1. Peadar Walsh Ireland Section President
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Section Twinning
Peadar Walsh
Ireland Section President
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2. Agenda What is twinning ? Benefits. Forms. Prerequisites. Challenges.
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Agenda
What is twinning ?
Benefits.
Forms.
Prerequisites.
Challenges.
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
Characteristics.
Summary

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What is Twinning ?
“Twinning is an Organised, Substantial, Cooperation between two Sections”
“Organised” means that there is an agreement, verbal or written.
“Substantial” means that the interaction is significant and that it lasts for a period of time.
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
“Cooperation” means that the two Sections work together to improve one or both sections,in the interest of the society.

4. Benefits of Twinning “Relationship Building” “Networking”
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Benefits of Twinning
“Relationship Building”
“Networking”
“Transfer of knowledge”
“Identification of Best Practices”
“Solidarity”
“Broadening of our Horizons”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
“Strengthening the Society”

5. Forms of Twinning “Student Training Exchanges”
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Forms of Twinning
“Student Training Exchanges”
“Information / Technical Exchanges”
“Financial Support”
“Growing Formative Sections”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).

6. Requirments for Twinning
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Requirments for Twinning
“Vision / Purpose”
“Commitment”
“Time”
“Capacity”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
“Funding”

7. Challenges to Twinning
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Challenges to Twinning
“Finding the Right Partner”
“Sustainability”
“Lack of Appropriate Infrastructure”
“More Pressing Priorities”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
“Conflict Resolution”
“Culture Clash”

8. Characteristics of successful Twinning
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Characteristics of successful Twinning
“Win - Win”
“Compatibility”
“Maturity”
“Realistic Expectations”
“Funding”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
“Leadership”

9. Characteristics of successful Twinning (cont)
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Characteristics of successful Twinning (cont)
“Good Planning”
“Evaluation & Reporting”
“Flexibility”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
“Good Communications”

10. Twinning Recognition “Section Level” “District Level” “Society Level”
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Twinning Recognition
“Section Level”
“District Level”
“Society Level”
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).

11. Summary Twinning is an opportunity !
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Summary
Twinning is an opportunity !
Twinning Must benefit the Society !
Both sections must Be committed !
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
District / Global - Recognition / Benefit

12. Opportunity Knocks ALEXANDRIA GERMANY BELGIUM SWITZERLAND ISTANBUL
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Opportunity Knocks
ALEXANDRIA
GERMANY
BELGIUM
SWITZERLAND
ISTANBUL
FINLAND
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).
PORTUGAL
NIGERIA

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The End
Generally, you will find what you need under two key headings. Professionals & Practitioners and Members & Leaders. Each area has many topics. For our purposes under Professionals & Practitioners we will visit: (read screen).