June 26, 2009 16:00-19:00 (Japan time)
The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 5 was held on June 26 2009 with focus on community-based disaster risk management.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific
6 sessions from December 2008 to June 2009
The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), will deliver a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management. This series is comprised of 6 sessions delivered via VC by connecting 5-6 countries in the region. Session 1 was held on December 11, 2008 (Thursday), 11:00-14:00pm (Japan time). View the session Streaming via Internet. Session 2 will be held on February 11, 2009 (Wednesday), 16:00-19:00pm (Japan time).
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29th May - 2nd July, 2009
“Improving Manufacturing Productivity” is part of a capacity building seminar series developed by the Tokyo Development Learning Center for domestic businesses, especially SMEs. It aims to help SMEs grow in today’s competitive, global environment, enabling them to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth. Organized in collaboration with GDLN Distance Learning Centers and the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen) will provide all course content.
The course, consisting of 5 modules conducted over a 5-week period, will cover Toyota Production System and 5S. as well as case studies of good practice from international and regional firms.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see SME Course 1:
March 2009
The challenges facing the world today – such as global warming, food crisis, and the rising price of natural resources – are changing the way companies do business. Increasingly, companies need to integrate their CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities into their core business strategy to remain competitive in a global economy.
The TDLC and World Bank Institute jointly delivered, Seminar Series “CSR for Sustainable Business and Development” in September 2008. Focusing on case studies and intensive discussions, 5 sessions will be conducted in total covering issues including BOP(bottom of the pyramid) market, supply chain management and climate change.
The seminar is designed for executives and CSR division officials from the private sector, development agency officials, researchers and students, NPO representatives, etc. This is a fee-based program.
The session for Japan in Japanese started on September 17. For more information and registration, please visit Program Site.
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