ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. IFPRI Training Materials
   1. Policy Analysis Using Econometric Modeling of Production Functions (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso). Loren Tauer. Lecture Manual. August 21-22, 2000.
   2. Policy Analysis Using Econometric Modeling of Production Functions. SADAOAC and IFPRI course. Reading materials. Vol. 1. 2000.
   3. Policy Analysis Using Econometric Modeling of Production Functions. Reading materials. Vol. 2. 2000.
2. Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
   The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy has initiated a list serve that will allow for comments and debate on global trade and the World Trade Organization. To subscribe, send an email to listserv@iatp.org. Type "subscribe wto-debate" in the body of the message.
3. Scirus
   Scirus is a new search engine used to find scientific information on 60 million science-related web pages. Some subject areas are agriculture, economics, environmental science, and biosciences. This search engine is located at www.scirus.com.
4. Virtual Farm Aid
   The International Potato Centre has launched a three-dimensional online research laboratory to make it easier for researcher, teachers, and decisionmakers to work together. Simulation models used in agriculture will become accessible to agriculturalist from anywhere in the world as well as to research institutes that could share their data using the common interface. It also allows researchers who do not have the resources to develop their own modeling systems to use the ones available online. A prototype based on simplified models will be available by the end of this month. Visit the website at www.cipotato.org.

African Distance Learning Association
African Distance Learning Association (ALDA) seeks to improve the quality of education in Africa. Its mission is to serve as a catalyst for the formation of partnerships between educational institutions and businesses and among African educators, professionals, and students; to represent the African distance-learning community before international policy and regulatory bodies; to serve and support educational and scientific organizations; and to provide current information on distance learning to African open colleges, virtual universities, and traditional institutions. For more information, visit www.physics.ncat.edu/~michael/adla.

Sustainable Food Security in Central West Africa
Sustainable Food Security in Central West Africa (SADAOC) is a research-and-dialogue network founded in 1996. Its main objective is to contribute to improving the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies for sustainable food security in Central West Africa. SADAOC strengthens the capacity of member countries' research institutions, coordinates activities to induce dialogue between participants of the network, and performs research. For more information, visit www.tg.refer.org/togo_ct/rec/sadaoc/acc_va.htm.

• Title: Food and Nutrition Security: Programmes Addressing Acute and Chronic Malnutrition
  Location: Malawi
  Date: October 8 - November 2, 2001
  Contact: Food and Agriculture Development Centre
  Wielinger Street 52
  D-82336
  Feldafing
  Germany
  Phone: 49-8157-938-0
  Fax: 49-8157-938-777
  Email: zel@dse.de
  Web: www.dse.de/zel/zel-e.htm

• Organization: International Centre for Research in Agroforestry
  Title: Methods for Analysis of Agricultural Markets in Eastern and Southern Africa
  Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  Date: November 12 - 16, 2001
  Contact: Janet Awimbo
  Training Officer
  International Centre for Research in Agroforestry
  P. O. Box 30677
  Nairobi
  Kenya
  Phone: 254-2-524000
  Fax: 254-2-524001
  Email: j.awimbo@cgiar.org

• Organization: The Sustainable Agricultural Centre for Research and Development in Africa (SACRED-Africa)
  Title: Regional Course in Sustainable Agriculture
  Date: October 29 - November 2, 2001
  Target Group: Project managers, extensionists, and researchers from east and south Africa
  Contact: Training and Extension Coordinator
  The Sustainable Agricultural Centre for Research and Development in Africa
  P. O. Box 2275
  Bungoma
  Kenya
  Phone: 254-337-30788
  Fax: 254-337-20235
  Email: sacred@africaonline.co.ke
  Web: www.acts.or.ke/sacred

• Organization: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
  Title: International Course on Food Security: Lessons from the Field
  Location: Silang, Cavite, Philippines
  Date: November 19 - December 7, 2001
  Fee: US$2,000 (covers training costs, course-related local travel, materials, meals, lodging, and accident insurance)
  Contact: Food Security Course Coordinator
  Education and Training Program
  International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
  Y.C. James Yen Center
  Silang, 4118 Cavite
  Philippines
  Phone: (63-46) 414-2417
  Fax: (63-46) 414-2420
  Email: Education&Training@iirr.org

• Organization: The Global Nutrition Programme, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Uppsala University
  Title: Global Nutrition 2002: Meeting the Challenges in Global Nutrition Using Information Technology
  Location: Uppsala, Sweden
  Date: April 2 - May 3, 2002
  Target Group: Academics at university departments or similar institutions in Asia, who are involved in training medical, health, nutrition, food, and agriculture professionals in higher nutrition.
  Deadline: November 1, 2001
  Contact: Global Nutrition 2002
  Department of Rural Development Studies
  Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
  P O Box 7005, 75007
  Uppsala
  Sweden
  Phone: 46-18-67-19-53
  Fax: 46-18-67-34-20
  Email: britta.ogle@lbutv.slu.se
  Web: www.lbutv.slu.se/Education/ugeduca.htm

• Organization: Centre for Arid Zone Studies
  Title: Forest Resource Economics and Project Management
  Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
  Date: January - February 2002
  Fee: §2,700 + accommodation
  Contact: Short Course Organizer
  Centre for Arid Zone Studies
  University of Wales
  Bangor Gwynedd LL572UW
  United Kingdom
  Fax:44-1238-4717
  Email: cazs@Bangor.ac.uk
  Web: www.cazs.bangor.ac.uk

• Organization: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
  Title: International Course on the Development and Management of a Training Program
  Location: Y.C. James Yen Center.Silang, Cavite, Philippines
  Date: September 10-28, 2001
  Fee: US$2,500 (covers training costs, course-related local travel, materials, meals, lodging, and accident insurance)
  Contact: Course Coordinator.Training Program Development and Management
  Education and Training Program
  International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
  Y.C. James Yen Center
  Silang, 4118 Cavite
  Philippines
  Phone: (63-46) 414 2417
  Fax: (63-46) 414 2420
  Email: Education&Training@iirr.org

• Organization: Regional Potato and Sweet potato Improvement Network in Eastern and Central Africa (PRAPACE)
  Title: Training Course on Proposal Writing and Paper Presentation
  Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  Date: September 10 - 15, 2001
  Contact: Dr. Berga Lemaga
  Regional Potato and Sweet Potato Improvement Network in Eastern and Central Africa
  P.O. Box 22274
  Kampala
  Uganda
  Phone: 256-41-286209
  Fax: 256-41-286947
  Email: prapace@infocom.co.ug
  Web: www.cgiar.org/foodnet/workshop/prapace

• Organization: Seed Trade Association of Kenya (STAK)
  Title: Regional Workshop on Seed Certification Accreditation
  Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  Date: September 17 - 21, 2001
  Contact: ASARECA
  Plot 5, Mpigi Road
  P.O. Box 765
  Entebbe
  Uganda
  Phone: No 256-41-320212/320556
  Fax: 256-41-321126
  Email: asareca@imul.com
  Web: www.cgiar.org/foodnet/workshop/ecapapa/ASARECA/a_asareca.htm

• Title: Theories of Rural Development (Spanish)
  Location: National University of Costa Rica
  Date: September 3 - November 23, 2001
  Deadline: August 31, 2001
  For more information, visit www.redcapa.org.br

• Organization: Centre for Arid Zone Studies
  Title: An Introduction to Agroforestry
  Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
  Date: October - December 2001
  Contact: Short Course Organizer
  Centre for Arid Zone Studies
  University of Wales
  Bangor Gwynedd LL572UW
  United Kingdom
  Fax: 44-1238-4717
  Email: cazs@Bangor.ac.uk
  Web: www.cazs.bangor.ac.uk

• Organization: Southern Agricultural Economics Association
  Location: Orlando, Florida, U.S.A
  Date: February 2 - 6, 2002
  Deadline: August 24, 2001 (proposal submission)
  For more information, visit www.ag.auburn.edu/saea

• Organization: Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the Technical Advisory Committee of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research and International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
  Title: International Conference on Impacts of Agricultural Research and Development: Why has Impact Assessment Research Not Made More of a Difference?
  Location: San Josč, Costa Rica
  Date: February 4 - 7, 2002
  For more information, visit www.cimmyt.org/research/economics/impacts

• Organization: International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
  Title: Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships 2002
  Award: US$25,000 (maximum)
  Target Group: Researchers focused on conservation and use of plant genetic resources in developing countries
  Eligibility: Developing-country nationals, 35 years old or younger, with a masters degree (or equivalent) and/or doctorate in a relevant subject area
  Deadline: November 16, 2001
  Contact: Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships
  International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
  Via dei Tre Denari 472/a
  00057 Maccarese (Fiumicino)
  Rome
  Italy
  Fax: (39)0661979661
  Email: e.clancy@cgiar.org
  Web: www.ipgri.cgiar.org/training/vavilov.htm