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International Projects Division ! |
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CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES IN AFRICA |
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In the present era of globalization, physical boundaries are disappearing very fast and India is getting integrated into an increasingly competitive, networked and a global business environment. Effective management strategy helps drive individual performance, build a better business, gain skills, create networks and inspire others. In fact, the management development programmes offer an opportunity to hone up the skills of the practicing managers to enable them build an enduring foundation that will enhance their value to their respective organizations. |
The Institute has conducted a series of Capacity Building Programmes in various African countries. These programmes aim at developing required skills and professional competency among entrepreneurs, government officials, professionals and corporate executives in the host countries.
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Objectives |
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To enhance awareness about international business environment |
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To help develop international marketing strategies among the stakeholders |
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To develop an understanding about export-import procedures and documentation |
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To understand international trade logistics and supply chain management |
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To increase proficiency in issues related to international business and trade diplomacy |
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To enhance overall skills and competency in international business among the participants |
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Pedagogy |
The course delivery includes case studies, panel discussions, participative exercises and interactive sessions. |
Partner Organisations in the Host Country |
One or more partner organizations need to be identified in the host country that provides local support especially for the following: |
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Arranging venue for conducting the programme |
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Logistics support |
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Providing refreshments / lunch during the programme |
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Mobilising participation |
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Arranging simultaneous translation facilities in non-English speaking countires |
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Facilitating conduct of the programme |
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| Cost Implications |
The costs incurred on travel of faculty experts, content development, course material and programme delivery is generally borne by the Indian Government.
Though there is no fee for participation in the programme, but the participants or their sponsoring organizations are expected to bear their own costs including travel, stay, food etc. |
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Capacity Building Programme on International Business conducted in African countries during recent years: |
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| ETHIOPIA |
Addis Ababa (23 March to 03 April, 2009) in collaboration with Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association and Dry Port Service Enterprises, Ethiopia. |
| EGYPT |
Cairo (05-16 July, 2009) in collaboration with Foreign Trade Training Centre (FTTC), Egypt. |
| BOTSWANA |
Gaborone (04-14 August, 2009) in collaboration with Ministry of Trade and Industry, Botswana |
| NAMIBIA |
Windhoek (21 September – 3 October, 2009) in collaboration with Ministry of Trade and Industry, Namibia. |
| ANGOLA |
Luanda (27 – 30 October, 2009) in collaboration with Ministry of External Relations, Angola. |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
Pretoria (19-29 January 2010) in collaboration with Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa. |
| UGANDA |
Kampala (27 April – 7 May, 2010) in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, Uganda |
| SENEGAL |
Dakar (25-30 October, 2010) in collaboration with International School of Management, Senegal |
| RWANDA |
Kigali (16-26 November, 2010) in collaboration with School of finance and Banking, Rwanda. |
| BURKINA FASO |
Ouagadougou (27 June – 1 July, 2011) in collaboration with Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Promotion of Private Initiatives and Handicrafts, Burkina Faso. |
| SUDAN |
Khartoum (10 – 16 July, 2011) in collaboration of Development Studies and Research Institute, University of Khartoum, Sudan. |
| MAURITIUS |
(13-17 February 2012) in collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mauritius. |
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