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Solimar International are running a global green survey and George Washington Uni offering course on tourism and international cooperation

GLOBAL GREEN ECONOMY INDEX (GGEI) SURVEY (2012)
Conducted  by Solimar International in collaboration with Dual Citizen. Join the survey HERE

UNIVERSITY COURSE TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOR DEVELOPMENT 2012 IN ENGLISH Offered by the UNWTO.Themis Foundation in collaboration with The George Washington University. On-line  20 August to 28 September 2012 and  on-site training from 6 to 18 October 2012, Washington, DC. More information HERE

About the course

This intensive course, offered by the UNWTO.Themis Foundation in Collaboration with The George Washington University, trains university graduates and professionals in subject areas related to development and international cooperation through tourism and gives them the opportunity to get specialized in this area of work and become part of the UNWTO.Volunteer Corps that support international UNWTO cooperation projects.

Objectives

• To provide participants with the necessary basic knowledge and tools to take part in international cooperation projects (or development programmes) through tourism.

• To disseminate UNWTO’s principles and guidelines, especially tourism’s role as an instrument of development and poverty alleviation;

• To disseminate the ideals of service and solidarity rooted in the essence of volunteerism;

• To form part of UNWTO Volunteers Corps.

Participant profile

University graduates, young professionals and early retirees from disciplines relevant to development cooperation, over 21 years of age, demonstrating interest in participating in projects of international cooperation for development related to tourism.

A basic introduction to tourism will be provided for participants with no academic or experiential background in tourism.

Structure of the course

• On-line course

• From 20 August to 28 September 2012

• On-site course

• (In George Washington University, Washington DC, USA)

From 6 to 18 October 2012

The on-site part of the course follows a very practical methodology based on specific knowledge on issues relevant to tourism and international cooperation for development, so that the participant acquires certain tools used in the UNWTO.Volunteers programme.

A detailed agenda of the on-site part will be provided before the on-line part starts, and it will be delivered by GWU Lecturers, guest speakers from cooperation agencies based in the US and UNWTO/Themis officers.

Cost of the course

The total cost of the course is $2,900.

This fee will cover costs for the on line and on site portions of the course and the provision of course materials, lunch and refreshment breaks during the Course.

Participants will be responsible for payment of tuition fees, travel to and from Washington, DC, accommodations and meals.

Admission information

The official on-line application form of the University Course on Tourism and International Cooperation for Development must be fully completed and the required documentation must be sent in PDF or JPG format to [email protected] before 31 July 2012.

Additional documentation required:

• Copy of the highest academic degree.
• Photograph.
• English certificate for non-native speakers.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Letter of motivation stating why you want to participate in this course.
• Copy of the passport.

*Visa formalities are left under the sole responsibility of the participant.
(It is highly recommended to arrange for a tourist visa due to the short duration of the course).

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