I. Contemporary Governance Block
In the first block, participants examine the broad frameworks within which public sector work takes place. They explore what governance in the 21st century means, as well as the theoretical and practical nature of the organisational, legal, regulatory, and financial dimensions of public institutions and processes. With input from multiple perspectives and disciplines, students develop the ability to contextualise and critically assess the local, regional, national, and international dimensions of their own work.
This first learning block is composed of five modules:
In this module, participants unpack the concept of governance and examine whether there are any transferable principles of good governance.
In this module, the external page UN Sustainable Development Goals are introduced, and participants are further familiarised with the international system and the role of gender in governance processes at various levels.
In this module, participants will learn about aspects of public finance with a particular focus on controlling and accountability.
This module explores the legal frameworks and the fundamentals of law-making. Additionally, it examines the principles of modern policy analysis, design, and implementation from the perspective of evidence-based policymaking.
This module explores the role that Artificial intelligence (AI) plays in governance, the related ethical discussions, and its effects on policymaking.