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".
Registration only through the NADEL administration office.
This course draws out good practices in promoting sustainability development at the city level. Participants gain insights on designing urban-focused development interventions.
Learning objective
Historically, cities have been hubs of innovation, economic activity and rising prosperity. However, the unprecedented speed and scale at which cities are growing today is a huge challenge. As epicenters of migration, environmental degradation, health hazards and unemployment, urban areas are especially vulnerable to disasters, social conflict and inequality. Despite this, some of the most promising initiatives to achieve the SDGs have been implemented by cities. What strategies and processes do successful city-based initiatives pursue? How can development organisations support mainstreaming the SDGs at the local level? What can be learnt from experiences so far? This course draws out good practices in promoting sustainability and equity at the city and local level. Participants gain insights on designing urban-focused development interventions.
Content
Key Topics: - Drivers, dynamics and challenges of urbanization - The urban-rural continuum – why does it matter? - Localisation of global development and sustainability agendas: challenges and opportunities - Three to four case studies selected from the following: informal settlements, urban food systems, WASH, children’s well-being, circularity, migration.
Prerequisites / Notice
Students of the course must fulfill requirements specified on the homepage of NADEL. Electronic registration may be done only after registration with the NADEL secretariat.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Personal Competencies
Critical Thinking
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course