The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air (PCIA) is pleased to announce the second in a series of regional study tours. The goal of this study tour series is to equip Partners to replicate successful manufacturing, distribution and marketing approaches to bring their current stove program to scale, by showcasing examples of high quality manufacturing and distribution processes in each region (LA/C, Asia and Africa). The first study tour took take place in Guatemala February 6 – 8, 2012. You can learn more about this study tour, hosted by HELPS International, at www.PCIAonline.org/Bulletin [1].
The second study tour is scheduled to take place in Shengzhou, China from May 21-23, 2012. These dates are tentative. If you are interested in applying for this study tour, but cannot attend because of a scheduling conflict, please email us at moderator@pciaonline.org [2]. This opportunity is intended for large-scale stove manufacturers and sellers/distributers (i.e. organizations that manufacture and/or sell/distribute more than 20,000 stoves per year) in either commercial markets or humanitarian settings. Applications are due Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Note: The Study Tour content and discussions will occur in English.
Selection Criteria for Study Tour – Participants must:
Space is limited (maximum one person per organization). In addition, there is limited airfare travel support available. Selection of travel support recipients will be based on responses to the questions in this application, with preference given for those with financial need, and for those who have demonstrated strong participation in past PCIA activities and commitment to furthering the mission of the Partnership.
You will receive an email shortly after submitting your application with the information you entered; please review the email for accuracy. If you do not receive the confirmation email it is unlikely that your application was received, in which case please contact us at moderator@pciaonline.org [2].
Please note that if you are not yet a PCIA Partner, you will need to first submit a registration for your organization at: www.pciaonline.org/becomeapartner [1] or your application will not be considered. If you are unsure whether or not your organization is a PCIA Partner, please check for your organization's name HERE [1]. Applications are due Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
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[2] mailto:moderator@pciaonline.org
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[4] http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zwjg/2498/