Building Capacity and Advising for Mentors and Advisers in Post Conflict Environments

Date: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 12:00pm - Friday, March 8, 2013 - 12:00pm
Location : 
DC

Location: US Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC

Event Details: Learn how to strengthen the capacity of individuals, institutions, and society as a whole in post-conflict environments. Master the transfer of knowledge including adult-learning principles, building rapport, developing conflict sensitivity, assessing local capacity, and supporting local ownership and sustainability.

Participants will be able to:
-Conduct needs and capacity assessments to determine appropriate training and education subject matter
-Design and implement training programs that engage adult learners in fragile environments
-Work with local communities to design and implement programs
-Manage challenges raised by political, social and cultural differences
-Generate buy-in and build coalitions among local groups and leaders
-Understand and manage expectations of donor and beneficiary groups
-Effectively address controversial topics

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