Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 5

Community-based Disaster Risk Management

The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 5 was held on June 26 2009 with focus on community-based disaster risk management.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Regulation and Deregulation of the Financial System

On June 16, 2009 (Tue), Tokyo Development Learning Center will host a half-day seminar by video link with the Shanghai Distance Learning Center, China:

Regulation and Deregulation of the Financial System:
What Role to Play in the Crisis

date:  June 16, 2009 (Tue)
time:  10:00 – 13:00 (JST)
venue:  Tokyo Development Learning Center
　　　　　　Fukoku Seimei Bldg 10F, 2-2-2
　　　　　　Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: (03) 3597-1333 Fax: (03) 3597-9161
organizer:  Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center
Global Development Learning Network
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SME Financing in the Asia-Pacific Region: Crisis and Countermeasures

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a crucial driving force for innovation, employment and development in a country’s economy. But these SMEs have long faced difficulties in financing. And thus, long-term sustainable development has been restrained.

Amid capital depletion, risk aversion and credit contraction in the current global economic crisis, the issue of financing for SMEs is a pressing issue for all nations. It needs to be addressed with joint efforts by governments, financial institutions and enterprises, to enhance innovation in financial systems, products and services, and to improve the sustainable development of SMEs.

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Symposium “ Uganda AIDS Orphans Meets Artist”

As part of the “ Orphan Meets Artist/ Artist Meets Orphan” program, we are coming to a final stage of activity 1 “Uganda’s AIDS Orphan Meets Artist Tatsuo Miyajima”.

From the past three series of study sessions and the workshop in Uganda, we have learned about the current situation of Uganda and about the HIV/AIDS orphans and how art can give influence to the Uganda children.  The workshop was designed by students who have agreed on Tatsuo Miyajima’s action, and to represent their thoughts, Mr. Miyajima went to Uganda to hold a workshop with the Uganda orphans.

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This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist/Artist Meets Orphan

SME Course 2

-Improving Manufacturing Productivity -

“Improving Manufacturing Productivity” is part of a capacity building seminar series developed by the Tokyo Development Learning Center for domestic businesses, especially SMEs. It aims to help SMEs grow in today’s competitive, global environment, enabling them to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth. Organized in collaboration with GDLN Distance Learning Centers and the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen) will provide all course content.
The course, consisting of 5 modules conducted over a 5-week period, will cover Toyota Production System and 5S. as well as case studies of good practice from international and regional firms.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see SME Course 1:

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 4

Natural Disasters – Sharing Experiences for Reconstruction

© 2009 TCGI/WHRU, Daniel Pittet

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

TDLC Partner Programs: 11th CITYNET Japan Forum

Human Security & Disaster Management

The Eleventh CITYNET Japan Forum is organised to address the important issue of human security and disaster management. The Forum highlights the strategies and approaches of Mumbai City which has faced not only natural disasters, such as flooding, but also man-made disasters, such as security issues. Mr. Rajendra Vale from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) was invited to speak about what Mumbai has learned from the recent disasters and the City’s policy has changed. Dr. Rajib Shaw from Kyoto University whose expertise is on Disaster Management spoke about Japan’s experience on managing the disaster risks and its transferability.

Second Blended Learning Program to Train Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia

TDLC, Kitasato University and Mongolia Nurses Association delivered the second blended learning program to train Mother and Child Health care specialists in Mongolia on March 5 & 6, 2009.  This 2-day program was delivered to over 400 participants at 4 sites in Ulaan Bataar and other rural locations in Mongolia. 

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Happy Mothers, Happy Children

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 3

Local Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Management: Climate Resilient Cities

The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 3 was held on March 6 2009 with focus on Local Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Management: Climate Resilient Cities.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Business and Development Asia Series

Presented by the World Bank Institute, the Asian Institute of Management and the Tokyo Development Learning Center

Over 70 people in six locations throughout Asia took part in a new course “CSR for Sustainable Business and Development”. The course analyzed the relevance and benefits of the CSR activities and explored the connection between corporate strategy and development issues in Asia.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CSR for Sustainable Business and Development