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Global Development Learning Network, World Bank (GDLN)
What is the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)?
- GDLN uses modern technologies (computers, Internet, satellite communication,
digital cameras, interactive video) to bring courses, seminars, workshops,
discussions from worldwide sources of knowledge to participants around
the world.
- Distance learning is the basic method used within GDLN.
- With GDLN, geographical distances will no longer be an obstacle in
knowledge dissemination.
- Participants in Ukraine are able to listen to presentations from
other parts of the world and interact or participate as in traditional
learning process.
- GDLN comprises distance learning centers around the world
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It is not designed to bring Western values and knowledge
to the rest of the world!
What benefits does GDLN bring to governmental institution,
public and educational organization in Ukraine?
To governmental organization
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Quality education of Ukrainian public servants (to
improve management capacity and efficiency of public administration)
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Interactive sharing of reform experience of Eastern
Europe and other countries (to help Ukraine in market and social transformation)
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Consulting and educating Ukrainian decision makers
by world leading specialists in management (to facilitate the reform of
public administration)
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Discussions, and negotiations with foreign counterparts
- for example consultation between Ukrainian and Polish immigration
services on border issues etc.
To public/non-profit organizations
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Share experience and coordinate activities with foreign
counterpart organization on common issues (human rights protection, freedom
of press, union movement etc.)
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Maintain and strengthen role of NGOs in civil society
To education institutions
- Ukrainian students have opportunities to register for courses taught
by world leading scholars
- Ukrainian scholars are able to propose their own courses and seminars
to other training and learning centers around the world
- Education institutions are able to participate in international knowledge
flow
What opportunities does GDLN open for private sector
and ordinary citizens of Ukraine?
To private organizations
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Workshops for employees to learn modern technologies
(e-business skills for IT specialists, western standards of accounting
for financial specialists etc.)
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Inform foreign audiences about business opportunities
in Ukraine
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Present investment projects to attract foreign direct
investment to Ukraine
To ordinary citizens
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To be heard abroad and communicate with similar groups
on subjects of mutual interest
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Access to contemporary knowledge on every day community
life (new methods of fighting contagious diseases, ways of adaptation of
despaired mining communities to new market environment etc.)
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Inform people abroad about Ukraine (its culture,
scientific achievements, economy, tourist attractions, ethnic diversity,
Chernobyl problem etc).
- Cost-effective access to learning and knowledge sharing opportunities
without expensive travel abroad.
Benefit for Ukrainian society due to knowledge flow through
GDLN
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Support of the civil society and transparency in
Ukraine
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Improved image and higher confidence in Ukraine abroad
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Facilitated European integration of Ukraine
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Support to the market reforms and sustainable development
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Capacity building
How can organizations (public or private) access and use GDLN?
The National Academy of Public Administration, the President
of Ukraine hosts the first GDLN center in Ukraine.
The Academy:
- Maintain the schedule of using GDLN facility
- Handle applications to use GDLN center and to register for distance courses
- Analyze propositions as to modifications of the distance learning curriculum
Governmental, public, private, and educational organization
from all regions of Ukraine are encouraged to use Internet, networking,
personal contacts to search worldwide for course of their interest to
be delivered through GDLN.
Propositions and feedback from users are crucial for
fulfilling GDLN center's mission and bringing relevant and valuable content.
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