUSgRcQNcznlG_S5CSxLWCA..&URL=http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/YEP-Price-o-uspjehu-2017.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span lang="en-US">http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/YEP-Price-o-uspjehu-2017.pdf</span></span></a></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="https://sms-eda-owa2010.ras.admin.ch/f5-w-68747470733a2f2f63617361727261792e6564612e61646d696e2e6368$$/owa/redir.aspx?C=vPVt2R9960r7mGNr73i_YCX8bxd3iyQIg9Sa8fNmt_hG_S5CSxLWCA..&URL=http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/YEP-Uspje%25C5%25A1ne-pri%25C4%258De-2017.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span lang="en-US">http://yep.ba/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/YEP-Uspje%C5%A1ne-pri%C4%8De-2017.pdf</span></span></a></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;"><br></span></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;">We hope that at least from each SCO one Program officer can attend. If, after reading the teaser, <strong>you think that your project partner would also benefit from engaging in this discussion, please forward the invitation</strong> with the link to them (and of course to other people in your office, should you think this might be of interest to all). </span></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;"><br></span></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;">If you have any questions, get in touch with andrea.inglin@eda.admin.ch</span></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><br></div><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;"><br></div></div></div></div> eLearning Africa: 13th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education & Skills<div class="ExternalClassE3415A21E5E64160999AC47F96D218D5"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass08C997D87B39403F8E42BDD953993F5C"><p>Africa’s largest conference and exhibition on technology supported learning, training and skills development. eLearning Africa is a network of experts, professionals and investors, committed to the future of education in Africa.</p><p>The conference is being organised by ICWE GmbH and the Rwanda Convention Bureau under the patronage of the Rwandan Government... [<a href="http://www.elearning-africa.com/" target="_blank">more</a>]</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> World Youth Skills Day<div class="ExternalClass890F5D17945D4D66BE94A4782B5EDDD9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassF48F69261CD34D38BF30EFE9A8AF2460">The event aims to discuss how the academic fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(STEM) can contribute to the empowerment of youth - with a special focus on young women and girls - by
eliminating the gender gap in education and skill-development, and by providing equal employment
opportunities, as a strategy to reduce overall inequalities, eradicate poverty and promote peace and
prosperity for all... [<a href="http://www.un.org/en/events/youthskillsday/index.shtml" target="_blank">more</a>].</div></div></div> ETH Zurich Summer Institute 2018<div class="ExternalClassC69B1C2629B34EABA6E808EB02F33DD1"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD6A8C2C1AF3C45629DFD1F6058B40293"><p>The Center for the Economics and Managment of Education and Training Systems offers the <strong>Summer Institute 2018: Economic Policy Development Research Program for Education Reform Leaders</strong></p><p>Application Deadline is 1st of April 2018. For more Information, see the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/201712-ethzurich-summerinstitute2018.pdf" target="_blank">Flyer here. </a><strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/201712-ethzurich-summerinstitute2018.pdf" target="_blank"> </a></strong></p></div></div></div> 3rd International Congress on Vocational and Professional Education and Training<div class="ExternalClass3EF7EAF0FE0944228672D6D0A49ED0BD"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass59856CB13E2D463F9935A22FD3C5092D"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";font-size:15pt;">3rd International
Congress on VPET in 2018</span><p style="line-height:130%;"><span style="color:black;line-height:130%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;">6 - 8 June
2018.</span></p><p style="line-height:130%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;line-height:130%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;">VPET specialists from over 80 nations took part in the last edition of the congress and shared their knowledge over three days. Memories we do not want to miss! You can find them in the chapter <em><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";">review </span></em>on the official <a href="http://newsletter.vpet-congress.ch/t/i-l-utjhitd-btllujdij-i/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(148, 176, 83);"><u>congress website</u></span></a>.<br></span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;line-height:130%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;">The heading of the next congress will be "Careers through Skills". </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Click here for <a href="http://vpet-congress.ch/call-for-proposals" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(148, 176, 83);"><u>more info</u></span></a>.</span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;font-size:1.1em;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;font-size:1.1em;"> </span></p><p style="line-height:130%;"><span style="color:black;line-height:130%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;">Follow the congress on <a href="http://newsletter.vpet-congress.ch/t/i-l-utjhitd-btllujdij-d/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(148, 176, 83);"><u>Twitter </u></span></a>and <a href="http://newsletter.vpet-congress.ch/t/i-l-utjhitd-btllujdij-h/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(148, 176, 83);"><u>Facebook </u></span></a>and spread the news about #VPET18.</span></p></div></div></div> Pre-event VPET congress: The SDC VSD Event 2018<div class="ExternalClass2E9CC9CA4732406092CB935884807493"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass40C8581EA4B44FD3AC0D56B187392365">In the run-up to the VPET congress, on June 6, the SDC holds its biennial international VSD event. The event is a great possibility to learn more about the SDC's VSD strategy and its projects. In addition to the key notes and visits of companies that provide VET, you will also have plenty of time to network with colleagues from all over the world. More than 70 experts, implementers, SDC staffers and ministers from 30 different countries participated in the last event... [<a href="/site/EI/Pages/Content/Event-Profile.aspx?Event=2018-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Event" target="_blank">more</a>]</div></div></div> ITC-ILO course: Skills Needs Anticipation and Matching<div class="ExternalClassDCAB47929DE3405DA4248426E0631BC8">The course on <b>Skills Needs Anticipation and Matching</b> will take place from <b>April 16 – 20, 2018</b> at the ITC-ILO Campus in Turin (Italy).
The participation cost is Euro 2215.- and the <b>registration deadline is March 13, 2018</b>. For more information on the course contents, partial fellowships and the application procedures, please consult our <a href="http://promotion.itcilo.org/index.php?entryPoint=campaign_trackerv2&track=46b98910-05ea-11e8-88c9-005056b95b9b&identifier=478fa9e5-5433-e5c6-ef13-5a7372d25a67">course flyer</a>.</div> Unesco Mobile Learning Week 2018 Paris<div class="ExternalClassFC8CB43B66974973A021E3F050CC17CE"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass92021678A28C4DD296AB6BC9ED77B5B8">Mobile Learning Week is UNESCO’s flagship ICT in education conference. Mobile Learning Week 2018 is being organized in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for ICT. The event will be held from 26 to 30 March at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The 2018 event will be organized under the theme “Skills for a connected world”. Participants will exchange knowledge about the ways governments and other stakeholders can define and achieve the skills-related targets specified by Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4)... [<a href="https://en.unesco.org/mlw/2018">more</a>]</div></div></div> CIMQUSEF'14: 14TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS<div class="ExternalClass75E7E027B0CC44ACBCAED607D0EE5993"><p style="">Throughout the last 14 years, the International Conference of Quality Management in Education and Training Systems (CIMQUSEF) has evolved into an internationally renowned scientific event, and an unavoidable annual meeting, allowing  researchers and experts from all over the world to address issues Quality and issues related to Education, Training and Scientific Research.</p><p style="">In 2018, and within the framework of the strategic orientations of Morocco, CIMQUSEF'14 has set itself the central objective of addressing the major issues that challenge the future of the African continent. To this end, the Moroccan Association for the Improvement of the Quality of Education (AMAQUEN), and the Research Group in Organizational Management (GREGO) of the Cadi Ayyad University, have agreed jointly, To put on the agenda of CIMQUSEF'14 the theme of the role of Education Systems, Training and Scientific Research in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs2030) and those of the Agenda 2063 for Africa... [<a href="https://cimqusef.amaquen.org/ocs/index.php/cimqusef14/SDG">more</a>].</p></div> Kick-off event: Youth employment promotion<div class="ExternalClass533D981969FE413D922CD870DA9EA5B2"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass758385691ACD4D21ADF56C5B26DFDF95"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"><strong>Update: </strong></span>A<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"> summary of the event and all slides are available <a href="/site/EI/Pages/Content/Profiles.aspx?SmartID=1572&item1=2018-03%20Youth%20employment%20promotion" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"><strong>Millions of young people are unemployed worldwide</strong>; In addition, youth are disproportionally affected by poor working conditions. On top of this, the world of work is changing and requires new and innovative solutions that offer employment and income for future generations. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has gained experiences which contribute to the SDGs and offer <strong>valuable insights on how to effectively promote youth employment</strong>. It is characterized by a holistic intervention in different labour market dimensions and a systemic approach.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;">Join us for a kick-off event that will provide an introduction and will be followed by a series of interactive online meetings – we call them e-Talk! (<strong>e-Talks!</strong> will link experts with (field) practitioners to discuss different topics and practical solutions related to youth employment)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal paraMargin0" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:0.3pt;"> <strong>Agenda (SDC, Room A2023, 15:00 -16:45)</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal paraMargin0" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">15.00    Start and welcome</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">15:10    Intro “Youth employment and development response” by Matthias Herr (E+I Backstopper Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">15:30    Country Examples:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">            - Stefan Butscher (SDC E+I regional advisor Balkans)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">            - Roman Troxler (E+I Backstopper KEK Consultants and former SDC JPO Greater Laker Region)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16:10    Q&A and Discussion</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16:35    Introduction of e-talks (with Peter Beez and Brigitte Colarte, from SDC’s e+I focal point)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16:45    Apero</span></p></div></div></div> NADEL course: VET between Poverty Alleviation and Economic Development<div class="ExternalClassA6926AB5864D4E4C8C66D611E8350D07"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass23DDE4B188374C0C89574B4FEF6136D9"><p>Rooted in Switzerland’s own unique and strong system, vocational education and training (VET) has been one of the key pillars in Swiss international cooperation ever since its beginnings. The aim of the module is to strengthen the competence in portfolio management for VET, skills development and labor market policies.</p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong><br>1. Basic concepts and terms Differences and commonalities between VET and neighboring systems<br>2. Planning, assessment and counseling of interventions with different objectives (e.g. econ. development, poverty, ...)<br>3. Analysis of VET as a cooperation system of stakeholders with different duties, interests and competencies<br>4. Swissness and specific Swiss strengths in VET: potentials and limitations of transferring the dual VET system to other contexts 5. Background, the potential use and the limitations of (national) qualification frameworks<br>6. Half-day visit to important “players” of the Swiss VET landscape</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12.03. – 16.03.2018<br><strong>Course Coordinators:</strong><span style="font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.4px;"> Dr. Rudolf Batliner (NADEL), Franz Kehl (KEK-CDC Consultants), Prof. Dr. Markus Maurer (PHZH)</span></p><p><strong> Course fee:</strong> CHF 950.-<br><strong>ECTS Points:</strong> 2<br><strong>More information</strong>:<span style="font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.4px;"> </span><a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/spring-semester-2018/vet.html" style="font-size:14px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);letter-spacing:0.4px;" target="_blank">http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/spring-semester-2018/vet.html</a></p></div></div></div> FoBBIZ: Qualifizierung von Ausbildungsverantwortlichen in Betrieben<div class="ExternalClassC2915C232B07416397BE5316E0943BBB"><p><strong>Qualifizierung von Ausbildungsverantwortlichen in Betrieben</strong></p><p><font size="3">Qualität in der Berufsbildung ist abhängig von zahlreichen Faktoren. Pädagogisch-didaktisch gut geschultes Berufsbildungspersonal, das auch über Erfahrung in der Arbeitswelt verfügt, ist zweifellos ein Schlüsselfaktor. Das FoBBIZ geht in dieser Reihe der Frage nach, wie die Berufsbildung zu qualitativ hochstehendem, professionellem Personal kommt – und es auch behalten kann. </font></p><p><font size="3">
</font></p><p><font size="3">Der zweite Anlass dieser Themenreihe findet am EHB statt, welches international zu diesem Thema in zahlreichen Projekten Expertise einbringt. Der Fokus liegt dieses Mal auf der betrieblichen Ausbildung und geht folgenden Fragen nach: </font><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3">Was ist Qualität in der betrieblichen Ausbildung? Wie kommt sie zustande? Welche Methoden werden wir in Zukunft in der betrieblichen Ausbildung einsetzen können? Wie kann Transfer von schweizerischen Erfahrungen gelingen? </font></font></b></p><p><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"> </font></font></b></p><p><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3">Mehr Informationen zum <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2018/01/08/themenreihe-12/">Programm</a> und zur <a href="http://www.ehb.swiss/deutsche-schweiz">Anreise. </a></font></font></b></p></div> M4P – Making Markets work for the Poor (26.2. - 2.3 2017)<div class="ExternalClass042FF8C715124DFAA928869EF55A1EDB"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass39590056068E489DB6C5E5490E84BD03"><div>The interactive course provides an introduction to key frames and principles of the M4P approach and their systematic application to project implementation and consultancy in different thematic contexts. M4P increasingly serves as a strategic framework beyond private sector development, also for development work in other thematic fields (public services, education, health care, environment etc.), shaping the discourse about effective intervention strategies with varying goals. <a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/spring-semester-2018/m4p.html" target="_blank">>> more </a></div><div> </div></div></div></div> FoBBIZ Veranstaltung: Qualifizierung von Ausbildungsverantwortlichen in Betrieben<div class="ExternalClass507CA450EA114F38B6407E1A81B4CE84"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD869102029D74E428D03EECB52428C78"><p>Der Fokus der Veranstaltung liegt auf der betrieblichen Ausbildung und geht folgenden Fragen nach: Was ist Qualität in der betrieblichen Ausbildung? Wie kommt sie zustande? Welche Methoden werden wir in Zukunft in der betrieblichen Ausbildung einsetzen können? Wie kann Transfer von schweizerischen Erfahrungen gelingen?</p><p><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;"><strong>Anmeldeschluss ist der 6. Dezember. </strong><br></span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">Mehr Informationen und Anmeldeformular: <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2017/09/14/themenreihe-12/" target="_blank">http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2017/09/14/themenreihe-12/</a></span></p></div></div></div> FoBBIZ Themenreihe Event: Qualifizierung von Ausbildungsverantwortlichen in Betrieben<div class="ExternalClass3895CEA721AC4F03B469C8AF1CEC2DED"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass47C0AA7A6B15426FBC04627E7725EFB6">Veranstaltung in dieser Themenreihe legt das Hauptgewicht auf die Bildungsverantwortung seitens der Lehrmeister. Mit welchen Mitteln deren Bildungsqualitäten gefördert, welche Unterstützung seitens der Betriebe dafür notwendig sind und ob diese Erwartungen den tatsächlichen Möglichkeiten der Privatwirtschaft in diesen Bereichen entsprechen, soll in Interviews und Diskussionen erörtert werden.<p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Datum/Zeit: 18. Dezember 2017, 15:00 – 18:00 </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Ort: EHB IFFP Zollikofen </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Für mehr Informationen: <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/veranstaltungen/">http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/veranstaltungen/</a> </span></p></div></div></div> Launch of the Global Education Monitoring Report 2017<div class="ExternalClassD35F884943314D519C297EAB306BF8D4"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassAAF96690A13F443AA9687B2138930B5B"><p><u>In German</u></p><p><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0cm;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:15pt;">EINLADUNG</span></strong></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0cm;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:15pt;"><strong><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:12pt;">Schweizer Lancierung des Global Education
Monitoring Reports 2017</span></strong></span></strong></p><p><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%;"><strong><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:12pt;">“Rechenschaft im Bildungsbereich: unseren
Verpflichtungen nachkommen”</span></strong></p><p><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%;"><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:12pt;">13. Dezember 2017, 09:15-13:30 Uhr</span></p><p><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:12pt;">Berner Generationen
Haus, Bahnhofplatz 2, Bern</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><br></p><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:12pt;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/VSD%20partner%20activities/VSD/Invitation%20GEMR%20launch%202017_Deutsch%20(2).pdf">(Mehr Informationen und offizielle Einladung)</a></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">Der Globale Bildungsbericht 2017-2018</span></strong></p><p align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><span style="letter-spacing:0.4pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">D<span lang="DE" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">er Globale Bildungsbericht (GEMR) 2017-2018 widmet sich dem Thema „Rechenschaft im Bildungsbereich“. Zur Erreichung des Bildungsziels 4 (SDG 4) der Agenda für Nachhaltige Entwicklung 2030 "Gewährleistung einer gerechten, inklusiven und hochwertigen Bildung für alle und Möglichkeiten für lebenslanges Lernen" sind weltweit alle im Bildungssystem aktiven Akteure zur Handlung aufgefordert.  </span></span></p><p align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;"><span lang="DE" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-size:10pt;">Der Bericht analysiert, was Rechenschaft in Bildung bedeutet
und untersucht die Rolle der relevanten Bildungsakteure – Regierungen, Schulen,
Lehrer, Eltern, die internationale Gemeinschaft, der Privatsektor etc. – 
zum Erreichen einer inklusiven, chancengerechten und hochwertigen Bildung. Nach
einer Analyse von Politiken und Faktoren, welche Verantwortung und Rechenschaft
stärken oder schwächen, schließt der Bericht mit konkreten Empfehlungen.
Darüber hinaus beleuchtet der GEMR die Fortschritte des SDG 4 der Agenda 2030.</span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;text-align:center;"> </p><p><br></p></span><p><br></p></div></div></div> ITCILO Course: Management of Vocational Training Centres<div class="ExternalClass466E76BAB2EF41FCB7902FC68A31D78E"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><p><a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/skills-development-and-vocational-training/management-of-vocational-training-centres?set_language=en" target="_blank">ITC-ILO Training course on Management of Vocational Training Centres</a></p><p>27 November- 01 December 2017 | Turin, Italy</p><p>Languages: English</p><p>We have the pleasure to announce that the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO) is offering a training course on “Management of Vocational Training Centres”. The course flyer, which can be downloaded <a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/skills-development-and-vocational-training/management-of-vocational-training-centres?set_language=en" target="_blank">here</a>, can give you further information on the programme and the application procedures. </p><h3>Costs</h3><p> The total participation cost is € 2,180 per participant. This comprises training fees and subsistence costs, including full board and lodging at the ITC-ILO Campus. The fee does not include the cost of travel to and from the ITC-ILO, Turin. </p><p>ITC-ILO has a limited number of partial fellowships of € 1,000.- each available. To apply for a fellowship, please follow the procedures set out in the course flyer.</p><h3>Deadline for application</h3><p> 20 October 2017<br>The final confirmation of acceptance in the course and award of fellowships will be given by 27. October 2017.<br>We encourage applications by women and persons with disabilities.</p></div></div> FoBBIZ Jahresveranstaltung: Berufsbildung, Flucht und Migration<div class="ExternalClassD1E427B2E6844651A47012C4179A179F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD559B85C3725448EBD0699413A35DEA2"><p>Im Rahmen der FoBBIZ-Jahresveranstaltung werden unter anderem die folgenden Punkte diskutiert: Wie legitim und realistisch sind die Forderungen und Erwartungen der Politik an die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit? Was wird genau erwartet? Was kann in Fluchtkontexten vor Ort tatsächlich getan werden, damit die Leute eine sinnvolle Perspektive erhalten? Welche Instrumente – insbesondere im Bereich Berufsbildung – sind dabei besonders wirksam? Wie können Berufsbildungsmassnahmen gestaltet werden, um Perspektiven vor Ort zu schaffen?</p><p><strong>Anmeldeschluss ist der 6. November.</strong><br><span style="text-align:justify;">Mehr Informationen und Anmeldeformular:</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.4px;text-align:justify;"> </span><a href="http://fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2017/10/09/flucht-und-migration-2017/" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.4px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2017/10/09/flucht-und-migration-2017/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> FoBBIZ Jahresveranstaltung: Berufsbildung – Flucht – Migration – Gewaltsamer Extremismus<div class="ExternalClass209717C8B01C4572AF577CFDA734670A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD9A82062F1874D21A1ADFE23242FEE27"><p><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong><em>Berufsbildung – Flucht – Migration – Gewaltsamer Extremismus: </em></strong>In der entwicklungs-politischen Diskussion wird Berufsbildung im Kontext von Migration, Flucht und Extremismus zunehmend als Instrument zur Schaffung von Perspektiven für junge und arbeitslose Menschen propagiert. Auch im humanitären Bereich und in Krisensituationen werden die Berufsbildungsansätze immer häufiger eingesetzt. Können damit die grossen Hoffnungen erfüllt werden – und wie schnell? Wir untersuchen und diskutieren dies an unserer Jahresveranstaltung gemeinsam mit Praxis und Politik.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">Datum/Zeit:  </span><span style="font-size:small;">23. November, 15:00 – 18:00, mit anschliessendem Apéro</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Ort: BFH Gesundheit, Schwarztorstr. 48, 3007 Bern</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Für mehr Informationen: <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/veranstaltungen/">http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/veranstaltungen/</a> </span></p></div></div></div> Philanthropy in Education: Inagural Symposium<div class="ExternalClassB4E546EC049E435EA08F97CDD1A47CF4"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass59BC5CC8322B4A8FB4330661FA0C24E4"><div>The symposium series Philanthropy in Education: Global Trends, Regional Differences and Diverse Perspectives is a new initiative launched and co-sponsored by NORRAG, the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation and the Open Society Foundations. It seeks to facilitate greater understanding and collaboration between philanthropic organizations, national policymakers, representatives of international organizations and academics working in the field of education. The series consists of an inaugural symposium in Geneva, six regional symposia, and a closing symposium. In addition to the overall symposium theme, the regional symposia will address topics that are relevant for the specific region. Click <a href="http://www.norrag.org/fileadmin/Newsletters/images/FINALPhilanthropy%20and%20Education_3%20pager_Call%20for%20Papers%20for%20Inaugural%20Symposium.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</div></div></div></div> 1st Annual Conference of the Swiss Civil Society Platform on Migration and Development<div class="ExternalClassAB8FCA0ACB054142A7ADBB96CD5C30A2"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassEC46EE60C2C84F829571A2C82ADD4FF5"><p>This first national conference of mdplatform.ch will illuminate the relationship between migration and
development. It will present the current state of the discussion and allows discussing the future priorities for
Swiss actors. The conference also aims to promote the exchange of civil society experience in the area of
migration and development, as well as to strengthen the role of migrants as actors in development.
International and national speakers will also outline elements of future international migration governance, as
well as their observations and expectations regarding national policy coherence in the area of migration.</p><p>More information and registration form:<a href="http://mdplatform.ch/wordpress/mdplatform-annual-conference-2017/" target="_blank"> http://mdplatform.ch/wordpress/mdplatform-annual-conference-2017/</a></p></div></div></div> Learning Session: Jobs and Income through Sustainable Tourism<div class="ExternalClass8A4F71814D7445F8AE6AF29797DEA004"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass9E8D2284DC3942F2AD4B1735278E3987"><p>The learning lesson is organized by the focal Point employment + income (e+i) and the Division for Institutional Partnerships (IP). Main topics are the "Agenda 2030 and Tourism" and "Role of the private sector in sustainable development of tourism" . In addition, the selected projects and general regional insights on
employment and income in the tourism sector will be presented.</p><p>Date: <span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">October 26, 2017 / </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">Room: </span><span style="letter-spacing:0.4px;">Deza, A2023</span></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about the session on this <a href="/site/EI/Pages/News/Newsletter/Spotlights/ei-newsletter-2017-09-spotlight4.aspx" target="_blank">page</a> or have a look at the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/PSD/Topics/Local%20Economic%20Development/PROGRAM.pdf" target="_blank">program</a>. </p><p><br>[Photo is from a Swisscontact project in Laos]</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> ITC-ILO Course on Financing Skills Development<div class="ExternalClassC9E6C884FCC440418A29C5C0732B2443"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass60455698C39C4FB5B07DADC2ADA61660"><h4 class="ExternalClass8823A87E80BB418FB9D1C1610C2F2AE0"><p class="MsoNormal">This training course will take place on the 16-20th of
October in Turin and deadline for application is the 8th of September.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The main objective of this course is to strengthen
participants’ capacities to analyse and review the systems and mechanisms for
financing skills development and TVET, as well as to find entry points for
improving financing mechanisms, both at the system-level, as well as at the
level of TVET Centres.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For more Information and course content , check out <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/Crouse%20-%20ITCILO%20-%20TVET%20Financing.pdf" target="_blank">the brochure</a>.</p></h4></div></div></div> ILO course: Promotion of youth employment in fragile settings<div class="ExternalClass8A15969EFA8A49FF9C02F8D0892B67D0"><p>The training provides participants with a range of integrated approaches, tools and methodologies used in real-life cases to promote employment and decent work for youth in situations of conflict and disaster. </p><p>The new ILO standard on "Employment and decent work for peace and resilience" and the ILO's Flagship programme on "Jobs for peace and resilience" will be at the core of the course (<a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/enterprise-development/promotion-of-youth-employment-in-fragile-states" target="_blank">learn more</a>).<br></p><p><br></p></div> 11th Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit<div class="ExternalClass7B62A01FF6BE4F97B43221694FFF9698"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass6C392195127A484493E4B6173A5CEEAD"><p><br></p><p>Each year, over 500 youth and economic development experts from more than 50 countries gather at the GYEO Summit to connect, exchange, and collaborate. The 2017 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit theme will explore what the future of work holds for young people in developing contexts and for professionals working to expand youth economic opportunities globally in a changing world of work. >><a href="http://www.youtheosummit.org/" target="_blank">more</a></p></div></div></div> R4D Forum<div class="ExternalClassB0618E0101FB45B683357E52F9B624C2"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassFBE05B4462A24A808028A4821A50CC45"><p><br></p></div></div></div> Second national stakeholder conference regarding international cooperation in VPET<div class="ExternalClass90B8DD38A81E44CEA0EC39485380211F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB8A51551A7C74547A836DE0C66399A93">The objective of the conference is to forster the coherence and coordination between federal agencies (SERI, SDC, SECO, directorate for political affairs, SEM and SFIVET). All stakeholders, that contribute actively to international cooperation in VPET or show interest for this field, are invited to participate. The conference will take place in Biel, 14 September  2017. Conference languages are german and french. Simultaneous translation will be provided. Registration is possible from June 2017. For further Information, check out<a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/2017-09-IBBZ-Stakeholdertagung-Programm-DE.pdf" target="_blank"> the brochure in German</a> and the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/201709-CIFP-Programme-FR.PDF">brochure in French</a>.</div><div class="ExternalClassB8A51551A7C74547A836DE0C66399A93"> </div><div class="ExternalClassB8A51551A7C74547A836DE0C66399A93"><strong>Click </strong><strong><a href="https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/topics/international-cooperation-in-education/swiss-international-cooperation-in-vpet--ic-vpet-/anmeldung-ibbz-stakeholdertagung.html" target="_blank">here</a> for Registration until the 23th of August! </strong></div></div></div> r4d Forum Employment<div class="ExternalClass9EEF3E346499489591B60718DBF3944E"><div>The r4d Forum 2017 Employment takes place with the aims:</div><div>- To provide the opportunity for research team members to meet and exchange about their (planned) research</div><div>- To provide the opportunity for Panel members to to interact with the research teams</div><div>- To familiarize the new research teams with the r4d programme</div><div>- To build and enlarge the r4d community</div></div> r4d forum Employment<div class="ExternalClassD85E632D91474A62AE9F16150F22D2BA"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassBFFEA33FEF1D4D67AADD139806FFDC3C"><p>The r4d Forum 2017 Employment takes place with the aims:</p><p>• To provide the opportunity for research team members to meet and exchange about their (planned) research</p><p>• To provide the opportunity for new and existing Panel members to meet and to interact with the research teams</p><p>• To familiarize the new research teams with the r4d programme</p><p>• To build and enlarge the r4d community</p></div></div></div> ITCILO Course "Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for youth employment programmes"<div class="ExternalClassA1101DD45AD5432985043E3FAD4D531A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass29E6ADB04FB74A3FBCBBBB34068CF5C1"><p>The International Training Centre of the ILO set up this course with the ultimative objective to support the design and implementation of youth employment programmes, by incorporating rigorous monitoring and evaluation plans.</p><p>More and more programmes have been implemented to promote decent jobs for young people but the impact of these interventions is still not enough documented and is often very much open to debate. Yet policymakers and practioners  need evidence for effective design and implementation. Recognizing the need to mainstream youth employment in policy making and to rely on strong evidence about the impact of programmes and projects, the ILO's Youth Employment Programme and the ITCILO are joining forces to offer a course on monitoring and evaluation of employment programmes with a focus on youth.</p><p>For more information, please see the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k56f2-y08bgvideo">video </a>or refer to the course <a href="http://promo-dev.itcilo.org/eras/index.php?entryPoint=campaign_trackerv2&track=6bbbbcdd-4127-d8ab-f4a6-591079d5b3d7" target="_blank">flyer</a>.  </p></div></div></div> Präsentation und Diskussion: Buch "Exportartikel Berufsbildung?"<div class="ExternalClass26636036A4E8491DADC511C2DAD2B06A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass0450CA2D3B874F33894F85D26E2AC769"><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><strong>Update</strong>: A summary of the event is available <a href="/site/EI/Documents/News/SDC%20-%20Summary%20of%20discussion%20-%20Book%20launch%20Exportartikel%20Berufsbildung%20-%202017(en).pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE">Ende 2016 publizierten Matthias Jäger, Markus Maurer und Martin Fässler mit ihrem Buch “Exportartikel Berufsbildung” eine neue Pflichtlektüre für Berufsbildungsexperten in der Schweiz und darüber hinaus. Die Autoren diskutieren auf 200 Seiten Praxis und Potenzial der Schweizerischen Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit im Spannungsfeld zwischen Armutsreduktion und Wirtschaftsförderung. Dabei schlagen sie den Bogen von den ersten internationalen Berufsbildungsprojekten bis zu einer nächsten Projektgeneration und äussern stellenweise auch Kritik an der derzeitigen Herangehensweise der DEZA. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE">Die
Veranstaltung soll die zentralen Aussagen des Buches vorstellen und eine
Diskussion mit den Autoren ermöglichen. So sollen zum Beispiel Schnittstellen
zwischen Berufsbildungs- und Entwicklungspolitik, sowie die daraus
möglicherweise ergebende Zielkonflikte, thematisiert werden.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="/site/EI/Pages/Content/Event-Profile.aspx?Event=2017-09%20Exportartikel%20Berufsbildung" target="_blank"><span>Read more</span></a>...</span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Conference on youth employment interventions<div class="ExternalClass7CE584C46A8F42AAA3590D3BE9D94160"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassAE65D61395AA4F7F9F9E827465D988E2"><p>The conference brings together policy makers and government officials, practioners from NGOs, experts from international organizations, and researchers working on aspects of helping disadvantaged youths find quality employment. The focus of the conference is to learn about effective youth policies. The conference takes place at the GIZ-Haus in the heart of Berlin and is part of a research Project that RWI-Leibniz Institute for Economic Research is conducting together with GIZ - Sector Project Employment Promotion, the International Labour Organization ILO, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank IDB.</p><p>For more information and Registration, check out the<a href="http://www.rwi-essen.de/youth-employment-conference/" target="_blank"> website.</a></p></div></div></div> DC dVET Regional Workshop: Western Balkans, Republic of Moldova & South Caucasus<div class="ExternalClass7D5C2B3537B34A818D9A0CAA4C1DF09E"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassC0F3EB77A8D9488D870712E98BF4E2B7">The workshop provides a platform for the DC dVET members (ADA, BMZ, LED & SDC) and their projects for mutual exchange, learning and joint action.<br>Based on prior exchanges the exchange will focus on the two thematic areas:<br>1. Experiences and challenges in reforming VET systems with regards to dual Elements.<br>2. Shared responsibility between the state and private sector, focusing on the role of the private sector.<br>Personal invitations to the workshop have been sent out by mid-Mai 2017. Eligible to participate are DC dVET members and implementing agencies in the Western Balkans, Republic of Moldova & South Caucasus. For more information visit the dedicated <a href="https://www.dcdualvet.org/" target="_blank">website</a>.</div></div></div> Annual Conference SDC-SECO on the topic of vocational skills development and employment<div class="ExternalClassFE30072675E9495A93F204B36A486880"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass431F01ECA7F24BC7B9A643816353563B"><span style="color:#444444;font-family:verdana, arial, sans-serif;"> <div class="ExternalClass431F01ECA7F24BC7B9A643816353563B">This year’s Annual Swiss Development Cooperation Conference takes a look at vocational education and training in different countries, sheds light on specific challenges and shows how vocational education and training can create local prospects for people. The focus is on young people who are affected by unemployment and underemployment. The aim is to work with these young people to find ways to help them access employment, an approach which fights poverty while strengthening the economy Please find everything you need to know about the upcoming annual conference in the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2017-06%20Annual%20conference%20SDC%20SECO/SDC%20SECO%20-%20Invitation%20-%20Invitation%20annual%20conference%20-%202017(fr)(de).pdf" target="_blank">invitation</a> (click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2017-06%20Annual%20conference%20SDC%20SECO/SDC%20SECO%20-%20Invitation%20-%20Invitation%20annual%20conference%20-%202017(it)(en).pdf" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:#ffffff;" target="_blank">here </a>for the english version). We are looking forward to welcome you.</div></span></div></div></div> FoBBIZ Event: Training and education for VET teachers<div class="ExternalClass55F00F8A8A3C488A8F86FB1260453B8F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass56DB572C545C489D8C8BCDE65B8651C7">This symposium is part of the FobBBIZ event series "Support of qualification and professionalism of VET teachers and trainers". Read more about the event <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2017/04/18/themenreihe_2017/" target="_blank">here</a> [german only]. Registration deadline is May 31.</div></div></div> ILO-ITC: Course on career guidance policy and practice<div class="ExternalClass2A7C6765E5474F9595912CDB016F9EE1"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass0EEA608BAE154774911CC3394871862D"><p class="ExternalClass253C1981E6FC4D08886AA52D5906E8B7"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass083C75E7A1704707AD8CAF31E03B0AA3"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass72EA10A821C5474CA6A7EC63179044C6"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass33DF286ECE714628AC2A60FDD6E4B75A"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass0021D722D673427CB23DBCBF3799910C"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassB8C53B7BF91947CF98C361644E343CE6"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassAB85F5850E6B4F4A9CA6239D7C297381"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass9E1B5B41FB364940A973E0FE05154C1A"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass9CD40F545ABE4584AE2062CC109E76F5">The course will aim to make planners and policy-makers more aware of the importance and positive impact of careers guidance in developing and emerging economies. The target group are directors of public and private training institutions; representatives of employers'/workers' organizations representatives of ministries of labour and education. Application deadline is May 5. Read more <a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/skills-development-and-vocational-training/academy-on-skills-development" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Changing skills for changing world<div class="ExternalClass242DAA088958413E8505D34E735A90C8"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass039C124EB4F84F8CBD057B280E15BFA7">The Torino Process international conference takes place on June 7-8, bringing together a broad spectrum of stakeholders in Turin, working together to drive vocational education outcomes forward. The ‘Changing Skills for a Changing World’ agenda is packed full of interesting topics, workshops, and a market place of ideas to showcase innovative projects by young people from ETF partner countries. Innovation through vocational education and training (VET) is a key theme throughout, setting the stage for keynote speaker Marianne Thyssen, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility. The conference is also an opportunity for ETF partner countries to discuss progress, achievements, and challenges of Torino Process round 4 – the ETF’s flagship programme driving VET outcomes forward. Visit ETF's <a href="https://blog.torinoprocess.eu/schedule/" target="_blank">Torino Process website</a> for more information or to watch the live stream of the event.</div></div></div> Launch of SDC new Education Strategy - VSD and Basic Education<div class="ExternalClassD6A52F657F9B47D681D0DE94FEE79602"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassA4BE539778C34AF68E1DAD1C0DDCD783"><p><br>For more Information about the event, click <a href="/site/EI/Pages/Content/Event-Profile-CQ.aspx?Event=2017-05-SDC%20Education-Strategy-Launch">here</a>.</p></div></div></div> ILO: International Conference on Jobs and Skills Mismatch<div class="ExternalClassCFCC6D71F78144AA8FB2775836A9F822"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass3C4F7D774E9A4E0E84D31BEA27EF0DC5">The conference aims to deepen understanding of the labour market effects of various types of skill mismatch and how they can be best measured in different country contexts. It will include ILO research and also present the work of other partner international organizations. For more information and the registration form click <a href="http://www.ilo.org/skills/events/WCMS_538198/lang--en/index.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div></div> 1. Meeting of the EAC Technical Committee on Technical Vocational Education and Training<div class="ExternalClassC324C65260D340C5A6E0F4B61CC65A34"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassA89954631D9B49E2A17E5999E8B2C9CE"><div>The purpose of the 1st meeting of the TVET TECHOM is to provide a platform for regional experts, policy makers and selected key stakeholders working in the TVET sub - sector to share information about the opportunities, challenges, lessons learnt and record good practices on harnessing TVET to promote citizens' mobility within and among member countries through the facilitation of a national and regional harmonization and mutual recognition of TVET. Please register before April 12, 2017 [<span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:#ffffff;">blondine-uwimana.eya-nchama[at]eda.admin.ch].</span></div></div></div></div> ILO-ITC: Academy on skills development<div class="ExternalClass329524F8185A46F9B168A39EB7A399D0"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassB3105F85791B402DA2AC2BA54CF0EF01"><p class="ExternalClass859407BF3B4E4E94BE699CD95183B57A">This Academy is a unique learning, knowledge-exchange and networking opportunity for everyone who wants to make a difference in the area of skills development and TVET in developing and emerging economies. It is directed at policy makers, government officials, social partner representatives and other experts and practitioners working in national institutions and NGOs, but also at experts working at the regional and international level. The Academy aims at stimulating learning and knowledge exchange on policies, challenges and options for building effective, responsive and inclusive skills development and TVET systems. Read more <a href="http://www.itcilo.org/en/areas-of-expertise/skills-development-and-vocational-training/academy-on-skills-development" target="_blank">here</a>. Deadline for application is 20 March 2017.</p></div></div></div> FoBBIZ award 2017: Award ceremony<div class="ExternalClassAD46DA258B14453F956C6097A7C96BCA"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass466D64C13FDA4999B6B04C5FB02A6EF2"><p>The Swiss Forum for Skills Development and International Cooperation (FoBBIZ) annually awards a price for successful, innovative and sustainable international skills development projects and concepts.Particularly, the FoBBIZ Prize is intended to draw attention to ideas,experiences or outcomes in this field within an international context. The prize is awarded to concepts, projects or developments that can be implemented at different levels (i.e. at the education system level, the institutional level or in teaching-learning processes).</p><p>Under this link:<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;"> <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/fobbiz-preis/"><u>http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/fobbiz-preis/</u></a> you can find the documentation of the event.</span></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> NADEL course: VET between Poverty Alleviation and Economic Development<div class="ExternalClassF2483E424FA24CAA9B5F477A99609B6B"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassC8C0D5400B7447B38A858964502E8613"><strong>Course Objective </strong><p> </p><p>Rooted in Switzerland’s own unique and strong system, vocational education and training (VET) has been one of the key pillars in Swiss international cooperation ever since itsbeginnings. After a slack period, VET is back on the agenda of international cooperation.The aim of the training course is to strengthen the capacity of the participants in portfoliomanagement for VET, skills development and active labor market policies.<span style="font-size:1.1em;"> </span>Please visit NADEL's <a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/individual-courses-for-professionals.html" target="_blank">website</a> for the registration forms or more information about the admission requirements. </p></div></div></div> ILO Webinar: Entrepreneurship Education in Afghanistan<div class="ExternalClass9C339599BC9E40B89F7FC7D09E1EF122"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassF90DDC85478C494BA407FD6F13D9D25E"><p>The <a href="http://promo-dev.itcilo.org/eras/index.php?entryPoint=campaign_trackerv2&track=b3bef22f-6a72-645a-a8f4-58d0f76b06df" target="_blank">International
Training Center of the ILO</a>’s initiative “Promotion of Decent Work in
Situations of Fragility” is organising a cycle of webinars.<br>The first one will be held on March 30, 2017 at 11.00 a.m. (CET) and will focus on Entrepreneurship education in Afghanistan as a means to help the country move from fragility towards peace and resilience.</p><p>The speaker, Ms Kirsty Ramsbottom from The Development Alchemists, will
discuss some key findings from the recent study on Entrepreneurship Education
in Afghanistan, published by ITCILO.</p><p>Send an email to <a href="mailto:fragilestates@itcilo.org" target="_blank">fragilestates@itcilo.org</a> to
enrol for FREE, or check out the website to find out more: <a href="https://fragilestates.itcilo.org/2017/03/06/join-us-free-webinar" target="_blank">https://fragilestates.itcilo.org/2017/03/06/join-us-free-webinar</a>.</p></div></div></div> Annual Conference of Swiss Humanitarian Aid and the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit<div class="ExternalClassFD71DFE9C42E43B2A4AC521C34FAFA33"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass342F481082E846078C1248A7B52CDB3B"><p class="ExternalClass76F94FB33E3840A990BF455F14C5CEBF">The 2017 Annual Conference of Swiss Humanitarian Aid and the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit will <strong>focus on hope for children and young people in humanitarian crises</strong>. Participants include Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, Pierre Krähenbühl, General Commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Elhadj As Sy, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Ambassador Manuel Sager, Director General of the SDC and Ambassador Manuel Bessler, Delegate for Swiss Humanitarian Aid and Head of the SHA. More information and the registration form is available <a href="https://www.eda.admin.ch/deza/en/home/news/events.html/deza/en/meta/agenda/2017/3/jahrestagung-hh-skh-2017" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div></div></div> Webinar: Facilitating inclusive labour market systems for youth employment<div class="ExternalClass68256A6181464D1EB35B1BA9BE12CB53"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7FAE4CB5742E4AD0BE51030BDCFC52F8"><p class="ExternalClassFA73E555B5D44C22AC567DAF58447C42"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassF798A1949973420785D498895E29A912"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassDB1F57673D56492B9EDA507B41150D20">The BEAM Exchange and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation would like to invite to a webinar on '<strong><em>Facilitating inclusive labour market systems for youth employment.</em></strong>' We will have two speakers, Gavin Anderson (Independent Consultant) and Jon Burns (Director, The Springfield Centre) using two independent case studies from SDC's RisiAlbania and EYE Kosovo projects. The webinar is moderated by Merten Sievers of the ILO, who is the Global Coordinator of Value Chains and Entrepreneurship.</p><p>Click here to <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/fSc5s0ILcjAobs8d2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;"><em><strong>Register</strong></em></span></a> . Read more here: <a href="https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/591/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="text-decoration:underline;">https://beamexchange.org/community/events/details/591/</span></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> BBL: SNV - Sustainable Nutrition for All & OYE<div class="ExternalClassD39C718C9CD546109219CDECB5B72A87"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD29527695A1B4062BB6A667FFB2A85B7"><p class="ExternalClass42FE395E3F574010916748BFF7341A6F"><br></p><p>SNV Netherlands Development Organisations will present results and experiences from their work on</p><p>- Sustainable nutrition for all</p><p>- Opportunities for youth employment</p><p>Please join us for this brown bag meeting on <strong>Tuesday</strong><strong>, January 24th from 12:45 - 14:00 at Freiburgstrasse 130, Room A 3038 </strong>with speakers from SNV.</p><p>Please click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2017%20BBL/BBL%20-%20SNV%20-%20Sustainable%20Nutrition%20Opportunities%20for%20Youth%20Employment%20-%2024-2017.pdf">here</a> for further information.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Learning Event: Impact Evaluation in Practice<div class="ExternalClass6F0590AA75974856A0C4F955BB4D5DC5"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass1329111AA0334B31A0D69091D6F34892"><p class="ExternalClass7FE5B59665B34DD0ABD1B6C9A2CC093F"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass37E7B231A21244FD8824119076AD8B38"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassD9D519A9F19F4B4BB2500D6883858011"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH">Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH">Gerne laden wir euch zum ersten <strong> <em>E+C Learning Event</em></strong> zum Thema „Impact Evaluation in Practice“ am <strong>22. Dezember </strong>in der DEZA im A2038 ein. Patrick Premand, Senior Economist bei der Weltbank,wird einen Einblick in sein </span> <a href="https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/25030/9781464807794.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y" target="_blank"> <span lang="DE-CH">gleichnamiges Buch</span></a><span lang="DE-CH"> geben und den Ansatz anhand eines Beispiels eines Youth Employment Projekts in Côte d’Ivoire illustrieren. Wir würden uns sehr über eure Teilnahme freuen.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH">Übrigens könnt ihr euch bereits den Termin für den zweiten E+C Learning Event reservieren: 19. Januar, 15:30 bis 17 Uhr zum Thema „Unintended effects of international cooperation“.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH">Liebe Grüsse</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE-CH">Sektion Evaluation und Controlling</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> GIZ Thementag Bildung, Berufliche Bildung und Arbeitsmarkt<div class="ExternalClassF04835C1CBA444118E464316DEA954E1"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassC8537EC8A107467EAE85ED0CC0003356"><p class="ExternalClass581CC931CF2A4C4BB835743F794FB699"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassCDDEB192CC3D4F07AAF8C94361698E2A"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassCE11BAEBDEAE420899CA761BD3B9F824"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass25B27D1ED56D4B0B96B402E3023CA7C5"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass625BC998792744218ACE4D2D8BA00443"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassB21F0A61F9614499BB3DFDF521EB5E85"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass8E00ECC809FA46B58AD2503F15094268"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassA525C8E78B5E4802BF6894D08D0C03DA">This years GIZs annual theme day for education and labor market is dedictated to the ongoing digitalisation of education and vocational training. Registration deadline is December 6. Read more <a href="/site/EI/Pages/News/Newsletter/Spotlights/ei-newsletter-2016-12-spotlight4.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p class="ExternalClassA525C8E78B5E4802BF6894D08D0C03DA"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> FAR International seminar on the formation of agriculture and rural areas<div class="ExternalClassE3E33CDA56D4470EBA920EC6807E45B8"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassA586580EFFB54F89B4B016F7C6912725"><p class="ExternalClass0577B3428AFF44078EB8B9A385494E66"><br></p><p>[Only in FRENCH] La rénovation des dispositifs nationaux de FAR est bien engagée dans un nombre croissant de pays, leurs stratégies d’intervention étant pour la plupart d’entre eux clairement posées, en ligne avec les stratégies nationales de développement agricole et rural. Une des questions majeures reste toutefois posée : comment faciliter l’ancrage de ces dispositifs de formation et leur contextualisation dans leurs territoires de manière durable. </p><p>Objectifs :</p><p style="padding-left:10px;"><br></p><ul><li>Développer un langage commun sur la territorialisation des dispositifs de la FAR à partir du partage d’expériences sur la réalité et les enjeux de la décentralisation ;</li><li><p>Expliciter les niveaux différents auxquels l’ancrage de la FAR peut se faire en fonction des situations nationales ;</p></li><li><p>Définir, dans une logique de partenariat et du point de vue des collectivités, les différentes formes d’organisation et de financement envisageables pour cet ancrage ;</p></li><li><p>Définir une grille d’analyse aidant à guider la construction et la pérennisation d’une offre régionale de formation adaptée à la demande locale et procurant des services appropriés aux différentes catégories de bénéficiaires.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/VSD%20partner%20activities/2016-12%20-%20FAR%20-%20Concept%20Note%20-%20Seminaire%20International%20sur%20la%20Formation%20Agricole%20et%20Rurale%20-%20Concept%20Note%20-%20fr.pdf" target="_blank">Read more</a>. </p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Schweizer Forum für Berufsbildung und Internationale Zusammenarbeit (FoBBIZ) Annual Conference<div class="ExternalClassB014A5D68A494C278BA267E85366A6D7"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD730D2B365EB419783B86F704A355D85"><p><strong>Update:</strong> All presentation slides are avaiblabe <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/veranstaltungen/archiv-veranstaltungen/" target="_blank">here</a> (german only).</p><p>This years annual meeting will focus on the use of new media in the field of vocational education. In addition to the workshops and speeches, the book "Exportartikel Berufsbildung? Internationale Bildungszusammenarbeit zwischen Armutsreduktion und Wirtschaftsförderung“ will be launched at the event. Please click <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2016/10/12/jahresveranstaltung-2016/" target="_blank">here </a>to register for the event. To read the full invitation click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-12%20FoBBIZ%20annual%20conference/2016-12-FoBBIZ-Jahresanlass%20Einladung-de.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> OEB 2016<div class="ExternalClass828BE3A416FE4F35814ADAD71D35CAB9"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass92E80C9AEE8D4023B8069492A9AAFCF0"><p class="ExternalClass8AEFC17AFE7642758FF518DF0DC13AFB"><br></p><p>The global, cross-sector conference on technology supported learning and training Berlin. For more information click <a href="http://www.online-educa.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Education That Pays For Itself<div class="ExternalClassF6B31863B10046A99AA4B1D88BC67214"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4BE9AC5FEB8E4E7F89A8771A67D9BB4A"><p class="ExternalClassCCE63E5CE9F64D48AFBC26333185093E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass43E45BA7155F499DA8BF863046813F43"><br></p><p>The conference is organized by Teach A Man To Fish in association with Fundación Paraguaya. This year's theme is "Schools For Success: Educating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs". The list of speakers includes leaders of business, enterprise and sustainable education from Paraguay, South Africa and the UK. The winners of the School Enterprise Challenge 2015 from Zambia, India, the Ukraine and Scotlandwill also participate. Read more <a href="http://www.educationthatpaysforitself.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p class="ExternalClass3C5A4F82FFE44811B27E8330B5EA104B"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass3B8A825BB4674F8A889580FC9C6C357B"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass86A61B11A54B46E4B44282DD2165C6DC"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass1F9D5EF8FCF0403C932CD03C2A30552A"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass7B3E4D8586E84EBB929A87BB9DDD0A85"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassB6A076519619498E8F67B2E383BE8E59"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> SBFI Herbsttagung<div class="ExternalClassF86ED070938F49E4B1F5DA63CA74A3F6"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass48551E3672A14DE3BD6A2C635A3DB1A9"><div><div><div><p><span lang="DE-CH">Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren</span></p><p><span lang="DE-CH">Gerne laden wir Sie ein zur <strong>SBFI Herbsttagung derBerufsbildung am Dienstag, 15. November 2016</strong>.</span></p><p><span lang="DE-CH">Weitere Informationen entnehmen Sie bitte dem <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/VSD%20partner%20activities/VSD/SBFI%20Herbsttagung%20Invitation%202016-11%20(It)%20(de).pdf">Einladungsschreiben</a> wie auch der </span><a href="https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/de/home/aktuell/veranstaltungskalender-2016/herbsttagung.html"><span lang="DE-CH">Websitezur Herbsttagung</span></a><span lang="DE-CH">. Auf der Website können Sie sich </span><a href="https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/de/home/aktuell/veranstaltungskalender-2016/herbsttagung/online-anmeldung.html"><span lang="DE-CH">online</span></a><span lang="DE-CH"> zur Teilnahme an der Tagung anmelden.</span></p><p><span lang="DE-CH">Wir freuen uns, Sie in Bern begrüssen zu dürfen!</span></p><p><span lang="DE-CH" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;">_____________________________________</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;">Mesdames, Messieurs,</p><p>Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à la <strong>Conférence d'automne du SEFRI sur la formation professionnelle le 15 novembre 2016</strong>.</p><p>Vous trouverez toutes les informations utiles dans <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/VSD%20partner%20activities/VSD/SBFI%20Herbsttagung%20Invitation%202016-11%20(It)%20(fr).pdf">l'invitation</a> ainsi que sur la <a href="https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/fr/home/actualite/calendrier-des-manifestations-2016/herbsttagung.html"><span lang="FR-CH">page web de la Conférence</span></a>. Merci de vous inscrire <a href="https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/fr/home/actualite/calendrier-des-manifestations-2016/herbsttagung/online-anmeldung.html"><span lang="FR-CH">en ligne</span></a>.</p><p>Meilleures salutations</p><p><span lang="FR-CH"><span lang="FR">Danielle Jeanneret </span></span><span lang="FR-CH"><span lang="FR"><span lang="DE-CH"><a href="mailto:danielle.jeanneret@sbfi.admin.ch"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">danielle.jeanneret@sbfi.admin.ch</span></a></span>                                                                    </span><br><br><span lang="FR">Collaboratricespécialisée unité politique de la formation professionnelle</span></span></p><p><span lang="FR-CH"><span lang="FR">Secrétariat d’Etatà la formation, à la recherche et à l’innovation</span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div> Germany's dual system of vocational education<div class="ExternalClass654C7F6873C34D7A8302FD7F9B259BB6"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass2A1DED3626A54D44807CDA7B809D9A38"><p class="ExternalClassBAB14DE98A284A9898C482F08E9B7B43"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass1AC8FDAAA5A842A0B58B795F286728E3"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassE2F1A5EA776D4E6AB5F104ED5358BC05"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass4708DF2603C74BFF9EB8BD52AB6B2910"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassD3D2F16D349B484B8DAE73A9939A703E"><br></p><p>The symposium addresses five core elements of the german dVET system: the private-public partnership, learning during the workflow, the acceptance of standards, the qualification of the <span lang="EN-US">voc</span><span lang="EN-US">at</span><span lang="EN-US">iona</span><span lang="EN-US">l training p</span><span lang="EN-US">erso</span><span lang="EN-US">nn</span><span lang="EN-US">el and the institutionalization of research and consultancy. </span><span lang="EN-US">The event is organized by the GIZ in collaboration with Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training. Read <a href="https://www.bibb.de/de/50190.php" target="_blank">more </a>(german only). </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Brown Bag Lunch: Velafrica <div class="ExternalClassCC92F65DAE014A8CA495904B3DD4F382"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass74DD0D626A4F452F8BA6E099CAC907E7"><p class="ExternalClass01CB6C9B81F946499F0439F4A1A2141E"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass97CE73CB12974F2495E14FD0F93D5D3D"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass30D36779371B4647920016257CECCBE8">Velafrica will present their business model and show how they support social entrepreneurs in Africa.</p><p>For further information about the BBL please click <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Velafrica%20%20-%20Flyer.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Velafrica%20Input%20Fabiana.pdf">Here</a> you can find the introduction PPP and <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016%20BBL/BBL%202016-09%20Velafrica%20Praesentation.pdf">here</a> the presentation of Velafrica.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Book Launch: Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Switzerland<div class="ExternalClass347E991425344E75A14EAACD4A5B889F"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass90AD70AEA7844C39A46FB1C0CF2F1D1A"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:14.15pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:0.2pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Dear Sir/Madam,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:14.15pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:0.2pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">On behalf of SFIVET, I would like to invite you to the launch of the new book "Vocational and Professional Education andTraining in Switzerland". Written in English, this book offers a clear overview of the Swiss system of upper-secondary level vocational education andtraining and tertiary-level professional education. The book also compares theSwiss VPET system with other VET systems in Europe and presents specificexamples where dual-track approaches to VET have been transferred to other countries.</span></p><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:0.2pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Together with authors Rudolf H. Strahm, BrunoGeiger and Erik Swars, I look forward to welcoming you to SFIVET campus inZollikofen on 12 September at 16h00. You can find the order form for the book <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/VSD%20partner%20activities/VSD/Book%20Strahm%20VPETS%202016%20(en)%20(de).pdf">here</a>.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:14.15pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:0.2pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Yours sincerely,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="color:black;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Prof. Dr. Cornelia Oertle </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="IT-CH" style="color:black;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span lang="DE-CH" style="color:black;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Eidgenössisches Hochschulinstitut für Berufsbildung EHB</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span lang="FR-CH" style="color:black;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Institut fédéral des hautes études en formation professionnelle IFFP</span></strong></p></div></div></div> 5 years FoBBIZ anniversary celebaration - a mutuel glimpse into the future<div class="ExternalClass04D92495EDD9423293FF9E47FB467D3D"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass395EFE8EEB6044BE86B9CBCA67737928"><p class="ExternalClass1D3632137BEE4781A4412C0189F95545"><br></p><p>We would like to invite you to the anniversary celebration of FoBBIZ. We would like to celebrate the achievements of FoBBIZ in the five past years. The celebration is accompanied by the muscian and pedagogue Bruno Bieri. At the same time, we would like to use this event to receive your ideas and suggestions for the next five years of FoBBIZ. We appreciate your registration on the following <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2016/06/30/jubilaeum-5-jahre-fobbiz/" target="_blank">link</a>.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Discussion on the dispatch on international cooperation of Switzerland 2017-2020<div class="ExternalClass2179372B4509432D93212D7E25DBEE03"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD525949CFF1E49B9AB0C9A25169F9D43"><p class="ExternalClassE2F7691C843044FA90B01884211D1EDF"><br></p><p class="ExternalClassC7938D05D4744771A457E8522B7FA4B5"><br></p><p>Update: A summary of the event is available <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Partner%20Activities/VSD%20partner%20activities/VSD/20160830%20FoBBIZ%20Botschaft%20Internationale%20Zusammenarbeit%20Zusammenfassung%20(de).pdf" target="_blank">here</a> (german only). The discussion on the dispatch on international cooperation of Switzerland 2017-2020 has been postponed to the 30th August 2016 at the Kulturlokal ONO in Berne. Please save the date and register <a href="http://www.fobbiz.ch/de/aktuell/2016/06/30/diskussion-botschaft-iza-ch-2017-20/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Western Balkans regional f2f network meeting (on invitation only)<div class="ExternalClassEDC164001346489F84AE5BFB296A471E"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7A05EB47EC604ED3B4FC6FDC5B291FFC"><p class="ExternalClass1BCA868AE9ED4E4CB6CE5977E22585B6"><br></p><p class="ExternalClass02D18EAF440641A1A92F33A9915E353D"><br></p><p>Update: Read a summary of the event <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-09%20F2F%20Pristina/20160930%20SDC%20%20EI%20F2F%20Report%20Prishtina%2020-23%20Sept%20(en).pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. A regional SDC workshop will take place from 29 August to 2 September 2016 in Prishtina, Kosovo. It targets SDC staff and invitees from the Western Balkan Region and will be dealing with Vocational Skills Development. A detailed agenda is currently under development. Participation only upon invitation. Results will be shared within the network.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> United Nations World Youth Skills Day <div class="ExternalClassC398321C8D8E442DA6E946BF16DC35CF"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD5DC5B844E954D24810FE82D8A584F6E">To raise awareness about the importance of youth skills development, UNESCO-UNEVOC will join the world in celebrating United Nations World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2016! Join the celebrations and get active by:<br><p>Sharing articles about your institution’s celebrations. Email us your stories at <a href="http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/info.tvet%40unesco.org" target="_blank" title="info.tvet@unesco.org">info.tvet@unesco.org</a><img src="http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/pix/link_ext.gif" width="8" border="0" height="8" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii" /> and get featured on our website or social media. Find more information <a href="http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/go.php?q=Join%20us%20and%20celebrate%20World%20Youth%20Skills%20Day%20on15%20July%202016%21">here</a>.</p></div></div></div> Study Trip: Swiss VET Systen<div class="ExternalClassC9BA07B7443E474EAD9F35F6E1099396"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass1EBA9D04177546D9ABFB345571AC7AF8"><p class="ExternalClass70C35FE7A6834C8E9C2D2B28A9498415"><br></p><p>Following the 2nd International Congress on Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Winterthur, the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SFIVET) organized on behalf of the SDC a study trip for delegations from different countries. The purpose of the study trip was to deepen understanding of the Swiss VET system.</p><p>Delegations from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Benin, Chad, Haiti, Tanzania and Rwanda participated in this two day study trip.</p><p>On Thursday, June 23rd, the SFIVET invited the participants to their campus in Lausanne. Participants were given a presentation about the role and activates of the SFIVET. Find the presentation about "l'organisation experte de la confédération pour la formation professionnelle" <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20VSD%20Study%20Tour%20-Lausanne/2016-06%20-%20VSD%20Study%20Trip%20-%20Présentation%20Formation%20IFFP%20-%20fr.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, the presentation "la formation continue" <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20VSD%20Study%20Tour%20-Lausanne/2016-06%20-%20VSD%20Study%20Trip%20Présentation%20FoCo%20IFFP%20-%20fr.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, and the presentation "secteur formation" <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20VSD%20Study%20Tour%20-Lausanne/2016-06%20-%20VSD_Study%20Trip-%20Présentation%20IFFP%20fr.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>In the afternoon, the <em>Ecole de la construction</em> was visited, where the director, Jean-François Svary, gave an insightful presentation about the roles and responsibilities of the different actors in the Swiss dual VET system. Find the presentation <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20VSD%20Study%20Tour%20-Lausanne/2016-06%20-%20VSD%20Study%20Trip%20-%20Ecole%20Construction%20Presentation%20-%20fr.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>On Friday, June 24<sup>th</sup>, participants visited the company Bobst SA, which manufactures packaging machines. Find the presentation <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20VSD%20Study%20Tour%20-Lausanne/2016-06%20-%20VSD%20Study%20Trip%20-%20Bobst%20Presentation%20-%20fr.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Participants during the SFIVET presentation, <span lang="DE-CH" style="color:#1f497d;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">©SFIVET</span></p><p class="presentation-image"><img alt="Participants during the SFIVET presentation" src="/site/EI/PublishingImages/Page-Images/image_Workshop.jpg" style="width:490px;height:331px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" /> </p><p style="text-align:left;"> Group picture of the participants, <span lang="DE-CH" style="color:#1f497d;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">©SFIVET</span></p><p class="presentation-image"><img src="/site/EI/PublishingImages/Page-Images/image_Group%20Photo%20Workshop.jpg" alt="" style="width:490px;height:329px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" /> </p><p><br></p></div></div></div> 2nd International Congress on Vocational and Professional Education and Training<div class="ExternalClassD16222FADA774F61A7A665A364D5911C"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassCF5DA3E1DA9846F1B31CBE7822863152"><p><span lang="EN" style="line-height:115%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">The theme to be explored by&nbsp;this edition is <em><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;">«From Skills to Prosperity – Sharing
Elements of Success»</span></em>. Its focus lies on the international exchange
of successful principles within different VPET systems. Prominent speakers from
both Switzerland and abroad will take part in this congress, including top
political, economic, scientific figures responsible for decision-making on
vocational education and training matters.&nbsp;</span></p><p>You find furhter information on the congress <a href="http://www.vpet-congress.ch/?q=en">here</a><span style="color:#000000;line-height:16.86px;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.66px;">. </span></p><p> </p></div></div></div> Introduction to the Swiss Vocational Education and Training System & SDC’s approach to Vocational Skills Development world-wide<div class="ExternalClass1A004CC1872A4859AF823DE7893082B3"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass08EE3C19C65043CCA8A886B491AD8569"><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC">On June 20th 2016, in the context of the 2nd International Congress on Vocational and Professional Education and Training held in Winterthur, SDC offered a special program for its partners. The program attracted high-level policy makers and implementers from over 25 countries.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>The morning program offered both an overview of SDC's involvement and visions related to VET, and an introduction into the particularities of the Swiss dual system. In his <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Welcome%20Speech%20GRT%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">contribution</a>, Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Deputy Director General of SDC focused on the tremendous challenge of integrating thousands of young people in the labour market and the need in many countries to reform the VET-system to meet the requirements of the labour market and to ensure the inclusion of marginalized people.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>Prof. Cornelia Oertle, Director General of the Swiss Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SIVET) <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Presentation%20-%20Oertle%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">explained</a> the Swiss dual VET-system and in particular its permeability, which allows various ways of moving from basic education to higher education up to university level, even when starting off with an apprenticeship. She pointed at the expertise which the SIVET can offer to partner countries, namely curricula development and teacher's training, always with a focus on getting the private sector involved.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>Asked about the key ingredients for the success of the Swiss Dual VET-system, which could be relevant for other countries, Ambassador Greminger and Prof. Oertle mentioned the following features: a) Getting the private sector on board, b) Show that the partnership is producing a "win-win-win" situation and c) Create an enabling environment for the private sector to have an incentive for offering apprenticeships. In Switzerland good professionals are making careers which is one of the reasons, why VET enjoys a reputation that is equal to a university career. It is considered "a smarter way to get a job and make money". However, building this reputation is a difficult endeavour. It is necessary to show the benefits to companies in terms of productivity and of defining training contents in order to get appropriately qualified workers/professionals.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>In a second part Brigitte Colarte-Dürr, VSD Specialist and Senior Policy Advisor Employment and Income at SDC Berne <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Presentation%20SDC%20VSD%20Portfolio%20-%20Colarte%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">presented</a> examples of SDC's principles in VET, i.e. integrating traditional and modern VET, improving access to VET, quality and permeability. Four guests and partners from Burkina Faso, Nepal, Bolivia and Laos illustrated the practical implementation of these principles with stories from their projects.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>Rounding off the morning, Sybille Schmutz, Head of Secretariat of Donor Committee for Dual Vocational Education and Training introduced the newly formed Donor Committee for Dual VET and showed how the Committee intends to promote the case of Dual VET.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>Ambassador Thomas Greminger in his closing remarks <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Presentation%20-%20DCdVET%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">stressed</a> the need for a strong labour market orientation of VET, which makes public-private partnerships mandatory and requires sound policies and institutions. SDC is ready to support partner countries in their endeavour of reforming the VET-system.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>The afternoon program offered opportunities to experience the Swiss Dual VET-system in action. One group of participants visited the Agriculture Training Center and Farm Strickhof, to see <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Presentation%20-%20Strickhofe%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">VET in agricultural professions</a>, ranging from animal husbandry to viniculture.</p><p class="ExternalClassB5857BF2530B40F69F0851347CB3C1CC"><br>A second group, visiting the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Presentation%20-%20STFW%20-%20de.pdf" target="_blank">Swiss Technical Training Center STFW </a>was provided with insights into the functioning of VET in Switzerland, including the specific role of associations in this system. In a tour through the school the infrastructure available for training and various forms of training were explained and could be observed live. To get an understanding of the supplementary functions of training centre-based training and workshop training, the group was taken to <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Presentation%20-%20ENGIE%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">ENGIE Services</a>, a company for building technology. Here, young trainees showed the skills that they had already acquired and the management presented the training concept of the company, emphasizing that the industry has a genuine interest in quality training, because it ensures the basis for maintaining a competitive edge in the global economy.     </p><p>Please find the detailled programme <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Program%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. Here you find the <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Participants%20List%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">pariticipant list</a> and <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-06%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20and%20International%20Congress%20on%20VPET/2016-06%20-%20SDC%20VSD%20Day%20-%20Directions%20-%20en.pdf" target="_blank">directions</a>.</p></div></div></div> Donor Committee for dual Vocational Education and Training (DC dVET)<div class="ExternalClassEE1F113864884E45A5C83959BC03EE93"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass1A360CFBF92C4274A51B1F61089B1923"><p class="ExternalClass80B4AB0A6AA94414B2D8F69334B07767">The founding event and symposium of the Donor Committee for dual Vocational Education and Training (DC dVET) is taking place on Thursday 14th of April 2016 in Lucerne (Switzerland). <span style="line-height:1.6;">The event will start with the public launch of the Donor Committee. With great pleasure we announce that Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Deputy Director SDC, will host this founding ceremony. In the afternoon at the symposium we will discuss selected questions on dual vocational education and training in development cooperation. Please f</span><span style="line-height:1.6;">ind more information </span><a href="http://www.dcdualvet.com/founding-event-of-the-donor-committee-for-dual-vocational-education-and-training/" style="line-height:1.6;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="line-height:1.6;">. </span><span style="line-height:1.6;">We will be very happy to welcome you at the event and ask you to register by using the </span><a href="https://kek.su.datacoll.net/nq.cfm?q=03C22F5F-AA36-4502-BEAF-5F68C58CD8AB" style="line-height:1.6;" target="_blank">Online Registration</a><span style="line-height:1.6;"> or via </span><a href="http://www.dcdualvet.com/" style="line-height:1.6;" target="_blank">www.dcdualvet.com</a><span style="line-height:1.6;">. <br><br>Find the videos of the event <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJW8TsGYn2oIGgM4cK-wvA/videos" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></span></p></div></div></div> Webinar: New Ways of Learning – Integrating IT and social media in vocational skills development<div class="ExternalClass485C30AF89C642E5B240415CB198D4AA"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassD088AA5F900F4718B444428B8B485AF2"><p class="ExternalClass3479AB487994408BA52DC769612CE993">Have you ever wondered how we can use the internet and information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance the skills of unemployed youth and to create more job opportunities? Or would you like to know how Facebook and other social media can be used to coach apprentices during work-place based training? On 31 March 2016  two experienced experts presented in a webinar innovative ideas of SDC projects and other real life examples from Sub-Saharan Africa, Nepal and Albania on how IT and social media can be used in vocational training and education.<br><br></p><p><strong>Webinar contents</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Based on three cases, Urs Gröhbiel showed how ICT can support vocational training and work-based learning effectively. He concentrated on low threshold opportunities of using mobile devices to train unqualified workers in remote Nepalese villages, coach apprentices in Zimbabwe, and support midwives in training in rural South Africa. On this basis, he illustrated some typical challenges and success factors of ICT use in disadvantaged areas.</p><p>Ridvan Aliu talked about how he established a platform for Massive Open Online Courses (What is a MOOC? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive_open_online_course" target="_blank">Read more</a>, or watch this <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:What_is_a_MOOC.ogg" target="_blank">video</a>) to change the way we learn and get access to jobs and careers in the global labour market. He illustrated the importance of peer-learning in our connected world and presented the case of a MOOC in Albania that signed up over 47'000 students in just over a year.</p><p><strong>Please find the webinar recordin</strong><strong>g</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/6ss8eA5jO3M" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> (parts of the recording have to be re-recorded owing to unsufficient audio quality and will follow shortly).</p><p><strong>Additional webinar material</strong>: <a href="https://eduongo.com/new-web/downloadables/EDUonGo-Almooc-case-study.pdf" target="_blank">Documentation</a>, <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/2016-03%20Webinar%20Online%20Learning%20VSD/2016-03%20-%20Webinar%20-%20IT%20social%20media%20and%20VSD%20-%20SNBI%20Presentation.pptx" target="_blank">P</a><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/2016-03%20Webinar%20Online%20Learning%20VSD/2016-03%20-%20Webinar%20-%20IT%20social%20media%20and%20VSD%20-%20SNBI%20Presentation.pptx" target="_blank">resentation of Urs Gröhbiel</a>, <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/2016-03%20Webinar%20Online%20Learning%20VSD/2016-03%20-%20Webinar%20-%20ALMOOC%20-%20Albanian%20Massive%20Open%20Online%20courses%20-%20Presentation.pptx" target="_blank">P</a><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/2016-03%20Webinar%20Online%20Learning%20VSD/2016-03%20-%20Webinar%20-%20ALMOOC%20-%20Albanian%20Massive%20Open%20Online%20courses%20-%20Presentation.pptx" target="_blank">resentation of Ridvan Aliu</a>, <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Trainings/2016-03%20Webinar%20Online%20Learning%20VSD/2016-03%20-%20Webinar%20-%20VSD%20and%20IT%20-%20Q%20and%20A.pdf" target="_blank">Q&A</a>.</p><p><strong>The presenters</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Urs Gröhbiel </strong>(Dr. rer.pol.) is based in Basel as the director of the <a href="http://snbi.ch/" target="_blank">Swiss Network for Educational Innovation</a> (SNBI) and founder of the learning.lab at the <a href="http://www.fhnw.ch/business" target="_blank">School of Business FHNW</a>. His research focuses on the innovative use of mobile technologies for learning and problem solving in disadvantaged areas. He provides consultancy to governments and NGOs in the areas of eLearning management, strategic management, innovation, quality development and monitoring in education. He is responsible for international development and cooperation, and supports interdisciplinary research & development activities at FHNW.</p><p><br></p><p class="ExternalClass3479AB487994408BA52DC769612CE993"> </p><p><strong><img src="/site/EI/PublishingImages/Portraits/Ridvan_Aliu_Photo.jpg" alt="" style="width:104px;height:127px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" />Ridvan Aliu </strong>(M.S. in Computer Science), originally from Kosovo and based in Seattle, USA, is the founder and CEO of <a href="http://eduongo.com/" target="_blank">EDUonGo</a>, a company that offers an eLearning platform to help anyone create online courses without the need of programming. He is the creator of <a href="http://almooc.com/" target="_blank">ALMOOC</a>, an initiative that offers free training to Albanian speaking countries and offers them employment opportunities on the global IT market.</p><p>He is an enthusiast of Education Technology, and has previously worked as a Sr. Solution Architect for Microsoft, Amazon and Disney.</p><p>The webinar will be facilitated by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. For queries, please contact Sonja Hofstetter, Adviser for Skills Development and Education, <a href="mailto:sonja.hofstetter@helvetas.org" target="_blank">sonja.hofstetter@helvetas.org</a>. </p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Vocational Skills Development in the context of Violent Extremism – Technical Workshop<div class="ExternalClass4FC0B61B27FF4553B6FEBB6933285F64"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass4092964AC9E14E39B7ABB0BB04976F01"><p class="ExternalClass3271774CAC7043CEBB4B57B0A3C4EBF5"><br></p><p><b style="font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.5;text-align:justify;">On 16-17 March 2016 a technical workshop on vocational skills development (VSD) in the context of violent extremism took place in Geneva. It gathered high-level practitioners, policy-makers and researchers, who discussed the potential contribution of VSD to the prevention of violent extremism (PVE). The workshop focused on targeting youth 'at risk' and on finding the most promising approach and design of vocational skills programmes. It also tackled the question of transition from training to employment in order to assure stable social and labour market integration of young people 'at risk'. The workshop's results served as input to the international policy conference on the implementation of the UN Action Plan to Prevent Violent Extremism held on 7/8 April 2016 in Geneva.</b></p><p><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Please find here the </strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/160307_PVE_Workshop%20Program_final.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>workshop programme</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20in%20the%20context%20of%20PVE%20-%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Participants.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>participation list</strong></a></p><p><strong>Day 1, Setting the stage: The drivers of violent extremism – and can vocational skills development address them?</strong></p><p><strong>Opening</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Roger Denzer, Head of the Staff of the Directorate and Member of the Directorate of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), opened the technical workshop by emphasising the importance of an improved understanding of the drivers of violent extremism, and how VSD can potentially address them. He confirmed that PVE is high on both the international agenda and the Swiss foreign policy agenda. Denzer explained that the SDC's main contribution to PVE is to tackle fragility and insecurity issues and strengthen good governance. According to Denzer, VSD is one instrument to address PVE. He affirmed that education, VSD and employment facilitation are within the SDC's priorities for the coming years. To date, the SDC facilitated several projects in West Africa, Western Balkans and Honduras promoting vocational skills trainings in fragile and conflict-affected regions with the goal to facilitate the integration of youth into the labour market and providing an alternative to the deceptive lure of radicalization. By this workshop, Denzer has wished to move the discussion forward and help to gain deeper understanding of the key elements to take into account in SDC's vocational skills activities.</p><p><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Find the opening speech </strong></span><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Opening%20Speech%20by%20DRG.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>here</strong></span></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Keynote Speech: Preventing violent extremism: Defining the issues, tackling the problems</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, Deputy Director and Academic Dean of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and Adjunct Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, highlighted in his speech the complexity of the subject matter and the lack of a common conception of PVE. PVE lacks a clear definition and clear boundaries from other fields, concepts and approaches. Given that radicalization is not a novel phenomenon, he raised the question of where today's extremism differs from earlier forms of violent extremism. According to him, extremism is a continuous multifaceted process, which is expanding, growing in complexity and density, and becoming more lethal. It needs to be understood universally. For those reasons, he pointed at our need of a refined policy thinking resulting in well-crafted operational planning and practices. He thinks a successful strategy for prevention should have an ownership at the grassroots level. The subsequent discussion focused on the need for a better understanding of the phenomenon by research and practice, the question of the goal of PVE programs and the difficulty of generalizing from other cases.</p><p><strong>To watch the Opening and Keynote Speech click </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRX8Qnutqcs&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Panel discussion: What is the role of vocational skills development in preventing violent extremism and how can it best be implemented?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">The following panellists participated in the discussion:</p><ul style="font-size:14px;"><li><p><strong>Rudolf Batliner</strong>, Senior Scientist at NADEL, Centre for Development and Cooperation, ETH Zurich</p></li><li><p><strong>Shannon Green</strong>, Director and Senior Fellow, Human Rights Initiative, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)</p></li><li><p><strong>Khalid Koser</strong>, Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF)</p></li><li><p><strong>Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou</strong>, Deputy Director and Academic Dean of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and Adjunct Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies</p></li><li><p><strong>Marc Probst</strong>, Executive Director of the Swiss Academy for Development (SAD)</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;">The panel discussion evolved around the potential and limits of VSD as a response to PVE, the form and design of vocational skills programmes as well as the complex issue of targeting. It quickly became apparent that the factors fostering violent extremism are multiple and complex, situated on the structural, societal and individual levels. Hence, the panel agreed that VSD cannot be the sole response to preventing violent extremism. Common ground was established on the importance of inclusive and holistic program approaches to tackle the issue of PVE and long-term engagement of donors. Following a comprehensive strategy, programmes should not be limited to technical trainings but also include personal development (e.g. life resilience and empowerment skills) and labour market integration measures. Moreover, programmes are thought to be most effective if developing from the local/communal and grass-root level.</p><p><strong>Find the panel discussion on video </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijrZojQsHHQ&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p><p style="line-height:22.4px;"><br></p><p><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijrZojQsHHQ&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Day 2, Designing effective programmes: Focusing on the right people and skills for preventing violent extremism</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Keynote Speech:</strong> <strong>Challenges of violent extremism for education policy frameworks</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Michel Carton, Executive Director of the Network for international policies and cooperation in education and training (NORRAG) and Joost Monks, Managing Director of NORRAG, addressed the potential and limits of education and training policies to prevent violent extremism. In particular, they raised the question of the role of state and non-state actors. They also highlighted the importance of contextualising programs and policies. They especially called for further research in order to gain an improved understanding of violent extremism and the potential of education and training to address it.</p><p><strong>Find the keynote speech </strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Presentation%20NORRAG.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Round table 1: Targeting: Which beneficiaries for PVE and poverty reduction? How to identify and reach out to them?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">First, Martine Zeuthen, Team Leader of the EU-funded Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism programme (STRIVE) at the Royal United Service Institute (RUSI) shared her thoughts on identifying youth 'at risk' of radicalisation and recruitment based on her first-hand experiences of the <em>STRIVE Horn of Africa</em> Project in Kenya and Somalia. STRIVE is an attempt to identify youth 'at risk' and the criteria putting the 'violence-prone' youth at risk of being radicalized. These experiences show that radicalization is associated with a reduction of social networks in which young people are involved. The discussion following her presentation, however, showed how difficult it is to define such criteria and target groups while avoiding stigmatization and discrimination.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Subsequently, Marc Probst, Executive Director of the Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) shared in his presentation on "Targeting youth at risk for VSD: A synthesis of experiences from the Middle East, Africa and Asia" practice experiences of the SAD's highly inclusive and contextualized programme approach. His main argument claimed that VSD does not work in isolation of other educational initiatives. He particularly highlighted the importance of tailored trainings to various educational backgrounds exceeding technical trainings and time frames. This includes personal development trainings, coaching and mentoring and goes beyond traditional project cycles and programme completion deadlines. Bringing together trainees with different backgrounds, including people considered 'at risk', is a way of avoiding stigmatization and experimenting peaceful diversity. In the discussion, participants agreed on the importance of context and the resulting complexity of generalizing or scaling up context-specific programmes and approaches.</p><p><br></p><blockquote style="padding:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:40px;border:none;line-height:22.4px;"><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Martine Zeuthen, RUSI:</strong> <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Presentation%20-%20.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Identifying youth 'at risk' of radicalisation and recruitment – lessons from Somalia and Kenya</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Marc Probst, SAD:</strong><strong> </strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Targeting%20Youth%20at%20Risk%20for%20VSD%20-%20Speeach%20Probst.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Targeting youth at risk for VSD: A synthesis of experiences from the Middle East, Africa and Asia</strong></a></p><p><br></p></blockquote><p style="line-height:22.4px;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong>Round table 2: Delivery: What kind of training and which skills are needed to improve young people's resilience and social cohesion?</strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Tara Noronha, Senior Advisor on Youth Employment and Market Systems Development at Mercy Corps, presented a Mercy Corps VSD project for the Afghan youth and pointed at the need to be transparent about our success and failures to gain a better understanding of what works and what does not. She pointed at the need to design programmes in an explicit and youth-led manner. Her main lessons learnt were that programs need to provide more than jobs and have to be in balance with supply and demand. Gustavo Payan, Project Director, Education Development Center (EDC) underlined the importance of a holistic skills development approach for the youth 'at risk'. Hence, the EDC developed a skill curriculum to foster resilience of 'at risk' youth, among which vocational skills are just one of eight skill sets such as personal development, interpersonal communication, leadership, financial fitness, safety and health at work, worker and employer rights and responsibilities, introduction to entrepreneurship and work habits and conduct. Subsequently, Payan presented two youth projects in Kenya and Mali in which EDC applied their integrated model.</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The subsequent discussion evolved around the effects of the increasing securitisation of development on education programs. Participants debated questions like what basic values and ethics in the whole security/VSD debate are, whether actors are honest about their intentions and what the role of the state in providing trainings is. In the discussion, three urgent needs were identified: 1) structural change of today's donor programming logic by longer timelines, 2) more donor flexibility, and 3) support to pilot-based approaches and inception phases of projects. Agreement was reached that trainings should go beyond technical skills but at best consist of a combination of VSD, life skills, socio-pedagogical support, youth work and urban development.</strong></p><p><br></p><blockquote style="padding:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:40px;border:none;line-height:22.4px;"><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><strong>Tara Noronha, Mercy Corps:</strong>  <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20presentation%20Tnoronha.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Does youth employment build stability? Lessons from Afghanistan</strong></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><strong>Gustavo Payan, EDC:</strong> <strong><a href="https://prezi.com/mnb3nu8r4dos/fostering-resilience-in-at-risk-youth-through-skills-develop/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy" target="_blank">Fostering resilience in at-risk youth through skills development: The EDC experience</a></strong></strong></p><p><br></p></blockquote><p style="line-height:22.4px;"><br></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong>Round table 3: Integration: How can skills development programmes facilitate labour market integration and thereby societal integration of graduates?</strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Annette Hoffmann, Research Fellow on private sector development and peace building at the Conflict Research Unit (CRU) of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations 'Clingendael', indicated in her presentation on "Skills training and labor market integration as a violence reduction tool", that labor markets and skill trainings are highly affected by questions of access and power. She pointed at the complexity of comprehensive integration due to its different levels. By offering skills training and employment, programmes may lead to economic integration while political and societal integration are still not granted. Following, Rachel Awad, Associate Director, Employment, Silatech emphasized the need for integrated programmes in collaboration with employers and the private sector. She argued that focusing on entry-level jobs in particular would best increase the attractiveness of the youth for enterprises.</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The discussion circled around the basic premises of the VSD/PVE nexus: the idea that education leads to critical thinking and that employment leads to decreasing radicalization proneness. The participants agreed that it is for these reasons that comprehensive approaches are needed, alongside more research testing these assumptions.</strong></p><p><br></p><blockquote style="padding:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:40px;border:none;line-height:22.4px;"><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><strong>Annette Hoffmann, CRU:</strong> <a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Clingendeal%20-%20Presentation%20-%20Skills%20training%20and%20labour%20market%20integration.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Skills training and labour market integration as a violence reduction tool: Pitfalls and success factors</strong></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><strong>Rachel Awad, Silatech: </strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Presentation%20-%20silatech.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Job creation and employment for Arab youth – the Silatech experience</strong></a></strong></p><p><br></p></blockquote><p style="line-height:22.4px;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong><strong>Wrapping up the workshop's findings</strong></strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong>Wolfgang Schlegel, Managing Director of INBAS and moderator of the day, wrapped up the main insights of the discussions of the two days. He asserted the complexity, lack of definitions and unclear terminology that PVE implies. Regarding VSD, he determined that no "one-size-fits-it-all-solution" can be applied. Rather, development approaches including VSD and PVE have to be contextualized and target group specific. His conclusion of the first roundtable was that targeting is crucial but very difficult since it holds a lot of risk indicators and the challenge to avoid stigmatization and discrimination. Hence, he stressed that agreement about targeting should be local and community-driven. About delivery, he stated that VSD has to go beyond technical skills: it has to be completed by life skills, socio-pedagogical support, youth work, urban development etc. Furthermore, delivery has to go beyond labour market orientation but offering real prospects and potential attractive occupations, because otherwise, there is a major risk of raising expectations, which can, if they are not met, easily lead to frustration. On the issue of integration, support at the transition from learning to work is essential for successful integration. In addition, he highlighted the need of social integration alongside labour market integration. Finally, he wrapped up four main challenges: 1) the question of how to mainstream PVE specific approaches or whether to include it in the main education pathways, 2) the question of how to reconcile the different aspects of social inclusion, scale, systemic change and sustainability, 3) challenges regarding adequate time horizons and resources, 4) the difficulty of implementing such approaches in the framework of today's donor programming logic.</strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong><strong>The way forward: Defining next steps</strong></strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong>Frédérique Weyer, on behalf of the Focal Point Employment & Income, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), provided the audience with an outlook on the next steps: The results of this workshop serve as a basis for the Workshop on Education, VSD and Labour Market Integration at 7/8 April Geneva Conference on the Implementation of the UN Action Plan on PVE. Furthermore, the results will be discussed internally in the SDC.</strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong>Weyer found that the workshop's results generally confirm the SDC' approach. A holistic approach that goes beyond technical skills, ensuring relevance through a sound analysis of contexts and needs/demands of the target groups, and long-term engagement is already part of SDC's support in VSD.</strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><strong>VSD is one of SDC's instruments to address violent extremism. It needs to be linked with other issues on which SDC is already active: basic education and transition to work in the first place, but also fragility, governance and human rights. The new message on Development Cooperation to the Swiss Parliament will place emphasis on fragility. More funds for basic education and VSD are also foreseen. In addition, a new education strategy, that includes both basic education and VSD, will be launched at the end of 2016. <strong> </strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong>Please find the whole presentation including wrap-up and next steps </strong><a href="/site/EI/Documents/Events/Events%20by%20date/2016-03%20Workshop%20VSD%20PVE%20-%20Geneva/2016-03%20-%20VSD%20Workshop%20Geneva%20-%20Presentation.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Interviews with participants</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/fQdcCe_yaPY" target="_blank"><strong><em>Katerina Ananiadou, UNESCO-UNEVOC</em></strong></a></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58nGahUFz5I&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"><strong><em>Gustavo Payan, EDC</em></strong><br></a></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/SgUr5G9FkcU" target="_blank"><strong><em>Roger Denzer, SDC</em></strong></a></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/xilfv37t6Qc" target="_blank"><strong><em>Michel Carton, NORRAG</em></strong></a></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnuxkremk8M&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"><strong><em>Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, GSCP</em></strong></a><br></strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Latin America regional network meeting (on invitation only)<div class="ExternalClass1F1F2DE15DBD41CB939D02CB1244B1A8"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass7F7FB334678648B2A96FF394E412A58D"><p class="ExternalClassFE1103765AD84557AB109D85B918E77C"><br></p><p>A regional SDC-workshop on vocational skills development (VSD) will take place in Colombia in February 2016. It will gather heads of SDC's VSD projects in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as the people responsible for this theme in Embassies/Cooperation Offices. The focus will be placed on school-to-work transitions and on coordination with the private sector. Part of the workshop will be held with SDC's gender regional network and will address the interplays between gender and VSD/employment issues. Participation only upon invitation. Results will be shared within the network.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div> Course on the Mangement of Training Institutions<div class="ExternalClass055B46BCD3FC4387AE5C07FA9E7C8CEE"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass33332C7D069C431FB23B0528AECD50A6"><p><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">The training is organized and implemented by the ILO International Traininc Centre in
Turin. This course is over, but will be repeated later, so you might want to check out the site anyway.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://prezi.com/zlixdg0gqvm-/management-of-training-institutions-itc-ilo/" target="_blank">&gt;&gt;more</a></span></p></div></div></div> VET between Poverty Alleviation and Economic Development<div class="ExternalClass1AAC2C3FA84B41CFA3C7D6FAE28635FA"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClassC139660DC37840AD82337A5531E3D364"><p>The aim of the training course is to strengthen the capacity of the participants in portfolio management for VET, skills development and active labor market policies. More information <a href="http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/Fall2015/VET.html" target="_blank"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/education/Fall2015/VET.html</span></a></p></div></div></div> Financing vocational training for adults<div class="ExternalClass56297A87F7C94A6281EE4080F765267A"><div class="toAlignListElmntOnPage"><div class="ExternalClass2522A94C33DD48D7A3C8D72C670B59E3">Two recent studies. More Information on <a href="https://www.phzh.ch/Berufsbildung-fuer-Erwachsene">PHZ.</a></div></div></div>
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