Information Management and Research Skills 2009

Course Code: IMR
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: 07-18/09

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with skills in information management and research methods for effective use in knowledge generation and dissemination to facilitate advocacy and empowerment processes.

Course Content:

Concepts, principles and ethics in research; approaches and methodology including Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Rapid Appraisal of Actor Knowledge System (RAAKS)
Basic database management; institutional memory and learning organisations
Technical operations of an Information Resource Centre and records management
Information advocacy, networking and new media
Communication strategy development

Target Group:

The course is designed for practitioners in development organisations and other like-minded entities working with information, advocacy and research teams.

Fee:

(incl. Tuition and full board)

Single room US$1220
Shared double US$1030