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Sphere taught at Birmingham University, UK |
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08.02.2008 |
 This year for the first time, the post-graduate programme of the International Development Department (IDD) of the University of Birmingham in the UK included a module on disaster management. A key aim of the module was the imparting of knowledge of Sphere as part of the continued efforts to institutionalise the theory and practice of the Sphere Standards.
This module, which ran in January and February 2008, further introduced participants to the main principles of disaster management, with a focus on disaster response in the developing world. The course promoted the sharing of relevant technical skills and knowledge and equipped participants with adequate analytical skills through developing key understanding of disaster management procedures, needs assessment methods, principles and values, working with refugees and IDPs, and adhering to agreed international standards. |
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 The module convenor was Moustafa Osman, a well-known trainer and promoter of Sphere. He is Sphere focal point for the Arabic speaking countries and Islamic issues and was the lead trainer for the first Arabic ToT, which took place in June 2007 in Jordan. As for the University of Birmingham, the IDD offers taught and research postgraduate degrees that enable students to deepen their understanding of development issues. More info: http://www.idd.bham.ac.uk/postgraduate/index.htm
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