Deadline: 16 August 2020
The Hague Academy for Local Governance is seeking applications for its Local Economic Development course which will take place in The Hague from 21 September to 2 October 2020.
This practice-oriented course focuses on strengthening the economic capacity of local and regional communities. Taking into account the UN’s post-2015 development agenda, this course will explore strategies and tools for local authorities to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth and decent work for all.
International experts will present strategies to improve local conditions for job creation and poverty reduction. The course will also explore international examples of financing LED-initiatives and best practices in public-private partnerships.
LED in different contexts
During the course, applicants will learn about different approaches to accommodate the different needs of urban and rural contexts as well as local economic and social development in least-developed and post-conflict states. Furthermore, they will become familiar with strategies and tools to support decent work and human rights and include vulnerable and marginalized groups, such as women and youth, in the local economy. There will be ample opportunity to bring in experiences from their own local context.
LED in practice
During study visits, the staff of The Hague municipality will talk about their long-term economic strategy and show projects supporting entrepreneurs in The Hague. And applicants will experience economic development in the rural municipality of Westland at the ‘Demokwekerij’, a knowledge centre for innovation, information and inspiration in glasshouse horticulture.
Learning Objectives
This course will help applicants to:
- Assess the economic and political context for regional development;
- Identify challenges and opportunities for strengthening the local economy and job creation together with stakeholders at local, regional and national level;
- Develop approaches for strategic local economic planning;
- Become acquainted with practical tools for supporting the local economy.
After this course, applicants will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
Intended Audience
Professionals involved in local economic development processes, including development workers, officials working for municipalities, regional governments and ministries, as well as development banks.
For more information, visit https://thehagueacademy.com/blog/2019/02/local-economic-development-8/
