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SUMMARY:Local Economic Development Course (blended)
DESCRIPTION:The course will take place from 13 July 2026 to 17 July 2026.   \n\nPart 1: 24 June – 10 July 2026 (11 hours\, online)*\nPart 2: 13 – 17 July 2026 in The Hague\, the Netherlands\n\n*Professionals unable to attend the face to face training in the Netherlands\, can apply to the online training only. Please see the Practical Information section below before applying. \nThe fee for the full training is € 2\,950.  This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. For professionals who only attend part 1 online\, the fee is € 975. \nTraining Programme \nWhat is the potential of Local Economic Development (LED) for economic growth and job creation? What preconditions are required for LED to succeed? What strategies and tools can be used within LED? What is the role of the different government actors and what public funding mechanisms are there for economic development? \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Local Economic Development\, in The Hague.In this course\, participants will: \n\nExplore the concept of Local Economic Development (LED) as an integrated and participatory approach to address local economic challenges\, and understand decentralisation’s role in enabling LED\nExamine the roles of local governments\, private sector\, and community actors in fostering inclusive and sustainable local economies\nLearn how to design and implement LED strategies\, including entrepreneurship development\, value chain development\, and public-private partnerships\, and visit Dutch municipalities to experience LED policies and implementation\nDiscuss how to align education and labour market needs\, and promote inclusive employment opportunities for vulnerable groups\nIdentify opportunities for LED financing from public\, private\, and development partners\nVisit a ‘triple helix’ institute where the public sector works with a vocational training institute\, research and development institutes\, and the private sector.\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nWe offer a 50% reduction of the course fee for practitioners from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-economic-development-course/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Academy for Local Governance":MAILTO:info@thehagueacademy.com
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