March 17 to April 19, 2010
The 5-week blended course jointly offered by the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) aims to update your notion of e-Learning and enhance your skills in designing e-Learning programs in a short time frame. Online registration is now available at http://tinyurl.com/programdesign
program duration: February - April 2010
City-level implementation and monitoring will continue for years after formal program completion
Disaster in Mumbai, India Photo courtesy of CITYNET
Climate change is happening.
The Asia Pacific has experienced repeated destruction and loss of lives due to climate-induced and hydro-meteorological disasters. To avoid being struck unprepared, appropriate measures need to be taken.
This capacity-building program helps local governments manage current and potential risks,
February 22, 2010
3:00 to 5:00pm (Japan Standard Time)
TDLC
February 20th has been designated as a “World Day of Social Justice” by the United Nations, and a variety of events are being held to raise people’s awareness on social justice.
To commemorate the World Day of Social Justice, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Japan and the World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) are jointly organizing a public seminar on “Green Jobs and the Global Economic Crisis” on February 22.
Jan. 13, 2010 (Wed) 17：00-18：30
In January, an art workshop will be held for orphans in Nairobi, Kenya.
Japanese artist Yoshinari Nishio, whose projects and workshops are inspired by clothing, fashion, and the cultures they represent, will visit a Kenyan orphanage to collaborate with the local children.
Nishio will connect with Tokyo from Nairobi on January 13th, for a videoconference to report on the event.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist
December 16th and 17th, 2009
The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) organized a symposium on “PPPs for Infrastructure in Asia Pacific: Global Challenges and constraints” on December 16 and 17, 2009. The event was held at Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila, Philippines with video links offered in Bangkok, Guiyan, Hanoi, Jakarta, Melbourne, Shanghai and Tokyo
December 18, 2009 (Friday) 6:00-8:00pm (Japan Standard Time)
Tran Thi Hoa/The World Bank
Kitasato University School of Nursing, World Health Organization (WHO), and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will jontly host a series of video conferences on safe motherhood and reproductive health issues from November 2009 through spring 2010.
The second session is set for 6:00-8:00pm (JST) December 18, 2009. Dr. Mari Takahashi, Dean of School of Nursing, Kitasato University will address issues on mental health before and during pregnancy, and postpartum depression. Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care
To complement its Kids & Youth Initiative for better multicultural understanding among young people, TDLC is organizing a videoconference-based training course for teachers.
The Teachers’ Training Course is full of tips on how to organize effective videoconference sessions. It is specifically designed for elementary and junior high school teachers, instructors, and specialists involved in cross-cultural education.
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This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs
“Globalism” is a key word in our world today. As the world becomes a smaller place, our children’s lives are affected by changing need and diversification. The “Kids & Youth Initiative” was borne at such a time, to enhance multicultural awareness among the younger generation, in whose hands lie our future.
Through the use of videoconferencing and the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) learning methods, the program aims to broaden the scope of their knowledge and understanding of different cultures. The Kids & Youth Initiative seeks to create opportunity for opinion exchange on topics of common interest across cultures.
November 25, 2009
3:00 to 6:00pm (Japan Standard Time)
Curt Carnemark/World Bank
On November 25, 2009, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will hold a joint public seminar on the social economy in Africa. Addis Abeba will be linked with TDLC by video connection for expert presentations, panel discussions, and a Q&A session.
Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.
November 18, 2009 (Wed) 6:00-8:00pm (Japan Standard Time)
Tran Thi Hoa/The World Bank
Kitasato University School of Nursing, World Health Organization (WHO), and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will jontly host a series of video conferences on safe motherhood and reproductive health issues from November 2009 through spring 2010.
The first session is set for 6:00-8:00pm (JST) November 18, 2009. Dr. Monir Islam of the World Health Organization’s Department of Making Pregnancy Safer (MPS) will address issues on strategies for reducing maternal mortality rates.
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Tokyo Development Learning Center
A Japan/World Bank Distance Learning Partnership Project
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