2009/07/01
On 26-27 June 2009, in Hayama, Japan, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) organised the first International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2009). In collaboration with IGES and the TDLC, the ISAP Opening Session is available to view online.
2009/05/18
In developing countries like Mongolia, a lot of mothers’ and babies’ lives are lost in pregnancy and childbirth. Many are due to preventable causes, and health care specialists are in urgent demand. TDLC and Kitasato University offer training through distance learning, to make a difference…
2009/02/10
“I lost everything. I just did not want to live anymore”. It was the voice of a disaster victim reported in a newspaper article. It was a call to action for the TDLC, which leads GDLN Asia Pacific program development. “Japan could make a contribution here, with its knowledge and experience of post-disaster measures.” This distance learning course on disaster nursing will be held on February 17 & 18.
2009/02/05
2008/11/13
Promoting knowledge-sharing for development through videoconference based distance-learning.
What are your images of Mongolia? Perhaps in Japan, Mongolian-born sumo grand champions Asashoryu and Hakuho come to mind. But a harsh reality of the central Asian country is its state of poverty. One in three people is described as poor.
Nergui Sandagjav, who has worked in microfinance, poverty reduction and rural community development for the past decade, became Mongolia’s first certified MFTOT tutor in 2005.
“We need to contribute to deeper understanding of the causes of inequality and poverty, and disseminate knowledge on successful strategies.” Nergui has now launched an NGO to further her fight for poverty reduction and sustainable development, in her quest to make a difference. Here is her story.
“Microfinance changes people’s lives”, says Muhammad Hassan, a banker in Pakistan.
In the face of poverty, he has seen people living on a dollar a day and parents selling their children, right in his own hometown.
Hassan took the MFTOT course, became a certified trainer, and has been working on the dissemination of microfinance, to enable everyone to seek decent lives and to go after their dreams. This is a glimpse at Hassan’s ongoing story – as he strives to make a difference.
June 26, 2009 16:00-19:00 (Japan time)
The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 5 was held on June 26 2009 with focus on community-based disaster risk management.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific
July 11, 2009 13:30-17:00
As part of the “ Orphan Meets Artist/ Artist Meets Orphan” program, we are coming to a final stage of activity 1 “Uganda’s AIDS Orphan Meets Artist Tatsuo Miyajima”.
From the past three series of study sessions and the workshop in Uganda, we have learned about the current situation …
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This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist/Artist Meets Orphan
29th May - 2nd July, 2009
“Improving Manufacturing Productivity” is part of a capacity building seminar series developed by the Tokyo Development Learning Center for domestic businesses, especially SMEs. It aims to help SMEs grow in today’s competitive, global environment, enabling them to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth. Organized in collaboration with GDLN Distance Learning Centers and the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen) will provide all course content.
The course, consisting of 5 modules conducted over a 5-week period, will cover Toyota Production System and 5S. as well as case studies of good practice from international and regional firms.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see SME Course 1:
Welcome to the new regional association of GDLN Distance Learning Centers. We hope to combine our strengths to serve your needs for knowledge programs and services.
The TDLC is a Japan/World Bank Distance Learning Partnership Project which aims to contribute to development and poverty alleviation. It is supported by a grant from the Government of Japan, used to launch and manage the TDLC. These resources allow the TDLC to establish partnerships in the public and private sector, develop content and facilitate knowledge exchange so that Japan's experience and expertise in development can be better utilized by developing countries.
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