SECTOR Master Class* : Strengthening the role and function of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to Promote Change and Enable Action in the Urban Environment

A five-day programme of capacity building is being offered in each country/territory of the Western Balkans during 2008. Targeting CSOs active in the field of urban sustainability, it will look to address two key questions: “What’s my role in effecting change and environmental action? How can I make a difference?” Within each national programme five training modules, tailored to the country conditions and hosted in the local language, will build knowledge and skills on “How to..” successfully accomplish: Legal Recourse/Advocacy; Lobbying; Watchdogging; Public Participation; and Effective Communication and Public Outreach. Each module will span 1 ½ days. Participants will be expected to share their experiences and will receive a certificate of completion. Because the programme places emphasis on both theoretical and practical learning, it includes two parallel programmes. Places are therefore offered to up to two individuals per organisation. To register your interest, download an application form today and submit by one of the following deadlines: Location Tentative Course Date (Application Deadline) Serbia Bosnia-Herzegovina: Macedonia: Montenegro: Croatia: Albania: Kosovo: 4-9 Feb, 2008 (Dec.3, 2007) 31 Mar-5 Apr, 2008 (Feb.4, 2008) 19-24 May, 2008 (April 4, 2008) 23-28 June, 2008 (Apr.21, 2008) 15-19 September, 2008 (July 21, 2008) 6-11 October, 2008 (Aug. 11, 2008) 3-8 Nov., 2008 (Sep.8, 2008)

* A master class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline (Wikipedia) Meet the trainers Consultancy Contracts To view the Master Class Materials,Workshop Structure and Course Elements send an email to jsimpson@rec.org. View the five-day programme Download course application form (doc - 79 KB) Background information click to enlarge