The Eu Funding Africa You

EU Grants....EU Policy....European Markets....
European Funds An International Workshop on
THE EU FUNDING, AFRICA & YOU **Sourcing For European Union Funding**
Securing European Union (EU) funding and grants can be quite challenging. The rules of participation, consortium development and reporting are ever changing. Funding schemes, opportunities and information on CallFor-proposals are numerous. EU funded project participation is quite demanding but the financial returns for your project ideas is high. Securing and Managing International funding for your proposal requires a special skills. This workshop will open your eyes to the huge opportunities you are missing. EU project experts and experienced project managers will provide their advice and tips on how you can use the numerous funding opportunities to the best of their advantage.
Course Overview
What you will learn
This is a 1-day high impact and a Goldmine workshop that will improve your access to European finance and funding. It equips participants with the necessary skills to analyses the EU funding opportunities for Africa. It identifies the best options for the different organisations, where Private and public sector should look, where local government should concentrate, where NGOs should focus their mind, where universities should look, what is the best option for large organisations, SMEs, individuals, etc. Participants will also walk through the various application processes and procedures of the different funding schemes. A critical look at the financial issues, audits, cost allocation, etc., provides additional insight on how to make the most out of EU project proposal development and participation.
At the end of this Workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the European Union(EU) funding and grant opportunities. Where to look for opportunities related to research & development, new market development, education/capacity development, infrastructure development, State and Local Government development, large organisations and SME support, Scholarships/Fellowships, etc Utilisation of the EU Funds available in the 2007-2013 Funding Period How to participate in and secure these EU funding How to search for partners for participation in European Projects Proposal evaluation procedures - the crucial points that determine if the project is funded or not Project Financial issues - Audits, budget preparation, etc Tips and tricks when dealing with EU project bureaucracy Learn practical experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly
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Who should attend?

This workshop will be very useful for participants from industries, members of Chambers of Commerce, MinistriesDepartment-Agencies (MDAs) , Parastatals, Local Government, State Governments, Academic organisations, NGOs, Public Sector consultants and individuals wishing to access international funding. This will include: Project directors and managers Director Generals of Parastatals Project staff of MDAs Government stakeholders in projects Managing Directors and CEOs of private sector organisations Business development managers Research and Development Staff Entrepreneurs and small business owners Local Government Executives and senior staff Special Advisers and Special Assistant to Ministers, Governors, and Commissioners Directors and senior staff of NGOs Higher education staff, including Universities and polytechnics
Workshop Facilitators
This workshop will be led by Leonardo Piccinetti. Mr Piccinetti is an experienced EU funding professional. He has strong experience in providing practical advice and training courses on FP7. Leonardo has also academic experience (lecturer in University of Milan, Trieste, Naples, Aquila, Exeter, Bologna, Brussels, Bruges, Maastricht EIPA ) with special interests in Lisbon Strategy, Innovation, and Governance with more twenty publications. He is the President of European Project Association (EPA), Belgium , member European Community Project Managers Association (ECPMA) UK, acting as Expert Evaluator of proposals on EU-FP7 (International Cooperation DG RTD) , CIP , LLL, INTERREG , European Commission. He is an expert on EUfunded Support to Research and Technological Development, and Innovation Initiatives and Strategies (SRTD) Project in Jordan. He leads on FP7 capacity building with NCP system in PEOPLE and Environment.
Mr Leonardo Piccinetti
There will be other facilitators that will be assisting you in the learning process during the training workshop
For Bookings & Enquiries Contact Our National T eam Matthew Tsado (Abuja) Tel: +2348034003343(International) Kingsley Okehielem ( Port Harcourt) Tel: +2348059078428(International) Amaechi Nwosu ( Lagos) +2348023695268(International) Chijioke Nzekwe (Abuja) Tel: +2348033127706(International)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please make contact with our national coordinating team on the phone number indicated on their names. You can complete the printed application form and email it to the email address shown.You can also visit www.africanpublicservice.org for complete admission requirements and to apply online. Applications are requested well in advance but not later than two weeks before the programme start date.
Dates
11th April 2011, Venue: Abuja 18th April 2011, Venue: Lagos 10th October 2011, Venue: Abuja 17th October 2011, Venue: Lagos
Certification
All participants will receive an international certification in professional grant writing from the Knowledge Factory International, UK
Workshop Fee : =N=45000

The programme fee covers tuition, case materials, Grant/Funding Sources Report. Payments are due with your registration. Cancellation policies are outlined in the information provided to applicants upon admission.
National Contacts Executive Capacity Development Programmes Knowledge Factory - Nigeria 9 Abdou Diouf Street, Off Kwame Nkrumah Street Asokoro Abuja, Nigeria Telephone: +234 (0) 8034003343 +234 (0) 8059078428 Email: [email protected] International Contact Knowledge Factory International Landmark House, 17 Hanover Square, Mayfair London, W1S 1HU, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 2075291476 +447904936616 Facsimile: +44 (0) 2075291402 Email: [email protected]
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What you will learn

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Who should attend?

Workshop Fee : =N=45000

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