AFRO-NETS> DB Classifieds - Training, Books,Events, Consultants Aug 1, 2001

["Warren Feek" <wfeek@comminit.com>]

DB Classifieds - Training, Books,Events, Consultants Aug 1, 2001
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TRAINING  http://www.comminit.com/training.html

1. Producing Educational Radio Programmes - Sep 3-14 2001 - 
South Africa

Introduction to radio; choosing the message and targeting the audi-
ence;  Writing and presenting for radio; etc 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/316-event.html 
Contact: Lynn Taylor mailto:lynn@classicfm.co.za

2.Journalism & Regional Media in Europe - 
Sep 14-16, 2001 - Greece

Organised by the European Journalism Centre, Maastricht and the Daily 
Regional Newspaper Association (Greece), the Journalists Union of 
Thessalia, Sterea Ellada and Evia. 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/319-event.html 
Contact: Antonis Skamnakis mailto:sepe@otenet.gr

3.Course on Foundations in PRA and Village-Level Planning - 
   Aug 20-27 2001  - India

"Equip participants with skills in applying basic methods, principles 
and process for elementary village-level planning. This course is di-
rected to- wards decision-makers, managers and officials associated 
with PRA and village planning activities. 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/301-event.html 
Contact: mailto:neelamuk@del2.vsnl.net.in

4.Basic Course in Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation - 
   Sep 3-10 2001 - India

"Participants learn to appreciate participatory approach to monitor-
ing and evaluation and are able to apply such approach and participa-
tory methods to actual field conditions. This course is designated 
for Managers, monitoring officials and professionals engaged in 
evaluation." 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/302-event.html
Contact: mailto:amimuk@nda.vsnl.net.in

See other training events listed at 
http://www.comminit.com/training.html 
with a page of information on each event 

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BOOKS and other MATERIALS http://www.comminit.com/materials.html

Click on specifc URLs associated with each book below for more infor-
mation and to purchase.

7.The Community Planning Handbook: 
How People Can Shape Their Cities, Towns & Villages 
In Any Part Of The World 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2411.html

8.The Virtuous Spiral: A Guide to Sustainability for NGOs in Interna-
tional  Development 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2412.html

9.Striking a Balance: A Guide to Enhancing the Effectiveness of Non-
Governmental Organisations in International Development
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2413.html

10. Municipalities & Community Participation: A Sourcebook for 
Capacity Building 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2414.html

11. Participation of the Poor in Development Initiatives: 
Taking Their Rightful Place 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2415.html

12. Challenging Inequities in Health: 
 From Ethics to Action 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2405.html

13.Blown to Bits : How the New Economics of Information Transforms 
Strategy 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2406.html

14. Net Ready: Strategies for Success in the Economy
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2407.html

15. Guns, Germs and Steel 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2408.html

Warren's independent recommendation: Guns, Germs and Steel is a fas-
cinating book that attempts to answer why some countries are wealth-
ier than others. Author goes back to beginning of human habitation 
and draws from a vast range of disciplines and cultural contexts. The 
book's thesis has significant implications for international develop-
ment strategies and investment. Not too sure I agree with everything 
in the book, but certainly challenging and thought provoking. If you 
purchase and read [or have read already] please let me know what you 
think of this book and it's argument and evidence. 

17. Breaking the Earthenware Jar 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2371.html

18. The Innovator's Dilemma 
http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-2372.html

Another Warren recommendation: This book has nothing to do with in-
ternational development! But the implications for how we manage and 
harness the new technologies resulting from the author's thesis, evi-
dence and argument are significant. In some cases there may be sur-
vival implications for some of the leading contemporary development 
organisations. If you read it - or have read it - please let me know 
what you think. 

To inform people about your Books and other Materials and to recom-
mend books you have read, or training materials you have used, for 
inclusion on the web site and in DB Classifieds. email: 
mailto:wfeek@comminit.com 

Visit - http://www.comminit.com/materials.html - 
for introductory information on over 234 books and other materials.
Do a key word search of the Materials section of the web site to 
identify materials that meet your interests. For example: 

VACANCIES http://www.comminit.com/vacancies.html

Find details on 12 new posts in the Vacancies section of the web 
site. Go to 
http://www.comminit.com/vacancies.html

To have your vacant posts included in the next Vacancies - DB Classi-
fieds please contact 
Carey Hooge mailto:chooge@comminit.com   

CONFERENCES and other EVENTS 
http://www.comminit.com/2001-events.html

19. Digital Opportunities for Central and Eastern Europe - 
Community Multi- media Centres - Nov. 12-16, 2001 - Romania

"...aims to promote community empowerment and to address the digital 
divide  by combining community broadcasting with Internet and related 
technologies. 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/333-event.html 
Contact: Stella Hughes mailto:s.hughes@unesco.org

20.ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001: Bridging the Digital Divide -
Nov 12-16 2001 - South Africa

"The conference aim is to help bridge the Digital Divide. There is 
still an enormous amount of work that must be done to bring Africa up 
to the levels of the industrialized world." 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/320-event.html

21. 29th Annual Institute & Conference: Partnerships: Meeting the 
Health Care Needs of a Multicultural Society 
Aug 8-12 2001 - USA

A forum for collective action by nurses to investigate, define and 
advocate for the health care needs of African Americans and to imple
ment strategies that ensure access to health care, equal to, or above
health care standards of the larger society.
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/322-event.html 

22. The Population Association of Pakistan's Annual Population Re-
search  Conference - "Pakistan's Population Stabilization Prospects" 
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2001 - Pakistan

Despite the recent onset of fertility transition and a decline in its 
population growth rate, Pakistan faces a doubling of its population 
by the year 2025. 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/332-event.html 
Contact mailto:papak@pcpak.org

23. 7th Reproductive Health Priorities Conference - 
Aug 28-31 2001-South  Africa

"...will present research in this field from the Southern African re-
gion,  promote new research in reproductive health and enable inter-
action between researchers and service providers from around South 
Africa and the neighbouring countries." 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/330-event.html 
Contact: Diane Gmur, mailto:gmurconf@iafrica.com

24. 3rd International Conference on AIDS 
India 2001-Dec 2-5 2001 - India

"  ...provide a forum for sharing of experiences as well as an update 
on  the understanding of the mechanisms that are involved in HIV in-
fection, AIDS, viral elimination and persistence.
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/331-event.html 
Contact: mailto:aidsindia2000@yahoo.com

25. World Congress on Family Law & the Rights of Children & Youth 
Sep 19- 22 2001 - United Kingdom

Child soldiers, child prostitution and the rights and treatment of 
children involved in criminal matters are among other issues on the 
agenda to be addressed. 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/314-event.html 
Contact: mailto:lawrights@capcon.com.au


26. International Conference on Information Technology, Communica-
tions & Development - Nov 29-30 2001 - Nepal

The conference objective is to learn from one another and to draw up 
recommendations for better policies and better projects that benefit 
people, particularly in developing countries. 
http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/315-event.html 
Contact: Dr. Alfred Diebold mailto:d@fesnepal.org

Summaries of over 325 upcoming conferences and meetings. Organised by 
Month. Search by key word. Take a look! 
http://www.comminit.com/2001-events.html

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CONSULTANTS http://www.comminit.com/exchange.html

27.You will find details on 250 plus consultants at
http://www.comminit.com/exchange.html 
Do a key word search of the Consultants section of the web site to 
identify people with the qualities you need.
To communicate your consultancy work through DB Classifieds please 
contact  Warren Feek mailto:wfeek@comminit.com

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To post your job vacancies, promote your training events, market your 
books and other materials and advertise your consultancy services, 
please contact Warren Feek for details - 
mailto:wfeek@comminit.com   


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