Rapid Design of e-Learning Programs

‘Essentials of e-Learning Program Design in a Nutshell’

March 17 to April 19, 2010

The 5-week blended course jointly offered by the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) aims to update your notion of e-Learning and enhance your skills in designing e-Learning programs in a short time frame.  Online registration is now available at http://tinyurl.com/programdesign

Public Seminar “Green Jobs and the Global Economic Crisis”

To Commemorate World Day of Social Justice

February 22, 2010
3:00 to 5:00pm (Japan Standard Time)

February 20th has been designated as a “World Day of Social Justice” by the United Nations, and a variety of events are being held to raise people’s awareness on social justice.

To commemorate the World Day of Social Justice, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Japan and the World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) are jointly organizing a public seminar on “Green Jobs and the Global Economic Crisis” on February 22.

Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care Session 2

Session 2: Mental health before and during pregnancy, and postpartum depression

December 18, 2009 (Friday) 6:00-8:00pm (Japan Standard Time)

Kitasato University School of Nursing, World Health Organization (WHO), and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will jontly host a series of video conferences on safe motherhood and reproductive health issues from November 2009 through spring 2010.

The second session is set for 6:00-8:00pm (JST) December 18, 2009. Dr. Mari Takahashi, Dean of School of Nursing, Kitasato University will address issues on mental health before and during pregnancy, and postpartum depression.  Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care

Training Course for Teachers

Instructional Design for Theme-based Sharing and Project-based Learning

To complement its Kids & Youth Initiative for better multicultural understanding among young people, TDLC is organizing a videoconference-based training course for teachers.

The Teachers’ Training Course is full of tips on how to organize effective videoconference sessions. It is specifically designed for elementary and junior high school teachers, instructors, and specialists involved in cross-cultural education.

The course provides Japanese and international expertise, and can be used as a platform for international exchanges of opinion.

Hong Kong-based IT and education specialist, Dr. Christopher Tan was featured lecturer at a training course held in …

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See also:

• Kids Go Multicultural via GDLN (TT)

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs

Kids & Youth Initative Programs

“Globalism” is a key word in our world today. As the world becomes a smaller place, our children’s lives are affected by changing need and diversification. The “Kids & Youth Initiative” was borne at such a time, to enhance multicultural awareness among the younger generation, in whose hands lie our future.

Through the use of videoconferencing and the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) learning methods, the program aims to broaden the scope of their knowledge and understanding of different cultures. The Kids & Youth Initiative seeks to create opportunity for opinion exchange on topics of common interest across cultures.

See also:

• Kids Initiative
• Orphan Meets Artist
• Training Course for Teachers

Public Seminar “The Social Economy in Africa”

November 25, 2009
3:00 to 6:00pm (Japan Standard Time)

On November 25, 2009, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will hold a joint public seminar on the social economy in Africa. Addis Abeba will be linked with TDLC by video connection for expert presentations, panel discussions, and a Q&A session.

Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.

Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care

Session 1: Strategies to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates

November 18, 2009 (Wed) 6:00-8:00pm (Japan Standard Time)

Kitasato University School of Nursing, World Health Organization (WHO), and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will jontly host a series of video conferences on safe motherhood and reproductive health issues from November 2009 through spring 2010.

The first session is set for 6:00-8:00pm (JST) November 18, 2009. Dr. Monir Islam of the World Health Organization’s Department of Making Pregnancy Safer (MPS) will address issues on strategies for reducing maternal mortality rates.

See also:

• Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care Session 2

“Orphan Meets Artist” Cambodia/Tokyo Workshop Coming Up in November ‘09—Join Us!

"Hanbun Hanbun/Pakondal" Cambodian HIV/AIDS Orphans Meet Japanese Artists

Videoconference Workshop Connecting Japan and Cambodia
1.  Nov 8 (Sun)  10：30-13：30　
2.  Nov 15 (Sun) 10：30-13：30
Seminar and Workshop (Tokyo Venue Only)
3.  Nov 22 (Sun) 13:30‐16:30　

What can be done for orphans in developing countries through art? Based on this thought, a program was launched in June 2008: “Orphan Meets Artist”. AIDS orphans in Uganda “met” Japanese modern artist Tatsuo Miyajima at an art workshop, and the program was wrapped up with a symposium in Tokyo this summer.

A second workshop event is soon beginning, in November 2009. AIDS orphans in Cambodia will be connected with artists in Japan and Cambodia at two videoconference workshops.

The event is made possible through the cooperation of the Institute of Contemporary Arts and International Cultural Exchange, or Tokyo Wonder Site, and TASK, a Cambodian NGO working for better quality of life for the poor. The workshop has been created from scratch by workshop instructors, animation artist Chikara Matsumoto and artist Daisuke Nagaoka.

At the third session, taking place in Tokyo only, the artwork created by the Cambodian orphans will be used to make flip books, which will later be sent to the children as presents.

Please take part if you’re interested!

Read on for further details…

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

Lecture Series: Issues in Asia and the International Labour Organization

All sessions are from 18:00 to 20:00pm Japan Standard Time

Session 1—October 29, 2009 (Thur)
Session 2—November 5, 2009 (Thur)
Session 3—November 12, 2009 (Thur)
Session 4—November 19, 2009 (Thur)
Session 5—December 3, 2009 (Thur)
Session 6—January 7, 2010 (Thur)

International Labour Organization (ILO), Aoyama Gakuin University and the TDLC will hold six lecture sessions on “Issues in Asia and the International Labour Organization” via video conference from October 2009 to January 2010. Advance registration is required for participants.

CITYNET Yokohama Congress 2009 Kicks Off

September 10, 2009

CITYNET, an international network connecting over 100 cities and organizations, officially opened CITYNET Yokohama Congress 2009 on Tuesday in Yokohama, currently celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of its port.

Participants assembled from various parts of the Asia Pacific region and beyond at the waterfront Pacifico Yokohama convention complex, southwest of Tokyo. Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi, also CITYNET President, welcomed attendants to the opening session, followed by remarks from CITYNET First Vice President, Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul and Bangkok Deputy Governor and CITYNET Second Vice President Chirakit Prakob as the four-day event kicked off.

UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries Started

August 18, 2009

Pedicab driver talks with foreigners on a Hanoi street August 12 2009. Photo courtesy of APTEC

The Mekong Delta boasts a rich history, culture, and precious natural environment. To help develop sustainable tourism in the region, a two-day video conference seminar was held August 18-19, 2009, connecting Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and TDLC.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Announcement: UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries

Announcement: UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries

18-19 August 2009

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Asia-Pacific Tourism Exchange Center (APTEC) and the TDLC will co-organize the Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Country on the theme of “Sustainable Tourism Development in Mekong River Basin Countries and Eliminating Poverty through the Tourism Promotion” for representatives from both public and private tourism-related sectors in these countries. 

See also:

• UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries Started

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 5

Community-based Disaster Risk Management

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

Regulation and Deregulation of the Financial System

June 16,  2009 (Tue)  10:00 – 13:00 (JST)

On June 16, 2009 (Tue), Tokyo Development Learning Center will host a half-day seminar by video link with the Shanghai Distance Learning Center, China:

Regulation and Deregulation of the Financial System:
What Role to Play in the Crisis

date:    June 16,  2009 (Tue)
time:    10:00 – 13:00 (JST)
venue:  Tokyo Development Learning Center
        　　　　　　Fukoku Seimei Bldg 10F, 2-2-2
        　　　　　　Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: (03) 3597-1333 Fax: (03) 3597-9161
organizer:  Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center
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SME Financing in the Asia-Pacific Region: Crisis and Countermeasures

June 8-10, 2009 10:00-17:30 (JST)
(open house throughout sessions)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a crucial driving force for innovation, employment and development in a country’s economy. But these SMEs have long faced difficulties in financing. And thus, long-term sustainable development has been restrained.

Amid capital depletion, risk aversion and credit contraction in the current global economic crisis, the issue of financing for SMEs is a pressing issue for all nations. It needs to be addressed with joint efforts by governments, financial institutions and enterprises, to enhance innovation in financial systems, products and services, and to improve the sustainable development of SMEs.

This workshop/video conference event aims to …

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World Heart Foundation International Symposium for Cardiac Care Teleconference Training Series

Funded by the VinaCapital Foundation Vietnam, the World Heart Foundation and supported by the World Bank Global Development Learning Network Asia Pacific, this regional program links surgeons and doctors involved in cardiac care in developing countries with the world’s best in cardio-thoracic surgery, cardiology and pediatric cardiac care.

The World Heart Foundation International Symposium for Cardiac Care allows doctors from all over Vietnam to congregate in GDLN centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other Asian sites for a series of lectures by exemplary leaders in the field of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and Cardiology. The …

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SME Course 2

-Improving Manufacturing Productivity -

29th May - 2nd July, 2009

“Improving Manufacturing Productivity” is part of a capacity-building seminar series developed by Tokyo Development Learning Center for domestic businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Organized jointly with GDLN Distance Learning Centers, the seminars are aimed to support SMEs in today’s competitive global environment, to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth.

Content will be provided by the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen).

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see SME Course 1:

Youth Entrepreneurship as Career Option in EAP - Key Components for Success

An Inter-Regional Knowledge Sharing Series on the 2007 World Development Report

This knowledge-sharing seminar, a third in the series of regional youth seminars, is part of the Bank’s continuing effort to disseminate the messages of the World Development Report 2007 (WDR 07). The seminar features four presentations from youth and NGOs supporting youth entrepreneurs (China, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines). Through interactive discussions, participants have the opportunity to learn the key elements for success in terms of scalability and sustainability, and business initiatives that would be useful and transferrable in their own settings.

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 4

Natural Disasters – Sharing Experiences for Reconstruction

April 28, 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 4 was held on April 28 2009 with focus on housing and community reconstruction after natural disasters.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Second Blended Learning Program to Train Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia

March 5 & 6, 2009

TDLC, Kitasato University and Mongolia Nurses Association delivered the second blended learning program to train Mother and Child Health care specialists in Mongolia on March 5 & 6, 2009.  This 2-day program was delivered to over 400 participants at 4 sites in Ulaan Bataar and other rural locations in Mongolia.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Happy Mothers, Happy Children

ASEAN Summit 2009: a Pre/Post-Summit Briefing by Dr Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of ASEAN

The 14th ASEAN Summit which was held in Hua Hin, Thailand on 27th February - 1st March 2009, is the first since the entry into force of the ASEAN Charter on 15th December, 2008. The Charter is a milestone in the history of cooperation in the region, as it sets out the vision of the ASEAN Community of the future which comprises the political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars. The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, is committed to establishing the foundations of a people-centered ASEAN. He is determined to lead the ASEAN people to new directions, to raise the profile of …

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Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 3

Local Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Management: Climate Resilient Cities

March 6, 2009　11am - 2 pm (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 3 was held on March 6 2009 with focus on Local Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Management: Climate Resilient Cities.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Business and Development Asia Series

Presented by the World Bank Institute, the Asian Institute of Management and the Tokyo Development Learning Center

March 17-19, 2009

Over 70 people in six locations throughout Asia took part in a new course “CSR for Sustainable Business and Development”. The course analyzed the relevance and benefits of the CSR activities and explored the connection between corporate strategy and development issues in Asia.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CSR for Sustainable Business and Development

Inclusive and Sustainable Development Partnerships: Business and Public Sector

A seminar presented by The World Bank Group, JICA, and supported by Global Compact

February 23, 2009, 11:00am-1:00pm

New Direction on CSR and Public Private Partnerships amidst Global Crises

The Japanese private sector has been at the forefront in establishing quality environmental management systems and CSR reporting. This seminar provided an opportunity to promote dialogue to enhance ethical and sustainable business practices in developing countries by connecting audiences in 7 countries.

Speakers at the seminar, including Mr. Sanjay Pradhan, Vice President, WBI and Mr. Toshinori Doi, Director, Development Institutes Division, International Bureau, Ministry of Finance of Japan, provided context and overview of essential issues to build “inclusive and sustainable business practice” to enhance business competitiveness of private corporations and at the same time, contributed to the realization of sustainable growth of developing countries.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CSR for Sustainable Business and Development

Disaster Nursing Training Course

Over 700 Nurses Gathered via GDLN for Disaster Preparedness and Response

February 17 & 18, 2009

Two-day distance learning course on disaster nursing was held on February 17 and 18, 2009. This course aimed to socialize the understanding of the appropriate disaster nursing services among the nurses in Indonesia and Timor Leste. 

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 2

Specialized Seminar - Introduction to Catastrophe Risk Financing Frameworks

December 2008 to June 2009

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 2 was held on Febuary 11, 2009 and provided participants with an understanding of catastrophe risk financing frameworks.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

SME Course 1:

Introduction to Marketing

January 16 - February 13, 2009

Overview

Tokyo Development Learning Center offered a course “Introduction to Marketing” as a capacity building seminar series for domestic businesses, especially SMEs.  The course aimed to help SMEs grow in today’s competitive, global environment, enabling them to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth, provided by the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen). The course, consisting of 5 modules conducted over a 5-week period, covered marketing concept and strategy, as well as case studies of good practice from international and regional firms in Asian countries.

Upon completion of the course, participants became to:

• Define the purpose of …
  
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See also:

• SME Course 2

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

6 sessions from December 2008 to June 2009

In collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) team delivered a six-session learning and knowledge-sharing videoconference seminar series between December 2008 and June 2009. Connecting six countries in the region by videoconference, the series focused on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management.

Session 1 was held on December 11, 2008 (Thursday), 11:00-14:00pm (Japan Standard Time).

View the session Streaming via Internet.  Session 2 will be held on February 11, 2009 (Wednesday), 16:00-19:00pm (JST).

See also:

• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 2
• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 3
• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 4
• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 5

Growth and Integration of East Asia

December 8, 2008, Monday, 3:00pm-4:00pm (Tokyo time)

The World has been faced with unprecedented challenges and structural shifts in its international economy and finance landscape, so are domestic economies in most countries. How the economic growth in the East Asia is and will be affected by recent global economic difficulties? Would the East Asian integration be influenced, and, if so, how? What are the most salient issues in ASEAN, ASEAN+3, or ASEAN+6?

World Heart Foundation International Symposium for Cardiac Care Teleconference Training Series

A project of the VinaCapital Foundation In partnership with the World Heart Foundation and the World Bank GDLN Centers

This is an ongoing series for specific dates and times please see the complete information on the GDLN Asia Pacific website as linked below.

This 11-session Series of international training conferences is to improve capacity for cardiac surgery in Vietnam and regional countries, including Indonesia, India, China and Bangladesh. The International Symposium for Cardiac Surgery allows doctors from all over Vietnam to congregate in GDLN centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, other Asian sites for a series of lectures by exemplary leaders in the field of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.  For recent updates on this program please visit the GDLN Asia Pacific website program page.

OMA: How Artist’s Sensitivity Influence on Development Issues

November 27th(Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008

In this last session, we would like to look at the approach to development issues from the perspectives of the arts. We will have two speakers, one of the leading modern artists, Tatsuo Miyajima and young photographer who has great knowledge of the northern part of Uganda, the Gulu.  We will discuss how they can make use of their artistic sensitivity in addressing developing countries’ problems.

Half of the 90 min session will be used for Q&A so we will be waiting for your active participation.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

OMA: Japan’s Approach to Aids Orphans

November 20th (Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008

This will show one of the approaches from Japan to the HIV/AIDS orphan. We will have two speakers, Teruaki Kaku and Nobuhiko Ichimiya, University students and also staff from NGO PLAS, who are actively supporting the HIV/AIDS orphans. They will talk about how they have started their actions and their approaches to the problems of the HIV/AIDS orphans.
Half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we are looking forward to enjoying your active participation.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

OMA: HIV/Aids Orphan in Uganda and their Approach to Improvement of Living

November 13th (Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008

This will be a talk session to know the realities of the HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda. We will be linking to Uganda and Tokyo by video conference, having Hiroyasu Sato of ASHINAGA Uganda participating from Uganda and Nabukenia Ritah, an AIDS orphan from Uganda currently studying in Waseda University will participate from the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC). Out of 90 mins session, half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we will be waiting for your active participation.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

Orphan Meets Artist

Under the concept of “Fun Learning,” TDLC’s “Orphan Meets Artist” began in 2008, set to use videoconferencing and ICT to create artistic opportunity for orphans in developing countries.
This program provides a chance for children to experience the joy of expression, and to share through artistic experimentation and creative development. It aims to draw out and enrich their spirit.

See also:

• OMA: HIV/Aids Orphan in Uganda and their Approach to Improvement of Living
• OMA: Japan’s Approach to Aids Orphans
• OMA: How Artist’s Sensitivity Influence on Development Issues
• Symposium “Uganda AIDS Orphans Meets Artist”
• “Orphan Meets Artist” Cambodia/Tokyo Workshop Coming Up in November ‘09—Join Us!
• Orphan Meets Artist: “Kenyan Orphans Meet Japanese Artist”

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs

More Rice with System of Rice Intensification (SRI)

Workshop for International System for Rice Intensification (SRI) Network

October 28, 2008 10:00 - 13:30 (JST)

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a set of innovative agricultural practices and is attracting international attention because its methods increase the productivity of land and water, resulting in higher yields than traditional methods. The TDLC and NGO Zutto Sustainable held a “Workshop for International System for Rice Intensification (SRI) Network”, on October 28, 2008 by connecting Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan and the United States via the World Bank’s Global Development Learning Network. 

CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW

A New Initiative by the World Bank, GDLN and ASEAN

The East Asia and Pacific Region of the World Bank, the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Asia Pacific and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are pleased to announce a unique program “Catalysts of Change: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia”, offering emerging young leaders in Asia an opportunity to learn from their seniors who laid the foundation for the region’s well renowned economic success. 

To accommodate the busy schedule of these leaders, sessions will be held as confirmed throughout 2008. Young leaders in both the public and private sectors from 13 countries in the Asia Pacific region (Indonesia, Cambodia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Laos, Singapore, Fiji, PNG, Vietnam, Mongolia, Australia, Thailand, Philippines) will be invited to participate, connecting via videoconference to view a development focused interview with these leaders via the GDLN. Following the interview, participants will have an opportunity engage with the speaker in a question and answer session.

A video archive of all sessions will be made available.

See also:

• CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 1
• CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 2
• CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 3

CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 3

Session 3: Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung

September 30, 2008 15:00 - 16:30 (Seoul)

Watch an excerpt of the session above. (in English as interpreted from Korean)

Transcript (English, 136 KB)

“I believe in the market economy, but not a breakaway market economy. The government has to play a role in monitoring it”.

Credited with leading his country back to economic health from the brink of bankruptcy 10 years ago, former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung offered his views on the current financial crisis engulfing the United States. With nearly 200 young professionals from 12 Asia Pacific countries tuning in, “the size is different, but the nature is the same” noted Kim, and suggested that the US might find it useful to examine the Korean approach to recovery.

Kim spoke via videoconference from the GDLN affiliate in Seoul, the Korea Development Institute, as the featured speaker for the third session of “Catalysts of Change”. Organized by GDLN Asia Pacific (Global Development Learning Network), ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) and the World Bank, the session was moderated by World Bank Regional Communications Manager Peter Stephens.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW

CSR for Sustainable Business and Development

A World Bank Group-TDLC Seminar Series

March 2009

The challenges facing the world today – such as global warming, food crisis, and the rising price of natural resources – are changing the way companies do business. Increasingly, companies need to integrate their CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities into their core business strategy to remain competitive in a global economy. 

The TDLC and World Bank Institute jointly delivered, Seminar Series “CSR for Sustainable Business and Development” in September 2008. Focusing on case studies and intensive discussions, 5 sessions were conducted in total covering issues including BOP(bottom of the pyramid) market,  supply chain management and climate change.

The seminar is designed for executives and CSR division officials from the private sector, development agency officials, researchers and students, NPO representatives, etc. This is a fee-based program.

The session for Japan in Japanese started on September 17. For more information and registration, please visit Program Site.

See also:

• Inclusive and Sustainable Development Partnerships: Business and Public Sector
• Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Business and Development Asia Series

Earthquake Disaster Mitigation in Asia

A Collaborative Research Project

Throughout 2008

Four Japanese institutions—the Building Research Institute (BRI), National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies and Mie University—are conducting a research project on Disaster Mitigation in Earthquake Prone Areas in Asia with research institutions across the region, using the GDLN as a platform to strengthen the network and facilitate collaboration.

Orphan Meets Artist, Artist Meets Orphan

Putting Creativity to Work for Poverty Reduction

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 18:00 - 20:00 (Japan time)

Inaugural Event

To kick-start a new program created by the TDLC which encourages artists to collaborate with orphans in Africa via the GDLN, an inaugural event will be held to provide insight on the role of art in development.Tatsuo Miyajima, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, will talk about how art can be used to help resolve global issues. Ambassador Wasswa Biriggwa of the Embassy of Republic of Uganda, will open the event and give a presentation on the situation in Uganda.

Admission free. Interpretation will be provided. To register, please specify “June 25th VC event” and send your name, organization and contact details.

Today’s Inflation: Global Context and Local Solutions

A New World Bank/GDLN AP Seminar Series

Thursday, June 5, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008

This seminar will be repeated to 2 country groups over 2 days.
See complete listing for locations and times in each country.

As inflation climbs to uncomfortable levels across East Asia, economic managers are faced with a new and traumatizing challenge: How can available management tools be deployed to address today’s inflation? What economic interventions can be used in a complementary manner to mitigate adverse effects on the welfare of low income and other specific groups?

These and other topical questions will be examined in “Today’s Inflation:  Global Context and Local Solutions”, the first in a series of distance learning seminars focusing on Economic Management offered by the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Asia Pacific and organized with the support of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

Download
Brochure (PDF)

View the webcast (archive).

TICAD IV Youth Dialogue

Vibrant Africa - The Next Generation Speaks Out

Monday, May 26, 2008

An archived version of the webcast is available for view.

The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

The World Bank Tokyo Office, Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) and UNICEF will initiate a Youth Dialogue via videoconference on the occasion of TICAD IV (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) to encourage the younger generation from Asian and African countries to add their voice to this important process.

Are oil prices heading towards $150 or $50?

Oil Price Volatility, Economic Impacts and Risk Management in Asia

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

A GDLN Blended Learning Program

What are the implications of high and volatile oil prices on the global economy? What are the policy options?

These issues will be discussed in a timely new GDLN blended learning program “Oil Price Volatility, Economic Impacts and Risk Management in Asia” offered by the TDLC and the World Bank Institute (WBI) in cooperation with the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). The session is based on the Global Finance Forum held in Washington DC in March 2008 organized by WBI and George Washington University.

Government officials, executives, analysts and practitioners in energy-related sectors are invited to the first videoconference session on June 4, 2008 connecting Tokyo, Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta and Washington. This is a fee-based program.

Happy Mothers, Happy Children

A New Blended Learning Program to Train Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia

Session 1: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
9:30 - 17:30 (Mongolia time)
10:30 - 18:30 (Japan time)

Session 2: Thursday, May 22, 2008
9:30 - 17:30 (Mongolia time)
10:30 - 18:30 (Japan time)

View the archived webcast.

The TDLC and Kitasato University have teamed up to launch an ambitious blended learning program to train mother and child health care specialists in Mongolia.

Working with the Mongolian Nursing Association, local practitioners will participate in lectures via GDLN videoconference, fieldwork, and create a new textbook based on course material to meet local needs. A Mongolian version of the mother and child handbooks that are popularly used in Japan will also be created for public use.

See also:

• Second Blended Learning Program to Train Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia

Addressing the Special Challenges of Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations

A World Bank Public Seminar

Thursday, March 13, 2008 16:00 - 17:30

Keynote speaker: Ms. Sarah Cliffe, Director for Strategy and Operations, East Asia and Pacific Region, The World Bank.

Professor Juichi Inada of Senshu University and other Japanese specialists in this field will also share their perspectives. 

Kids Go Multicultural via GDLN (TT)

Kids Initiative
Training for Teachers Course

Friday, April 18 2008 16:00 - 19:00 (Tokyo)

Module 4
Instructional Design for Project Learning and Theme-based Sharing

Based on our experience organizing KIDS INITIATIVE, a multicultural education program for children incorporating videoconference, the TDLC developed a Teachers Training Course complete with tool kit to help instructors guide children plan and deliver a successful KIDS session. An advisory group of experts participated in the process by providing input, both in Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

The Teachers Training Course, consisting of 5 three-hour modules, began on December 15, 2007 and is conducted by Dr.Christopher Tan, an international expert on education utilizing IT.

KIDS INITIATIVE Teachers Training Course Flyer.doc

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Training Course for Teachers

Kids Initiative

Education for Mutlicultural Understanding Through ICT
Communicate with Kids in Different Countries by Videoconference!

With the advancement of globalization, it is becoming increasingly important for children to deepen their awareness of different cultures and global issues.
TDLC is proud to offer its “Kids & Youth Initiative” to help to promote multicultural exchange among the younger generation.

Supported by the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), the distance learning network of the World Bank, the program nurtures cross-cultural exchange between children in different countries and regions, through videoconferencing and ICT.

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This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs