How to apply for EASY-ECO events
How to apply for EASY-ECO Conferences
Please note that the conference language is English. Thus, all documents
should be submitted in English.
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Abstracts (if you want to present a paper)
Send your abstracts to the email-address(es) given in the deadlines-table
and cc: this to application@easy-eco.eu by
the respective date. For easier file handling, please use the format
"your last name_abstract_event name.doc"
for the file name. Abstracts not meeting these criteria cannot be
processed.
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Apply via electronic application
form for the desired EASY-ECO
Conference.
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CV and motivational letter (if you want to apply for
an EU-Grant)
Send your curriculum vitae including a list of your most important
publications and a motivational letter in which you explain in 300-400
words why you want to attend the EASY-ECO Conference. Please make sure
that your name is included in both documents. For easier file handling,
name your files in the format "your last name_cv_event
name.doc" and "your last name_motivation_event
name.doc" respectively. Documents not meeting these criteria
cannot be processed. Send these documents in one email to the email-address
given in the deadlines-table and cc this to application@easy-eco.eu by the respective date.
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Full papers (conference speakers)
Send your full paper to the email-address given in the deadlines-table and
cc this to application@easy-eco.eu by
the respective date.
How to apply for EASY-ECO Training Courses
Step 1: Online application
Apply via electronic application form
for the desired EASY-ECO Training. Please
note that the e-learning phase and the on-site trainings are linked together:
application for a specific on-site case training (such
as October 2008 in Saarland, Germany) includes the application
for the immediately preceding e-course. There are no separate
application procedures foreseen!
Step 2: Send accompanying documents
Please note that the conference language is English. Thus, all documents
should be submitted in English.
Please send all the following documents in one email to
the email-address(es) given in the deadlines-table
(and cc this to application@easy-eco.eu)
by the respective date. In order for your application to be processed,
it is essential that you send all the required documents and that you
name the files according to the rules given in points (1), (2) and (4):
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Your CV
Please send your curriculum vitae. This should be a maximum of two
A4 pages in length and written entirely in English (12 pt text).
Include your educational and professional background in the sustainable
development and/or evaluation field(s). For easier file handling,
name your file in the format "your last name_cv_event name.doc".
Documents not meeting these criteria cannot be processed.
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Motivational letter
Please include a motivation letter (maximum 1 A4 page, 12 pt text)
explaining how this training course will be useful for your career.
For easier file handling, name your file in the format "your last name_motivation_event
name.doc". Documents not meeting these criteria cannot
be processed.
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References (if you want to apply for an EU-Grant)
You may include one to two reference letters (e.g. from a supervisor,
employer, head of your institute). Hardcopies of reference letters
can be posted or faxed to the training host on the address and number
found here.
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Short essay on evaluation of sustainability (if
you want to apply for an EU-Grant)
Send an essay of 1200 – 1500 words, 12 pt text, in English,
discussing the topic below and answering the given question. To help
you, a list of thematic papers and other sources are provided at
the end of this section. For easier file handling, name your file
in the format "your last
name_essay_event name.doc". Documents not meeting
these criteria cannot be processed.
In order to consider your application for an EU-Grant,
please send all
above mentioned documents (CV, motivational letter, and essay;
references are optional) to
the email-address(es) given in the deadlines-table (and
cc this to application@easy-eco.eu)
by the respective date.
In case you are not applying for an EU-Grant (that
is, you will participate in the training on you own expenses), please
send your CV and a motivational letter (you may additionally send references
and essay in order to increase your chances to participate in the training).
Theme of Essay/Task:
Explain and discuss the ways in which the seven core elements of
Sustainable Development (outlined below) affect evaluation
projects (e.g. in the conceptual phase of an evaluation, for
the methodology selection, within the empirical work, in the data analysis
and in the communication of the evaluation results). What is it that is
exceptional about SD-Evaluations?
Input: The 7 core elements of sustainable development
a) Holistic approach
Most scientists agree that a key purpose of sustainable development is
to integrate ecological, economic and social concerns in decision-making
processes in a balanced way. These concerns are often referred to as the
three dimensions or pillars of sustainable development.
b) Time scale of Sustainable Development
In the so-called “Brundtland Report” sustainable development
is defined as “Development that meets the needs of current generations
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
and aspirations”. This definition points to the challenge of integrating
a short- and a long-term time horizon in decision-making. It is often
referred to as the principle of inter-generational equity.
c) Spatial scale of SD:
The concept of sustainable development cuts not only across the ministerial
boundaries within governments. It moreover transcends the different tiers
of policy-making, from the EU level to local communities. Climate change,
for example, needs to be addressed at all levels of policy-making.
d) System dynamics, risk and uncertainties:
Since sustainable development is concerned about the well-being of future
generations, the concept requires to avoiding irreversible developments
and risks. By so doing, it incorporates the so-called “precautionary
principle”, which goes back to the beginning of environmental policy-making.
e) Values:
Sustainable development refers to the needs of present and future generations.
Since needs are highly subjective, so is the entire concept. Consequently,
its normative content is highly controversial. Controversies between different
sets of values become visible in the judgement of economic growth, technology,
equity issues between North and South etc.
f) Participation:
According to Agenda 21 (an important policy document approved at the Rio
World Summit in 1992), “One of the fundamental prerequisites for
the achievement of sustainable development is broad public participation
in decision-making”. Participation is expected to help define the
actual meaning of SD, provide policy-makers with valuable information,
and increase ownership among stakeholders.
g) Process aspects:
Sustainable development is a dynamic concept, which changes over time.
It is a continuous process rather than a ready-made solution. Thus, it
requires institutional innovations in various respects.
Materials:
| On Sustainable Development: |
Hardi, P.; Zdan, T (1997): “Assessing Sustainable Development:
Principles in Practice”, IISD, 1997; especially  Pages
1-4 and Pages
7-20 |
Free
download |
| Hopwood, B.; Mellor, M., O'Brien, G. (2005): “Sustainable
development: mapping different approaches”, in: Sustainable
development (Wiley), 13: 38-52 |
Pay
per view |
| Langer, M. E., Schön, A. (2002): “An integrated referential
framework for sustainable development”, in: Proceedings of the
EASY-ECO-1 Evaluation of Sustainability – European Conferences,
Vienna 2002 |
Free
download |
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| On Evaluation: |
| Trochim, W. (2002): “Introduction to Evaluation” (05/03/05) |
Internet
document |
| Newburn, T. (2001): “What do we mean by evaluation?”,
in: Children & Society (Wiley) 15: 5-13 |
Pay
per view |
| Yarbrough, D; Shulha, L; Caruthers, F. (2004): “Background
and history of the Joint Committee's Program Evaluation Standards”,
in: New Directions for Evaluation (Wiley), 104: 15-30. |
Pay
per view |
| Widmer, T. (2004): “The Development and status of evaluation
standards in Western Europe”, in: New Directions for Evaluation
(Wiley), 104: 31-42 |
Pay
per view |
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| Additional materials: |
| European Evaluation Society - EES working group on standards: "Evaluation
Standards" |
Internet
document |
| Martinuzzi, A.: “EASY-ECO-2 – Guideline for Young Researchers,
Part B: Definition of the scope of research” |
Free
download |
| Martinuzzi, A.: “Sustainable Development Evaluations in Europe
- Market Analysis, Meta Evaluation and Future Challenges”, in:
Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management; Vol. 3,
No. 4 (Dec 2004), pp 1-32 |
Pay
per view |
| Knoflacher, M.; Gigler, U.; Tötzer, T.; Naefe, B.: “Assessment
of Sustainability – Can it be standardised?”; in: in:
Proceedings of the EASY-ECO-2 Evaluation of Sustainability –
European Conferences, Vienna 2003 |
Free
download |
| World Bank (2002): “Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World”,
World Bank Development Report 2003 |
Free
download |
To obtain hardcopies of articles only available
as pay per view, please register
for EASY-ECO and fill in your mailing address. Send a copy of your
confirmation email (which you will receive immediately after filling in
step 1 of the online registration form) to easy-info@sustainability.at
indicating which pay per view articles you need. Hardcopies of
these articles will be sent to your mailing address.
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