Food security has been on top of the policy agenda for decades, but still a considerable proportion of the population in developing countries remains hungry and poorly nourished. This lecture series will explore how we produce and distribute food; it analyses the concept of food and nutrition security and discusses ways and means for measuring and achieving it in low-income countries.

The training course provides an introduction into strategic schools of thought that are important in current theoretical discussions and policies of development cooperation.

The course enables participants to understand the significance of the engagement of civil society organisations in policy processes in order to overcome exclusion and foster voice. The course acquaints participants with concepts and practice of civil society participation in shaping policies at micro and macro level and provides practical tools for influencing political processes.

The course provides an overview of the links among sanitation, water supply, waste management and environmental and health aspects. It gives an understanding of the specific challenges and possible solutions in ensuring environmental services and illustrates their impact on the population and settlements.

The course provides a deeper understanding of the methodological foundations of results-oriented planning and steering of development projects. Together with the participants, we reflect on the situation-specific application of instruments for project planning and the development of a monitoring system, which makes it possible, in complex contexts, to adapt and steer projects.

This course provides a foundation in the principles, techniques, and strategies for storytelling in the context of systems change. Key topics include:- Psychology of Stories- Key Elements and Techniques of Storytelling- Ethics & Authenticity- Using Stories in Project Cycle Management

In this course students deepen their knowledge of how individuals behave and make decisions. Students learn about the latest insights from behavioural science and explore how they can be applied to tackle global development and sustainability challenges. Students also gain an understanding of the limitations and challenges associated with behaviourally-informed policies.

In this course students deepen their knowledge about global development and sustainability. Students will watch five movies - each linked to one of the five P`s (Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships) that reflect topics of the 2030 Agenda. During class, researchers will present their perspectives on each of the movies and key questions will be critically discussed in plenary.

This course draws out good practices in promoting sustainability development at the city level. Participants gain insights on designing urban-​focused development interventions.