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SUMMARY:Multilevel Water Governance Course
DESCRIPTION:The world is facing many water-related challenges\, including shortages\, pollution\, flooding\, and unequal access to safe drinking water. Climate change is making these problems worse\, threatening people’s safety\, economies\, and the environment. Local governments and communities are at risk from droughts\, floods\, and other water disasters. In the face of these challenges\, governments have the responsibility to develop strategies to manage water resources and provide drinking water and sanitation\, in partnership with communities and the private sector. \nIn this course\, we will review internationally recognised principles and frameworks for good water governance and then focus on their implementation in different country contexts. We will explore water related challenges and innovative solutions across multiple sectors\, such as agriculture\, energy\, housing and urban development as well as finance and public investments. We will also pay attention to water allocation\, conflicts around water\, disaster risk management\, and instruments for financing water services. Furthermore\, we will discuss the design of stakeholder engagement strategies that support communities and ecosystems. Moreover\, participants will experience the rich history and best practices of Dutch water management with real-world insights from urban settings and agricultural landscapes. \nGuided by high-level Dutch and international experts\, participants will: \n\nDiscuss the principles of integrated and multilevel water governance and receive insights into legal\, political\, and institutional frameworks for effective water management\nGet acquainted with tools for financing water resources management and water services\nLearn about effective approaches for citizen participation\, stakeholder engagement\, and water-related conflicts\nExamine Dutch and international best practices of innovative water management and during a visit to a storm surge barrier Maeslantkering.\nDiscover nature-based solutions and ecosystem services that promote resilience and reduce disaster risk during visits to Dunea drinking water company and to The Hague Municipality.\nExperience urban water and climate adaptation strategies at the city of Rotterdam\n\nWe offer a 50% fee reduction for staff of local governments or local NGOs in countries on the OECD-DAC list. \nLearn more and apply: https://thehagueacademy.com/course/multilevel-water-governance/?cdate=20271004-231
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/multilevel-water-governance-course-2/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Academy for Local Governance":MAILTO:info@thehagueacademy.com
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Course
DESCRIPTION:Governments across the globe are increasingly recognising the potential of digitalisation for the improvement of public services\, government transparency and communication with citizens. Yet digital transformation is not only about installing new technologies. It requires institutional readiness\, informed policy choices and a culture of innovation. At the heart of this process lies the need for strategic leadership\, inclusive thinking and cross-sector collaboration. \nThis course responds to these challenges by supporting professionals from government institutions and development organisations to better understand and shape digital transformation in the public sector. Through hands-on sessions\, expert facilitation\, peer exchange and visits to pioneering Dutch institutions\, participants will explore how digitalisation can drive good governance\, citizen participation and more adaptive institutions. \nGuided by high-level\, international experts\, such as Dr. Dara Sherwani\, Vincent Lau\, and Jeron Perus\, course participants will learn to: \n\nConduct a digital maturity assessment and identify priority areas for development and improvement\nDesign digital services that are inclusive\, accessible and responsive to diverse needs of society\nIntegrate data-driven decision-making into pulic policy and services\nApply change management approaches to lead digital reform processes \nStrengthen cybersecurity frameworks and ensure data privacy compliance\, including practical responses to emerging digital threats \nPromote open government using open data for transparency and engagement \nAnalyse ethical and legal aspects of AI and identify success factors for its effective and responsible integration in the public sector\n\nWe offer a 50% fee reduction for staff of local governments or local NGOs in countries on the OECD-DAC list. \nLearn more and apply: https://thehagueacademy.com/course/digital-transformation/?cdate=20271025-232
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/digital-transformation-in-the-public-sector-course/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance Course
DESCRIPTION:How a country organises its finances shapes how local authorities govern their cities\, towns\, and villages. Fiscal decentralisation gives local governments greater authority to decide how and where to allocate resources\, enabling them to better respond to citizens’ needs. For decentralisation to succeed\, national governments must establish clear fiscal arrangements to support local service delivery\, while local authorities must strengthen their financial capacities and optimise resource use. \nThis course explores key aspects of fiscal decentralisation\, including expenditure responsibilities\, intergovernmental transfers\, and local revenue sources. Embedded in the broader context of decentralisation\, the training also highlights the importance of political decentralisation. \nThe programme combines theoretical insights with global best practices\, facilitating group discussions and learning from study visits to the Ministry of Interior\, Provincial Government\, and The Hague municipality. Tailored to participants’ needs\, sessions cover topics such as corruption\, participatory budgeting\, local taxation\, and financial accountability principles. \n\nUnderstand the principles of subsidiarity\, multilevel governance\, and decentralisation\nExplain the four pillars of fiscal decentralisation\nApply the Local Governance Institutions Comparative Assessment (LoGICA) Framework for multilevel governance as part of public sector reform\nIdentify sources to increase local revenue\, such as taxes\, user fees\, intergovernmental fiscal transfers and public-private partnerships\nUnderstand different mechanisms for transparency and accountability in local government budgeting and spending\nIncrease their insight into financial management and control at the local level\nDesign and lead inclusive\, participatory\, and gender-responsive budgeting processes\n\nWe offer a 50% fee reduction for staff of local governments or local NGOs in countries on the OECD-DAC list. \nLearn more and apply: Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance – The Hague Academy
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/fiscal-decentralisation-and-local-finance-course-2/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
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