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Administrative Information

Greetings and a Warm Welcome from the Administrative Staff of the Global Training Services unit of the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3).
This Page contains Administrative Information on our Washington, D.C. based courses and links to Administrative Information for our online courses. Follow the links provided for the latest updates.


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Washington, D.C. Administrative Information

Greetings and a warm welcome from the administrative staff of the Global Training Services unit of the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3). We are pleased that you will be joining us for what we anticipate to be a very exciting and worthwhile training and educational experience for you. The training workshop you will be attending has been well organized both from a technical and administrative standpoint, and we are confident you will be pleased with the results.

Enclosed below is important information that will assist you in your preparation for attending the workshop. Please read this information carefully as it will answer many of your questions concerning your arrival and stay with us in Washington, DC. If you have additional questions or comments that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Again, we welcome you to Washington, D.C. and look forward to the opportunity of hosting you as our guests.

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Jump to the following listings on this page
Application Procedures | Admissions Criteria | Visa Requirements | Tuition Fees
CEUs | Professional Opportunities | Financial Assistance | Insurance
Arrival and Departure
into DC | Participant Housing, Related Expenses | Per Diem
Weather in D.C. | First Day Registration | Materials to Bring | What to Expect


Administrative Information

Application
Procedures



Candidates are requested to complete the Course Registration Form in its entirety and send it to IP3 by e-mail, facsimile, or international courier as soon as possible, as registration is limited. Initial applications may also be processed by telephone. Please address any correspondence to the Global Training Services.

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Admissions Criteria





The IP3 Admissions Committee will review candidate applications. Confirmation of acceptance will be made by return communications once the Committee has reached a decision. Decisions on admission are based on educational background, relevant work experience, language capabilities, and a recognized desire/need to attend the particular course to achieve personal and professional goals.

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Visa Requirements












Visas are required from most countries to enter the United States. Please make necessary arrangements with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country well in advance of travel plans. Upon admissions to a course, candidates will receive a letter of invitation, which can be used to assist in visa processing. Acceptance to attend the IP3 training program does not guarantee that participants will be granted a U.S. Visa. It is the applicant's responsibility to comply with the requirements set by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in his/her locality. IP3 is unable, however, to send direct correspondence to the U.S. Embassy's or Consulate on the applicant's behalf unless instructed to do so by the Embassy or Consulate.

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Tuition Fees The tuition fee for each workshop is indicated on the Course Registration form. This fee includes all program training sessions, materials, professional site visits, study tour transportation, and social activities organized by IP3. Fees must be in US dollars and may be paid by check, traveler's checks, credit card (VISA, Mastercard), or by wire transfer. A deposit of $500 is required for all accepted candidates with the balance of the program fees payable on the first day of the course.

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Certificate of Achievement and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) For those participants who successfully complete the training requirements, a Certificate of Achievement will be issued decreeing professional advancement in the particular field or study. IP3 has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and can award 3.0 CEU's to participants who successfully complete a one-week program and 6.0 CEU's to participants who successfully complete a two- week program (for on site and customized training, the number of CEUs earned will be based on the actual number of hours trained for a particular workshop). CEUs can be used for maintenance of professional affiliation with an institution or professional advancement in organizations. Program requirements will be provided in detail to the participants upon acceptance into the workshop.

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Professional Opportunities Washington, D.C. provides a unique opportunity for those participants interested in further professional development outside the classroom. IP3 will assist participants in scheduling meetings with relevant U.S. government agencies, international agencies (World Bank, UN, IDB) and other institutions. Additionally, IP3 will host a reception and banquet in honor of the participants to which instructors and guests from the international professional community will be invited.

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Financial Assistance IP3 is not in a position to offer financial assistance to applicants. Participants to our training courses have been traditionally funded by their own organizations or through technical assistance portions of loans from bilateral and multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, the United Nations Development Program or the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Participants are advised to contact the local representative offices of these organizations for the possibility of financial assistance or IP3 for more information.

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Medical/
Accident/
Life Insurance
IP3 does not provide medical or accident insurance. All participants are strongly advised to make appropriate arrangements with their sponsoring organization or agency to ensure appropriate insurance coverage. You may also purchase short-term travel insurance from such companies as Specialty Risk International (SRIwww.specialtyrisk.com.

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Arrival and Departure
into the Washington,
D.C. Area
The workshop officially begins on a Monday. We strongly urge each participant to arrive by the preceding Sunday, and if at all possible, the preceding Saturday. Early arrival will ensure that you are well rested and prepared for the first day of training.
Your arrival to Washington, D.C. will generally be through one of three airports, Ronald Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), or Baltimore-Washington International (BWI).

Please proceed directly to the hotel upon arrival. IP3 recommends that you take a taxi from the airport to the Georgetown Suites Hotel. Approximate costs, including a tip are as follows:

· Ronald Reagan National Airport to Hotel $20.00
· Dulles International Airport to Hotel $60.00
· Baltimore-Washington Int'l Airport to Hotel $70.00

Participants who travel together will be able to share a taxi and the appropriate costs.

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Participant Housing
and Related Expenses

Participant housing for the Washington, D.C. courses is at the Georgetown Suites Hotel:

2008 Inclusive Rates

The Georgetown Suites Hotel
1000 29th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20007
Phone: (800) 348-7203 or (202) 298-1600
Fax: (202) 333-0143
E-mail: reservations@georgetownsuites.com
Website: www.georgetownsuites.com click reservations, click 1000 29th St location, and enter "IP3" in the Company/Promotional Code field. Proceed with selecting dates, and entering information. You will receive a confirmation number when reservation is complete.
If you have any questions, you may contact: Pam Welliver at pam@georgetownsuites.com

The hotel has both single and double occupancy availability. The special, all-inclusive room rates extended exclusively to IP3 participants for 2008 are as follows:

Non Peak Seasons: January, February, July, August, and November & December

Studio Suite $160.30 single or double occupancy (all inclusive)

One-bedroom and Double-bedded Suite $194.65 single or double occupancy (all inclusive) plus:
Each Additional Adult- $15.00 extra

Peak Seasons: March, April, May, June, September, & October

Studio Suite $188.93 single or double occupancy (all inclusive)

One-bedroom and Double-bedded Suite $223.28 single or double occupancy (all inclusive) plus:
Each Additional Adult- $15.00 extra



The Georgetown Suites will also serve as the IP3 Training Headquarters. To facilitate interaction between participants, as well as for your convenience, we request that all participants reside at the Georgetown Suites for the duration of the workshop.
The hotel is located in a convenient area of Washington, DC called " Historic Georgetown". There are many restaurants and shops within easy walking distance of the hotel. The downtown business district is also within walking distance.
The sleeping rooms of the hotel are spacious and elegant, and include a kitchen. All participants will enjoy the amenities of the hotel, including continental breakfast, full laundry and dry cleaning service, exercise room, room service, wireless high speed internet access, and in-room movies.
Each participant is responsible for securing their reservation as well as payment of room and amenities directly to the Georgetown Suites.

For hotel accommodations, please contact Georgetown Suites directly and request the "IP3 Group Rate".
Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card number or deposit. Please contact hotel for necessary bank information if wiring funds. Cancellations can be made up to 72 hours prior to arrival with no charge.
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Per Diem In addition to the hotel lodging and travel expenses, participants will be responsible for meals, incidental expenses, and some local transportation. IP3 recommends a minimum of US$64.00 per day, per person for meals and incidental expenses.

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Weather in Washington, D.C.

The average temperatures in Washington, D.C. are as follows:

  Fahrenheit Celsius
  High Low High Low
January 45 20 13 -3
February 45 20 14 -3
March 65 27 18 -1
April 72 45 23 7
May 80 60 27 11
June 84 67 28 19
July 90 72 30 23
August 90 72 30 23
September 78 63 25 17
October 68 45 21 8
November 55 35 14 1
December 50 32 13 0

Please bring appropriate clothing for your stay based on the temperature chart. Washington, D.C. has no specific "rainy" or dry season, but it is always wise to bring rain gear. Workshop attire is business casual. There will be several receptions/banquets for which more formal attire is requested (national dress is encouraged).

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First Day
Registration
The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the Monday of the first day of the course. Please check the meeting board in the lobby of the hotel for the meeting room assignment. The first morning session will focus on administrative details and an outline of the training program objectives and curriculum.

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Participant Roundtable
Country/Project
Presentations
An important aspect to your training experience is the exchange of information between you and your fellow participants about each other's projects, programs and overall experiences. Early on during the program we will provide an opportunity for each participant to briefly outline pertinent information about an ongoing project or national program. The objective of this session is to provide each participant with an initial understanding of each other's project or program to stimulate further discussion, both formal and informal, throughout the workshop.
Presentations can be done individually or in groups representing an individual organization (if two or more participants are from the same organization or country). The time allotted is 5 to 8 minutes per presentation, depending on the total number of presentations.

Key information to consider:

(1 -2 Minutes) Brief background about your country
(1 -2 Minutes) Brief background about your organization
(2 Minutes) Brief overview about your project or program
(2 Minutes) Identification of the key problems you face in your project or program - as relevant to the training program
(1 Minute) Questions that you hope to find the answers for as a result of the training program or from the other participants

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What to
Expect
This training course you are about to undertake is organized as an adult learning program. IP3's teaching methodology utilizes a variety of "hands on" participation by all attendees, including small group discussions and simulation exercises that require preparation and study by each participant. Our training will include approximately six hours of classroom activities (or site visits) per day and will require approximately two to three hours of preparation per night by each participant. How to prepare and what materials to prepare will be outlined at Registration on the first day of the course.
This program is not a conference. Individual participation, full attendance, and completion of an Action Plan is required to successfully complete the course requirements and to receive an IACET authorized Certificate of Achievement and CEUs in the program subject matter.

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We look forward to meeting you in Washington, D.C.!

 

 


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