Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities Course

The Hague Academy for Local Governance is now accepting applications for its in-person course on Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities from 9-20 June in the Hague.

This course is tailored for professionals in urban governance, city planning, and development, including city planners, policymakers, and sustainability advocates. It is ideal for participants from local, regional, and national governments, NGOs, donor agencies, and development organisations seeking to enhance urban resilience and apply smart city solutions to current and future challenges.

Course Programme

• Explore resilience frameworks and strategies to assess and address city vulnerabilities
• Learn to design ethical and effective smart city solutions using innovative technologies and data
• Examine the principles of inclusivity, such as “Leaving No One and No Place Behind,” and consider how to mitigate the unintended consequences of smart solutions, like the digital divide and privacy concerns
• Collaborate with peers from diverse professional and geographic backgrounds to develop participatory urban resilience strategies.
• Participate in study visits to organisations such as the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water, Smart City Amsterdam, and the Rotterdam Global Center on Adaptation to explore cutting-edge solutions in action.
• Discuss strategies for building “blended cities” that integrate technology and shared systems for inclusive growth.

Course Details
Dates: 9–20 June 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Fee: €3,895* (includes all training-related costs, warm lunches, and refreshments during training days).
*Participants from DAC-listed ODA countries may qualify for a reduced fee. Group discounts are available for teams of three or more.

Upon completion, participants will receive a professional certificate from The Hague Academy for Local Governance, recognizing their expertise in urban governance, resilience strategies, and smart city solutions.

Learn more: https://thehagueacademy.com/course/urban-governance-resilient-and-smart-cities/

For questions about the course or the application process, contact us at info@thehagueacademy.com or call +31 70 3738 695.