2008/05/12 to 2008/06/07
Adama (Nazareth), Ethiopia
Dates: 12 May - 7 June 2008
Place: Adama (Nazareth), Ethiopia
Background
The broad objective of the training programme is to strengthen the capacity of the Regional State of Oromia for effective local and regional development planning and implementation by ensuring the availability of skilled and competent manpower in the region. The specific objectives of the training programme are to:
Strengthen the institutional capacity of OBFED for effective project planning and management; and data collection & analysis;
- Upgrade the capacity of the planning staff at the Bureau Head Office for giving technical advice and guidance in project planning and management, and data collection and analysis at regional, zonal and district levels;
- Build capacity at regional, zonal and district levels for development planning and implementation of projects by providing planners with requisite skills and knowledge in project planning and management;
- Provide practical skills to enable the participants to gather necessary data and prepare proposals applicable to grassroots level;
- Introduce the participants to methods and techniques of data collection and information management, as well as PRA methods; and
- Enable the participants to develop effective survey tools and instruments, and to apply accurate data in planning.
(Office: UNCRD Africa Office)