Development Policies and Practices

Global development challenges, amplified by climate change and the conflict in Ukraine, have never been so high, calling into question the achievement of the development goals set out in the 2030 Agenda.

This programme explores some of the most pressing development issues and gives you the skills to elaborate innovative solutions. By immersing yourself in one of our six regional hubs, you will be better able to link local realities to the global context.

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objectives

Learn about key concepts, actors, policies and debates to better link your local realities to the global context
Acquire strategic management tools to improve your projects and/or formulate new strategies, from a long-term perspective
Sharpen your professional skills and critical thinking to elaborate innovative solutions and become more agile in decision-making
Conduct a professional thesis to deepen your expertise and recommend concrete and effective changes in your working environment
Strengthen your leadership and communication skills to gain influence and better interact with different types of stakeholders
Expand your professional network to develop synergies and exchange best practices on topics of common interest

Who is this programme for?

Professionals who hold or aspire to hold leadership positions in governments, international oganisations, NGOs and the broader civil society space
Professionals from the private sector seeking to gain knowledge and experience in the field of development

Related SDGs

SDG 1 - No poverty SDG 2 - zero hunger SDG 4 - quality education SDG 9 - industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG 17 - partnerships for the goals

Module 1

3 weeks full-time in Accra, Bangkok, Bishkek, Doha, Lima or Ouagadougou & 2 weeks full-time online - Certificate & Diploma

Get critical perspectives on key problematics related to global development challenges
Analyse region-specific issues and interactions between policies, practices and stakeholders
Rethink projects using strategic management tools, with a long-term perspective
Acquire methodological skills to carry out a professional thesis

The participants in the Certificate must write a paper and submit it two months after the end of the module.

Module 2

4 months part-time at your workplace with e-learning - Diploma only

Conduct data collection and analysis for your professional thesis
Write your professional thesis (on a thematic relevant to your work)
Attend elective e-learning courses on different topics, including on gender

Module 3

2.5 weeks full-time in international Geneva - Diploma only

Strengthen your leadership and communication skills
Present the findings of your professional thesis to your peers
Participate in work sessions with public administrations, international organisations and NGOs

Courses are in English, French or Spanish (with translations)

pedagogical approaches

Peer-to-peer learning - engage with peers from various continents and sectors
Interactive teaching - learn actively with learner-centred approaches
Partners faculty and speakers - benefit from guidance and coaching from our staff
Case studies, field visits - look into concrete field projects and classes
Diversity - benefit from exposure to speakers, faculty staff and peers from four continents
Professional thesis - write a paper with professional relevance and impact through guidance from teachers and discussions with peers

Dates

Caucasus & Central Asia

Module 1 (Online): July to Aug. 2024
Module 1 (Bishkek): July 2024
Module 2 (E-learning): Sept. to Nov. 2024
Module 2 (Professional Thesis): Aug. to Dec. 2024
Module 3 (Geneva): Jan. to Feb. 2025