Міжнародні програми навчання (ITPs) від Шведського міжнародного центру для місцевої демократії (Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy) сприяють поглибленню політики глобальної протидії бідності.

Мета програми: підвищення розуміння теми, розширення міжнародної бази контактів і розвитку стратегічно важливих знань і компетенцій організацій громадянського суспільства.

Програма розпочнеться у квітні 2014 у Стокгольмі. Крайній тремін подачі аплікаційних форм - 15 грудня 2013 року (далі - англ.)

International Training Programmes (ITPs) are used as one of the tools in Swedish global development policy to poverty. Commissioned by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), the International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD) offers ITPs as one of several methods to in co-operational countries and to support Sweden’s development goals.

The objective is to contribute to increased insights, expanded international contact bases and the development of strategically important knowledge and competence within private sector, public administration and civil society organizations. The ITPs are intended to provide long-term support to development co-operation and to create opportunities to establish well-functioning and long-lasting networks and partnerships.

The ITP methodology is based on the assumption that your country wishes to carry out changes and is willing to invest own resources to achieve these changes. In the longter perspective the programmes are intended to contribute to strengthening institutional capacity in the participant countries. Training is focused on support to team plans for change. The plans should be well established in the team organization and are a basic part of the programme concept.

The ITPs are specially designed for professionals who work actively with issues related to decentralization and good governance and who hold a position in their home organization with a mandate to run processes of change.If planned well, decentralization can move decision making closer to people and improve governance, including efficient service delivery. Local governments will be able to respond quicker to local needs if they do not have to await approval from central governments. Gender equality is relevant because gender discrimination is one of the main causes of poverty, and a major obstacle to equitable and sustainable global human development.

This brochure includes information on the specific objectives for this particular programme, its content and structure, and how and when to apply. Enclosed you will also find an application form. We hereby invite you to nominate candidates.

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