Courses 2008

How to use the power of your citizens (pdf, 123 Kb)
The Hague/Birmingham
21 - 26 September 2008  Application closed!
Do you regard citizens as local experts? Or do you merely see them as obstacles for realising your plans? Together with R4R-Europe we organise an innovative course with top speakers and new training methods on the topic of citizens participation. (Vice)-mayors, municipal staff ánd active citizens can subscribe for this course.
> Application procedure and online application form

Summer course Decentralisation (pdf, 300 Kb)
7 - 9 July 2008  Full!
This course is designed for professionals dealing with decentralisation processes in developing countries. Issues that will be adressed are: How can responsibilities and budgets be effectively handed over from national to local governments? How can a dialogue between national government and local partners be stimulated? How can local governments strengthen leadership, increase community involvement and improve management skills for effective service delivery and income generation?
> Application form

Municipal International Cooperation (pdf, 44 Kb)
Several masterclasses in 2008
In these masterclasses, staffmembers of municipalities and public service organisations involved in international cooperation discuss different aspects of (local) governance in non-western societies, analyse best practises in Municipal International Cooperation and further develop their advisory and communication skills.
> Interviews with participants