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THIS PROGRAMME WILL NOT BE ORGANISED IN 2011
The programme consists of the following modules:
Module 1: The evolution of ‘Aid’
This module highlights the evolution in development theory and practice until the nineties. Special attention is given to the concept of ‘aid effectiveness’ and its influence on successive paradigm shifts.
Module 2: Situating the Paris Declaration
This module envisages clarifying the concepts and theories central to the new aid approach. Attention is given to the most recent scientific insights in development theory. Furthermore, the changing relations among development agents (multi- & bilateral donors, national governments and civil society actors) are explored.
The new aid approach is analyzed as an instrument for the achievement of broader goals.
Module 3: Assessing actors
This module focuses on understanding the behaviour of state agents, donor agencies, civil society organizations and political actors. None of these actors seem to be capable to fully assume their newly assigned responsibilities.
Within this module, the problems, impediments and tensions that hinder the fulfillment of the expectations (as reviewed in Module 2) are studied based on a number of case studies.
Module 4: Assessing processes and results
This module concentrates on the concepts, techniques, institutional set-ups and importance of Monitoring and Evaluation within the context of the new aid approach. It also highlights the tools used for assessing the contexts in which the new aid approach is being implemented. The contexts will be explored from various angles: a political perspective (e.g. governance indicators), a social perspective (e.g. gender dimension), an economic perspective (e.g. macro-economic context). Practical skills, such as the use of indicators for advocacy, and negotiation and presentation skills are particularly emphasized throughout this module.
Participants are involved in individual and group work during the entire programme in order to describe, analyze and assess the governance situation and the new aid approach in their own country (or a country of their choice). They actively use the tools of analysis presented in all four modules as well as the insights from the group discussions. The format of the training programme is as follows: morning sessions are reserved for presentations by lecturers and external speakers, afternoon sessions will be used for hands-on exercises, group work or simulations
Admission requirements:
Education:
candidates hold a university degree, preferably in sociology, political science or economics, although holders of other degrees are also eligible. Study results will be taken into consideration in the selection, but relevant professional experience and prospects for applying the insights from the training after return to the country are the most important criteria.
Professional experience:
five years of relevant experience in development co-operation, of which at least two in advocacy or related activities.
The training programme targets professionals who deal with governance issues, or, professionals who deal with development issues but who are interested in understanding how these are affected by governance and politico-institutional elements. These professionals may come from:
• ngo’s, advocacy and lobbying organizations, media, organizations which are in regular contact with government and/or donors, and/or other civil society organizations active in the fields of governance, poverty reduction and/or development
• the donor community and international ngo’s: local professionals working for public donors or international ngo’s
• recipient governments: staff involved in reform programmes, governance initiatives, especially those working in liaison with donors or with civil society organizations.
Age:
preferably between 30 and 45 years.
Language skills:
proficiency in English
Websites:
http://www.ua.ac.be/dev/parisdeclaration
http://www.ua.ac.be/dev
http://www.vlir.be
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