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SUMMARY:Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nCourse Programme \n\nExplore resilience frameworks and strategies to assess and address city vulnerabilities\nLearn to design ethical and effective smart city solutions using innovative technologies and data\nExamine 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\nCollaborate with peers from diverse professional and geographic backgrounds to develop participatory urban resilience strategies.\nParticipate 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.\nDiscuss strategies for building “blended cities” that integrate technology and shared systems for inclusive growth.\n\nCourse Details\nDates: 9–20 June 2025\nLocation: The Hague\, Netherlands\nFee: €3\,895* (includes all training-related costs\, warm lunches\, and refreshments during training days).\n*Participants from DAC-listed ODA countries may qualify for a reduced fee. Group discounts are available for teams of three or more. \nUpon 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. \nLearn more: https://thehagueacademy.com/course/urban-governance-resilient-and-smart-cities/ \nFor questions about the course or the application process\, contact us at info@thehagueacademy.com or call +31 70 3738 695.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/urban-governance-resilient-and-smart-cities-course/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – June 2025
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on decentralization\, multilevel governance\, intergovernmental relations\, local governance and local development in ECA. \nThe next public meeting of the ECA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on June 11\, 2025 (10:00 EDT/ 15:00 BST/ 16:00 CEST/19:00 UZT).  Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \nThe focus of the upcoming meeting will be on: Civic Monitoring of Government Programs and Policies \nEnsuring government accountability and the effective\, transparent use of public resources are fundamental pillars of good governance and sustainable development across Europe & Central Asia (ECA). Citizen engagement in overseeing government actions is increasingly vital for strengthening democratic processes\, improving public service delivery\, and ensuring that policies truly benefit the communities they are intended to serve. Active civic monitoring plays a critical role in verifying that state programs achieve their objectives\, public funds are spent wisely\, and local development initiatives align with citizen priorities. \nCitizens and civil society organizations across the ECA region are employing diverse strategies and innovative tools to participate in this oversight. They are key actors in tracking policy implementation\, scrutinizing budget allocations and expenditures\, and evaluating the impact of local projects. \nThis seminar\, hosted by LPSA’s Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia\, will delve into the practical dimensions of civic monitoring. It will focus specifically on concrete examples of citizen engagement in monitoring state programs\, budget execution\, and local development initiatives drawn from experiences within the ECA region. The session aims to explore the variety of mechanisms through which citizens and CSOs are holding governments accountable\, from social audits to technology-driven monitoring platforms. By examining these real-world cases\, the seminar will shed light on effective strategies\, identify common obstacles\, and foster discussion on best practices for meaningful citizen participation in governance processes\, ultimately contributing to more responsive and effective public administration and development outcomes in the region. \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at eca@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \nReminder: You can join any LPSA Expert Working Group free of cost and receive reminders and updates by opting-in to one or more working groups as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-europe-central-asia-open-meeting-june-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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