It really appears that we needed more interactivity in our courses. Alex sent us this idea for enhancing more interactions between the facilitator and the participants as well as between and among the participants. We welcome ideas such as this so we can continue the effort of improving our future courses.
How about this for a PIA program:
Day 1 - Participants are organized into small groups of variable experience (eg. less experienced people work with the more experienced). Each group is required to design a procurement process for ADB funded projects, with reference to Procurement and Consultant Guidelines, PAIs, interests of stakeholders etc. By now they are wishing they had accessed the online resources they were advised of when they registered for the PAI, but they can still do so. This also gives participants a chance to propose improvements, air their grievances, and hopefully feel they have some valuable input. Facilitators mingle with the groups, giving them guidance.
Day 2 (AM) - Each group presents its design (each member presents a component of the design, in their own language if they are uncomfortable with English). Other groups and facilitators provide a critique of the design. This will also enable an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the participants, including their knowledge gaps.
Day 2 (PM) onwards - The formal seminars commence, but with a flexible program focusing on the weaknesses and gaps that have been identified. The content of the seminars is continually linked back to the group designs so it becomes more meaningful and relevant to the participants.
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