The Hague Academy is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation set up by VNG International in 2006, with the support of the municipality of The Hague. The Hague Academy for Local Governance specialises in practice-oriented training courses and study visits for civil servants, local professionals and professionals from donor and development organisations. Through training and education programmes, they seek to develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve local governance and decentralisation in developing and post-conflict societies.

Nuffic scholarships for short courses

Nuffic scholarships are available for short-term courses at the Hague Academy. Nuffic is a Dutch non-profit organisation that offers scholarships for training courses in the Netherlands. These scholarships seek to develop and strengthen the skills and abilities of professionals in order to enable their organisations and communities to succeed in an ever-changing world. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds the Nuffic Scholarship programme.

Nuffic Scholarships for short courses at the Hague Academy (OKP, MSP and StuNed) cover the enrolment fee, return flights (from an international airport to Amsterdam), insurance and accommodation, plus a small daily Subsistence Allowance.

Courses

Course on Inclusive Service Delivery and the SDGs: This course discusses how different levels of government can effectively co-operate and involve citizens and the private sector to promote pro-poor local service delivery.
Course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance: In this training course, participants will discuss ways of involving citizens - especially minorities and marginalised groups - to create a culture of inclusive governance.
Course on Climate Adaptation and Local Resilience: The course discusses how local authorities can adapt to climate change and increase their climate resilience. The course begins by discussing climate change projections and scenarios and further explores the policy implications of climate change projections in a case study.
Local Economic Development Course: This practice-orientated course focuses on strengthening the economic capacity of local and regional communities. This course will explore strategies and tools for local authorities to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth and decent work for all.
Urban Governance Course: Resilient and Smart Cities: This urban governance course focuses on strategies, frameworks and tools to strengthen the resilience of cities: their ability to absorb and recover from internal and external shock or stress, maintain their essential functions and adapt and thrive in the face of continuous change.
Scholarship

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is a Dutch global development programme. The aim of the Orange Knowledge Programme is to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive development of society by strengthening the skills and knowledge of individuals, groups of individuals and organisations.
Nuffic Scholarships for short courses at the Haia Academy cover the enrolment fee, return flights (from an international airport to Amsterdam), insurance and accommodation, plus a small daily Subsistence Allowance
Deadline: 29 September 2020.

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