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Recurrent courses
Recurrent courses are held annually and cover land and water management
for improved agriculture. Alterra-ILRI's recurrent courses include:
The Recurrent courses are held in Wageningen, The Netherlands. The
main advantage of organising training courses in Wageningen is international
exposure. Exchange of experiences, insights and knowledge is an important
aspect of the education of the participants. Another advantage is
that Alterra-ILRI can focus course lectures and exercises on certain
aspects of a site-specific development problem to meet the needs of
the client.
Course Logistics
Alterra-ILRI's recurrent courses are fully residential, offering the participants board and lodging in the Wageningen International Conference Centre, which is located within walking distance of the city centre. Its convenient location, and the presence of many participants of other international courses, makes the Conference Centre an excellent "home from home". Residential arrangements for the participants of Alterra-ILRI's tailor-made courses are made on an ad hoc basis, according to the needs of the particular group.
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Excursions & field trips
All of Alterra-ILRI's recurrent courses, and its tailor-made courses that are held in The Netherlands, include irrigation and drainage field trips and learning excursions to a wide range of interesting and often historic sites, some of which are located in neighbouring countries.
Cost
The cost of the courses is divided over tuition fees and accommodation fees. The tuition fees cover computer use, lecture notes, selected software and excursions; the accommodation fees cover full board and lodging, the cost of medical insurance and a daily allowance for small personal expenses. Applicants are responsible for obtaining funding, arranging visas, and purchasing airline tickets. Alterra-ILRI cannot offer fellowships.
Language of Instruction
All courses are conducted in English.
How to reach Alterra in Wageningen
We have prepared a document for you with details to help you to get
to Wageningen safe and sound.
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