Training on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
May 23 - June 3, 2016
Responsive governments and empowered citizens are
important conditions for inclusive development. But what can governments
and civil society do to make sure that all voices are heard?
In the training course Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
you will discuss how governments can inform and involve their citizens,
including minorities and marginalised groups. You will also learn how
civil society can be strengthened in such a way that citizens can hold
their governments accountable and bring their concerns on the table.
International expertise and exchange
The participation ladder, the accountability chain, the do’s and
don’ts in participation processes, the basic principles of lobby and
advocacy and the role of the media: these topics will all be part of the
discussion. International experts will introduce you to the concepts
and afterwards there will be plenty of opportunity to exchange ideas
with them and the other participants.
Urban renewal and ‘neighbourhood dads’
This training will be a true experience! You will meet the Ombudsman
of The Hague, do a media training at Radio Netherlands Training Centre
and visit examples of joint policy making and multi-stakeholder
governance, such as the joint design of a green and
car-free neighbourhood in Amsterdam and the cooperation between local
security actors and citizens to improve social cohesion in
neighbourhoods. Enlightening case studies are the social housing project
of Camdeboo in South Africa and improving transparency in La Paz.
Learning objectives
- identify instruments for increasing social and financial accountability;
- define your own role and responsibilities in participation processes as well as the role of your partners;
- specify conditions and do’s and don’tsfor successful participation projects;
- apply tools for communication with citizens, NGOs and other stakeholders.
This training course is interesting for
The experts
To increase your understanding of the underlying principles and
mechanisms of accountability and citizen participation processes,
experts will share with you their thoughts and experiences.
Contributions come from professionals and practitioners in the field of
accountability and participation, e.g. mayors and deputy-mayors,
municipal staff, experts from well-known institutes and residents.
(for application for Nuffic fellowships use the fellowship application form!)
Talent for Governance:
Talent for Governance is The Hague Academy’s fellowship programme for
young, talented professionals at local governments in developing and
transitional countries. This programme consist of participation in this
training course followed by an internship with a Dutch Municipality of
one week. The total programme takes three weeks. The application
deadline has passed already. To read more about this programme and
for application click here.
Nuffic fellowships:
The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher
education (NUFFIC) offers the opportunity to apply for a fellowship for
this training course, as part of the Netherlands Fellowship Programme
(NFP) for short courses and the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP).
