Over the years a number of proposals and projects have been submitted by volunteers and Land use Planning Interns working with the Physical Planning Division. These documents can aid in finding solutions to land use issues.

• Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA)

  About

  "...JICA aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.

  Recruitment campaigns target people between the ages of 20 and 39, with the areas of cooperation spanning eight sectors and a diverse range of about 120 sub-sectors, including agriculture, forestry and fisheries, fabrication, repair operations, civil engineering, sanitation, education and culture, sports as well as planning and administration...

  In principle, JOCVs are assigned to developing countries for a period of two years*. As summarized by the phrase "together with the local community," JOCVs live and work together with the communities in the country to which they were sent, speak the same language of the community and carry out activities with an emphasis on raising self-reliant efforts while fostering mutual understanding." www.jica.go.jp

  Work with the Physical Planning Division

  JICA volunteers have worked with the Physical Planning Division from 2006 - 2012. Training and projects were focused specifically on Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

  About

  "Founded in 1919, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is the national organization of professional planners in Canada. CIP and seven provincial-level affiliate organizations based across Canada provide membership services. CIP has managed an international internship program on behalf of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) since 1998.

  The WorldLink International Internship Program for Planners provides entry-level professional work experience to recent graduates interested in gaining their first paid overseas work experience in the planning field. Working in partnership with other Canadian private and non-profit organizations managing international planning projects, the WorldLink Program has successfully placed over 100 recent graduates in internship positions in over 30 developing countries and economies in transition." www.cip-icu.ca

  Work with the Physical Planning Division

  During 2012 - 2013, three interns from the CIP worked with the Physical Planning Division

  Roseau Proposal - Andrew Hooke