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Virtual Learning Helps Catalyze Solutions for Better Urban Management in China
Virtual Learning Helps Catalyze Solutions for Better Urban Management in China
On November 27, 2012 the World Bank Group and the Government of China launched a new knowledge hub to spread practical knowledge from China’s successes in reducing urban-poverty. This story outlines how exactly this was done.

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E-Learning: Opportunities & Challenges
 
In this honest and focused interview, Michael Trucano, World Bank Senior ICT & Education Policy Specialist, calls on the e-Institute to be critical of itself as often as it succeeds in order to stay competitive.

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Emerging Need for E-Learning for Capacity Development in India
Emerging Need for E-Learning for Capacity Development in India
WBI presented its new e-Institute for Development initiative at the workshop that was attended by more than 60 representatives from the Government, leading think tanks, public and private training institutions and universities across India.

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Tecnológico de Monterrey and e-Institute Collaboration: An Interview
 
For twenty-three years the Virtual University of Monterrey Tech has played an integral part in capacity building throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Dean of Social Development, Laura Ruiz Perez, speaks about the collaboration between Monterrey Tech and the World Bank Institute.

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UPCOMING COURSES

Planning, Finance and Governance
Municipal Finances - A Learning Program for Local Governments
The course will enhance the capacity of local governments, particularly of medium and large cities, on municipal finances, including revenue management, expenditure management, managing local assets and services, managing external resource mobilization, and performance measurement. The focus will be on providing tools and how-to instruments to improve the management and transparency of local finances.
June 03, 2013 - July 26, 2013
Climate-Smart Agriculture - Towards Landscape Approach
Developing and Monitoring Agriculture Carbon Projects
In the agriculture sector, until recently, much attention has been given to the adaptation of climate change, little to its climate change mitigation or carbon sequestration potentials.
July 08, 2013 - August 02, 2013
Trade and Regional Integration
Standards, Competitiveness and Development
This e-learning course examines the challenges and opportunities for developing economies associated with trading in a rapidly evolving and complex global landscape of technical regulations and standards.
September 02, 2013 - September 27, 2013
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Development Impact

Join the discussion and learn about the latest research aon impact evaluation.

 

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TOOLKIT
Climate Change Toolkit
Tools to help practitioners mainstream climate risk management in development, as well as identify mitigation methodologies and options.


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LEARNING NOTES
Implementing Reform Initiatives in Solid Waste Management
Currently cities generate about 1.3 billion tons of waste per year. Disposing of it - without harming the environment - becomes a major challenge.

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TOOLKIT
A 4 Degree Warmer World - We must and can avoid it

Like summer’s satellite image of the melting Greenland ice sheet, a new report suggests time may be running out to temper the rising risks of climate change. 

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LEARNING NOTES
Report: Jobs Drive Development, Transform Socities

Jobs are critical for reducing poverty and providing youth with a brighter future, says the World Development Report.

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