Introduction
CPD is keen to contribute to capacity Building of the young professionals of Bangladesh in areas of its institutional specialisation. CPD has undertaken a number of initiatives in this respect, which included lectures, training and policy appreciation workshops. As part of this initiative CPD has, in the past, organised a series of courses on Trade Policy Analysis for the relevant officials from the government, business and trade bodies and the media. Courses were also conducted for the students of Economics and Business with particular focus on current macroeconomic management issues.
In continuation of this capacity building initiative of CPD, a two-day training programme titled “Appreciation Course on Current National and Global Issues” is being planned exclusively for young Journalists of Bangladesh. The course is designed to improve the understanding of journalists covering business, economic and diplomatic beats about contemporary macroeconomic management issues and issues related to MDGs and post-2015 international development agendas.
Objectives of the programme
The objectives of this programme are to: (a) raise awareness about the current issues of macroeconomic management, their implications for the economic development of Bangladesh and challenges ahead; (b) apprise the ongoing global debates as regards delivery of the MDGs; and (c) improve understanding about the post-2015 development agenda, particularly with regard to its concepts, processes, discourse, data situation, and proposed Goals, Targets and Indicators.
Content and design of the programme
Following topics will be covered under the programme:
- Basic concepts of macroeconomic management, structural shifts in the Bangladesh economy, and emerging challenges
- MDG achievements and post-MDG targets and key implementation challenges
The programme will start with a brief introductory session which will elaborate on the programme design, its objective and nature of engagement of the participants.
Design of the course will include presentation on the topics and follow-up discussions. Participants will be then divided into groups to have more interactive discussion on pre-designed assignments on the same topic followed by a presentation on the respective group work(s) and discussion. This approach will be followed for both the topics. The participants will be given a reading list on both the topics beforehand to prepare for the sessions.
The programme will end with a closing session and certificate awarding ceremony.
Language
During the course, material of the programme will be supplied in English; however presentations and discussion will be in Bangla.
Resource persons
Senior CPD researchers will make presentations and facilitate the sessions.
Date and venue
The course will be residential and will be held at BRAC-CDM, Rajendrapur on 28-30 October, 2014.
The Application Process
As prospective attendees of this Appreciation Course, CPD seeks young and mid-level journalists who are engaged in economic, business, financial and diplomatic reporting.
Eligibility for application:
– Minimum 3 years experience in the related field (economy, business, finance and diplomatic)
– Age not exceeding 35
– Master’s degree in any discipline
How to apply
All interested candidates are requested to send the following items to Mr Avra Bhattacharjee, Deputy Director, Dialogue and Outreach, CPD through e-mail: avra@cpd.org.bd
- A personal statement explaining why s/he is interested in this course [word limit: approximately 400]
- CV (should include, among other information the applicant’s educational background, experience as a journalist in the related areas & full contact details)
- A copy of his/her published/broadcast piece of work, as applicable
– Electronic media applicants can upload their piece at an online storage (e.g. Dropbox, Google drive, etc.) and provide the link - A copy of valid ID of the current employer
- A recent photograph
Selection process
This is an open invitation for application for the course. CPD will select suitable participants from the applications. Selection will be based on review of the applicant’s CV, personal statement and demonstrated professional capacity in the relevant areas. Only successful applicants will be further contacted.
[box type=”info”] integrated nature of the programme requires that participants are present at all the sessions. Anyone not in a position to attend the full programme, need not apply for the course.[/box]Note: if necessary, we may approach the employers of the selected candidates for granting the leave of absence to facilitate participation in the programme.
Important Dates
- The deadline for submitting application is: 30 September 2014
- Selected candidates will be notified by: 12 October 2014
Fees
There is no course fee. CPD will bear the cost of accommodation, meal, transportation etc. for the duration of the course.
Course logistics
Logistics and other arrangements will be informed after the final selection of the participants and closer to the date of the programme.