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30 - MUN - Municipality Services and Local Governance
MUN 170 - Essential Skills for Preparing Local Development Policies and Strategies
Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
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MUN 170 | 28 October 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
MUN 170 | 25 November 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
MUN 170 | 23 December 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
Course Description
This comprehensive training course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to develop, implement, and evaluate local development policies and strategies effectively. The course will tackle issues related to policy formulation, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and the practical application of development theories at the local level.
Course Objectives
- Critically analyze local development policies and strategies
- Design and implement effective local development plans
- Engage with stakeholders in a constructive and inclusive manner
- Apply best practices and innovative solutions to local development challenges
- Evaluate the impact of development strategies and make informed adjustments
Who Should Attend?
- Planners
- Policy Makers
- Development Practitioners
- Anyone involved in shaping the future of local communities.
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Introduction to Local Development
- Understanding the concept of local development
- Historical context and evolution of local development policies
- Key principles and components of local development strategies
- The role of governance in local development
- Comparative analysis of local development models
Day 2
- Policy Formulation and Strategic Planning
- Steps in formulating local development policies
- Tools and techniques for strategic planning
- Incorporating sustainability into development strategies
- Participatory approaches in policy-making
- Monitoring and evaluation of strategic plans
Day 3
- Economic Aspects of Local Development
- Economic theories relevant to local development
- Financing local development initiatives
- Public-private partnerships in local development
- Local economic development indicators
- Case studies of successful economic strategies
Day 4
- Social and Cultural Dimensions
- Social inclusion in local development policies
- Cultural heritage and its impact on local development
- Strategies for community engagement and empowerment
- Gender mainstreaming in local development
- Balancing tradition and modernity in development strategies
Day 5
- Implementation and Best Practices
- Translating policies into actionable programs
- Best practices in local development across different regions
- Role of technology and innovation in local development
- Challenges in implementation and how to overcome them
- Future trends in local development strategies