Deadline: 23 January 2020
The Hague Academy for Local Governance is seeking applications for its “Migration and Local Authorities” course which will take place in The Hague from 24 February to 6 March 2020.
The world is currently witnessing the highest levels of human displacement on record. According to the latest figures of UNHCR, an estimated 70.8 million people worldwide have been forced to leave their homes. Among them are nearly 25.9 million refugees. Local governments are at the forefront of the response to these developments, providing essential services, and developing innovative solutions to complex and rapidly changing circumstances.
In this two-week course, The Hague Academy will explore the role of local authorities in receiving and integrating refugees. The Hague Academy will address several dilemmas confronting local authorities, including how to mainstream the specific needs of migrants and refugees in local development planning, and how to boost economic opportunities and maintain the delivery of inclusive services to both migrants as well as host communities (i.e. health care, education, waste management).
What can The Hague Academy learn from experiences in camp settings? What are the lessons learned from governments opting to integrate refugees into the local community? How can they maintain social cohesion in communities affected by a large influx of migrants?
In exploring these issues, the course will highlight the latest developments in the field, spotlight case studies, and reflect on the practical experiences of the experts and participants.
Learning Objectives
This course will help applicants to:
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of local authorities in managing large movements of refugees and migrants;
- Discuss the linkages between local migration challenges, the national context, and global trends as well as legal and institutional frameworks;
- Recognise the importance of investing in social cohesion in all aspects of the local response to migration and displacement;
- Describe different approaches to support local authorities in planning for migration and displacement;
- Develop approaches to strengthen service delivery in an inclusive manner;
Intended Audience
The course targets policy- and decision-makers at different levels of government, development practitioners, NGOs and researchers who work to implement local policies for refugees and migrants.
For more information, visit https://thehagueacademy.com/blog/2019/03/migration-and-local-authorities/