Objective:

To bridge the economic, social, and educational gaps between the global north and south, and to foster collaborative efforts for a more sustainable world. This includes addressing global issues such as climate change and health crises, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Course Offerings:

1. Foundations of International Development

• History of International Development: Understanding the evolution and milestones in global development.
• What is an NGO?: Overview of bi-lateral and multilateral NGOs and their significance in development.
• The Role of NGOs in Global Development: How NGOs contribute to various aspects of development worldwide.

2. Global Development Frameworks

• MDGs / SDGs: Exploration of the Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals, and their impacts.
• CoP (Conference of Parties) / 1325 Agenda / Rio+20 Conference / UNFCCC: Key global frameworks and agreements shaping development practices.

3. United Nations and Development Entities

• Overview of UN Development Entities: Roles and functions of entities such as UNDP, UN-Women, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNHCR, etc.

4. Project Management and Implementation

• Project Management: Fundamentals and best practices in managing development projects.
• Proposal Writing: Techniques for drafting effective project proposals.
• Proposal Reviewing: Skills for evaluating and refining proposals.
• Budget Writing: Creating and structuring project budgets.
• Breakdown Budget Lines: Detailed explanation of budget components and their management.
• Report Writing (Narrative and Financial): Crafting comprehensive reports on project progress and financials.
• Report Reviewing: Evaluating reports for accuracy and completeness.

5. Practical Skills and Opportunities

• Searching for Donors: Strategies for identifying and approaching potential funding sources.
• Finding and Applying for International Development Jobs: Guidance on job search and application processes in the field of international development.
• Finding Local and International Partners: Building partnerships for collaborative projects and initiatives.
• Implementation of Projects in the Field: Hands-on experience in executing projects, supported by expert project managers.

Training Formats

• Modules / Sessions: Short-term, focused learning segments.
• Trainings: Comprehensive, in-depth educational programs.
• Workshops: Interactive sessions for practical skill-building and knowledge application.

Additional Information

• Focus: Educating students, authorities, and policy makers on international development principles and practices.
• Goal: Enhancing understanding and capacity to address global challenges through effective development strategies.