Latin American and Caribbean journalists are invited to take part in a training in Santiago, Chile, focused on the strategic role of water for the development of Latin American and the Caribbean. Deadline to apply: March 6, 2009.

The course,  “Policies for sustainable water utilization and efficient provision of related public services," will examine regional challenges facing water management and use; discuss management and service provisions; and analyze relevant national and local case studies in the region.

The training is schedule to take place from April 20 to 30. Application fee is US$600.

The course is organized by the Institute for Economic and Social Planning for Latin America and the Caribbean (ILPES, in Spanish), in collaboration with other organizations.

For further information, contact Lucy Winchester at lucy.winchester@cepal.org. To learn more about ILPES, click here.