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Development Evaluation and Management (MA)
Programme content: The Master’s in Development Evaluation and Management focuses on the efforts made by a wide range of public and private actors to promote development in low-income countries. It provides a solid understanding of past and present aid policies of multilateral and bilateral donors, and of the major aid modalities and instruments deployed. The institutional characteristics of the actors involved – be they governments, community-based organisations, international NGOs, bilateral or multilateral donors – are analysed so as to attain a better understanding of processes and outcomes. The theoretical perspective is that development can be understood as a set of interlocking collective action problems, on both the recipient and the donor side. The Master’s programme offers methodological and practical insights into development evaluation, its relevance and challenges. Most of our students are engaged in development, profes-sionally and/or as researchers. The Master’s will improve their capacity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the pre-vailing aid paradigms and the changing approaches to aid. Students will learn to
Master; Institute of Development Policy and Management, University of Antwerp (IOB)
Programme Structure: The three IOB Master programmes each have a similar structure. The first three modules are devoted to seminars and coursework. The first introduces theories of development and teaches research methods and techniques, both general and programme-specific. Modules II and III offer research-driven and highly interactive teaching specific to each of the programmes. After the completion of module II, students can choose between two options for module III. In module IV students undertake a personal project supervised by a research tutor. The resulting dissertation may consist of a study of the relevant literature or may be the result of hands-on experience, or a combination of both. The dissertation is the subject of a public presentation.Programme content: The Master’s in Development Evaluation and Management focuses on the efforts made by a wide range of public and private actors to promote development in low-income countries. It provides a solid understanding of past and present aid policies of multilateral and bilateral donors, and of the major aid modalities and instruments deployed. The institutional characteristics of the actors involved – be they governments, community-based organisations, international NGOs, bilateral or multilateral donors – are analysed so as to attain a better understanding of processes and outcomes. The theoretical perspective is that development can be understood as a set of interlocking collective action problems, on both the recipient and the donor side. The Master’s programme offers methodological and practical insights into development evaluation, its relevance and challenges. Most of our students are engaged in development, profes-sionally and/or as researchers. The Master’s will improve their capacity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the pre-vailing aid paradigms and the changing approaches to aid. Students will learn to
Institute of Development Policy and Management, University of Antwerp (IOB), Belgium
The politics and Economics of Aid (Summer school)
The primary objective of the programme is to support ongoing research on the political, economic and institutional aspects of
development cooperation (aid) and aid effectiveness. This research may take place in university settings, but also in policy oriented settings such as NGOs, think tanks, aid agencies, etc. Next, the programme wants to contribute to the creation of a sustainable research network on aid so as to enable knowledge exchange on the topic of aid effectiveness, and cross fertilization between academic and policy oriented arenas of research.
Type of recognition: The POLEC-AID programme is funded by the Erasmus Life Long Learning Programme, the European Association of Development Institutes and Training Centres (EADI) and the Institute for Development Policy and Management (IOB)
certificate; Institute of Development Policy and Management, University of Antwerp (IOB)
From the 2nd until the 13th of June 2014, IOB/ University of Antwerp (BE), Universidad de Cantabria (ES), University of Birmingham(UK), Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL), University of Florence (IT) and the University of Murcia (ES) jointly organise the second edition of the Summer School on the Politics and Economics of Aid.The primary objective of the programme is to support ongoing research on the political, economic and institutional aspects of
development cooperation (aid) and aid effectiveness. This research may take place in university settings, but also in policy oriented settings such as NGOs, think tanks, aid agencies, etc. Next, the programme wants to contribute to the creation of a sustainable research network on aid so as to enable knowledge exchange on the topic of aid effectiveness, and cross fertilization between academic and policy oriented arenas of research.
Type of recognition: The POLEC-AID programme is funded by the Erasmus Life Long Learning Programme, the European Association of Development Institutes and Training Centres (EADI) and the Institute for Development Policy and Management (IOB)
Institute of Development Policy and Management, University of Antwerp (IOB), Belgium
Impact Evaluation for Evidence-Based Policy in Development (Short Course)
Type of recognition: Participants recieve a certificate on completion of the course
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV)
Given the need for policy makers, programme implementing adn funding organisations to justify their choice of social and economic interventions, it has become increasingly important to use 'evidence-based' criteria to decide what kind of programmes work, how, for whom, in what circumstances adn at what cost. While the course focuses on issues of attribution it is also concerned with the context, criteria and limitations of evidence based quantitative evaluations. It aims to address an important pre-requisite for incorporating IE into programme design: a theoretical and practical understanding of IE approaches to enable selection of appropriate methodologies, coupled with careful appraisal of the resulting evidence.Type of recognition: Participants recieve a certificate on completion of the course
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV), United Kingdom
The Postgraduate Training Programme for Development Cooperation
Apart from interactive modules on methodology and global development issues, Country Working Groups (CWGs) are a central part of the training course: supported by DIE experts, four small and interdisciplinary groups work on specific development policy topics during an 11-week research stay in a developing country or transition economy. Preparation and final wrap-up of the research stay and study visit take place in Bonn.
DIE also provides extensive career counselling for all participants and assists with job applications. Experience has shown that almost all graduates successfully apply to national and international development organisations.
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German Development Institute, Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)
Every year, the nine-months Postgraduate Training Programme of the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) prepares up to 20 German and European university graduates for the challenging tasks and responsibilities of German and international development cooperation.Apart from interactive modules on methodology and global development issues, Country Working Groups (CWGs) are a central part of the training course: supported by DIE experts, four small and interdisciplinary groups work on specific development policy topics during an 11-week research stay in a developing country or transition economy. Preparation and final wrap-up of the research stay and study visit take place in Bonn.
DIE also provides extensive career counselling for all participants and assists with job applications. Experience has shown that almost all graduates successfully apply to national and international development organisations.
German Development Institute, Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), Germany
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Development Management (MSc)
Master; International Development Department, University of Birmingham (IDD)
The Development Management programme aims to enable students to engage with current debates in development management, such as the interaction and roles of different stakeholder groups, the nature of public management and measures of governance performance.International Development Department, University of Birmingham (IDD), United Kingdom
Climate Change and International Development (MSc)
The course will cover a range of issues surrounding international and local dimensions, particularly the questions of mitigation and adaptation in resource-poor and vulnerable settings.
In recent years climate change has held a lead position on the international development agenda and world political stage.
Taught by a team of internationally-renowned natural scientists, policy analysts and economists, the Masters course material will draw upon existing and ongoing research and applied work through the School of International Development and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Its interdisciplinary approach ensures that students will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the School of Environmental Sciences through the science-based modules that focus on climate change.
The course will address aspects of the policy process, and include modules on dimensions of climate change and development: International policy frameworks on climate change; Adaptation and Mitigation choices and pathways; Adaptation and National Responses; Linking climate change mitigation and development (CDM and beyond); The carbon trade: markets and development; climate change and poverty reduction, trade-offs and synergies; Local responses to extreme events and disasters; adaptation and mitigation impacts in Africa; Sectoral responses (eg Managing coastal/water resources).
Master; School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV)
The MSc Climate Change and International Development degree has been designed to meet the career needs of people working in international development and climate change policy and practice.The course will cover a range of issues surrounding international and local dimensions, particularly the questions of mitigation and adaptation in resource-poor and vulnerable settings.
In recent years climate change has held a lead position on the international development agenda and world political stage.
Taught by a team of internationally-renowned natural scientists, policy analysts and economists, the Masters course material will draw upon existing and ongoing research and applied work through the School of International Development and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Its interdisciplinary approach ensures that students will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the School of Environmental Sciences through the science-based modules that focus on climate change.
The course will address aspects of the policy process, and include modules on dimensions of climate change and development: International policy frameworks on climate change; Adaptation and Mitigation choices and pathways; Adaptation and National Responses; Linking climate change mitigation and development (CDM and beyond); The carbon trade: markets and development; climate change and poverty reduction, trade-offs and synergies; Local responses to extreme events and disasters; adaptation and mitigation impacts in Africa; Sectoral responses (eg Managing coastal/water resources).
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV), United Kingdom
Development Management (MSc)
Postgraduate Masters; Development Policy and Practice, the Open University (DPP)
This MSc course is part of our development management programme, which also offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Development Management (C48), Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict and Development (C67), Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights and Development (C96) and Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management (D37).Development Policy and Practice, the Open University (DPP), United Kingdom
International Public Policy Analysis (MA)
opportunities for student-driven research in substantial social and public policy areas (such as, welfare and social security, family policy, migration policy, employment and labour market policy, health policy, environmental policy, international development), in a large number of national, regional (e.g. European Union, Asia, Africa, Latin America) and global (e.g. UN) settings.
Master of Science; Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath (CDS)
The MSc International Public Policy Analysis is designed to meet the increasing demand for expertise in international and comparative analysis of public policies. The programme offers: a rigorous, multidisciplinary understanding of social and public policy in international and cross-national contexts; advanced training in key techniques of policy analysis and policy evaluation in national, cross-national and international settings;opportunities for student-driven research in substantial social and public policy areas (such as, welfare and social security, family policy, migration policy, employment and labour market policy, health policy, environmental policy, international development), in a large number of national, regional (e.g. European Union, Asia, Africa, Latin America) and global (e.g. UN) settings.
Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath (CDS), United Kingdom
International Social Development (MA)
Key themes of this Masters include vulnerability and social exclusion, poverty, gender relations and mainstreaming, and social analysis. We pay particular attention to issues such as social equality, education, migration, health provision and policy, the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the role of civil society.
In the last two decades it has become apparent that 'development' goes far beyond economic growth and encompasses broader human and social dimensions. The emerging paradigm is now influencing the agendas of major international development agencies, including the World Bank, UNDP, the EU, and the UK Department for International Development (DFID), as well as other bilateral donors.
Master; School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV)
The MA International Social Development degree offers a comprehensive overview of social development, combining academic and theoretical perspectives with more practical and policy-focused approaches.Key themes of this Masters include vulnerability and social exclusion, poverty, gender relations and mainstreaming, and social analysis. We pay particular attention to issues such as social equality, education, migration, health provision and policy, the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the role of civil society.
In the last two decades it has become apparent that 'development' goes far beyond economic growth and encompasses broader human and social dimensions. The emerging paradigm is now influencing the agendas of major international development agencies, including the World Bank, UNDP, the EU, and the UK Department for International Development (DFID), as well as other bilateral donors.
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV), United Kingdom
Global Development (MA)
The course is an opportunity to learn about and analyse the major socio-economic and political changes that have characterised global development in recent decades. It offers debate and insight into topical issues in a rapidly changing field, combining theoretical analyses with detailed discussion of how theories and strategies affect people and impact on poverty and well being in specific local contexts.
You will learn development research skills, whether from a programme or advocacy perspective, and explore the principles of project management. You will learn practical skills such as how to run a focus group, undertake a stakeholder analysis, write a project proposal, develop a monitoring and evaluation framework, and prepare a budget.
This interdisciplinary course is a well-established programme that attracts a large and diverse group of international students. Many are mid-career professionals seeking time out to reflect; others seek the disciplinary expertise they will need to take up a career in development – perhaps within a government department, the non-government sector, the agency world or activism.
Master; Centre for Global Development, University of Leeds (CGD)
MA Global Development is an introduction to the cross-disciplinary field of global development. It provides an overview of alternative theoretical approaches in the analysis of development, and examines their differing policy and practice implications, with a particular focus on low and mid-income country contexts.The course is an opportunity to learn about and analyse the major socio-economic and political changes that have characterised global development in recent decades. It offers debate and insight into topical issues in a rapidly changing field, combining theoretical analyses with detailed discussion of how theories and strategies affect people and impact on poverty and well being in specific local contexts.
You will learn development research skills, whether from a programme or advocacy perspective, and explore the principles of project management. You will learn practical skills such as how to run a focus group, undertake a stakeholder analysis, write a project proposal, develop a monitoring and evaluation framework, and prepare a budget.
This interdisciplinary course is a well-established programme that attracts a large and diverse group of international students. Many are mid-career professionals seeking time out to reflect; others seek the disciplinary expertise they will need to take up a career in development – perhaps within a government department, the non-government sector, the agency world or activism.
Centre for Global Development, University of Leeds (CGD), United Kingdom
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