1. MASTER COURSE IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA FEEDBACK
Inge Jonckheere and Julian Fox
GFOI Plenary, Bogotá, Tuesday 13th March 2018
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
/ Help Desk / Forums
REDDcompass
Learning Management System
Exams / Tutorials / Assignments
Resources
Guidance / Tools / Training Materials
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. More information gfoi.org facebook.com/gfoi1 twitter.com/gfoi_forest
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8. Thank you for your attention! Any questions: Inge.Jonckheere@fao.org