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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Global Citizenship: A Workshop
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/best-practices-in-global-citizenship-a-workshop/
LOCATION:Creekside Commons :: Creekside Commons Courtenay, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join CVGAN for an introductory workshop that focuses on understanding the rationale for the Istanbul Principles. =0D=0A=
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What is development effectiveness and why do we need it?  Development effectiveness “ is promoting sustainable positive change, within a democratic framework, that addresses the causes as well as the symptoms of poverty, inequality and marginalization, through the diversity and complementarity of instruments, policies and actors.”    =0D=0A=
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As leaders in development organizations we need to assess how effective we are in our work so we are able to:=0D=0A=
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- analyse our current practices =0D=0A=
- move from ‘aid’ to ‘development’=0D=0A=
- demonstrate results and =0D=0A=
- broaden our base of support.  =0D=0A=
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The workshop is the beginning of a process and journey for learning. At the end of the workshop participants will have a better understanding of this framework for development effectiveness while recognizing that it is an ongoing process to follow best practices. =0D=0A=
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Workshop Goal=0D=0A=
To introduce participants to a set of development principles developed by civil society organizations through an international consultation process aimed to improve our development effectiveness globally.=0D=0A=
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Learning Objectives =0D=0A=
To understand the origins of and the concepts inherent in the 8 Istanbul Principles for Development Effectiveness and why they are important =0D=0A=
To analyse the deeper implications of: =0D=0A=
Using the Human Rights Based Approach as a framework for development practice =0D=0A=
Developing functioning, equitable partnerships (applicable to any partnership) to implement our activities.=0D=0A=
To identify next steps for participants and the organization they represent to continue their self-directed learning through access to on-line and other resources.=0D=0A=
With additional time, one more learning objective may be addressed:=0D=0A=
To analyse the application of other Istanbul Principles of development effectiveness identified by participants.=0D=0A=
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Workshop Methodology=0D=0A=
The workshop will be participatory using a combination of presentation, discussion, and case study analysis.  The assumption is that we all have development expertise and knowledge to share to improve our practices.=0D=0A=
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Workshop Facilitator=0D=0A=
Rosanna Hille is a development practitioner and educator with 29 years experience supporting non-profit organizations to improve their practice in BC, Canada, and internationally.    Rosanna recently completed four years on the Board of the BC Council for International Cooperation as secretary and co-chair.  Rosanna has an M. Ed. in Adult Education from UBC with a focus on community development.=0D=0A=
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Please register by email to cv.globalawareness@gmail.com=0D=0A=
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Links on this subject =0D=0A=
Canadian Council for International Cooperation http://www.ccic.ca/what_we_do/osc_e.php=0D=0A=
Open Forum on CSO Development Effectiveness=0D=0A=
http://cso-effectiveness.org/home,091=0D=0A=
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada=0D=0A=
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/acdi-cida.nsf/eng/HEL-1118125514-P23 =0D=0A=
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Note: This workshop offered by BCCIC to the BC regions draws in part from a 3.5 day workshop developed by Canadian Council for International Development (CCIC), The Coady Institute in Nova Scotia and EQUITAS, International Center for Human Rights Education in Montreal.=0D=0A=
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Limited space available - register early! 20 participants maximum.=0D=0A=
Friday evening desserts will be provided. =0D=0A=
Saturday will be a potluck lunch!
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