MASTER COURSE IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA FEEDBACK Inge Jonckheere and Julian Fox GFOI Plenary, Bogotá, Tuesday 13th March 2018 @GFOI_FOREST GFOI.ORG GFOI1

Masters Course for Indonesia Master’s Short Course - Forest Measurements and Reporting Purpose / Objective: increase capacity and resilience in the Indonesian government Two week intensive course at Melbourne University, Australia 30 Indonesian Government Officials from key ministries involved in MRV 5 Facilitators from FAO, GFOI, University of Melbourne Mix of presentations in morning sessions and hands on activities / breakout groups in the afternoons Bilateral activity paid by Australian government @GFOI_FOREST GFOI.ORG GFOI1

REDDcompass as a GFOI platform The course was delivered in the framework of REDDcompass platform was used as basis for the students to identify gaps and needs each decision step was taken in the group of the Ministry officials Students received content in the mornings, and in afternoons worked in groups to complete needs assessment / gap analysis / and work planning within the framework of REDDcompass @GFOI_FOREST GFOI.ORG GFOI1

REDDcompass as a GFOI platform Primary use of REDDcompass in the context of its objectives Delivery of training / capacity building workshops Needs assessment / Gap Analysis / Work Planning Project Management Needs Assessment / Gap Analysis / Work Planning Social Interaction Email / Help Desk / Forums REDDcompass Learning Management System Exams / Tutorials / Assignments Resources Guidance / Tools / Training Materials @GFOI_FOREST GFOI.ORG GFOI1

Event Outcomes Describe what the outcome from the event was 30 Indonesian Government Officials from key ministries with enhanced capacity in MRV A needs assessment / gap analysis / work plan for MRV in Indonesia Opportunity to have a Masters credit from the University of Melbourne Team building among different Indonesian ministries Sound and fun experience allowing to enhance knowledge. @GFOI_FOREST GFOI.ORG GFOI1

What comes next Describe what (if any) follow up activities are planned The Masters Short Course is an official offering of the University of Melbourne – can be activated on request and FAO and its partners can provide the training Professional teaching expertise and learning environment of a University combined with practical expertise and experience from GFOI partners The course structure and content is continuously evolving and improving from student feedback REDDcompass was the framework of the course – Indonesia now has started his MRV gap assessment using REDDcompass that can be of help to coordinate international partners. @GFOI_FOREST GFOI.ORG GFOI1

More information gfoi.org facebook.com/gfoi1 twitter.com/gfoi_forest office@gfoi.org www.reddcompass.org and www.fao.org/forestry

Thank you for your attention! Any questions: Inge.Jonckheere@fao.org