15 University Lecturers Complete Training in China
During the past 15 days, about 20 Chinese tutors gave lessons to 15 lecturers from Afghan universities. The participants were divided into six groups, according to the different topics covered. The small group sizes allowed the Afghan lecturers to gain in-depth knowledge in various areas. In mining economy, for example, they estimated and calculated the cost of mining (taking into account environmental issues) and compared it with expected revenues. Such calculations are essential to assure the sustainability of future mining projects.