ELD - Professional Development for Development Professionals

ELD Training Courses

The Project Manager's Toolkit
(New Training Course)

Reporting Skills & Professional Writing

Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation

Developing Project Proposals

Facilitation Skills

Presentation Skills

Case Study Writing

Upcoming Training Events 2008

In Bangkok, Thailand

Developing Project Proposals
December 1 - 5
Reporting Skills & Professional Writing
December 8-12

Please note fees for Thailand training have increased to THB 20,000 per person. (10% discount for early payment is still available!)

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In Kathmandu, Nepal

The Project Manager's Toolkit (NEW COURSE!) November 11 – 21 (8 days)
Developing Project Proposals
December 1-5
Reporting Skills and Professional Writing
December 8 - 12
Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation
December 15 - 19

Contact the Kathmandu office
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The Reporting Skills & Professional Writing Handbook / CD 2nd Edition released >>>> go to website for free download of Module One

Developing Project Proposals
We cannot plan projects based on what worked in the past; nor can we achieve success if we allow our perceived limitations to control us. This workshop encourages participants to become 'problem solvers' who can:

Objectively analyse the existing situation and identify the root causes of problems
Set appropriate and achievable objectives
Select a justifiable approach
Develop a programme of activities to achieve their objectives
Set appropriate indicators
Communicate their proposal to donors clearly and effectively

Developing Project Proposals Training, Bangkok, Thailand

What you can expect from this 5-day programme is to:

Develop your ability to investigate problems, analyse alternative strategies and plan a relevant course of action
Develop your ability to organise these ideas in a suitable format for potential donors
Understand the principles of how to write an effective proposal, considering the reader's / donor's point of view
Develop a thorough understanding of your own project concept so that you can justify it to potential stakeholders
Learn a methodical approach to developing proposals
Participants are usually NGO leaders and senior staff of INGOs and bilateral development agencies. Methods include group discussion, presentations from the trainers and participants, frequent problem solving tasks and extensive practical work based on participants' own project concepts. Each workshop is unique, depending on the experience and inputs of the participants, but the typical schedule is:

Day One
Workshop Introduction
Why Proposals Fail
Problem Analysis
Setting Objectives
Introduction to Professional Writing and the Writing Process

Day Two

Alternatives Analysis
Building the Logical Framework

Day Three

Writing Skills: Clarity and Organisation

Day Four

Planning the Proposal
Mind Mapping
Writing the Situational Analysis (Practical)

Day Five

Writing the Project Description (Practical)
Review and Feedback on Practical Work
Other Issues (session based on participants' needs)

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Training fees cover training, handbooks / handouts, snacks / refreshments, certificate and training report. The Thailand training fee is THB 20,000 and the Nepal fee is Nrs. 15,000. (Nepal fees also include lunch.)

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