In Touch l Events and training 209
n For more information see the RCPLA
Network pages in this issue and see:
www.theworkshop.in
TheWorkshop2012: The 16th Annual
International Commune on
Participatory Development
TRAINING
l 5th–12th September 2012
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Organised by Praxis India, TheWorkshop
provides a theoretical understanding of
participatory approaches/tools as well as
the opportunity to apply them in the field.
It provides an opportunity to debate on
and discuss relevant thematic issues.
While the diversity and the wealth of
experiences participants bring with them
makes each workshop unique and
unrepeatable, the workshop has followed
a common learning programme over the
last 15 years. This involves an
introductory, common module on
attitudes, behaviours and change (ABC),
interactive classroom sessions in preselected thematic modules, field work,
evening talks, film screenings and
thematic group discussions.
The workshop objectives are:
• to provide an in-depth understanding of
the principles, approaches and methods
of participatory practices;
• to provide a forum for exchange of ideas
and experiences;
• to inform participants of the latest
innovations developed by practitioners
from across the world;
• to create a worldwide network of trained
PRA/PLA practitioners;
• to provide a hands-on learning
experience through fieldwork; and
• to make the participants capable of
using participatory methods in their
thematic area of work.
Over the past 15 years, the workshop
has attracted more than 1400
participants from 47 countries. Among
them are policy makers, development
professionals from INGOs, NGOs and
CBOs, students and proactive individuals.
Mosaic.net International, Inc. is a private
consulting firm based in Ottawa, Canada
offering innovative solutions to
development issues. Development is a
complex process requiring a wide range of
skills and experience. Mosaic’s network is
comprised of partners from Latin
America, Africa and Asia and they work
locally and internationally.
MOSIAC Inc. training courses
Advanced results-based management
workshop
l 30th July – 1st August 2012
University of Ottawa
MOSIAC.net International Inc., 705
Roosevelt Avenue, Ottawa, Canada
K2A 2A8
This workshop is designed for those who
already have an understanding of RBM.
Stakeholder participation in planning,
needs assessment, monitoring and
evaluation using PRA/PLA and SARAR
methods (in Spanish)
l 4th–9th February 2013
Tepoztlan, Mexico
Organised by Sarar Transformacion and
Mosaic.net International, Inc.
n For more information on these courses
and to register see: www.mosaic-netintl.ca/index.html
VIPP training courses
VIPP (Visualisation in Participatory
Programmes) training of trainers and
global action workshop
l 8th–12th October 2012
St. Ulrich near Freiburg, SW Germany
This workshop is for experienced trainers
and facilitators to develop their training
project, to try out new methods and tools,