The Research4Life programmes and TEEAL training workshops seek to increase the quality and effectiveness of research and education in health, agriculture, environment and related biological and social sciences, which would contribute towards improving food security in the SSA region and encourage cross disciplinary collaboration between agriculture, health and the environment. The expected outcome of the workshops is to enable researchers, policy-makers, educators, librarians and extension specialists have access to high quality, relevant and timely information on research via the Internet, CD-ROM and
external hard disk.

WORKSHOP VENUE
The venue of the workshop is State University of Zanzibar, Zanzibar

COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
The workshop will be conducted over 4 days (2124th October 2014). The course will comprise lectures delivered in a classroom setting, hands-on exercises and group work. Some of the exercises will involve accessing relevant live websites and portals on the Internet and others will be conducted offline. Each participant will have access to a computer during the practical exercises.

PARTICIPATION
The course is open to librarians, researchers, graduate students and academic staff from selected institutions in Tanzania and Zanzibar. The language of instruction is English. It is assumed that all participants have basic computers skills and know how to use the Internet. No basic computer modules will be covered during the training.

FUNDING AND FINANCE
This course is supported by Research4Life and run by ITOCA. The sponsorship for successful applicants/ will cover the cost of registration, light refreshments and lunches for each participant. Participants travelling from outside are expected to make and pay for their travel and accommodation arrangements. They also will be expected to take care of their dinner costs.

R4L PROGRAMS TOT WORKSHOP COORDINATORS
ITOCA | Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa
P.O Box 11632, Die Hoewes, 0163, Centurion
South Africa

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