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The Urban Management Program in the Arab Region (UMP-ASR)
The Urban Management Program (UMP) was launched in 1986 by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) ,the United Nations Center for Human Settlement ,the world bank and several bilateral partners (Currently UK, Sweden ,Netherlands and Germany).The UMP Arab States region (UMP-ASR)-covering seven countries including Jordan ,Lebanon ,Morocco , Syria ,Tunisia and Yemen- was created as a tool to direct cities to serve as effective contributors to social progress , cultural and economic growth. The Urban Management Program was established with the aim of building capacity in local governments and strengthening the contribution that cities in developing countries can make towards sustainable human development. The program has been extended on a pragmatic basis on a number of occasions and has evolved significantly over its seventeen-year, four-phase lifespan (details are accessible on our online database). Furthermore, the site includes participating countries, the problems addressed by the program in every country, the methodology used in every stage and the outcomes that have arisen as a result of regenerating cities toward urban development .In addition, selective best practices have also been indexed and made available through the website.

Environmental Support Solutions provides software technology, training, and consulting to organizations internationally to help them reduce emissions of ozone depleting chemicals, (refrigerants), and compliance to government regulations applying to the Montreal Protocol and elimination of Ozone Depleting Substances.

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is an international education institute aiming at strengthening local capacities in housing, urban management and urban environmental management, with the overall objective to improve urban quality and reduce urban poverty. As one of the leading international institutions involved in capacity building for urban development, IHS is an excellent partner for all levels of government, NGOs, training institutes and private organisations working on the improvement of the urban quality of life.

O Instituto Brasileiro de Administração Municipal (IBAM) é uma organização não-governamental que se dedica há mais de 40 anos ao aperfeiçoamento dos governos municipais e suas relações com a sociedade civil. Desde aquela data o IBAM vem mantendo o caráter de organização não-governamental, fiel aos princípios de sua criação, tendo acumulado capacidade técnica nos diversos campos da Administração Pública e estendendo sua ação na direção do fortalecimento dos Governos locais e da descentralização democrática aos demais países dos continentes latino-americano e africano. Hoje o IBAM está instalado em sede própria no Rio de Janeiro que abriga sua equipe permanente, além da equipe de apoio.

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) originated in 1959 to help meet the growing need for advanced engineering education in Asia. In November 1967, under its present name of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the Institute became an autonomous international institution empowered to award degrees and diplomas. Presently AIT offers advanced education in engineering, science, planning and management through a range of activities at levels and intensities from doctoral research to short-term training.

The Centre for Developing Cities at the University of Canberra, Australia is to provide stimulating and practical programs of education and training relevant to the needs of people managing and participating in urban development, in today's rapidly changing decision-making environment.

The Development Planning Unit (DPU) of the University College London is an international centre specialising in academic teaching, practical training, research and consultancy in the field of urban and regional development, planning, and management. It is concerned with promoting sustainable forms of development, understanding rapid urbanisation and encouraging innovation in the policy, planning and management responses to the economic, social and environmental development of cities and regions, especially in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Enda Third World is an international organisation which promotes environmental development action in the third world and is based in Dakar, Senegal. The organisation consists of a group of teams and programmes working in synergy. Enda tiers-monde is also a network of decentralized nodes worldwide.

The Center for Urban Development Studies was established in 1987 as the Unit for Housing and Urbanization at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Please explore our on-line offerings including our projects, education efforts, and special programs.

Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and Management (SKAT) is a leading Swiss consultancy firm working internationally in the areas of Water and Sanitation, Architecture and Building, Transport Infrastructure, and Urban Development. Since 1978, SKAT in partnership with institutions and individuals in developing countries, has been sharing learning processes designed to build awareness, knowledge and capacities. SKAT seeks to provide balanced contributions to technical cooperation and to initiate sustainable development processes that empower target groups to achieve self-reliance.

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology: Located in Hamilton, Brantford and Stoney Creek, Ontario, and with 4 campuses, Mohawk College offers 101 full-time and 1000 part-time
programs to 10,000 full-time and 47,000 continuing education students. The most popular programs are nursing, medical technologies, skilled trades, and manufacturing technologies.