Chief Directorate population and Development Events and Training
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Applied Population Sciences Training And Research
Is successful integration of population and development factors into policies, strategies, programmes and activities challenging you?
Is the population dynamics of communities – their birth, morbidity, death, movements, locations, socio‑economic characteristics and general status of well being – a mystery to you?
Do you know how this population dynamics is influenced by environmental factors, education / knowledge, health, technology, housing, culture, economy, security, etc.?
APSTAR may be your solution!
What is APSTAR?
- It is the Applied Population Sciences Training and Research Programme of the School of Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal
- The Aim: To enhance the understanding of population issues in relation to the broader sphere of development challenges
- The focus: How to integrate population factors into policies, strategies, programmes, projects and activities.
How will APSTAR help?
You will gain:
- Basic demographic skills for better understanding of population dynamics;
- Skills to understand priority research areas on population matters;
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Capacity to undertake various sectoral development planning, incorporate population issues and challenges;
- Expertise on integrating population priorities into development policies and programmes; and
- Knowledge on the subject Population Studies that will enable you to enhance your career.
- A 68+% pass mark will provide access to the one-year Master’s programme in Population Studies at UKZN.
DURATION
The programme is presented over a 8‑month period. This includes four (4) modules that are presented over five (5) consecutive days each (1 week), as well as “take home” assignments. Modules build on each other.
Programme Outline:
Module |
Main Theme |
1 (Week 1) |
Introduction to Applied Population Sciences |
2 (Week 2) |
Population and Development Interrelationships |
3 (Week 3) |
Basic demographic measures and Population Projections |
4 (Week 4) |
Integration of Population issues into Development Policies and plans/ programs |
FEES
Fees per delegate
R10 500-00 per delegate
Included in the fees:
- 4 weeks intensive classroom training
- Course material
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Lunch
- UKZN APSTAR Certificate on successful completion of assignments
Excluded from the fees:
Travel, accommodation and subsistence
VENUE
School of Development Studies (SoDS),
Howard College Campus,
University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Glenwood,
Durban, South Africa
SHOULD I ATTEND?
Definitely, especially if you are:
- Responsible for integrated development at any of the three spheres of government
- Managing developmental and/or service delivery programmes
- Responsible for development planning
HOW DO i ApplY?
Submit the following to the School of Development Studies:
- Your completed application form
- A brief, comprehensive work profile of your current work
- A brief motivation for why you want to participate in the course
- Indication of basic computer literacy
- Copies of your academic records, i.e. degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Letter of recommendation from your current employer
Please note: On acceptance you will be required to enter into a learnership agreement with the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
DATES FOR 2009
Date for registration: 27 March 2009
Module 1 |
6-10 April |
Module 2 |
29 June-3 July |
Module 3 |
21-25 September |
Module 4 |
9-13 November |
APSTAR APPLICATION FORM
Surname: _________________________
First Name(s): _____________________
Male / Female: ____________________
Employer: _________________________
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Job Title __________________________
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Postal Address _____________________
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Telephone Number: _________________
Fax Number: ______________________
Cell Number: _________________
E-mail Address: ____________________
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Post-school Qualifications: ____________
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Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________
Need more information?
- Visit the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Development Studies website http://www.ukzn.ac.za/csds OR
- The Department of Social Development’s Population website http://www.population.gov.za OR
- E-mail APSTAR at apstar2@ukzn.ac.za OR
- Call APSTAR on +27 (0)31 260 2246 OR Fax to +27 (0)31 260 1311
JOINT PROJECT OF:
The University of KwaZulu-Natal
The Department of Social Development
The United Nations Population Fund
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POPULATION HIV & AIDS TRAINING FOR GOVERNMENT:
The Course HIV & AIDS and Integrated Development – A Capacity Development Course for Government Managers and Planners
TRAINING PROGRAMME AUGUST 2008 –MARCH 2009
| WEEK |
PROVINCE |
CONTACT PERSON |
CONTACT DETAILS |
27 - 29 August 2008: |
Free State - Thabo Mofutsanyana District |
MP Zwane |
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03 - 05 September 2008 |
Free State - Fezile Dabi District |
MP Zwane |
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26 – 28 November 2008 |
Free State - Xhariep District |
MP Zwane |
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19 – 16 January 2009 |
Mpumalanga |
Gerda Gouws |
013 766-3057 |
02 – 06 February 2009 |
Mpumalanga |
Gerda Gouws |
013 766-3057 |
02 – 06 February 2009 |
North West |
Practie Nyalambisa |
018 387-3066/4218/5296 |
16 – 20 February 2009 |
Eastern Cape |
Dolores Thatchell |
040 608-5880 |
02 – 06 March 2009 |
Western Cape |
Charles Sibande |
021 483-5678 |
02 – 06 March 2009 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Themba Ngcamu |
033 345-5432 |
Scheduling courses for the following provinces is in the process of finalisation:
- Gauteng
- Northern Cape
- Limpopo
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1-3 December 2008: Public Seminar
PUBLIC SEMINAR ON TEN YEARS OF POPULATION POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN SOUTH AFRICA (1998-2008)
The national Department of Social Development, through the Chief Directorate: Population and Development, hosted a three-day public seminar in Pretoria from 1-3 December 2008 to present evidence on the implementation of the Population Policy for South Africa (1998 – 2008), focusing on changes in population and development trends and dynamics during the past ten years. The information contained in the various presentations will center around the following thematic areas:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- HIV & AIDS
- Gender Equity and Equality
- Environmental Sustainability
- Children and Families
- Poverty and Inequality
- Migration and Urbanisation
- Youth
- Institutional arrangements for policy implementation, including, capacity building and training, data collection and research, advocacy and IEC.
Documents available:
December 2008
Population Policy + 10 Synthesis Report (ppt 
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Impact Assessment of the Population Policy for South Africa with specific reference to the role of Population Information: An Institutional Review (doc
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State Of Population And Development In Kwa-Zulu Natal (ppt )
Gender
Implementation Progress Of The Gender Component Of The South African Population Policy Of 1998 (doc )
Gender Equality, Equity and Empowerment of Women (ppt )
HIV/Aids
The Scope And Nature Of The Hiv And Aids Epidemic In South Africa (doc )
The Scope And Nature Of The Hiv And Aids Epidemic In South Africa (ppt )
Households
Overview Of The Extent And Nature Of The Unbundling Of South African Households And The Implications Thereof (pdf 
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‘Unbundling’ Of Households In South Africa (ppt )
Migration
Migration and Urbanisation (pdf )
Population, Environment and Development
Trends, Changes And Challenges At The Interface Of Population, Environment And Development In South Africa. (ppt )
Population Trends And Dynamics
Overview Of Population Trends And Dynamics (doc )
Population Trends and Dynamics in South Africa: What do we know and don’t know? (ppt)
Poverty and Inequality
Poverty and Inequality (doc )
Youth
South African Youth in 2008 (doc )
Ten Years Of Population Policy Implementation: Youth (ppt )
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If you are interested in receiving the documentation of the event, please contact:
Ms Ina Mentz at:
InaM@socdev.gov.za
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29 August 2008
National South South Workshop on Reproductive Health and the Achievement of the ICPD PoA and MDGs.
This is a south-south workshop on access to reproductive health and the achievement of International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Plan of Action (PoA) and the Millennium Development Goals.
The workshop will be hosted by the National Department of Social Development in partnership with Partners in Population Development (PPD) and the Department of Health. South Africa formally joined PPD in Morocco in November 2007. PPD aims to strengthen south-south cooperation, capacities, networks and partnerships, and enhance resource availability. PPD also promotes the integration of HIV&AIDS and reproductive health into plans and programmes.
The workshop will be used to conscientize stakeholders on PPD functions and how South Africa can benefit as a member of the organization. Discussions will also focus on access to reproductive health services, family planning, HIV/AIDS and capacity building.
Papers presented:
Meeting ICPD Goals and MDGs: Population and Family Planning Agenda.
Dr Nat Khaole (Department of Health)
Integration of Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS.
Tewodros Melesse (IPPF)
Population, Reproductive Health for Sustainable Development -
A National Commitment
Mr. Harry S. Jooseery (PPD)
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11 July 2008
Key note address delivered by Deputy Minister of Social Development Dr Jean Swanson-Jacobs at the World Population Day celebration.
The Deputy Minister of Social Development, Dr Jean Swanson-Jacobs delivered the key note address on the occasion of World Population Day, Voortrekker Monument Hall-Pretoria.
2008 WORLD POPULATION DAY COMMEMORATIONS ACTIVIES
On the 11 July 2008 South Africa observed the 19th World
Population Day. This year's event focused on Family Planning which is
aimed at enabling couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly about the number of children and also to have information
and means to do so and to ensure informed choices. To mark this day, activities were planned by the CDPD as well as PPUs in most of the provinces
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