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ihs is the international institute of urban management of erasmus university rotterdam ihs executive courses programme 2010

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 `this executive course had the same high quality as the ihs master programme i participated in 8 years ago the ihs atmosphere enables you to focus on your studies and the library is rich in so many different themes very helpful for my work cid blanco junior ministerio das cidades brazil

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 ihs lead your cities into the future cities are engines of growth if they can respond to the ever-increasing challenges of a globalized world but how do we ensure they function effectively what will a viable attractive and sustainable metropolis look like and what can you do as urban designers or managers to make this a reality especially in times of economic crisis the ihs executive courses address these issues they are aimed at senior and executive urban professionals around the globe participation in these courses will bring you into contact with leading researchers politicians and practitioners while offering you the latest thinking and best practices on urban strategies.

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 ihs executive courses programme 2010 the credit crunch and access to credit by local government ccac how can municipal government access capital markets in the present credit crunch this course will strengthen your understanding of the crisis and help you to develop strategies for local solutions cost-benefit analysis of eu co-financed projects cba the preparation of a cost-benefit analysis is one of the most important requirements for all investments projects eligible for eu funds this course equips you with the knowledge to use a cba to assess the investments in development projects preparing bankable public private partnership projects ppp governments increasingly work in partnership with the private sector to ensure infrastructure and services for citizens processing these projects is often complicated in this course you learn how to prepare and analyze ppp projects location ihs rotterdam the netherlands dates and duration 19 -23 april 2010 5 days course managers aloysius bongwa location ihs rotterdam the netherlands dates and duration 17 ­ 21 may 2010 5 days course managers nic taralunga aloysius bongwa tuition fee 1,900 application deadline 1 april 2010 partner organisation ihs romania location ihs rotterdam the netherlands dates and duration 10-18 june 2010 10 days course managers carley pennink tuition fee 1,900 application deadline 1 march 2010 tuition fee 2,700 application deadline 1 may 2010 partner organisation rebel group

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 the credit crunch and access to credit by local government ccac the current global financial crisis may have serious implications for local governments if access to credit markets remains constrained in addition to many potential long-term consequences there is a more immediate impact on liquidity i.e the ability of local governments to finance their short-term operations and cash flow needs some local governments have had difficulty attracting buyers for their debt particularly those issuers with low or no credit ratings also those who are successful often face higher interest costs this course focuses on innovative strategies for mobilising private resources and on alternative funding schemes for large capital investments you will discuss the type of debt instruments used to fund local investments revenue or general obligation bonds including project financing schemes and credit enhancement structures that would diversify risks and increase market acceptance of municipal debt you will also analyse the pros and cons of having municipalities accessing the credit market and define the framework that needs to be in place to improve fiscal balance on a national and sub-national level the course also examines issues related to the regulatory environment and the driving forces behind local government access to the capital markets the goal of this intensive course is to enable participants to raise finance for municipal government expenditure in the present credit crunch it will also strengthen their understanding of the crisis and help them develop strategies for local solutions learning objectives on completion of the course participants will have improved their knowledge regarding r local government finance in a credit crunch r the causes of the credit crunch and its effect on housing office space retail and public sector investments and labour in the near future r debt borrowing financial management dbfm as used by central and local governments r the possible actions that can be taken by local governments r case studies of 5 the hague world-renowned for peace and justice 5 investments in the new eu member states target groups senior municipal metropolitan staff working in municipalities r real estate development project development and programme management departments r

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 cost-benefit analysis of eu co-financed projects cba development projects often require huge investments in domains such as infrastructure human resources and technical know-how such investments obviously need to be carefully assessed beforehand the preparation of a cost-benefit analysis cba is one of the most important requirements for all investment projects eligible for european union eu funds it is also one of the most important tools in the programming period 2007 ­ 2013 not only for beneficiaries of eu funds but also for national and regional administrations such as managing authorities and intermediate bodies of eu co-financed programmes this course offers the skills needed to conduct a cba it applies the eu funding gap method to assess the economic and financial costs and benefits learning objectives on completion of the course participants will be able to conduct a cba for eu funding investment projects in the programming period 2007 ­ 2013 using the eu funding gap method target groups beneficiaries eligible under eu structural funds cohesion funds and ipa national regional and local administrations ngos agencies smes associations etc as well as managing authorities intermediate bodies consulting companies and other players in eu funding programmes and projects.

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 preparing bankable public private partnership projects ppp for local governments worldwide the challenge is ensuring infrastructure and services are provided to citizens in the appropriate quantity and quality knowing how to leverage expertise and finance for investment in infrastructure and services is essential in recent years the trend has been for governments to work in partnership with the private sector however the process of preparing and putting projects out to bid is lengthy and complicated working together is not always easy either in fact the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare bankable and long-term sustainable ppp projects is often lacking within government bodies this course consists of the following elements theme 1 rationale the why what and how of public private partnerships themes include value for money risk sharing and leveraging finance for infrastructure theme 2 process examining the ppp process focusing on the phases ppp forms and tools used to structure a transaction theme 3 design i applying aspects of the design step-by-step to practise the tools used for decision making such as value for money assessments cost benefit analysis publicprivate comparator and the public-sector comparator theme 4 design ii structuring relationships with institutions and the finance for ppps form follows function theme 5 business case an exercise that takes participants through the steps of building a sound business case theme 6 negotiating tender strategies procurement models performance contracts payment mechanisms and output financing learning objectives on completion of the course participants will be able to rrrrrr prepare bankable public private partnerships projects discuss and analyse the various phases of ppp project design and development starting with project kick-off up to and including the tender and contract negotiation stage the international principles and standards that govern partnerships the practices used by countries with substantial experiences in ppp transactions the tools available to build a project that provides value for money and will attract investors the final output of the course will be a ppp business case target groups this two-week course is targeted at government officials policymakers and managers involved in setting up and executing public-private partnerships in different infrastructure sectors it is also targeted at consultants and members of the academic or development community who provide support to governments involved in ppps.

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 training providers institute for housing and urban development studies ihs ihs is the international institute of urban management of erasmus university rotterdam we are an international centre of excellence offering specialised postgraduate education professional training advisory services and applied research for the urban sector our aim is to strengthen local capacity and contribute to improved local economies shelter for all and a sustainable environment in cities around the globe since our establishment in 1958 more than 7,000 urban professionals from 120 different nations have made their way to ihs classrooms to take part in post-graduate diploma courses master programmes or phd programmes we operate in conjunction with well-known educational and research institutions like lund university sweden and the lincoln institute usa for the last four decades we have been continuously involved in supporting the development of capacitybuilding institutions in over 20 countries including albania belarus bolivia egypt hungary india indonesia poland romania sri lanka and thailand we advise on re-orientation and reorganisation on new roles and responsibilities and on processes for bringing about institutional changes policy reforms and continuous human resources development in the urban sector rebelgroup rebelgroup advisory is a strategy and project finance organisation it operates on the interface between the public and private sectors with a particular focus on public private partnership arrangements founded in 2002 it currently employs 25 consultants in the netherlands the rebelgroup is market leader in advising public authorities or private business on public-private partnerships moreover rebelgroup has an international project portfolio it has worked in developed transitioning and developing countries on infrastructure finance privatizations and publicprivate partnerships clients include the adb ebrd and the world bank ihs romania ihs romania srl is a company operating in romania and internationally since 1994 in association with ihs rotterdam erasmus university ihs romania has built up expertise in the field of urban planning as well as in management of public organisations environment and housing ihs romania has supported local and central governments in romania the republic of moldova albania and serbia to train 400 civil servants in master s programmes and short diploma courses ihs romania has also implemented projects financed by central and local government in romania and by international agencies such as the world bank eu-phare the ministry of external affairs matra program the netherlands gtz usaid the netherlands development corporation swiss development corporation and the republic of moldova s undp erasmus university rotterdam eur the eur concentrates its expertise on issues of management organization and policy in the public and private sectors as well as in health care it runs a number of research programmes in urban management and development the eur has alliances with leading universities including cambridge university uk and harvard university usa a wide range of professors and researchers provide input into ihs courses.

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ihs executive courses programme 2010 practical information admission requirements applicants must have considerable work experience and be potential managers or decisionmakers within an international or governmental organisation at local or national level a private company or civil society that seeks to shape cities r applicants must be proficient in the english language both written and spoken r we will also help with the necessary visa requirements upon receipt of the full course fees at least one month before the course is due to start application procedures to apply for a course participants should complete the application form which can be downloaded from our website www.ihs.nl/prospective_students application_procedure application deadlines vary per course but generally speaking will be 6-8 weeks prior to the start of each course applications received after the deadline will only be considered if places are still available ihs reserves the right to cancel any course up to one month in advance if there is insufficient interest certificates participants will receive a certificate of attendance issued by ihs erasmus university rotterdam and where applicable the course partner course fees the fees are dependent on the duration of the course ranging from 1,900 for a 1 week 5 days course to 2,700 for a 2 weeks 10 days course ihs alumni will be entitled to a 15 discount campus rotterdam ihs is situated in the heart of the erasmus university rotterdam campus at woudestein in rotterdam the netherlands rotterdam is uniquely located at the gateway to europe it is a central node in inter national commerce and trade logistics and supply chain management the city has a young and international population which is reflected in its cultural offerings festivals restaurants cafes and live music venues rotterdam is only 45 minutes away from amsterdam schiphol airport course fees include rrrrrr course materials coffee tea and refreshments lunch welcome dinner field visits use of library and computer services participant services ihs offers a wide range of services to make life easier for participants we have considerable experience in hosting international courses and are accredited as `excellent for our participant support for your stay in rotterdam you can book your hotel independently or through ihs contact ihs p.o box 1935 3000 bx rotterdam the netherlands p +31 010 408 9825 f +31 010 408 9826 e ihs@ihs.nl we can also arrange for pick-up at your arrival airport in the netherlands an introduction to rotterdam and the netherlands as well as sight-seeing in rotterdam for more information see www.ihs.nl also medical support if required

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`combining lecturers and participants from different geographical organizational and professional backgrounds the ihs executive course provides for a rich learning experience the solid understanding it gave me proved very useful for my work at un-habitat where we are emphasizing the nexus between land and housing to enable effective housing delivery systems rasmus precht housing policy section shelter branch global division un-habitat www.ihs.nl/executive

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