Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Black Sea / Danube Basin Linking the World Through Learning

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 Intranet Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Linking the World Through Learning

Distance Learning Program Black Sea / Danube Distance Learning Program 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 Linking the World Through Learning

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

Distance Learning for APC in the Black Sea / Danube Basin (2) 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 Suggestions? Linking the World Through Learning