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Tenth Development Management Appreciation Programme (DMAP) 16-28, November 2009

Programme Design

The Development Management Appreciation Programme (DMAP) is a two week intensive, full time residential programme for middle level professionals of NGOs. Case method of teaching will be the main pedagogy requiring rigorous class preparation and group discussions from the participants. The participants are expected to prepare for the sessions in small groups and contribute to class participation to enable cross learning. The programme is designed to contain four interdependent and interrelated modules; development perspectives, management for development, HRD and institution building and communication for development. The courses of different modules will be offered simultaneously. The programme starts with dealing basics of development management and progresses gradually to more complex and advanced courses.

Module 1: Development Perspectives

This module deals with livelihood issues, poverty and its measurement, social development programmes and research methods for development. The courses will attempt to dwell on macro issues of development simultaneously exploring the depth of the issues. The participants will be able to appreciate the changing trends and approaches in the sector.

Module 2: Management for Development

This module aims at imparting knowledge and skills relevant for development professionals on areas like accounting, projects, marketing, finance, etc. This module will equip the participants for improved efficiency and effectiveness in managing development organisations and programmes. As the courses are intended for middle level development professionals who have not undergone any formal education in development management, a holistic approach is adopted to impart knowledge of basic managerial subjects, without losing specificity at the same time.

Module 3: Human Resources Development and Institution Building

This module aims at making the participants to explore their self, understand the dynamics of leadership and imparts skills and knowledge of human resources development and management.

Module 4: Development Communication

This module intends to impart communication skills of the participants in the development context. The courses are designed such that a participatory learning occurs with the active involvement of the participants.

A half day workshop is a part of the programme in which the participants will share the different activities of their organisations and try to relate their experiences with classroom learning, which in turn will lead to better understanding and enhance cross learning. The participants will also visit some field locations to understand a few innovative development themes.

Venue

The programme, being completely residential, will be held at Tata-Dhan Academy campus in Pulloothu, 12 kms from Madurai. The campus is well equipped with classrooms, a library, a computer lab, etc. and recreation facilities like sports complex.

Fees

The total programme fee is Rs 15,000 per participant which covers tuition, course materials, board and lodging of the candidates. The fee should be paid in the form of a demand draft in favour of “Tata-Dhan Academy” payable at Madurai.

Application

To apply, please complete the enclosed nomination form and send it to the Academy so as to reach us on or before October 31, 2009. Application forms may also be downloaded from our website www.dhan.org. The Academy will select the candidates based on their experience and merit and confirm the selection. The full amount of the fees is expected to be paid before the commencement of the programme.

Important Dates

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For further information contact

H.S. Ganesha
Programme Coordinator
Development Management Appreciation Programme (DMAP)
Tata-Dhan Academy
Boys Town Campus, Pulloothu, Madurai - 625 016. Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Tel: +91 - 452 - 2475318 / 219 Fax: +91 - 452 - 2602247
Email: tatadhanacademy@satyam.net.in
Website: http://www.dhan.org/tda