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Local Economic Development (LED)
ISS
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS); International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Welcome to this MOOC on Local Economic Development (LED). Local economic development refers to the processes by which local governments, businesses, and civil society groups get together to raise income sustainably and improve their lives in a well-defined area. It’s about creating jobs, securing livelihoods, improving infrastructure and managing local resources. What do I learn? We will be dealing with questions such as the following. Why does economic development take place in some areas of the world and not in others? Why doesn’t it happen in your place? What prevents people from having the lives they want to live right there? Could your region make more of the opportunities of globalization and new technologies? Did the promises of decentralization in your country fail to deliver better public services and more responsive governments? If these are the questions you are asking yourself, this is the right course for you. It explores the where, who and how of economic development. Please have a look at our list of contents for the coming 8 weeks: 1. What is LED? What drives it? 2. How does globalization shape LED? 3. How does decentralisation affect LED? 4. How does competitiveness affect innovation? 5. What are entrepreneurship and its dimensions? 6. Why are value chains and clusters so important? 7. What are some LED strategies? 8. Your projectInstitute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Netherlands
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands
ISS
Introduction to Migration Studies
This course is geared towards practitioners in the field but is also open to other types of students interested in learning more about migration studies. This course covers eight weeks. You will receive weekly assignments and online lectures. You are free to work at your own pace and within the confines of your own schedule. Over eight weeks you will cover: important terms, concepts, definitions, data and flows. Theories across disciplines will be covered including theories on:
1) Causes of migration: functionalist and structuralist perspectives,
2) Impacts of migration: migration and development,
3) The continuation of migration: networks, migration systems and cumulative causation, and
4) Migration as an intrinsic part of development and change.
The course finishes up with country case studies from both migrant sending countries and migrant receiving countries.
After completing this course, you will have the opportunity to take other online migration courses including: Course 2: Migration and Remittance Effects and Course 3: Comparative Migration Policy
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Take courses from the comfort of your own home or office! Perfect for those of you who want to increase your knowledge about migration, immigration and emigration without having to follow a full-time course.This course is geared towards practitioners in the field but is also open to other types of students interested in learning more about migration studies. This course covers eight weeks. You will receive weekly assignments and online lectures. You are free to work at your own pace and within the confines of your own schedule. Over eight weeks you will cover: important terms, concepts, definitions, data and flows. Theories across disciplines will be covered including theories on:
1) Causes of migration: functionalist and structuralist perspectives,
2) Impacts of migration: migration and development,
3) The continuation of migration: networks, migration systems and cumulative causation, and
4) Migration as an intrinsic part of development and change.
The course finishes up with country case studies from both migrant sending countries and migrant receiving countries.
After completing this course, you will have the opportunity to take other online migration courses including: Course 2: Migration and Remittance Effects and Course 3: Comparative Migration Policy
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
Occupational Health in Developing Countries
After the course, you will understand:
- the basic concepts of occupational health; the tasks and structure of occupational health services;
- the most important risk factors for illness and injuries at workplaces globally;
- the major occupational diseases;
- the different steps in risk assessment at the workplace;
- the association between workplace exposure and health effects;
- and the main steps in preventing exposure to health hazards in the work environment.
Target group:
The course is at Master level, but other students can also benefit from the information. This course is open to anyone, although previous degree level studies in medicine, dentistry, health sciences or natural sciences, as well as a good knowledge of English, will be helpful.
Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP), International Social Science Council (ISSC); UiB Global, University of Bergen
This free online course provides an introduction to occupational health – a part of public health that is neglected in many developing countries, where industrial activity is increasing, but the health and safety of workers is hardly discussed. The course will teach you basic knowledge of occupational health and how to prevent the development of diseases and injuries, which are caused by working conditions in developing countries.After the course, you will understand:
- the basic concepts of occupational health; the tasks and structure of occupational health services;
- the most important risk factors for illness and injuries at workplaces globally;
- the major occupational diseases;
- the different steps in risk assessment at the workplace;
- the association between workplace exposure and health effects;
- and the main steps in preventing exposure to health hazards in the work environment.
Target group:
The course is at Master level, but other students can also benefit from the information. This course is open to anyone, although previous degree level studies in medicine, dentistry, health sciences or natural sciences, as well as a good knowledge of English, will be helpful.
Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP), International Social Science Council (ISSC), Norway
UiB Global, University of Bergen, Norway
CREATE – Child Rights Education in East Africa
The curriculum is available online and can also be downloaded as a pdf. It can be used by individuals wishing to learn more about children’s rights or it can be used by tutors, teachers, or lecturers wishing to incorporate children’s rights into their professional courses. It is open educational resource, with few copyright restrictions, so can be adapted to accommodate the needs of particular students, or for relevance to other countries. It can be used as a complete course or taken in parts to complement other learning. A tutor guide has also been developed to provide guidance on how to use the materials and incorporate them into training courses.
Development Policy and Practice, the Open University (DPP)
The CREATE curriculum is designed to provide health workers in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with a general introduction to children’s rights and their application to day to day work practice. It has been developed through a partnership between the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation based in Arusha, Tanzania, the Open University in the UK and Child Rights Education for Professionals (CRED-PRO), an international programme committed to strengthening understand and application of children’s rights in professional practice.The curriculum is available online and can also be downloaded as a pdf. It can be used by individuals wishing to learn more about children’s rights or it can be used by tutors, teachers, or lecturers wishing to incorporate children’s rights into their professional courses. It is open educational resource, with few copyright restrictions, so can be adapted to accommodate the needs of particular students, or for relevance to other countries. It can be used as a complete course or taken in parts to complement other learning. A tutor guide has also been developed to provide guidance on how to use the materials and incorporate them into training courses.
Development Policy and Practice, the Open University (DPP), United Kingdom
Security-Development-Migration Nexus
Dieses eLearning-Angebot ist das Ergebnis eines standortübergreifenden Ringseminars der Universitäten Freiburg, Tübingen, Mainz, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Marburg und Magdeburg im Sommersemester 2018, mit dem Ziel aus der Perspektive der Friedens- und Konfliktforschung Grundlagen, Akteure und Folgen diesen Nexus in neun Modulen zu erarbeiten und kritisch zu reflektieren.
Seminar für Wissenschaftliche Politik, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Im Zuge transnationaler Herausforderungen wie Terrorismus, Entwicklungsdefizite oder regionale Konflikte, sind Entwicklung und Sicherheit zentrale Bestandteile einer Afrikapolitik externer Akteure. Während traditionell eine starke Verbindung zwischen diesen beiden Politikfeldern, ein Nexus, besteht, der insbesondere um die Frage kreist, wie viel oder ob Sicherheit für Entwicklung notwendig ist, wird dieser Nexus seit kurzer Zeit um das Politikfeld Migration ergänzt. Die Asylkrise in der Europäischen Union hat dazu geführt, dass Afrika verstärkt aus einer Migrationsperpsektive in den Blick gerät. In diesem Zusammenhang fokussiert deutsche Außenpolitik vermehrt auf die Sahel Zone und Transitstaaten von Afrikanischer Migration, aber auch die Außenpolitik der EU oder Frankreichs weisen einen solchen Fokus auf. Diese neue Zielrichtungen generieren einen "security-development-migration nexus", indem die verschiedenen Politikfelder miteinander verwoben werden.Dieses eLearning-Angebot ist das Ergebnis eines standortübergreifenden Ringseminars der Universitäten Freiburg, Tübingen, Mainz, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Marburg und Magdeburg im Sommersemester 2018, mit dem Ziel aus der Perspektive der Friedens- und Konfliktforschung Grundlagen, Akteure und Folgen diesen Nexus in neun Modulen zu erarbeiten und kritisch zu reflektieren.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- German
Seminar für Wissenschaftliche Politik, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships, MSc in Management and Information Systems
Global Development Institute (GDI)
Applicants must meet the entry requirements for the MSc in Management and Information Systems (Distance Learning), including a first degree of 2.1 standard or above and English language qualification. Applicants must hold an unconditional offer for the MSc in Management and Information Systems (Distance Learning) programme. Applicants must also meet the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission entry requirements that they are a citizen of developing Commonwealth country, refugee, or British protected person; and a permanent resident in a developing Commonwealth country for the duration of the MSc programme.Global Development Institute (GDI), United Kingdom
Introduction to Political Science
The course ‘Introduction to Political Science’ provides a rigorous introduction to the foundation, structure and operation of the world politics. It includes leading theoretical and institutional flows in the study of state, ideologies, nation, ethnicity, identity, democracy, globalisation, and political interaction. These are fundaments which are indispensable to understanding political dynamics in the contemporary world. The structure of the course is oriented towards understanding the strengths and weaknesses of political concepts in order for every participant to gain a critical perspective on their own.
The duration of the course is 10 weeks, split in 5 learning modules. All learning modules consist of online lectures, tutorial supervision, and weekly assignments. The moderation of readings and the tutor-student interaction will allow participants to work efficiently according to everyone’s personal schedule. Upon completion of this course (or in parallel to it) you can follow another online course, namely ‘Governance in Theory and Practice’.
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Are you too busy to be a full-time student for 10 weeks while looking, at the same time, to increase your knowledge in the foundations of political science? If yes, we have the solution. Enrol in our online political science course and follow it from the comfort of your home. This course is designed to offer academic quality knowledge on theory and practice of political science in a thorough and highly accessible way.The course ‘Introduction to Political Science’ provides a rigorous introduction to the foundation, structure and operation of the world politics. It includes leading theoretical and institutional flows in the study of state, ideologies, nation, ethnicity, identity, democracy, globalisation, and political interaction. These are fundaments which are indispensable to understanding political dynamics in the contemporary world. The structure of the course is oriented towards understanding the strengths and weaknesses of political concepts in order for every participant to gain a critical perspective on their own.
The duration of the course is 10 weeks, split in 5 learning modules. All learning modules consist of online lectures, tutorial supervision, and weekly assignments. The moderation of readings and the tutor-student interaction will allow participants to work efficiently according to everyone’s personal schedule. Upon completion of this course (or in parallel to it) you can follow another online course, namely ‘Governance in Theory and Practice’.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
International Affairs: Global Governance
Countries across the globe are increasingly linked and dependent on each other. This can lead to tensions and confusion. this course will give you a compass to navigate our interconnected world. Learners will learn all about global governance, which aims for increased cooperation between nations, and why it’s vital. You will also explore the complex processes and institutions aiming at managing global challenges and issues, learning how the large variety of stakeholders can make global governance a tricky job.
Workload: 3h per week (duration 4 weeks)
Free online course, upgrade available
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Learn the importance of global governance and explore the processes and institutions finding solutions for global challenges.Countries across the globe are increasingly linked and dependent on each other. This can lead to tensions and confusion. this course will give you a compass to navigate our interconnected world. Learners will learn all about global governance, which aims for increased cooperation between nations, and why it’s vital. You will also explore the complex processes and institutions aiming at managing global challenges and issues, learning how the large variety of stakeholders can make global governance a tricky job.
Workload: 3h per week (duration 4 weeks)
Free online course, upgrade available
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development MSc
You will leave this course with:
- in-depth knowledge of humanitarian conflict response, and development policy and practice
- the professional and analytical skills to tackle political, ethical and practical tensions on the ground
- the skills and knowledge to evaluate diverse perspectives and tools for conflict response and humanitarian action across different settings
- an established professional network for continued knowledge-sharing and effective career development
The course is designed for those who already work in the field of humanitarian and conflict response, and recent graduates who aspire to do so. Graduates of the course will be in a strong position to work, or progress further, in this field.
Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath (CDS)
Develop a critical understanding of conflict and humanitarian crisis in this distance learning course. Gain skills in peacebuilding and humanitarian response. This course addresses the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crisis, with a practical focus on the tools and approaches that can respond to these challenges. You will examine in-depth the complexities involved in resolving conflict and promoting peace. Additionally, you will also explore sustainable policy solutions that address the needs of those displaced by conflict and natural disaster. Drawing on case studies from the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, you will learn how the practical and policy-related challenges of responding to conflict and humanitarian crisis play out in specific contexts.You will leave this course with:
- in-depth knowledge of humanitarian conflict response, and development policy and practice
- the professional and analytical skills to tackle political, ethical and practical tensions on the ground
- the skills and knowledge to evaluate diverse perspectives and tools for conflict response and humanitarian action across different settings
- an established professional network for continued knowledge-sharing and effective career development
The course is designed for those who already work in the field of humanitarian and conflict response, and recent graduates who aspire to do so. Graduates of the course will be in a strong position to work, or progress further, in this field.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath (CDS), United Kingdom
Introduction to Economic Theories
ISS
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Wondering why economists have not predicted serious financial crises? Shocked by economic assumptions of human behavior as self-centered and focusing only on what can be measured? Asking yourself if there are no sensible economic alternatives to free markets? Then you are at the right place to learn economics! This is the first online course that teaches economics from a pluralist perspective.DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands
ISS
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