To launch ARDYIS, the first two activities designed are the essay writing contest and a training on blogging and web 2.0 for development. The training will be tailored to the level of participants; it will take place at in December 2010 or early in 2011. 30 best entrants to the essay writing competition will be selected to attend it. The training outputs will be linked to other future activities.
In parallel to the training, a one-day consultative and networking meeting will be organized.
Other training will be organized or supported in the future.