Commissioned by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Shanghai Business School is responsible for the organization of the seminar. The Seminar mainly focuses on a general review of China, Urban Development and Plan for the Structure of Urban-rural development in China, case on the Development of Middle and Small Cities, the overall plan and the implementation of the Urban Development of Shanghai. The seminar will take discussions, case studies, interactive lectures as ways of learning, while emphasizing the integration of teaching and practice.
Gestión y desarrollo urbano
Officials of Latin American, Caribbean and South-Pacific Countries from related department.
Under 45 for officials at or under director’s level; under 50 for officials at director general’s level.
In good health with health certificate issued by the local public hospitals; without diseases with which entry to China is disallowed by China’s laws and regulations; without severe chronic diseases such as serious high blood pressure, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes; without mental diseases or epidemic diseases that are likely to cause serious threat to public health; not in the process of recovering after a major operation or in the process of acute diseases; not seriously disabled or pregnant.
Capable of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.
Family members or friends should not follow.
The seminar will fully present the development and achievements of urban infrastructure planning and construction in China including Shanghai. The participants can have an in-depth view of China’s experiences and achievements in urban infrastructure planning and construction. In addition, it is also expected that the seminar serves as a good platform of communication for China and countries in Latin American, Caribbean and south Pacific regions so as to promote their further cooperation and common development.
Required Documents:
1. Application form: The candidate must fill in only the fields translated from Chinese into English and found in the format table, these must be completed in English and capital letters, but keep the original language of names and addresses (including the name of the Seminar). The form has to be signed and include a photo of the applicant, otherwise it won't be accepted.
2. Candidates must fulfill the required technical profile for the Seminar.
3. A recent good health certificate issued and signed by a certified Doctor (maximum 3 months).
4. Copy of a valid passport (minimum validity of 6 months since the start of the course).
5. Copy of valid American visa (preferable but not mandatory).
6. Letter of presentation in Spanish and signed by the legal representative of the institution that supports the application, including explicit institutional commitment to support the nomination of the candidate and ensure that, in case of being selected, will authorize the candidate to travel. This letter should be addressed to Angela Ospina de Nicholls, General Director of APC Colombia. It is recommended to indicate in this document the reason why the institution presents the candidate.
* People who have participated in past seminars in China may apply again after two (2) years of completing the first participation.
Instructions:
1. Check the attached files (Seminar information and Application Form)
2. Fill in the form and send it with the other required documents.
3. Recommendation: send a digital copy of the application before the date of the closing of receipt of documents, so it can be check by APC-Colombia in order to make corrections on time. Remember: No documents are received in hard copy, all the process is done through the email indicated. Also, keep in mind that the Embassy will inform their decision directly to the selected beneficiaries only.
IN ONE PDF FILE to APC Colombia to the email: ivansanchez@apccolombia.gov.co. In the subject, please write: NUMBER OF THE COURSE-FIRST NAME AND SURNAME OF THE CANDIDATE.
Expenses: air tickets (departing and returning to Bogotá), medical insurance, hotel, transportation and food will be cover by the offering Government.
Additional expenses must be covered by the participant.
For the regional representation offices of National Institutions: before applying for any Seminar, please contact the focal point in charge of cooperation and international relations issues to receive information about the application requirements and procedure.
It is the applicant's responsibility to carefully read the published information and submit documents that fulfill all the requirements. Incomplete, illegible or late applications will be discard.
