Invitations to nominate candidates are distributed to countries which have given priority to such activities. Interest may be expressed either to Sida or to the relevant programme organisers. Sida selects the countries to be invited in consultation with the various programme organisers. Nominations for each programme are assessed on individual merits and the most qualified candidates are selected. Training programmes are designed for experienced executives in middle and top management positions in their respective organisations.
Minimum qualifications are a university degree and relevant working experience.
Those who do not have English as a native language will be required to submit an official language certificate indicating their proficiency in the language. Organisations, institutions, corporations and authorities from both the public and private sectors are welcome to nominate candidates for Sida s International Training Programmes. Generally speaking, no more than two candidates from each country participate in the same programme. Applications are open to both men and women, but as the majority of applicants are men, women are especially encouraged to apply. Programme Organisers Programme administration, including the employment of lecturers, premises, accommodation for participants etc. is delegated to the appointed programme organiser which may come from either the public or the private sector, for example a government agency, a university or a consultancy company.