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865-0010-00L 2 Credits NDS D-GESS
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Politics and Governance

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Fritz Brugger
Only for MAS in Development and Cooperation.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:12

Abstract

The course focuses on selected issues of governance systems in developing countries, and on possible interventions of development cooperation to improve the quality of governance.

Objective

The course introduces students to the basics of governance systems in developing countries and to possible interventions of development cooperation to improve the quality of governance.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Politics and Governance
Termine n.V. Ort: CLD
No time listed 24 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Development and Cooperation (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier". The elective courses are open to master students of the ETH with registration/ waiting list. MAS students do have priority.)