The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) was established to assist individuals, groups, and organizations who help village residents or local communities to use appropriate technologies and process for sustainable development. IISD works across disciplines, institutions, and national boundaries to facilitate community-based development.
The Institute offers regular short training courses in:
- participatory practices for sustainable development
- microcredit and entrepreneurial development
- sustainable village-based development
- appropriate technology generation
Details of courses and online registration are available on the site.