Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)

Black Sea / Danube Basin

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Goal of GDLN

To improve development potential by using

Distance Learning

to connect

development decision makers

to a global knowledge exchange

Linking the World Through Learning

Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)

High-speed, reliable network of regional satellites,

fiber and the Internet

A network of Distance Learning Centers (DLC) in

all regions

3 satellites serve Africa, Asia,

Europe, Latin America and the

Caribbean, and the Middle East

Voice, data, video, fax, Internet

and IntranetLinking the World Through Learning

Objective:

Support pollution reduction activities in the Black Sea / Danube through knowledge sharing.

Approach:

Create Community of implementers of water pollution reduction projects

Areas: • Agricultural pollution control (APC)• Municipal wastewater treatment • Cleaner industrial production• Wetland Restoration

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Black Sea / Danube Distance Learning Program

Objective:

Support exchange of knowledge and experience in the APC community of the Black Sea / Danube Basin.

Participants:

• Project managers at country level• Government experts• Local applied researchers and NGOs• WB APC project task team leaders• International experts• Managers of similar initiatives in other regions

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Distance Learning for APC in the Black Sea / Danube Basin (1)

Activities:

• Web based “activity room” accessible to all participants to post questions to peers and international experts; to share experiences and documents; and to lead discussions.

• Video based courses based on demand, such as on monitoring and evaluation; economics and financing of water pollution control

• Regular video based discussions on pre-determined topics in APC

• Library of useful, practical background materials

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Distance Learning for APC in the Black Sea / Danube Basin (2)