UNITAR/South Centre online course on "Intellectual Property Policy and Development"

Course Information

	Course Introduction and Background

	Course Goals and Target Audience

	Course Outline

	Application Form

	Fees, Certificates and Pre-Selection

	Technical Requirements

	South Centre Ch. du Champ-d’Anier 17 POB 228, 1211 Geneva 19 Switzerland http://www.southcentre.org


	UNITAR Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland http://www.unitar.org ipdev@unitar.org

Registration for course (June 9 - July 25 2008) is CLOSED

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (Unitar) and South Centre are pleased to announce the launch of their first joint e-Learning course on the theme of "Intellectual Property Policy and Development". As providers of technical assistance and training to developing countries, South Centre and Unitar have decided to incorporate new information and communication technologies into their capacity development strategies. Concretely, this translates into user-friendly, flexible and accessible internet-based courses for delegates, officials and professionals in full-time work.

With the adoption of the WIPO Development Agenda, the international community and developing countries in particular will have to address various IP policy issues such as public health and patents, protection of traditional knowledge, and access to digital content. This instructor-led online course, which has been reviewed by leading academics and policy makers, will provide participants from the South and North with the necessary background knowledge to address IP policy issues in various areas such as public health, agriculture, traditional knowledge, and digital and internet content.

At a Glance:

Course Title:	Intellectual Property Policy and Development
Course Dates:	9 June to 25 July, 2008
Application Status:	Registration CLOSED
Course Duration:	7 weeks (including 1 week wrap-up)
Estimated total Learning time:	Minimum 45 hours
Number of Participants:	Up to 200
Format:	Online/Internet-based (asynchronous)
Language of Instruction:	English
Target Audience:	Government delegates, public and private sector officials in charge of IP related issues (e.g. health, agriculture, trade, communications etc), parliamentary officials, academics, researchers, and civil society representatives.
Fees:	- Free for delegates and government officials from South Centre member countries. - USD 150 for other participants from South Centre member countries, and for all participants from Goup of 77 member countries which are not South Centre member countries. - USD 400 for all other participants (non Group of 77 member countries).

How the UNITAR/South Centre e-Learning Works

The primary focus of our e-Learning is to provide delegates, government officials and other stakeholders with a flexible, cost-effective and accessible training service with a view to continued skills building and networking.

Our e-Learning - or training conducted using the internet - is structured around three levels of interaction. At the first level, participants interact with content and training modules. Second, participants interact with their peers through discussions and exchanges. Third, participants interact with online instructors, who are available for questions, debate, online teaching and guidance. Our method of e-Learning has proven to be highly effective, while helping participants take charge of what, when, where, and how they learn.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate of completion from UNITAR/South Centre through surface mail.

About UNITAR/South Centre e-Learning

We offer state-of-the-art training through the internet aimed at building and sustaining skills and capacities of government delegates, public and private sector officials, academics, and civil society representatives.

Harnessing the power of e-Learning to deliver training which is accessible anytime, anywhere.
Recruiting experts globally to provide quality training, networking and capacity building.
Equipping government delegates, public sector officials, as well as other stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize IP as a tool to achieve sustainable human development.

How to Register (to be announced in April 2008)

Please fill out our online Application Form. An email will be sent to you acknowledging receipt of your application. Please make sure that you entered a valid email address.