Training for EDF-financed CARIFORUM regional projects to begin in Guyana Monday

A 10-day training programme for projects funded by the European Development Fund will be held in Georgetown, Guyana, beginning on Monday, October 1, 2018. The training is being facilitated by the Caribbean Forum of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (CARIFORUM) at the Grand Coastal Hotel and will conclude on October 10.

According to Director, Development Cooperation at CARIFORUM Mr. Eugene Petty, the Training Programme will benefit National Authorizing Offices of CARIFORUM States and regional organizations/institutions involved in EDF-funded programmes. He said it will provide participants with a better understanding of the EU project cycle and modalities for implementation of EDF-funded projects.

Mr. Petty added that practical guidance will be given to participants in EU administrative and legal/contractual procedures, which could be applied on the job, in managing projects under National and Regional Indicative Programmes.

The training will be done in two parts, each five days long. The first segment will focus on European Union project/programme management and design as well as monitoring and evaluation. The second aspect of the training will examine contractual procedures with a focus on service contracts and grant contracts.

“Participants will benefit greatly, in terms of strengthening their skills in project formulation and project management”, Mr. Petty said.

The Training Programme is being funded by the European Union, under the Technical Cooperation Facility of the 10th EDF Wider Caribbean Cooperation Programme.