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International Training Programme: TWM in the MENA Region
posted 06 April 2009 by Josh Paglia from 

The Stockholm International Water Institute would like to inform you on our international training programme taking place in 2009-2010. Please visit http://www.siwi.org/trainingprogramme/twm
to find the complete course brochure and application form.

Transboundary Water Management for the MENA Region

In Jordan, November 1 -12, 2009
In Sweden, February 22- 26, 2010

Application Deadline: May 4, 2009
Participants must be from one of the following countries:
Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, West bank and Gaza

Programme Description
The training helps participants identify the advantages of collaborative transboundary water management strategies and improves their ability to apply these strategies in their respective organisations. The programme also provides a meeting place for professionals involved in transboundary water issues in the MENA region and develops both personal and institutional bridges between them. Legal frameworks and new techniques for enhancing the broad benefits of shared waters are actively discussed.

For more information please contact:
Mr. Anton Earle, SIWI: anton.earle@siwi.org
Ms. Sara Hyllman, Ramboll: sara.hyllman@ramboll.se

How to Apply
All applications must be made using the International Training Programme application form. Application forms for each programme can be found to the right, but applications can not be made online. Application forms must be printed out, completed with all requested information and sent together with a recent photograph and all required documents. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

Completed applications must be submitted to the nearest Swedish Embassy/Consulate. If there is no Swedish Embassy/Consulate in the applicant’s country, then the application should be submitted directly to the Program Secretariat. Sending a copy by email or fax to the Secretariat is recommended.

Selected applicants will be notified via email or by phone approximately 2 months after the application deadline. Once accepted, the applicant must confirm participation. An invitation letter containing additional information on the programme and the practical arrangements will be sent to the selected applicant.

If you have any questions on the application process for the international training programmes, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions section below, which provides detailed answers to common questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Where do I send the application?

Completed applications must be submitted to the nearest Swedish Embassy/Consulate. If there is no Swedish Embassy/Consulate your country, then the application should be submitted directly to the Program Secretariat at Ramboll Natura. Sending a copy by email or fax to the Secretariat is recommended.

2. What are the fees for the programme and can you support us with additional funds?

The Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) covers the cost for the participation fee, including both accommodation and international travel to module 4. The programme organisers do not have any aditional grants for participants. Participants must find funding to cover the travel costs to module 2, visa costs and domestic travels to nearest international airport.

3. I come from a country that has serious water related problems but is not on the list of eligible countries, can you add it to the list?

The eligible countries to the programmes are decided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). They select the countries to match their overall strategy and focus areas. We, as programme implementers do not have any control over this selection.

4. What is meant by, "an organisation should nominate a person"?
There has to be an official nomination from the home organisation (the participants supervisor) as the 1st, 3rd, and 5th modules include active involvement of the home organisation.

5. Can one organisation nominate more than one person?
Yes.

If your have any further questions, please contact Mr. Anton Earle by email: anton.earle@siwi.org