The Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) aims to connect development decision makers around the world through distance learning using a global satellite and internet network. The GDLN Black Sea/Danube Basin program specifically focuses on sharing knowledge to support pollution reduction projects in the region. It plans to create an online community for sharing experiences and hosting video-based courses, discussions, and a library of materials on topics like agricultural pollution control for managers and experts in the Black Sea/Danube area.

1. Global Development Learning
Network (GDLN)
Black Sea / Danube Basin
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2. Goal of GDLN
To improve development potential by
using
Distance Learning
to connect
development decision makers
to a global knowledge exchange
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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?
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7. 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?
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