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Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Black Sea / Danube Basin. Linking the World Through Learning. Goal of GDLN. To improve development potential by using Distance Learning to connect development decision makers to a global knowledge exchange.
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Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Black Sea / Danube Basin Linking the World Through Learning
Goal of GDLN To improve development potential by using Distance Learning to connect development decision makers to a global knowledge exchange Linking the World Through Learning
High-speed, reliable network of regional satellites, fiber and the Internet • A network of Distance Learning Centers (DLC) in all regions • 3 satellites serve Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East • Voice, data, video, fax, Internet and Intranet Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Linking the World Through Learning
Black Sea / Danube Distance Learning Program Objective: Support pollution reduction activities in the Black Sea / Danube through knowledge sharing. Approach: Create Community of implementers of water pollution reduction projects Areas: • Agricultural pollution control (APC) • Municipal wastewater treatment • Cleaner industrial production • Wetland Restoration Linking the World Through Learning
Distance Learning for APC in the Black Sea / Danube Basin(1) Objective: Support exchange of knowledge and experience in the APC community of the Black Sea / Danube Basin. Participants: • Project managers at country level • Government experts • Local applied researchers and NGOs • WB APC project task team leaders • International experts • Managers of similar initiatives in other regions Linking the World Through Learning
Distance Learning for APC in the Black Sea / Danube Basin(2) Activities: • Web based “activity room” accessible to all participants to post questions to peers and international experts; to share experiences and documents; and to lead discussions. • Video based courses based on demand, such as on monitoring and evaluation; economics and financing of water pollution control • Regular video based discussions on pre-determined topics in APC • Library of useful, practical background materials Suggestions? Linking the World Through Learning