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Environmental Fiscal Reform (EFR) Training in Bangkok, Thailand

18 November 2016

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From 4 ā€“ 6 December 2016, the AIZ is organizing a Training Seminar on ā€œCapacity Development for Environmental Fiscal Reform (EFR)ā€. The seminar is addressing policy makers, administration officials and other relevant stakeholders who are responsible for preparing or implementing environmental fiscal reforms ā€“ i.e. the introduction or reform of environmental taxes and charges and the reform of environmentally harmful subsidies. This three-day training course will convey basic concepts and definitions of EFR, in-depth knowledge of EFR approaches in various sectors and countries, detailed knowledge of potential benefits and trade-offs of EFR and is designed to increase individual capacities to design and promote appropriate EFR strategies. Particular attention is given to inter-ministerial dynamics when preparing a reform. The training course is facilitated by two experts and employs a case work methodology, focusing on discussing nationally appropriate approaches and build on participantsā€™ insights and expertise. For more details, click here.Ā 

Participation fee is EUR 1,710 for GIZ-financed participants and EUR 1,990 for external participants (excluding accommodation and transportation).

For further information on the training course, contact Mr. Eike Meyer (eike.meyer@giz.de). For on-line registration, please do so before 22 November by visiting this link or http://training.thai-german-cooperation.info/index.php/training

This training is organized by in cooperation with Department Sector and Global Programs, Division Climate Change, Environment, Infrastructure of GIZ Head Office.