July-September 1995

In This Issue

Grassroots Management Training: Women Help Women Exit Cycle of Poverty
The goal of EDI's pilot program for trainers, which began in 1989, is to strengthen the management and marketing capabilities of poor rural women and their counterparts in the informal urban sector. Scores of women from six developing countries have participated in this unique Grassroots Management Training program.

Course Outline: Investment Decisionmaking
The main objective of this course is to introduce senior government officials to the methodologies of investment decisionmaking. It offers a comprehensive overview of the methodologies employed in evaluating the costs and benefits of projects and programs.

Evaluation at EDI -- Part III
The third article in this series (see January-March 1995 and April-June 1995 issues for parts I and II) looks at how EDI evaluates the longer-term outcomes of its activities.

McNamara Fellows for 1995
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program is pleased to announce the selection of 12 fellows for 1995.

Changes: From Training Institute to Center for Global Learning
EDI restructures to meet the emerging needs of its constituents.

Publications
Recent studies and training materials available from the Training Materials Resources Center (TMRC).

Courses and Seminars
Courses and seminars scheduled to start between July 1 and December 31, 1995.