Enhance Your Local Governance Skills: The Hague Academy's 2025 Course Offerings

The Development Partners Network for Decentralisation and Local Governance (DeLoG) is pleased to announce a series of upcoming professional development courses offered by The Hague Academy for Local Governance. These comprehensive training programs are designed for professionals working in local governance, development, and related fields who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge.

The Development Partners Network for Decentralisation and Local Governance (DeLoG) is pleased to announce a series of upcoming professional development courses offered by The Hague Academy for Local Governance. These comprehensive training programs are designed for professionals working in local governance, development, and related fields who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Spring-Summer 2025 Course Calendar

Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance

Dates: 7-18 April 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands

This two-week course focuses on strengthening participation processes and inclusion strategies in local governance. It is specifically designed for professionals working on participation, inclusion, and social accountability processes. The curriculum provides practical tools and approaches to engage citizens effectively in decision-making processes and ensure that governance structures are inclusive of all community members.

Inclusive Service Delivery and the SDGs

Dates: 5-16 May 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands

This training explores how decentralization and improved local governance can enhance service delivery in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. The course is aimed at professionals working in the fields of decentralization, local governance, public service provision, and development. Participants will learn strategies for ensuring that no one is left behind in the provision of essential services.

Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities

Dates: 9-20 June 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands

As urbanization continues at a rapid pace globally, this course addresses the challenges and opportunities of urban governance. Designed for city planners, urban policy makers, and other professionals involved in urban governance and development, the program explores innovative approaches to building resilient and smart cities that can adapt to changing conditions and leverage technology effectively.

Local Climate Response

Dates: 30 June-11 July 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands

This timely course focuses on local-level responses to climate change. It is aimed at professionals who design, implement, and support policies for adaptation to and mitigation of climate change effects. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how local governments can lead effective climate action while building community resilience.

Local Migration Management and Response

Dates: 7-18 July 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands

This training addresses the critical issue of migration management at the local level. The course is designed for professionals working on local policies for refugees and migrants. It provides frameworks and tools for developing inclusive policies that address the needs of both migrant populations and host communities.

Target Audience

These courses welcome participants from:

  • National, regional, and local governments
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Donor and development organizations
  • Knowledge and research institutes

Each course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, case studies, and field visits to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

How to Apply

For more information about these courses and to apply, please visit The Hague Academy for Local Governance website or contact them directly at info@thehagueacademy.com.

DeLoG is proud to support these professional development opportunities that contribute to strengthening local governance worldwide.