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 The OCHA Induction Course, hosted by SRSA, took place from 1 to 4 April in Sweden

• The course provided a group of 22 candidates with a general overview of OCHA's mandate and ways of coordinating in the field. The participants were mainly trained on humanitarian principles; information management; humanitarian reform and the UN financial system. For additional information please click here.
• They were selected from the following Stand-By Partner Organizations: SRSA (8), Irish Aid (4), DRC (2), NRC (6) and RedR Australia (2).

The Stand-By Partnerships Programme Bulletin, No.2

Published on 31 January 2008, the Bulletin provides general updates on the Stand-By Partnerships Programme and shares field experiences of Stand-By experts seconded to OCHA in:

• South and West Darfur offices, Sudan; 
• Sri Lanka;
• occupied Palestinian territory; and
• Jordan (Iraq office).   

Last update: 8 April 2008