AFRO-NETS> Announcement of the IPPF/GTZ Course on Population and Development

[Gotfried Huss <Gottfried.Huss@gtz.de>]

Announcement of the IPPF/GTZ Course on Population and Development
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A SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PERSPECTIVE

17-28 July, 2000 
Cambridge, UK

An intensive two-week foundation course for professionals in the 
field/s of family planning/sexual and reproductive health held at 
Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK.


INTRODUCTION

The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) 
held in Cairo in 1994 gave an important impetus to the reproductive 
and sexual health agenda. It firmly moved the focus of family plan-
ning away from fertility targets and national demographic goals to-
wards meeting the needs of individuals for sexual and reproductive 
health.

Drawing on a spectrum of international experts and the invaluable in-
sights gained from participants themselves during the running of pre-
vious specialised courses, the International Planned Parenthood Fed-
eration (IPPF) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft f?r Technische Zusam-
menarbeit (GTZ) have devised a dynamic curriculum which combines a 
brief introduction to population and development, and a theoretical 
overview of current developments in the field of sexual and reproduc-
tive health, together with the opportunity to discuss key program-
matic areas of concern in more depth. The facilitation of participant 
exchange e.g. donor/provider, South/North and South/South - and an 
interactive learning environment - are also central to our approach.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE

You will be familiar with the major international developments and 
programme priorities in the area of sexual and reproductive health.

You will have enhanced your understanding of the concepts of sexual 
and reproductive health and of the constellation of methods, tech-
niques and services that contribute to reproductive well-being. 

You will have had the opportunity to select from a number of special-
ist workshops - certain key topics which you wish to explore in 
greater depth, e.g. Project Development and Sustainability; Adoles-
cent Sexual and Reproductive Health (S/RH); IEC; Mainstreaming Gender 
in S/RH; HIV/AIDS - New Developments in Prevention Strategies...

You will have visited two contrasting London-based development agen-
cies/NGOs and, via a programme of activities especially arranged for 
you, had the chance to interact and ask questions of project staff.

You will have benefited from the professional exchange with fellow 
participants, and have had an opportunity to develop strategies col-
laboratively to overcome problems you have identified in the field.

COURSE ORGANISATION

The course is taught in English by experienced specialists from the 
two organising agencies, faculty members from various academic insti-
tutions and international experts. Tuition comprises a mixture of 
lectures, discussions, working groups, audio-visual presentations and 
individual exercises. A core team of facilitators will be on hand to 
ensure continuity. Participants will be encouraged to participate ac-
tively by drawing on their own experiences and sharing field initia-
tives. At the conclusion of the course a certificate of attendance is 
awarded.

PARTICIPANTS

Between 20 and 25 professionals working in the field/s of family 
planning / health / population / demography / sexual and reproductive 
health in both developing and developed countries, who are new to the 
field of sexual and reproductive health or who wish to deepen their 
understanding of this area from a theoretical and programmatic view-
point. Participants must be fluent in English.

FEES

The fee is GBP 1,950, which covers tuition, extensive course materi-
als, room, breakfast and lunch. Accommodation in a single room with 
bathroom will be in Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. The round trip 
airfare and train/coach fare to and from Cambridge, insurance, visas, 
and incidental expenses are the responsibility of participants. Par-
ticipants are advised to seek funding from local agencies such as: 
British Council / WHO / USAID / UNFPA / GTZ and relevant embassies.

ORGANISERS

IPPF

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world's 
leading voluntary family planning organisation, working to support 
family planning services internationally and to promote the highest 
possible level of sexual and reproductive health. IPPF collaborates 
with other voluntary, inter-governmental and United Nations organisa-
tions, which share its concerns for the health and well-being of 
women and children and the role of population in socio-economic de-
velopment. These include GTZ, the United Nations Population Fund 
(UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World 
Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank and many others.

GTZ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH 
is an executive agency, based in Germany. It is commissioned by the 
German government to contribute its know-how and expertise to the 
planning and implementation of technical co-operation projects, which 
are carried out in collaboration with organisations in partner coun-
tries.

The main services offered by GTZ are in the areas of project plan-
ning, monitoring and evaluation; technical advisory services through 
international experts; community-oriented approaches; and needs-
oriented and appropriate project concepts.

VENUE

Cambridge is an historic town built around the river Cam. It is about 
50 miles from London and there are good train links via London's 
Kings Cross or Liverpool Street stations. There are also direct coach 
links to Cambridge from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stanstead airports. 
Lucy Cavendish College was founded in 1965 for the specific advance-
ment of women's education. Noted for its friendly and relaxed atmos-
phere, the Victorian buildings, which comprise the college are set in 
nearly three acres of beautiful tree-lined gardens, ten minutes walk 
from the centre of Cambridge.

If you want to participate go to:
http://www.ippf.org/resource/courses/camb2000/index.htm

and load down an application form.

In case you don't have full internet access, contact:

The Global Advocacy Division
International Planned Parenthood Federation
Regent's College
Inner Circle, Regent's Park
London NW1 4NS, UK
Tel: +44-207-487-7864/7856
Fax: +44-207-487-7865
mailto:sbutterfield@ippf.org
or
mailto:mdominguez@ippf.org


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Gottfried Huss
mailto:Gottfried.Huss@gtz.de

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