Training in Human Development
Recurrent Training
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Oxford Course on Human Development
The United Nations Development Programme, the University of Oxford (Queen Elizabeth House) and the Human Development and Capability Association hold a biennial training course entitled Human Development: From Theory to Practice at Oxford Univeristy, UK. Learn more |
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HD Training Material
National, regional and global level training materials on human development concepts, policy application and measurement issues are growing. These can significantly enhance expertise among NHDR team members and others involved in consultations. Learn more |
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HD Resources
The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) has developed a series of tools to contribute to excellence in sub-national, national and regional Human Development Reports (HDR) in terms of both quality and impact on debate and policy. All are listed here along with related resources from UNDP. Learn more |
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VDA Courses: Human Development
The UNDP Virtual Development Academy promotes a shift in culture and develops the skills of future leaders for the organisation by providing state of the art training in UNDP Practice Areas and policy advisory services. Introductory course and Advanced instructor-led course (only available for UNDP). Learn more about other courses |
Past Training
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Technical Workshops on Measuring Human Development
The main objective of the workshop is to contribute to increased quality and impact of HDRs in the region. The idea is to encourage innovative measurement work whilst adhering to statistical standards. Through technical guidance, substantive exchanges and the sharing of experiences the workshop seeks to develop the competencies to promote and advocate for human development policies based on reliable data. Learn more |
Regional Training Initiatives
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LAC UNDP Virtual School
The LAC UNDP Virtual School seeks to strengthen skills in Human Development and Democratic Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean through its on-line courses and its virtual community space. Students benefit from a specialized Virtual Library with more than 1000 references and have access to the main virtual magazines on Social Sciences. At this moment courses are only available in Spanish. For more information: escuela.virtual@undp.org. Learn more |
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CEU Summer University in Budapest
Sustainable Human Development: From International Frameworks to Regional Policies The course is conducted jointly by the Central European University and the UNDP alongside other Human Development / MDG related activities being implemented or managed by UNDP. The course in 2010 will have an explicit policy focus and will bring together practitioners, mid- and high-level policy makers, academia, and civil society activists from countries in the region as well as experts on issues of HD and MDGs, both from UNDP, CEU and other European institutions. Learn more |
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Asia Pacific Human Development Academic Fellowship
The aim of the UNDP Academic Fellowships for Asia and Pacific is to analyse issues from the human development perspective, with a focus on fostering creative thinking and innovative research on the subject among young people. The research must focus on a well-defined aspect of human development, could be theoretical, applied, policy-oriented or a combination and must amount to a substantive contribution to human development thinking relevant for the region. Learn more |
Event Announcements
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HD Events and workshops
Upcoming events and workshops are listed in our website. We have also made available the materials of past events and workshops to assist you in acquiring the skills and knowledge that are needed in the process of writing a Human Development Report and/or working to advance human development objectives. Learn more |
