e-Learning courses managed by the World Bank Institute
The World Bank Institute launched an “e-Institute” in July 2011 which is designed to support self-motivated learners to get up to speed on the latest development trends, enhance their …
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Integrated Urban Planning: Learning from Tokyo and Yokohama
Tokyo Development Learning Center, the World Bank (TDLC) co-chaired a session at the 23rd Kuala Lumpur Regional Training Centre Program (KLRTC XXIII) on Integrated Urban Planning which was hosted by Kuala Lumpur City Hall and organized by MORE...
Japan’s Crown Prince visits TDLC for International Workshop on Water and History
Over 80 people gathered at The International Workshop on Water and History held at the Tokyo Development Learning Center in the presence of H.R.H. Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan on December 13th, 2011. The two day workshop focused on lessons learnt throughout history in the area of water management and …
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GDLN Asia Pacific Regional Meeting
Affiliates from the South Asia and East Asia and Pacific GDLN regions will meet from December 5 -9, 2011 in New Delhi, India for the next GDLN Asia Pacific Regional Meeting. The meeting will be hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Distance Learning Center.
Secretary-General of ASEAN on the Internet to Discuss the Summits
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With the start of the 19th ASEAN Summit & Related Summits, the Secretary-General of ASEAN has committed to brief the public via videoconference and the worldwide web on the key …
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Government of Japan/World Bank Joint Research Project: Learning from Mega Disasters
Following the March 11, 2011 disaster in Japan, the Government of Japan and the World Bank have been jointly developing a collaborative framework on disaster risk management. The objective of this collaboration is to capture the lessons learnt from the mega-disasters in Japan to be shared with the rest of the world. The three-day event organized during October 5-7, 2011, comprised of a field visit to the Tohoku region, technical meetings (technical discussions on thematic matters), and a launch high-level workshop.
Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) Learning Program
A new pilot learning program introducing the Bank’s Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) was jointly organized by Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC), World Bank (WB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The program was developed based on the partnership between the WB and JICA and particularly targeted JICA staff members to help them build their understanding of the fundamentals of country-based programming by sharing Bank’s experiences in CAS.
JICA has intended to strengthen its country-based approach for increased development impact and results. A Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) is a customized business plan of the World Bank Group (WBG) at the country level for reviewing and guiding the country-based programs for the next four years and, ultimately, judging the impact of its work.
TDLC presented at Hills Breakfast in Roppongi hills
TDLC’s Deputy Manager, Lucy King introduced TDLC’s activities at Hills Breakfast on July 28th. She shared updated information on programs and other opportunities available from TDLC to 150 audiences.
GDLN Asia Pacific Tanzania Regional Meeting: Presentations
For the first time since its inception, a GDLN Asia Pacific Association’s Regional Meeting has taken place outside of the East Asia and Pacific and South Asia regions. The first regional meeting of 2011 was held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in May in conjunction with the eLearning Africa Conference, the GDLN Global Business Meeting and the regional meeting of the Association of African Distance Learning Centers.