We are excited to welcome your participation through field testing, consultation events, and training.

Field Testing: Apply the Standards in your program, tell us about it, and help us improve the Standards!
Download the Standards field-testing packet to learn more.

Consultation Events: Learn more about the Standards, interact with regional colleagues in economic development and emergency response, and provide us with in-depth feedback! Our consultation events take place around the world. For more information or to register, email us:

• Africa region: Nairobi, Kenya, June 26, 2009 in conjunction with the Women’s Commission
• Latin America region: Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 16-17, 2009 (in Spanish)
• UK/Europe region: London, UK, Dec. 3, 2009
• Middle East/North Africa region: Jordan, January 2010
• Africa region: Indonesia, February 2010

Standards Training: Coming soon! Our two-day training curriculum will be developed in fall 2009 and will debut in early 2010 at the Jordan and Indonesia consultations. Check back as dates are confirmed. If you’re interested in scheduling a Standards training, contact us here.