INTRODUCTION
The Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA) formerly Bureau of Resource Assessment and Land Use Planning (BRALUP) was established in July 1982. The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) through the Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA) is implementing short course training as part of its responsibilities toward promoting better education to the people of Tanzania, Africa and around the globe, reaching out to the international community. Short courses trainings are designed to enhance knowledge and skills development among practitioners and professionals who are working on the ground. The trainings are meant to improve technical understanding and developing competency-based practitioners. From these perspectives, the UDSM through IRA has developed short course training on Climate Change and Sustainable Development to enhance skills training in relevant industries and sectors toward achieving high levels of skills, knowledge and professional development among practitioners.
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To increase holistic understanding of climate change impacts across different sectors and knowledge-based innovations geared towards climate change adaptation and mitigation.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The target participants are practitioners/ technical staff across levels/ sectors, across the various agro-ecological zones of Tanzania, ranging from Government, CSOs and Private sector stakeholders.'
CONTENTS OF THE COURSE
SCHEDULED DATE AND DURATION
The training will be for two weeks (Monday to Friday) from 18th – 29th September 2023.
MODE OF DELIVERY
The course will be delivered through theoretical and practical knowledge/ experience sharing through a mix of lecturers/ presentations, case studies discussions, and group activities.
VENUE
Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA), University of Dar es Salaam Mwalimu Nyerere Main Campus
FEE
Training fee for participants is Local Non-Students 1,500,000/- TZS, Local Students 800,000/- TZS , Foreign Students 400 USD and Foreign Non-Students 750 USD covering tuition, course materials, a certificate of attendance, lunch and mid-session tea/refreshment only. Fee payment MUST be done before the commencement of the training. Participants will be responsible for their travel costs and upkeep (including accommodation, but upon request, IRA can provide recommendations for affordable accommodation at or close to the training venue). Kindly make payments through the following modes:
For TZS payments use the following account:
Account name: University of Dar es Salaam
Bank: National MicroFinance Bank PLC (NMB)
Account number: 20801100001
Swift code: NMEJTZTZ
For USD payments use the following account:
Account name: UDSM NBC Samora Ave
Bank: National Bank of Commerce (NBC)
Account number: 012105005554
Swift code: NLCBTZTX
AWARD
Certificate of Attendance
HOW TO APPLY
Please fill the online registration form found at the link https://bit.ly/3sf9aiN.
The course will involve a limited number of 50 participants only.
The first come first served principle will apply.
The application should reach us at least ONE WEEK before the commencement date.
Contact Person:
Dr. Edmund Mabhuye - Course Coordinator
Email: edmund.mabhuye@gmail.com
Phone: +255 784 283 631
For more details please contact:
Director, Institute of Resource Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam,
P.O. Box 35097, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 2410 144
Email: ira@udsm.ac.tz
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