Background:
The Weitz Center for Development Studies is a leader in capacity building for sustainable development. Our work is dedicated to enhancing the efforts of international agencies, governments, communities, civil society and private sector organizations to achieve positive social and economic change worldwide. Towards this end, we offer high quality training and consulting services,highlighting our practical, assets-based and integrated approach to development.
The course Policies, Strategies and Support Systems for Rural Revitalization reflects a growing recognition that rural decline poses a major challenge for the development of the developing world and especially for the development of economies in transition. Increased urbanization and the decline in importance of agriculture represents some of the main driving forces for this phenomenon. In this context, diversification of economic activities, improvement of social services and the establishment of an effective system of support for economic and social development, is paramount for the revitalization of rural areas.
The program will introduce participants to:
- National and regional policies that act as support systems for the revitalization of rural communities.
- Economic development and diversification of economic niches in the rural realm.
- The role of agriculture in rural revitalization.
- Integrating environmental concerns for local development.
- Partnerships, financial and organizational tools for rural revitalization.
Who may apply?
The training targets highly motivated individuals working to upgrade declined rural areas. Typically we are looking for: administrators and policy makers working in governmental ministries; Employees of local authorities; Representatives of rural association; Managers of cooperatives, NGOs or CBOs; Key workers of rural business; Business organizations; and academic institutions engaged with rural development.
Scholarships:
The scholarships includes: 25 days with full board, tuition, accommodation (double room) and meals, medical insurance (not included dental services, eye glasses, chronic illnesses and pregnancy) and transportation from/to the airport in Israel. The scholarship does not include flight tickets. It should be taken into account when booking the flight tickets that the scholarship covers exclusively from 1.07.2012 (arrival day) to 26.07.12 (day of departure). Any liability or expense out of this term shall be entirely at the expense of the participant.
Duration: July 2nd to July 26th 2012.
Deadline: 25 May 2012
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