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Vocational Education and Training (VET) Between Poverty Alleviation and Economic Development (08.06. – 12.06.2020)
Key topics:
- Basic VET concepts and terms
- Differences and commonalities between VET and related systems
- Planning and assessment of VET interventions with different objectives: economic development, poverty alleviation, creation of self-employment or systems development
- VET as a cooperation system of stakeholders with different duties, interests and competencies
- Background, potential use and limitations of (national) qualification frameworks
- Half-day visit to important actors of the Swiss VET landscape
ETH Zürich, Centre for Development and Cooperation (NADEL)
In recent years there has been increasing international interest in vocational education and training (VET). The discussion about the success factors of VET and the extent dual VET can offer advantages to developing countries is still ongoing. Switzerland, with its own unique and strong VET system has a long tradition of implementing VET in development countries. Experts from the field will bring their experience to bear in the course, which provides an overview of the systems and process dimensions of VET, opportunities for VET implementation as well as implications and constraints. At the end, participants will have strengthened their competence in portfolio management for VET, skills development and labor market policies.Key topics:
- Basic VET concepts and terms
- Differences and commonalities between VET and related systems
- Planning and assessment of VET interventions with different objectives: economic development, poverty alleviation, creation of self-employment or systems development
- VET as a cooperation system of stakeholders with different duties, interests and competencies
- Background, potential use and limitations of (national) qualification frameworks
- Half-day visit to important actors of the Swiss VET landscape
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
ETH Zürich, Centre for Development and Cooperation (NADEL), Switzerland
Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development
Technology innovation can be a great enabler for development in low and middle-income countries. This course presents a methodology and an approach to develop impactful innovations that have the power to foster sustainable development. Whether you are from an industrialized or a developing country, whether you are employed in a company, an NGO, an international organization or a government. Whether you are an academic, an independent entrepreneur, or simply a passionate individual, this course is for you.
You will learn how, as an innovator, you can help solve important issues that burden those living in poverty. Through practical examples, we will demonstrate how you can take your initiative from a blank sheet of paper through to large-scale deployment of your technology innovation.
This course is not just about coming up with a nice idea, or designing a nice prototype, but more importantly, about sustainably deploying it at large scale. It fosters an entrepreneurial approach, as you will learn how to design business models that are relevant to address development-related challenges. It encourages co-creating the solution with the key stakeholders involved, including the affected populations.
Coming-up with solutions that are more affordable and more durable, that require less use of consumables and electricity while still being economically viable, concerns all of us, and not just the people living in poverty.
There is no previous knowledge required.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Learn how to use technology innovation as a tool to fight poverty and enable sustainable development.Technology innovation can be a great enabler for development in low and middle-income countries. This course presents a methodology and an approach to develop impactful innovations that have the power to foster sustainable development. Whether you are from an industrialized or a developing country, whether you are employed in a company, an NGO, an international organization or a government. Whether you are an academic, an independent entrepreneur, or simply a passionate individual, this course is for you.
You will learn how, as an innovator, you can help solve important issues that burden those living in poverty. Through practical examples, we will demonstrate how you can take your initiative from a blank sheet of paper through to large-scale deployment of your technology innovation.
This course is not just about coming up with a nice idea, or designing a nice prototype, but more importantly, about sustainably deploying it at large scale. It fosters an entrepreneurial approach, as you will learn how to design business models that are relevant to address development-related challenges. It encourages co-creating the solution with the key stakeholders involved, including the affected populations.
Coming-up with solutions that are more affordable and more durable, that require less use of consumables and electricity while still being economically viable, concerns all of us, and not just the people living in poverty.
There is no previous knowledge required.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Master of Advanced Studies in Development and Cooperation (MAS ETH DC)
Autumn Semester:
During the first semester, students acquire theoretical and empirical knowledge about the most pressing global and local challenges. The courses combine lectures and workshops and allow for extensive discussion between classmates and lecturers. The courses are bilingual (in German and English), multidisciplinary, and policy oriented.
In the core courses, students obtain a solid understanding of important historical, socioeconomic, political, and environmental development processes.
On-the-job-training:
The first study semester is followed by a 8-10 month on-the-job training with a multilateral, bi-lateral, or non-governmental organization. This job assignment is designed to immerse students in a complex and intercultural working environment.
Spring Semester
In the final semester, the students deepen their knowledge of specific methods and policies to address global and local development challenges. Students can select from numerous courses on methods to identify innovative solutions or on policy implementation strategies that improve the livelihoods of the poor. They link cutting-edge research with policies and practice. MAS students are given the option of taking the block course on either a full-time (during the spring semester) or part-time basis, but must complete six courses within two years.
ETH Zürich, Centre for Development and Cooperation (NADEL)
The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Development and Cooperation offers students an inspiring environment in which they can acquire an understanding of local and global development challenges as well as the tools and methods to find innovative solutions to address them. The program combines studies at ETH with experiential learning at an international organization. This provides students with both the theoretical background and practical experience necessary to successfully pursue a career devoted to more inclusive and sustainable societies.Autumn Semester:
During the first semester, students acquire theoretical and empirical knowledge about the most pressing global and local challenges. The courses combine lectures and workshops and allow for extensive discussion between classmates and lecturers. The courses are bilingual (in German and English), multidisciplinary, and policy oriented.
In the core courses, students obtain a solid understanding of important historical, socioeconomic, political, and environmental development processes.
On-the-job-training:
The first study semester is followed by a 8-10 month on-the-job training with a multilateral, bi-lateral, or non-governmental organization. This job assignment is designed to immerse students in a complex and intercultural working environment.
Spring Semester
In the final semester, the students deepen their knowledge of specific methods and policies to address global and local development challenges. Students can select from numerous courses on methods to identify innovative solutions or on policy implementation strategies that improve the livelihoods of the poor. They link cutting-edge research with policies and practice. MAS students are given the option of taking the block course on either a full-time (during the spring semester) or part-time basis, but must complete six courses within two years.
ETH Zürich, Centre for Development and Cooperation (NADEL), Switzerland
MA Agriculture and Rural Development
You’ll cover the policies and practices of the major international institutions in rural development – including the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organisation, United Nations Development Programme and La Via Campesina. You’ll also gain cutting-edgeinsights on the relationship between agriculture and rural development.
With these topics back at the top of the international development agenda, you’ll graduate ready to take on a fulfilling career or further study in the area.
Gain an overview of agriculture, rural livelihoods, rural policy and politics. You’ll strengthen your analytical prowess and graduate with a set of widely transferable skills.
Focus on the dynamic interactions between local livelihoods and agriculture as a globalised industry. Take an interdisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local level processes that shape agriculture and rural development. And integrate your knowledge by using a mix of social sciences, economics and natural resource studies.You’ll cover the policies and practices of the major international institutions in rural development – including the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organisation, United Nations Development Programme and La Via Campesina. You’ll also gain cutting-edgeinsights on the relationship between agriculture and rural development.
With these topics back at the top of the international development agenda, you’ll graduate ready to take on a fulfilling career or further study in the area.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV), United Kingdom
Cooperation and Development
Contenu
Les défis du développement dans les pays du Sud
Les cours seront donnés soit en français soit en anglais:
Semaine 1 : Introduction au cours « Coopération et Développement » (thèmes principaux qui seront abordés, structure du cours et de l'examen) et présentation par deux étudiants partis travailler sur le terrain avec Ingénieurs du Monde.
Semaine 2 : Réduction de la pauvreté, MDGs, SDGs, projection conférence TedX
Semaine 3 : Théories et histoire du développement
Semaine 4 : Film sur des modèles de développement alternatif et discussion
Semaine 5 : Technologies pour le Sud - technologies essentielles
Semaine 6 : Technologies pour le Sud - présentation du travail en groupe
Semaine 7 : Examen écrit (40% de la note finale)
Semaine 8 : Développement rural - Les TIC pour le développement au Burkina Faso
Semaine 9 : Innovation dans les pays du Sud
Semaine 10 : Acteurs internationaux (ONU, WB, FMI)
Semaine 11 : Les défis liés au développement urbain dans le Sud
Semaine 12 : Discussion sur des articles de journaux en lien avec le développement
Semaine 13 : Travailler pour la direction du développement et de la coopération suisse (DDC) aujourd'hui
Semaine 14 : Examen écrit (40% de la note finale)
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Ce cours abordera les défis majeurs du développement auxquels font face les pays émergents et en développement. L'étudiant-e se focalisera sur des projets de développement visant la réduction de la pauvreté, le développement urbain et rural, l'entrepreneuriat social et les technologies essentielles.Contenu
Les défis du développement dans les pays du Sud
Les cours seront donnés soit en français soit en anglais:
Semaine 1 : Introduction au cours « Coopération et Développement » (thèmes principaux qui seront abordés, structure du cours et de l'examen) et présentation par deux étudiants partis travailler sur le terrain avec Ingénieurs du Monde.
Semaine 2 : Réduction de la pauvreté, MDGs, SDGs, projection conférence TedX
Semaine 3 : Théories et histoire du développement
Semaine 4 : Film sur des modèles de développement alternatif et discussion
Semaine 5 : Technologies pour le Sud - technologies essentielles
Semaine 6 : Technologies pour le Sud - présentation du travail en groupe
Semaine 7 : Examen écrit (40% de la note finale)
Semaine 8 : Développement rural - Les TIC pour le développement au Burkina Faso
Semaine 9 : Innovation dans les pays du Sud
Semaine 10 : Acteurs internationaux (ONU, WB, FMI)
Semaine 11 : Les défis liés au développement urbain dans le Sud
Semaine 12 : Discussion sur des articles de journaux en lien avec le développement
Semaine 13 : Travailler pour la direction du développement et de la coopération suisse (DDC) aujourd'hui
Semaine 14 : Examen écrit (40% de la note finale)
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- French
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Urban Habitat and Developement
Contenu
Le cours met en évidence les processus de production de l¿habitat urbain, ainsi que les dynamiques propres du développement en milieu construit, dans toute leur complexité. L¿analyse de ces processus sociaux et territoriaux, comme celle des pratiques de transformations de l¿espace de la ville, s¿inscrit dans une perspective de développement urbain durable, ceci autant au Nord qu¿au Sud. L¿objectif du cours est d¿identifier les enjeux actuels, le rôle des professionnels et des habitants dans la fabrication de la ville contemporaine, à partir de cours théoriques et d¿expériences de terrains relatées par les enseignants et leur(s) invité(s).
Le cours se déroule à la fois sur le plan conceptuel et sur celui de la recherche appliquée, en mettant en regard les apports théoriques des penseurs de l'urbain et les actions menées sur le terrain par les différents acteurs sous formes de politiques, de projets de développements et d'initiatives alternatives.
Nous focalisons notre attention sur les conditions de production de l¿habitat des pauvres (habitat précaire, bidonvilles), de manière à mettre en évidence les causes de ce phénomène, ses caractéristiques urbanistiques et architecturales, ses conséquences en termes de détérioration des conditions de vie au plan environnemental, social et économique, mais également les tentatives de réponses qui sont apportées, par les habitants eux-mêmes, de manière indépendante ou organisée au plan communautaire, ainsi que par les institutions publiques et les organismes de coopération internationale.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Le cours vise à mettre en évidence les processus de production de l'habitat urbain, ainsi que les dynamiques propres de ce développement dans toute leur complexité. Il se focalisera sur les dimensions urbanistiques, sociales, économiques et environnementales de l'habitat dans les villes du Sud.Contenu
Le cours met en évidence les processus de production de l¿habitat urbain, ainsi que les dynamiques propres du développement en milieu construit, dans toute leur complexité. L¿analyse de ces processus sociaux et territoriaux, comme celle des pratiques de transformations de l¿espace de la ville, s¿inscrit dans une perspective de développement urbain durable, ceci autant au Nord qu¿au Sud. L¿objectif du cours est d¿identifier les enjeux actuels, le rôle des professionnels et des habitants dans la fabrication de la ville contemporaine, à partir de cours théoriques et d¿expériences de terrains relatées par les enseignants et leur(s) invité(s).
Le cours se déroule à la fois sur le plan conceptuel et sur celui de la recherche appliquée, en mettant en regard les apports théoriques des penseurs de l'urbain et les actions menées sur le terrain par les différents acteurs sous formes de politiques, de projets de développements et d'initiatives alternatives.
Nous focalisons notre attention sur les conditions de production de l¿habitat des pauvres (habitat précaire, bidonvilles), de manière à mettre en évidence les causes de ce phénomène, ses caractéristiques urbanistiques et architecturales, ses conséquences en termes de détérioration des conditions de vie au plan environnemental, social et économique, mais également les tentatives de réponses qui sont apportées, par les habitants eux-mêmes, de manière indépendante ou organisée au plan communautaire, ainsi que par les institutions publiques et les organismes de coopération internationale.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Emerging Economies and Inclusive Development (MSc)
Our course provides you with high-quality postgraduate teaching and research training in the analysis of emerging economies. It also draws on social scientific expertise from across other departments in the Faculties of Social Sciences & Public Policy and Arts & Humanities, which allows you to explore the topic from a variety of different angles. We examine economic development theory to ask whether emerging economies offer a new model or models of development.
We look at the strategies that these countries have adopted to promote development, how inclusive and sustainable or enduring these new strategies are and how emerging markets solve difficult problems of promoting growth over the longer term. To answer this last question, we investigate how these markets manage the development and diffusion of technology, flows of trade and finance, the balance between the state and the market, and problems of institutional underdevelopment and weak systems of law and accountability.
Duration: 1 year FT / 2 years PT, September to September
DID
King’s International Development Institute (IDI)
Our Emerging Economies & Inclusive Development MSc offers a distinctive approach to the study of development. We do this by focusing on emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on poverty reduction, inequality and social policy. You will study development theory, political economy, geography and social policy, and will also have the opportunity to focus on the countries and regions that particularly interest you.Our course provides you with high-quality postgraduate teaching and research training in the analysis of emerging economies. It also draws on social scientific expertise from across other departments in the Faculties of Social Sciences & Public Policy and Arts & Humanities, which allows you to explore the topic from a variety of different angles. We examine economic development theory to ask whether emerging economies offer a new model or models of development.
We look at the strategies that these countries have adopted to promote development, how inclusive and sustainable or enduring these new strategies are and how emerging markets solve difficult problems of promoting growth over the longer term. To answer this last question, we investigate how these markets manage the development and diffusion of technology, flows of trade and finance, the balance between the state and the market, and problems of institutional underdevelopment and weak systems of law and accountability.
Duration: 1 year FT / 2 years PT, September to September
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
King’s International Development Institute (IDI), United Kingdom
DID
VET Between Poverty Alleviation and Economic Development (04.11. – 08.11.2019)
Duration: 04.11. – 08.11.2019
Registration for courses in the fall semester 2019 start on the 27th of May 2019.
The course can either be taken individually, or as a part of the CAS in Development Cooperation.
ETH Zürich, Centre for Development and Cooperation (NADEL)
In recent years there has been increasing international interest in vocational education and training (VET). The discussion about the success factors of VET and the extent dual VET can offer advantages to developing countries however is still ongoing. Switzerland, with its own unique and strong VET system has a long tradition of implementing VET in development countries. Experts from the field will feed in their experience into the course, which provides an overview of the systems and process dimensions of VET, opportunities for VET implementation, their implications, as well as constraints. At the end, participants will have strengthened their competence in portfolio management for VET, skills development and labor market policies.Duration: 04.11. – 08.11.2019
Registration for courses in the fall semester 2019 start on the 27th of May 2019.
The course can either be taken individually, or as a part of the CAS in Development Cooperation.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
ETH Zürich, Centre for Development and Cooperation (NADEL), Switzerland
International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) by Distance Learning MSc/PGDip
The broad purpose of this programme is to give those working in the area of poverty reduction and development in developing and transitional countries, or those wishing to work in such areas, a firmer grounding in understanding poverty and inequality, promoting poverty reduction and analysing the performance of major poverty reducing programmes and policies.
The core module aims to familiarise students with key concepts (eg development and poverty) and theories (eg modernisation, dependency, neo-liberalism and the ‘crisis’ in development theory) and with the changing roles of international development organisations and states in promoting international development (eg through aid, trade and fiscal, monetary and social policies).
The emphasis throughout will be on encouraging students to reflect critically on what has worked well or not and why. Students will select three optional modules (at 20 credits each) based on their individual interests and career aspirations.
Start date: September
International Development Department, University of Birmingham (IDD)
Study from anywhere in the world with practitioners in government, civil society and the private sector, as well as with people new to development.The broad purpose of this programme is to give those working in the area of poverty reduction and development in developing and transitional countries, or those wishing to work in such areas, a firmer grounding in understanding poverty and inequality, promoting poverty reduction and analysing the performance of major poverty reducing programmes and policies.
The core module aims to familiarise students with key concepts (eg development and poverty) and theories (eg modernisation, dependency, neo-liberalism and the ‘crisis’ in development theory) and with the changing roles of international development organisations and states in promoting international development (eg through aid, trade and fiscal, monetary and social policies).
The emphasis throughout will be on encouraging students to reflect critically on what has worked well or not and why. Students will select three optional modules (at 20 credits each) based on their individual interests and career aspirations.
Start date: September
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
International Development Department, University of Birmingham (IDD), United Kingdom
MA Poverty and Development
Duration:
One year full-time or two years part-time. The academic year commences in September.
World-leaders in development studies
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change. In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings. Who is the degree for? We welcome applicants with a broad range of career trajectories. Successful applicants will have some practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry. Most MA Poverty and Development students are experienced professionals, having worked in government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donor and lending agencies, UN programmes, the private sector, or civil society organisations. Many students join the course after a period of voluntary work or an internship.
Careers
IDS postgraduates have gone on to work as ministers in national governments, high-level officials in development organisations, civil servants, leaders of civil society organisations and high profile academics at universities across the world. They are all working to define and solve some of the most pressing global challenges. Some also go on to work in academic research.
Application Deadlines:
1 August 2019 if you're an international student 1 September 2019 if you're a UK/EU student.
IDS
Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
Poverty reduction is the ultimate measure of development effectiveness. Gain the knowledge and skills to engage professionally with the design, implementation and assessment of national and international efforts to reduce poverty. Through an interdisciplinary lens, you’ll gain a sound understanding of the main theories of development and poverty reduction in development, and a solid grounding in the concepts and skills needed to engage in debates on poverty and development.Duration:
One year full-time or two years part-time. The academic year commences in September.
World-leaders in development studies
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change. In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings. Who is the degree for? We welcome applicants with a broad range of career trajectories. Successful applicants will have some practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry. Most MA Poverty and Development students are experienced professionals, having worked in government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donor and lending agencies, UN programmes, the private sector, or civil society organisations. Many students join the course after a period of voluntary work or an internship.
Careers
IDS postgraduates have gone on to work as ministers in national governments, high-level officials in development organisations, civil servants, leaders of civil society organisations and high profile academics at universities across the world. They are all working to define and solve some of the most pressing global challenges. Some also go on to work in academic research.
Application Deadlines:
1 August 2019 if you're an international student 1 September 2019 if you're a UK/EU student.
Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton, United Kingdom
IDS
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