Learning

Learning Events

The GGLN supports two types of learning events; local learning exchanges and regional learning events. Full members of the GGLN may apply for grants that fall within these two types of programmes.

Reports on past learning events can be found under "Events."

Local Learning Exchanges

In order to encourage peer learning amongst the members of the GGLN, the network provides financial assistance to individuals from GGLN member organisations to visit other member organisations of the network (or a municipality) to learn more about particular programmes or projects of the organisation, or to participate in specific workshops or events organised by the organisation. The nature and format of the learning exchanges that are eligible for support are flexible and creative proposals are encouraged. Examples include staff visiting other organistions to learn about particular projects, programmes or approaches, or attending specific workshops, seminars, or events organised by other organisations. We also envisage that organistions could create opportunities for staff from other organisations to spend some time at their organisation, learning about a particular aspect of the work that it does. Applications from members to undertake learning visits to municipalities will also be considered. 

In the current grant year, i.e. April 2010 to March 2011, the GGLN aims to support two local learning exchanges. Please click here for further details on the application process, assessment criteria, and funding conditions and restrictions. Applications for this grant may be submitted at any point in the grant year. To apply, please complete an application form.

Regional Learning Events

The GGLN will support members to organise and host/co-host learning events in their respective geographical regions. The regional learning events can take a variety of forms, including workshops, seminars, roundtables and training courses. The themes around which the events are based generally need to be aligned to the key thematic issues of interest to the GGLN, which include public participation, transparency and access to municipal information, political systems, processes and accountability, corruption and maladministration, Integrated Development Planning (IDP), service delivery, poverty alleviation, Local Economic Development (LED), performance management, and municipal finances and budgeting. Preference will be given to supporting events on topics within or across these themes, and which have national relevance.

Full members of the GGLN should apply by submitting a concept note, which may also be submitted jointly by two or more full member organisations of the GGLN.

Funding is available to support four regional learning events between April 2010 and March 2011.

Please click here for further details on the application process, assessment criteria, and funding conditions and restrictions. The deadline for applications for this grant is 9 July 2010.