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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English
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Duration
14 days
ECTS credits
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Numerus Fixus
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Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2023/2024
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 3,595
Admission
Application requirements
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
Proven English language proficiency
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
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EU/EEAThe EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA. |
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| € 3,595 | |
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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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 18 Oct '23 | 16 Mar '23 | 16 Mar '23 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.
Orange Knowledge Programma (OKP)
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.
