A Lagos-based international graduate school, the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), has unveiled a Bank of Commonwealth Expertise and Intellectual Capital that will be saddled with sharing ideas on developmental programnes.
Its Director, Prof. Anthony Kila, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Saturday.
Kila said that the initiative tagged CIAPS Network of Academics and Professionals (CNAP) was conceived as a Commonwealth network of selected academics, certified experts and professionals.
According to the statement, they will be interacting to share views, opportunities and partnerships based on their expertise and projects.
He said that the members of the network would be expected to provide insights, geopolitical and sector experiences and expertise to public, corporate and other non-governmental organisations in their quest for growth and development.
“CNAP members will also assist organisations with professional information and analysis before engaging in investments and contracting partnerships.
“They work with organisations and institutions to execute their strategic aims across the globe.
“CNAP members also offer strategic advice to governments in formulating policies and assist private organisations to understand the implications of government policies,” he said.
Kila said that members of the network would benefit from facilitated access to research funding, publishing of general and specialist papers, directory of guest lecturers and expert witness as well as directory of public and private sector consultants.
He said benefits also included becoming a Non-Executive Director, participation in international partnership and collaborations plus international exchange programmes.
Kila said, “to become a CNAP member, you need to be a PhD holder or at least, you must have acquired 10 years of experience in your sector or industry.”
He said that organisations and academics as well as professionals interested in joining or working with CNAP could access more information on the website www.experts.ciaps.org.
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