May 2012
Pathways to Development
May 01, 2012 - May 31, 2012
This course aims takes a hard look at the challenges of employment creation by examining both demand-side and supply-side factors. It introduces participants to pragmatic policy prescriptions gathered from the developmental experience of other countries in the world. In addition, the course examines sector specific growth-employment linkages, and analyzes low-skill, low-productivity, low-wage, sub-par equilibrium that traps a number of developing countries.
Cities and Climate Change
May 15, 2012 - May 31, 2012
The e-Learning Course on How to Use the Tool for Rapid Assessment of City Energy (TRACE) describes a process for offering cities a quick and easy way to assess their energy efficiency and identify sectors with the most improvement potential.
June 2012
Public Safety and Resiliency, Public Safety and Resiliency
June 04, 2012 - June 29, 2012
The course will expose city officials and practitioners to cutting edge tools on vulnerability assessment, policy and programs stock tacking and gaps analysis, and finance access. The discussion will also focus on decision making under uncertainty to identifying options and establishing priorities to make the city more resilient to climate change impacts and natural disasters.
Efficient and Inclusive Service Delivery
June 15, 2012 - July 28, 2012
To help support reform in the water and sanitation sector, the World Bank Institute has developed this course to provide government officials, senior managers of utilities, and technical staff with the knowledge, skills, and tools for initiating and sustaining reform. The course consists of lessons, case studies, and exercises supports stakeholders to reform water utility programs.
Essentials of Climate Change
June 15, 2012 - June 26, 2012
This course covers essential aspects of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policies and how they can contribute to Green Growth Strategies.
July 2012
Pathways to Development
July 02, 2012 - July 30, 2012
The world economy is undergoing a major transformation. Increased understanding of the inter-linkages between social policies and fiscal-financial policies is more important than ever. Fresh re-thinking is taking place in a number of development policy areas, and issues of the "global commons" need solutions. This course is designed for future leaders and change agents, especially those who are trying to meet the development challenges facing their countries.
September 2012
Agriculture, Soil and Forestry
September 01, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Monitoring is important in implementing Afforestation and Reforestation projects under the Clean Development Mechanism, known as the CDM. This e-Learning course presents the methods for carbon monitoring in these projects.
Pathways to Development
September 01, 2012 - September 30, 2012
“Engendering” macroeconomics is an important and valid research and policy area. Over the past three decades, economic development has generally affected women and men differently in the developing world. At the same time, gender relations have affected macroeconomic outcomes. This course examines the research and policy implications of engendering macroeconomic policy.
Cities and Climate Change
September 03, 2012 - September 24, 2012
The e-Course “Tapping Carbon Market for Energy Efficiency Projects in Public Buildings” provides a brief overview of carbon finance concepts and methodologies for energy efficiency programs/projects in buildings, as well as discusses the challenges of implementing the CDM projects in buildings and the role of DNAs in promoting carbon finance for public buildings.
Low Carbon Development
September 03, 2012 - September 28, 2012
The aim of this course is to: gather experiences from the first years of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF); and make them available, in a widely accessible format, to respond to the needs of governments and other actors regarding how to prepare and finance climate change strategies, policies and plans.
