Fritz Brugger: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022 |
Name | Dr. Fritz Brugger |
Address | Professur für Entwicklungsökonomie ETH Zürich, CLD B 11 Clausiusstrasse 37 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 50 97 |
fritz.brugger@nadel.ethz.ch | |
Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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860-0015-00L | Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I | 3 credits | 2G | B. Wehrli, F. Brugger, K. Dolejs Schlöglova, S. Hellweg, C. Karydas | |
Abstract | Students critically assess the economic, social, political, and environmental implications of extracting and using energy resources, metals, and bulk materials along the mineral resource cycle for society. They explore various decision-making tools that support policies and guidelines pertaining to mineral resources, and gain insight into different perspectives from government, industry, and NGOs. | ||||
Learning objective | Students will be able to: - Explain basic concepts applied in resource economics, economic geology, extraction, processing and recycling technologies, environmental and health impact assessments, resource governance, and secondary materials. - Evaluate the policies and guidelines pertaining to mineral resource extraction. - Examine decision-making tools for mineral resource related projects. - Engage constructively with key actors from governmental organizations, mining and trading companies, and NGOs, dealing with issues along the mineral resource cycle. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Bachelor of Science, Architecture or Engineering, and enrolled in a Master's or PhD program at ETH Zurich. Students must be enrolled in this course in order to participate in the case study module course 860-0016-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II. | ||||
860-0016-00L | Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II Number of participants limited to 12. First priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Science, Technology, and Policy Program. These students must confirm their participation by DATUM by registration through myStudies. Students on the waiting list will be notified at the start of the semester. Prerequisite is 860-0015-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I. | 3 credits | 2U | B. Wehrli, F. Brugger, S. Pfister | |
Abstract | Students integrate their knowledge of mineral resources and technical skills to frame and investigate a commodity-specific challenge faced by countries involved in resource extraction. By own research they evaluate possible policy-relevant solutions, engaging in interdisciplinary teams coached by tutors and experts from natural social and engineering sciences. | ||||
Learning objective | Students will be able to: - Integrate, and extend by own research, their knowledge of mineral resources from course 860-0015-00, in a solution-oriented team with mixed expertise - Apply their problem solving, and analytical skills to critically assess, and define a complex, real-world mineral resource problem, and propose possible solutions. - Summarize and synthesize published literature and expert knowledge, evaluate decision-making tools, and policies applied to mineral resources. - Document and communicate the findings in concise group presentations and a report. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite is 860-0015-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I. Limited to 12 participants. First priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Science, Technology, and Policy Program. These students must confirm their participation by February 7th by registration through MyStudies. Students on the waiting list will be notified at the start of the semester. | ||||
865-0000-11L | Fragile Contexts – The Nexus between Humanitarian Aid, Peace and Development Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL administration office. | 2 credits | 3G | F. Brugger, S. J. A. Mason | |
Abstract | The course explores characteristics of fragility and how they are measured and monitored. It further discusses cooperation between actors (peace building, security, humanitarian, development cooperation) and explores how development programming has to be adapted to these situations. | ||||
Learning objective | The course explores characteristics of fragility and how they are measured and monitored. It further discusses cooperation between actors (peace building, security, humanitarian, development cooperation) and explores how development programming has to be adapted to these situations. | ||||
865-0041-00L | Natural Resource Governance and Energy Transition: Policies and Practice Only for CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL administration office. | 3 credits | 3S | F. Brugger | |
Abstract | First introductory, online phase of an advanced-level multi-stakeholder course with the main goal to introduce analytical tools of political economy to enhance understanding of the crucial impact of politics and power on policy outcomes. | ||||
Learning objective | The first phase of the course will be introductory, allowing participants to start interacting with their peers, access videos and other materials as well as engage in scheduled live sessions to refresh their knowledge and skills. | ||||
Content | Topics covered: • Discovery and allocation of resource rights • The political economy of natural resource extraction • Fiscal regimes and taxation • Managing natural resource revenues and investment • State Owned Companies governance • Environmental and social impacts of extraction • Corruption and accountability | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | o Live Lecture May 23, 24 and 27 at 2pm CET o May 23 - July 1 Self-study phase (without live lectures). o July 11 - July 21 Live Phase (each live lecture 2pm CET and additional program sessions in the morning and/or afternoon CET). | ||||
865-0066-01L | Mediation Process Design: Supporting Dialogue and Negotiation Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. Doctoral students dealing with empirical research in the area of development and cooperation (EZA) may be admitted "sur Dossier". MACIS students register through the NADEL administration office. Registration only through the NADEL administration office. | 2 credits | 3G | F. Brugger, S. J. A. Mason | |
Abstract | The aim of this course is to gain a basic understanding of dialog, negotiation and mediation process design: what are different principles, approaches and questions related to process design that development cooperation practitioners need to be aware of? | ||||
Learning objective | - Understand the basic principles of dialog, negotiation and mediation processes and how these methods can be situated in the broader field of development, in fragile contexts, and peace-building. - Gain insight into different design approaches - Practice basic skills of dialogue facilitation and mediation. - Explore ways for improving collaboration with local and international third parties designing and guiding negotiation and mediation processes. | ||||
865-0066-04L | ICT4D – Concepts, Strategies and Good Practices Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. ETH MA/MSc students apply with a letter of motivation to the NADEL administration office. Registration only through the NADEL administration office. | 2 credits | 3G | F. Brugger | |
Abstract | Information and communication technologies (ICTs) represent the deepest technical change experienced in international development. Digital development strategies need to be broader than ICT strategies. This course assesses the role of ICTs in development, discusses the existing evidence on the impact of ICT on development, and introduces key concepts and methods for ICT4D practice and strategy. | ||||
Learning objective | Information and communication technologies (ICTs) represent the fastest and deepest technical change experienced in international development. By now, they affect every development sector – the work of farmers and micro-entrepreneurs, healthcare workers and microfinance institutions, social mobilization and political change. Yet, the ‘digital dividends’ are unevenly distributed and questions of ‘data justice’ in development are largely unexplored. To close the gap, just greater digital adoption will not be enough. Digital development strategies need to be broader than ICT strategies. This course helps to understand the role of ICTs in development, discusses the existing evidence on the impact of ICT on development, and introduces key concepts and methods for ICT4D practice and strategy. | ||||
Content | • ICTs and development: the conceptual links • The impact of ICT on development: evidence from research • Digital revolution and its analog foundations • Concepts, strategies and components needed for ICT4D to work • ICT4D and project cycle management • Good practice in implementing ICT4D • Emerging technologies and models relevant for ICT-enabled development |