Distance
Learning
The Bank
is using the latest technology to connect the developing world with
worldwide knowledge and expertise. Learning centers at universities,
institutes, and other organizations throughout the world are able to
link up with the Bank to offer courses, seminars, and "global dialogues"
fostering the free exchange of information. These time sensitive, cost-effective
electronic classrooms provide access to knowledge via satellite technology,
video teleconferencing, and the Internet.
As part
of this effort, the Decentralization and Subnational Regional Economics
thematic group has organized a series of videoconferences on decentralization
in the social sectors.
