iw:learn tool for distance learning and knowledge sharing in real-time
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The GEF’s IW:LEARNa tool for distance learning and knowledge sharing in real-time
Dann Sklarew, Ph.D.Chief Technical Advisor
Nov ember 27, 2001
IW:LEARN Defined
• The International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network
• The GEF’s global IW project for peer-to-peer (P2P) capacity building activities
The GEF’s Challenge
• Distance Learning: – Providing cost effective access to
technical training for the next generation of International Waters managers
• Knowledge Sharing:– Leveraging GEF investments by
transferring experiences and lessons within and between IW regions
GEF’s IW:LEARN Solution
• Foster a global knowledge community to better protect and restore Earth’s transboundary waters through– distance learning– knowledge sharing – team and technical capacity building
Distance Learning
• Sustainable Development MSc Pilot • DLIST Southern Africa ICZM• Red Sea ICZM and Marine Protected Areas• TRAIN-SEA-COAST TDA/SAP Course• Black Sea DL Modules• Water Management in Middle East
Knowledge Sharing
• IWLEARN-EDU• IW-FORUM• Biennial GEF International Waters
Conferences+ GEF-IW-MGRS
• Side Events at Other Waters Conference+ GEF-IW-LAC
• UNEP “IW BEST PRACTICES”• International Waters Resource Center
Our Technical Approach
• Knowledge products should be accessible across levels of ICT use
• ICT tools should be locally developed or customized for each community or region
• Initiatives should be replicable and scalable across IW management sites
Technical Capacity
• Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Workshops
• IW Fellowships• IWLEARN-I-TEAM• Strategic partnerships to develop:
– Regional/Thematic Community Resource Centres (CRCs)
– Portable Resource Centres (PRCs)
– Network of Regional Support Facilities (SFs)
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Current Partnerships
IW:LEARN and the GPA
• IW:LEARN support for IW projects extends to partners such as GPA
• Capacity Building– Distance MSc; TRAIN-SEA-COAST;
GEF-IW-LAC; I-team
• Public Outreach– IW Resource Center; IW-FORUM
• Action programs; management tools; ICM courses; financing directories
IW:LEARN Contacts
http://www.iwlearn.org+1.703.522.2190 (Tel) / 2191 (Fax)
• Dann Sklarew ([email protected])– IW:LEARN Project Director
• Janot Mendler ([email protected])– Distance Education, IW Fellowships and Team-Building
• Jerod Clabaugh ([email protected])– ICT Development, Training and Technical Assistance