Local Economic Development
Short or summer course
This course focuses on strategies to strengthen the economic capacity of a local or regional community, making optimal use of the existing and potential characteristics of the area. You will be provided with strategies, tools and approaches to improve conditions for job creation and inclusive economic growth.
You will discuss questions such as: How to develop and implement a vision for the area together with government, citizens, businesses and CSOs? How to improve the interests of the local community vis-a-vis central government, multinationals and foreign investors, with a particular focus on human rights and business? How to support farmers and small businesses in creating job opportunities and improving food security? As part of the course we visit and interact with projects supporting small entrepreneurs and innovative agricultural programmes.
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12 days
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Admission
Application requirements
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
Proven English language proficiency
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EU/EEAThe EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA. |
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Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| 15 Sep '25 | - | - |
Scholarships
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MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.
StuNed - Short Courses
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
