Centre of Excellence in Environmental Economics, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala, India, 18 Jan 2014 – 22 Jan 2014
The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) jointly organized a Research and Writing Workshop in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics during January 18 – 22, 2014 at the Centre of Excellence in Environmental Economics in Vellanikkara, Thrissur District. The aim of this workshop was to build research capacity in the area of environment and resource economics in South India and Sri Lanka. The workshop provided practical training where participants first identify research issues and then develop research concepts into research proposals under the guidance and assistance of resource persons. A total of 15 participants attended the course. The resource persons of the course were A.K. Enamul Haque, Bangladesh; P. Indira Devi, R. Balasubraniam and P. Mukhopadhyay from India.

Agenda RW Kerala, Participants RW Kerala

Lobesa, Bhutan
05 Aug 2013 – 10 Aug 2013
The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) and the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) jointly organized a Research and Writing Workshop in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics during August 6-9, 2013 at the College of Natural Resources in Lobesa, Bhutan. The aim of this workshop was to build research capacity in the area of environment and resource economics. The objectives of the workshop is to develop research proposal writing skills among researchers beginning to work on the economics of environmental problems; to introduce researchers to current policy concerns and research themes related to environment and development across South Asia; and to encourage original research that can contribute to sustainable development in Bhutan and the South Asia region. The workshop provided an opportunity for Bhutanese researchers, especially researchers in RUB, interested in the field of environmental and natural resource economics to become more familiar with research concepts and techniques. ants.

Workshop Announcement, Concept Note Format, Agenda RW Bhutan 2013, Participants RW Bhutan 2013

Lahore, Pakistan, 06 Mar 2013 – 09 Mar 2013
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) jointly organizing a Research and Writing Workshop in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics in March 2013 in Lahore. The aim of this workshop was to build research capacity in the area of environment and resource economics. The workshop provided an opportunity for Pakistani researchers interested in the field of environmental and natural resource economics to become more familiar with research concepts and techniques. It will also familiarized them with research in South Asia being undertaken by LUMS and SANDEE researchers. International and local experts will conduct the workshop.The workshop provided practical training where participants themselves developed concept notes into research proposals under the guidance and assistance of resource persons. A total of 16 participants were invited so that close attention can be given to each researcher’s proposal.

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 06 Oct 2012 – 09 Oct 2012
The Economic Research Group (ERG) and the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) jointly organized a Research and Writing Workshop in environmental and natural resource economics in October 2012 in Dhaka. The aim of this workshop was to build research capacity in the area of environment and resource economics. Bangladeshi researchers interested in the field of environmental and natural resource economics and wishing to improve proposal writing techniques attended this workshop.

Concept Note Format, Agenda

Islamabad, Pakistan, 14 Sep 2012 – 17 Sep 2012
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI – Pakistan) and the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) jointly organized a Research and Writing workshop on Environmental and Natural Resource Economics in Islamabad, Pakistan from 14th – 17th Sept. 2012.

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 23 Sep 2011 – 26 Sep 2011
The Economic Research Group (ERG) and the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) jointly organized a Research and Writing workshop on Environmental and Natural Resource Economics which discussed key policy concerns in South Asia related to environmental economics and how economic research can help address them. The objective of this workshop was to enable researchers and teachers to take their research ideas and develop them into workable research proposals in the field of environment and development economics.International and local experts conducted the workshop. The workshop included faculty and participant presentations on different research topics, research methods, proposal writing skills and individually focussed consultations on research topics.

Agenda RW Tangail 2011, Participant List RW Tangail 2011

NEHU, Shillong, India, 28 Aug 2011 – 01 Sep 2011
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and Department of Economics, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is jointly organizing a Research and Writing Workshop in environmental and natural resource economics.The objective of this workshop is to enable researchers and teachers from North Eastern States of India to take their research ideas and develop them into workable research proposals in the field of environment and development economics.International and local experts will conduct the workshop. The workshop will include faculty and participant presentations on different research topics, research methods, proposal writing skills and individually focussed consultations on research topics.Agenda, Participant List

ATREE, Bangalore, India, 30 May 2011 – 31 May 2011
SANDEE organized a 2-day workshop on ‘Research and Writing Workshop’ on 30th – 31st May, 2011 in ATREE, Bangalore, India. The main objective of this workshop was to discuss key policy concerns in environmental economics and to help participants develop their skills in sharpening their research focus and choosing appropriate tools for their work. It provided participants an opportunity to discuss their research and get feedback on how to contextualize it within other ongoing work in South Asia.

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 Mar 2011 – 06 Mar 2011
South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and Economic Research Group (ERG) jointly organized a workshop on proposal writing in environmental economics. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity for Bangladeshi researchers working in the field of environmental and natural resource economics to learn about the techniques of proposal writing and also to join the pool of researchers working with SANDEE’s network. The workshop was conducted by international and local resource persons and involved participants from a wide cross section of institutes from Bangladesh.

The key objectives of the workshop:

• to develop proposal writing skills of young and upcoming researchers of environmental economics and other related branches of knowledge
• to introduce key current policy concerns and research themes of environmental economics
• to encourage original research aimed at strengthening and upgrading efforts for sustainable development in Bangladesh and South Asia region.The workshop enabled participants to develop the skills required to write competitive research proposals on relevant issues, provide them with training in logical development of research ideas and to improve their presentation skills in academic fora. It also provided technical inputs and resource persons’ comments on research concepts presented by participants while helping to forge links with peer scholars working in international, regional and national contexts. Further, it offered opportunity for Bangladeshi researchers in environmental and natural resource economics to join the SANDEE network and its research activities encouraging them to submit research proposals to the SANDEE in future. Overall it envisions facilitating and promoting innovative research to enhance the professional development and career advancement of young researchers by encouraging new thinking.Please read on about the workshop, the forest fire and the Royal Bengal Tigers – a first person account by Naim ZakariaLearning through Research, Star Campus
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Kalutara, Sri Lanka, 29 Mar 2010 – 02 Apr 2010
Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) and South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) are jointly organizing a workshop on proposal writing in environmental economics. This would provide a valuable opportunity for Sri Lankan researchers working in the field of environmental and natural resource economics to learn about the techniques of proposal writing and also to join the pool of researchers working with the SANDEE’s network. The workshop will be conducted by international and local resource persons and would involve participants from a wide cross section of institutes from Sri Lanka only.

Among the key objectives of the workshop are:

• to develop proposal writing skills of young and upcoming researchers of environmental economics and other related branches of knowledge
• to introduce key current policy concerns and research themes of environmental economics
• to encourage original research aimed at strengthening and upgrading efforts for sustainable development in Sri Lanka and South Asia region.The workshop will enable participants to develop the skills required to write competitive research proposals on relevant issues, provide them with training in logical development of research ideas and to improve their presentation skills in academic fora. It will also provide technical inputs and resource persons’ comments on research concepts presented by participants while helping to forge links with peer scholars working in international, regional and national contexts. Further, it will offer opportunity for Sri Lankan researchers in environmental and natural resource economics to join the SANDEE network and its research activities encouraging them to submit research proposals to the SANDEE in future. Overall it envisions facilitating and promoting innovative research to enhance the professional development and career advancement of young researchers by encouraging new thinking.Agenda, Participant List

Kathmandu, Nepal, 26 Aug 2009 – 29 Aug 2009
SANDEE organized a 4-day workshop on ‘Climate Change, Environmental Economics and Policy: Research and Writing Workshop’ from 26th – 29th August, 2009. This workshop discussed key policy concerns in South Asia related to climate change and how economic research can help address them. Participants had an opportunity to receive feedback on their proposed research questions and methodology.

Hotel Country Villa, Nagarkot, Nepal, 13 Sep 2008 – 17 Sep 2008
SANDEE organized a four day ‘Environmental Economics and Policy: Research and Writing Workshop’ from 13th – 17th Sept 2008. The main objective of this workshop was to discuss key policy concerns in environmental economics and to help participants develop their skills in sharpening their research focus and choosing appropriate tools for their work. It provided participants an opportunity to discuss their research and get feedback on how to contextualize it within other ongoing work in South Asia.

Agenda, Course Evaluation

BCDM, Rajendrapur, Bangladesh, 06 Sep 2007 – 10 Sep 2007
SANDEE organized a five day ‘Environmental Economics and Policy: Research and Writing Workshop’ from Sept 6th – 10th, 2007. The main objective of this workshop was to discuss key policy concerns in environmental economics and to help participants develop their skills in sharpening their research focus and choosing appropriate tools for their work. It provided participants an opportunity to discuss their research and get feedback on how to contextualize it within other ongoing work in South Asia.

Agenda, Participant List, Course Evaluation

ISEC, Bangalore, India, 21 Aug 2006 – 25 Aug 2006
SANDEE jointly with Institute for Social and Economic Change organized a 4 day workshop on Proposal Writing in Environmental Economics from 21st – 25th August, 2006 in Bangalore, India. Ten researchers from India, Bangladesh and Nepal participated in the workshop.

Agenda, Participant List, Course Evaluation

Best Western Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan, 16 May 2005 – 19 May 2005
SANDEE organized a Policy Research and Proposal Writing Workshop in Environmental Economics in Pakistan from 16th – 19th May, 2005. The main objective of this workshop was to introduce economists to key policy concerns in environmental economics and to enable participants to develop the skills required to write serious research proposals on these issues. The workshop provided the participants training in logical thinking and research proposal writing and presentation skills. It also provided technical input and comments on research concepts, and forged links between environmental economists working in various capacities. It introduced serious researchers in environmental and natural resource economics to SANDEE and its research activities and encouraged participants to submit a research proposal to SANDEE in future.

Agenda, Participant List, Course Evaluation

Hotel Park Villa, Budhanilkantha, Nepal, 13 May 2004 – 16 May 2004
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) seeks to strengthen individual and institutional capacity to undertake research on the linkages between economic development and environmental change. SANDEE supports research that uses economic analyses to address environmental and natural resource problems1 to influence policy-making.SANDEE organized a Policy Research and Proposal Writing Workshop in Environmental Economics in Kathmandu May 13-16, 2004. The main objective of this workshop was to introduce economists to key policy concerns in environmental economics and to enable participants to develop the skills required to write serious research proposals on these issues. The workshop provided the participants training in logical thinking and research proposal writing and presentation skills. It also provided technical input and comments on research concepts, and forged links between environmental economists working in various capacities. It introduced serious researchers in environmental and natural resource economics to SANDEE and its research activities and encouraged participants to submit a research proposal to SANDEE in future.Agenda, Participant List, Course Evaluation

BCDM, Rajendrapur, Bangladesh
12 Apr 2003 – 15 Apr 2003
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) seeks to strengthen individual and institutional capacity to undertake research on the linkages between economic development and environmental change. SANDEE supports research that uses economic analyses to address environmental and natural resource problems1 to influence policy-making.

SANDEE organized a Policy Research and Proposal Writing Workshop in Environmental Economics in Dhaka, April 12-15, 2003. The main objective of this workshop was to introduce economists to key policy concerns in environmental economics and to enable participants to develop the skills required to write serious research proposals on these issues. The workshop provided the participants training in logical thinking and research proposal writing and presentation skills. It also provided technical input and comments on research concepts, and forged links between environmental economists working in various capacities. It introduced serious researchers in environmental and natural resource economics to SANDEE and its research activities and encouraged participants to submit a research proposal to SANDEE in future.

Agenda, Participant List, Course Evaluation

Best Western Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan, 23 Sep 2002 – 26 Sep 2002
SANDEE jointly with IUCN’s Regional Environmental Economics Programme organized a four day workshop on Research and Proposal Writing in Environmental Economics from 23 – 26 September, 2002 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Agenda, Participant List, Course Evaluation