Training Programme for Cluster Development Agents

Over the last decade, awareness about the significance of cluster and their role to promote economic growth has been well recognised. As an outcome, emphasis on cluster and network development has increased both in developed and developing countries. Clusters are widely considered now as effective platforms to enlarge the production base, trigger growth, alleviate poverty and redress regional economic imbalances. However, this being a relatively new approach, there is a strongly felt need for resource persons who can undertake development of clusters in a professional and effective manner.

Based on UNIDO's experience in India, this training programme has been specially designed for, professionals and field officers of development agencies, and office bearer's of industry associations who will undertake industrial promotion in Clusters as Cluster Development Agents.

The programme aims to endow competent professionals with necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an effective C.D.A.

The training programme is divided into 3 phases involving classroom training and skill development as also field level orientation.