[sustran] FW: Training course: Managing & Financing Rural Transport

[Paul Barter]

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Priyanthi Fernando
Sent: Monday, 22 January 2001 6:30
To: RURAL-TRANSPORT-DEVELOPMENT at JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Training course: The Managing and Financing of Rural Transport


Thought list members maybe interested in this course

Priyanthi Fernando
IFRTD Secretariat

TRAINING COURSE: THE MANAGING AND FINANCING OF RURAL
TRANSPORT 04 - 15 JUNE 2001. CAMBODIA

This training programme, organised by the International Division of TRL
Limited, is one which the Transportation Division of the Transport, Water
and Urban Development Department (TWUTD) at the World Bank are currently
promoting. Following earlier programmes in the USA, UK and South Africa,
this programme is being held in Cambodia, with the co-operation of the ILO.

The World Bank, Bi-lateral donors and developing country governments have
always invested heavily in rural roads believing them to be a fundamental
prerequisite for increasing agricultural production and reducing poverty
through improving access to services, opportunities and markets. Yet time
after time, evaluation of rural roads projects has shown them to be
unsustainable.

The programme will draw on the experience of leading professionals from
around the world to determine the reasons for the success and failure of
rural roads projects. The focus will be on factors which need to be
addressed if rural transport investments are to be successful in combating
rural poverty. These include the provision of transport services, off-road
transport infrastructure and the appropriate planning of transport
interventions. The programme will largely revolve around case study material
and a high degree of discussion and participation. A facilitator will ensure
that discussion sessions are well focused and deliver firm action plans.
Presentations will be made by key specialists in the field of rural
transport from TRL, the World Bank and other organisations such as the ILO.

The course is aimed at senior officials from road authorities and planning
ministries. It may also be of interest to donors, consultants and academics
who are concerned in sustainable rural transport systems in developing
countries and countries in transition.

The course will be conducted in English. To derive maximum benefit from
attendance, all participants should be proficient in written and spoken
English.

OUTLINE PROGRAMME

POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
Rural roads and poverty alleviation; rural transport policy formulation;
formulation of rural safety plans; programme for reform

TRANSPORT SERVICES
Promotion of the use of NMT and IMT; transport and agricultural marketing;
provision of rural transport services; reform of the transport industry

FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Problems associated with designated and undesignated rural roads; creation
and management of road funds; approaches to strengthening institutional
capacity to manage and finance; community participation; other financing
possibilities; improved funds allocation

PLANNING, DESIGN, EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Importance of maintaining basic vehicle access; appraisal and evaluation of
rural transport interventions; appropriate design standards; planning rural
transport interventions

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Identification and valuation of social benefits; gender issues; livelihood
issues; environmental impact assessments

Course Fee in the region of £3,400 includes:
The cost of accommodation in single ensuite rooms & all meals
Technical programme and course notes
Daily transport to course venue
Social activities including reception & course dinner
Certificate and group photograph
Experienced manager in daily attendance

For further information and booking forms please contact
Course Coordinator Miss Dawn A Gould
Email: dgould at trl.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 770399 Fax: +44 (0) 1344 770356
International Division, TRL Limited, Old Wokingham Road, Crowthorne,
Berkshire RG45 6AU,
United Kingdom. www.trl.co.uk

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Priyanthi Fernando Executive Secretary International Forum for Rural
Transport and Development 2 Spitfire Studios 63-71 Collier Street London N1
9BE UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7713 6699 Fax: +44 (0)20 7713 8290 email:
ifrtd at gn.apc.org OR priyanthi.fernando at mcmail.com Web page:
http://www.gn.apc.org/ifrtd