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<font size="2" face="sans-serif"><b>Video-conferencing Seminar on Reforestation – March 13, 2013</b></font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">This is the announcement of the video-conferencing Seminar on Reforestation which is co-organized by Korean Development Institute (KDI School) in collaboration with the World Bank and other Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) affiliates. The Seminar will take place: </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">on March 13th 2013 from 9:30am to 12:00pm (Vietnam time);</font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">at Vietnam Development Information Center (VDIC) – the World Bank in Vietnam; Floor 2 No. 63 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">For more information and registration, please email hdoan@worldbank.org by 12:00PM March 11, 2013. </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif"><b>Blended Learning Program on Policies and Practices for Natural Resource Management - Mar 14 to Jun 4, 2013 at VDIC</b></font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI - India) in collaboration with the World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Centre (TDLC) organizes a Blended Learning Program namely “Policies and Practices for Natural Resource Management”. Below is the key information of the Program: </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Time & Duration: from March 14 to June 4, 2013 including 8 video-conferences </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Learning Venue in Vietnam: Vietnam Development Information Center (VDIC) - World Bank Office 2nd floor, 63 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Main Contents: Key policies and practices related to natural resource management for sustainable development</font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Learning Approach: Blended and Interdisciplinary - Learners are required to attend 8 video-conferences at VDIC, using audio, video and interactive web-based content at their own pace, participating in Program's Website discussions, providing feedbacks and completing immediate tests as well as final assignment in order to be awarded with a certificate. </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Tuition Fee: $100 per participant – This is the discounted fee which is sponsored by VDIC. Payment should be made in cash at VDIC after successful registration and before commencement of the Program. </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Targeted Audience: Policy makers, Researchers and Development practitioners, Corporate sector, University and above level students and mid-level professionals, Members/staff of NGOs or private companies involved in activities related to natural resource management </font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* Participant’s Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic concepts related to natural resource management, Good working knowledge of English language, Strong commitment and subject interest</font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">* All registrations must be made online before 5:30pm March 11, 2013 (Vietnam time) at <a href="http://www.esdonline.org/ppnr/">http://www.esdonline.org/ppnr/</a></font><br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">For more information, please contact Ms. �o�n Thị Thu Hằng – Vietnam Development Information Center, World Bank; Tel: +84 439378706; Email: hdoan@worldbank.org</font><br>
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Vũ Thị Nha (Ms)<br>
Librarian<br>
Vietnam Development Information Center<br>
2nd floor, 63 Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam<br>
Tel: 84-4-3934 6845<br>
Fax: 84-4-3934 6847<br>
Email: nvu2@worldbank.org<br>
Website: www.vdic.org.vn</font></body></html>