The ECSU Development Learning Center (DLC) finalized the first face-to–face training it conducted in eight regional towns. The center agreed with the German NGO, GIZ, to launch blended mode of training for eight towns in the country early in 2013. The towns include Debremarkos, Nekemte, Assosa, Gambella, Mekelle, Jigjiga, Semera and Yirgalem.