The application process for the 2014 Visiting Professionals Program is now open until February 14. Please use this link to apply. The program begins with a six-week period of intense training, mentoring, and sharing with land tenure experts at Landesa’s main office in Seattle, Washington. Visiting professionals from India, China, and East Africa will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of women’s land rights and improve their effectiveness by strengthening their leadership, managerial, and communication skills.
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