CEFARD year-end short course:
 
Course Title:         Local Economic Development (LED)
Course Location:   Toronto, Canada
Duration:             10th – 21st November, 2008

Introduction:

The main goal of this training is to bring together a diverse group of 40 motivated experts in their vocations from around the world for training and discussions on various Local Economic resources to create wealth for poverty alleviation.

Course Content:

     * Approaches to Development
     * Local Economic Development strategic planning
     * Community & Cultural Aspects in Local Development
     * Gender Planning & Development
     * Agricultural projects in local development
     * Tourism as a development tool
     * Introduction to computer and its application to development
     * Environmental aspects of economic development
     * Planning & Implementing of local economic projects
     * Participants project presentation
     * Field trips & practical


Admission Requirements:

     Minimum of 2 years college education. This course is designed  
     for Agricultural Consultants, Development Practitioners, Government Officials,
     Students, Job Seekers, Lecturers, Private and Non-Governmental Organization
     employees. Candidates must have at least two (2) years experience in their field
     of specialization as well as good command of written and spoken english
     language.

Application Procedure:

     Candidates must send the following documents to CEFARD Secretariat not later 
     than 15th September, 2008

     *  CV/Resume, not more than 2 pages 
     *  Cover letter showing email address, phone numbers, sex, age and complete 
         mailing address
     *  Copies of all academic/professional credentials
     *  Statement of purpose (reason why you want to attend the course, intend  
         to gain from the course, and how you will apply the knowledge gained to  
         your community or  profession)

 

        Mode of Application:

     Intending participants should submit their application using one of the following
     methods:

     *  Online thru https://www.regonline.com/63348_630958J
     *  By email attachment to info@cefard.org
     
     *  By post to     CEFARD Secretariat,
                             1850 Albion Road, Unit 3
                             Toronto, ON, Canada, M9W 6J9

      *  By fax to     +1 416-674-5790

Participation fees:

     The cost of registration is two thousand five hundred US Dollars 
     ($2,500).
   
     Included in the course fee are tuition, course materials and local transportation only. 
     Lodging, and feeding are at extra cost.

Note:

     Limited spaces are available. 40 candidates will be shortlisted and selection will be
     on first come first served basis untill the available spaces are filled regardless of the
     application deadline. Full payment must be made on or before 1st November, 2008.
      THERE IS NO SCHOLARSHIP FOR THIS COURSE. Please do not make payment
     untill your application is reviewed and you receive a notification of your acceptance.

Mode of Payment:

       Please contact us for information on wire transfer
         

       Paypal payment - use info@cefard.org

For further information or enquiry please contact:
A. Doherty at info@cefard.org or call our enquiry line +1 416-679-1125