(C)
SHORT COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
1
Member States agree to promote co-operation amongst management development institutions,
competency based training institutions, universities and other institutions that run short courses,
seminars and workshops.
2
Member States agree that the objectives of short courses, seminars and workshops are, among
others, to:a)
b)
impart skills for specific purposes such as curriculum development or entrepreneurship skills;
enhance skills which are no longer sufficient or relevant in a changing work environment;
c)
acquaint workers with new technologies;
d)
impart management and administration skills;
2
Member States agree to urge universities and other training institutions in SADC Countries to
offer a variety of short courses, hold seminars and conduct workshop, designed for both national
and regional participants, to impart skills to make workers more productive. These shall be run
using various methods such as face to face teaching, distance learning and evening classes.
3
Member States agree to recommend to universities and other training institutions to conduct periodic needs assessment for such courses, seminars and workshops.
4
Member States agree to recommend universities and other training institutions to consult closely
with employers and SADC Sectors regarding the content of the short courses, seminars and
workshops.
5
Member States shall urge universities and other training institutions to run courses, seminars and
workshops on a full cost recovery basis.
6
Member States shall urge Universities and other education and training institutions to exchange
staff and training materials for purposes of teaching the courses, holding the seminars and conducting the workshops.
(D)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1
Member States agree to promote continuous professional development through support professional bodies. Member States agree to integrate and involve these in the implementation of the
SADC Programme through involvement in the Technical and other relevant Committees as and
when necessary.
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