CIFAL Philippines

CIFAL Philippines Official page of the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in the Philippines

The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in the Philippines or Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (CIFAL Philippines) was created in 2016 as a collaboration between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University of the Philippines (UP) with the objective of providing training opportunities to government officials and civil society leaders from the Philippines and Asia-Pacific. CIFAL Philippines offers training activities on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level, migration, and gender equality. Through its training activities, advocacy, and research, the Centre facilitates multi-stakeholder collaboration and best practices exchange. UP was selected by UNITAR to host the CIFAL Philippines due to its leadership in integrative and innovative teaching, as well as its vast network of experts, academics, and international development professionals. CIFAL Philippines offers an array of capacity-building courses anchored upon the academic expertise of the University of the Philippines. Training areas:
-Implementation of the SDGs at the local level
-Migration
-Gender equality

Contact:
-CIFAL Philippines Director: Dr. Edna Co
- e-mail: [email protected]

About UNITAR & the CIFAL Global Network

The CIFAL Global Network is the network of training centers affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It is composed of 22 centers dedicated to strengthening the capacities of governmental authorities and leaders of civil society to promote sustainable development. Each CIFAL (Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders) provides innovative training on areas related to governance and sustainable development. They serve as a unique and instrumental vehicle to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration that leads to the design of innovative solutions to address current challenges. They are located across Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americas, reaching to 10,000 beneficiaries through more than 100 capacity building activities every year. UNITAR is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations System, and has the mandate to enhance the effectiveness of the UN through diplomatic training, and to increase the impact of national actions through public awareness-raising, education and training of public policy officials. More information:
www.unitar.org/affiliated-training-centres I

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El Centro Internacional de Formación de Autoridades y Líderes en Filipinas (CIFAL Filipinas) fue creado en el 2016 como una colaboración entre el Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para la Formación Profesional e Investigaciones (UNITAR) y la Universidad de Filipinas (UP), con el objetivo de brindar oportunidades de capacitación a funcionarios públicos y líderes de la sociedad civil de Filipinas y Asia-Pacifico. CIFAL Filipinas ofrece capacitación en la implementación de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) a nivel local, migración, y equidad de género. A través de sus actividades de formación, investigación y sensibilización, contribuye a facilitar la colaboración y el intercambio de buenas prácticas. La UP fue seleccionada por UNITAR para ser anfitriona del Centro CIFAL Filipinas debido a su liderazgo en enseñanza integral e innovadora, así como por su vasta red de expertos, académicos, y profesionales en desarrollo internacional. CIFAL Filipinas brinda una amplia gama de cursos que integran las áreas de especialidad de la Universidad de Filipinas.

Áreas de formación:
-Implementación de los ODS a nivel local
-Migración
-Equidad de género

Contacto:
- Directora de CIFAL Filipinas: Dra. Edna Co
- e-mail: [email protected]


Sobre UNITAR y la Red Global CIFAL

La Red Global CIFAL es la red de centros de formación afiliados a UNITAR (Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para la Formación Profesional e Investigaciones). Está compuesta por 22 centros y se dedicada a fortalecer las capacidades de autoridades gubernamentales y líderes de la sociedad civil para promover el desarrollo sostenible. Cada CIFAL (Centro Internacional de Formación de Autoridades y Líderes) brinda formación innovadora en áreas relacionadas con el desarrollo sostenible y constituyen un instrumento único para facilitar el intercambio de conocimientos y la colaboración, conduciendo al diseño de soluciones innovadoras para abordar los desafíos actuales. Se encuentran ubicados en África, Asia, Europa, Australia y las Américas, alcanzando a más de 10.000 beneficiarios a través de más de 100 actividades de capacitación anualmente. UNITAR es la agencia de entrenamiento del Sistema de las Naciones Unidas dedicada a potenciar la efectividad de la ONU a través de formación diplomática, así como el impacto de políticas naciones a través de actividades de sensibilización, educación, y la formación de funcionarios públicos. Más información:
www.unitar.org/affiliated-training-centres I

[WEBINAR ALERT]📊 Business for the Global Goals: Championing Transformational Business Practices towards Sustainable Deve...
14/09/2026

[WEBINAR ALERT]

📊 Business for the Global Goals: Championing Transformational Business Practices towards Sustainable Development

Listen to Ms. Melissa Vergel de Dios of the UN Global Compact Network Philippines and Dr. William Dar of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines as we discuss the crucial role of the private sector in advancing inclusive, responsible, and sustainable development.

🗓️ 28 September 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM (Manila time)
🔗 Register for the webinar via bit.ly/Biz4GGWebinar

07/09/2026
ICYMI: "Into the Future: Who's Driving Industry 4.0 and Beyond?" aims to examine how governance frameworks, cybersecurit...
03/09/2026

ICYMI: "Into the Future: Who's Driving Industry 4.0 and Beyond?" aims to examine how governance frameworks, cybersecurity strategies, and inclusive digital policies can support the responsible and ethical adoption of emerging technologies. It also seeks to explore practical approaches toward reducing digital inequalities and ensuring that the benefits of Industry 4.0 are accessible, safe, and inclusive for all.

This webinar is available on UP-CIFAL Philippines' YouTube channel.

UP-CIFAL Philippines invites you to a free webinar entitled Business for the Global Goals: Championing Transformational ...
02/09/2026

UP-CIFAL Philippines invites you to a free webinar entitled Business for the Global Goals: Championing Transformational Business Practices towards Sustainable Development.

The webinar highlights the crucial role of the private sector in advancing inclusive, responsible, and sustainable development. It explores transformational business practices, governance mechanisms, and partnership models that can help businesses contribute more effectively to the achievement of the UN SDGs.

🗓️ 28 September 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM (Manila time)
🔗 Register for the webinar via bit.ly/Biz4GGWebinar

ICYMI: Water for All: Integrating Gender-Responsive Approaches to Water Security aims to examine how inclusive and human...
25/08/2026

ICYMI: Water for All: Integrating Gender-Responsive Approaches to Water Security aims to examine how inclusive and human-rights-based approaches can be integrated into local water solutions to ensure that women and girls share equal access to clean and safe water, and explore how their voices can be heard, recognized, empowered, and represented in building a water-secure and resilient community. This webinar particularly highlights the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

This webinar is available online via UP-CIFAL Philippines' YouTube channel.

🌏 Can Industry 4.0 Help Us Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?As artificial intelligence, automation, data-driven...
20/08/2026

🌏 Can Industry 4.0 Help Us Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?

As artificial intelligence, automation, data-driven systems, and other emerging technologies continue to reshape our societies, an important question remains: How can we ensure that technological progress contributes to a future that is inclusive, secure, and sustainable?

Join us for “Into the Future: Who’s Driving Industry 4.0 and Beyond?”
🗓️ 24 August 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM (Manila time)
🔗 Register for the webinar via the QR code below or via bit .ly/IntoTheFutureWeb

20/08/2026
🌱💡 Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.This International Youth Day, we celebrate young people whose realities may di...
12/08/2026

🌱💡 Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.

This International Youth Day, we celebrate young people whose realities may differ, but whose hopes for a better future unite us.

From communities facing climate and geographic challenges to those navigating limited opportunities and unequal access to technology, young people continue to show that where we come from does not define how far we can go. Across contexts, youth aspire for dignity, meaningful participation, quality education, decent work, and a sustainable future.

This shared spirit was at the heart of the UP SDG Youth Summit: “Champions of Change and Innovation,” held last March. Bringing together student leaders from across the University of the Philippines, the Summit created a space for young people to connect, exchange ideas, and turn their aspirations for sustainable development into action.

As we celebrate , let us continue to listen to young people, create spaces for their meaningful participation, and invest in their ideas, leadership, and capacity to shape the future they envision.

28-30 July 2026 — UP-CIFAL Philippines, in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Philippine Comm...
11/08/2026

28-30 July 2026 — UP-CIFAL Philippines, in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), conducted “Oh, May GAD! Pagsulong ng SDG 5 sa Ating mga Komunidad” from July 28 to 30, 2026, at the CHR Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon Building, Quezon City, Philippines.

🚀 Who’s Driving Industry 4.0 and Where Is It Taking Us?Hear from Mark Bryan Manantan, Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of B...
10/08/2026

🚀 Who’s Driving Industry 4.0 and Where Is It Taking Us?

Hear from Mark Bryan Manantan, Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of Balai Labs, and Allan Salim Cabanlong, Regional Director for Southeast Asia Hub of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), as they explore cybersecurity, digital governance, digital inclusion, and the future of Industry 4.0 in ASEAN.

🗓️ 24 August 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM (Manila time)
🔗 Register for the webinar via bit.ly/IntoTheFutureWeb

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School Of Statistics New Building, Quirino Avenue Corner Kalaw Street, University Of The Philippines Diliman
Quezon City
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Thursday 8am - 5pm
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